New York City

It’s the service that will win you over: an umbrella at the ready for impending rain, coffee and a newspaper delivered within minutes of your request, and a proper hot toddy at the bar. — Travel + Leisure

The hotel’s most distinctive feature, however, may be the lofty level of craftsmanship... that ribbons throughout the public spaces. — Travel + Leisure

Each room has its own art collection, built on the theme of travel around photographs, sketches and correspondence amassed from French antique shops. — Time Out

A sophisticated hotel set in the first 12 floors of a 50-story tower conveniently located opposite the Museum of Modern Art. — Hideaway Report

Nestled on "lovely" Gramercy Park, this landmark boutique offers a "luxurious" taste of "old New York" with a "unique" twist. — Zagat

The Chatwal is a cocoon of comfort and luxury in the beating heart of Manhattan. — The Telegraph

Even the standard rooms are impressive, with king-sized beds, floor-to-ceiling windows and sprawling marble bathrooms with separate soaking tub and walk-in rain shower. — Lonely Planet

This 1930 Art Deco gem on the Upper East Side is a New York icon. — Departures

Butlers still attend to your every need and the liberally gilded interior retains an air of old-school opulence. — Time Out

Bold geometric shapes and splashy interiors helped reinvent this once-stuffy Upper East Side classic. — The Telegraph

Maintaining peace of mind while staying in Midtown requires a determined spirit and a relaxing place to hide away from the area's busy streets. — Gayot

Set among town houses between Madison and Fifth avenues, the Surrey has always reeked of classic Upper East Side elegance. — Frommer's

Eloise's adopted home on the corner of Central Park, the Plaza is one of New York's most storied hotels, hosting all manner of dignitaries, moneymakers, and royalty. — Fodor's

Newly opened in the fall of 2013, The Quin offers 208 guest rooms, including suites, for a luxury boutique hotel experience in the heart of New York City. — Forbes Travel Guide

Like living within plush confines of a Faberge egg. Vast rooms, celestial style, service nearing perfection. — BlackBook

The historic 1909 Met Life clocktower that the property resides in is a highlight in itself, while another top perk is the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant. — Oyster

"Luxurious" accommodations with "beds like heaven" and "to-die-for" views of Central Park star at this "incredible". — Zagat

Lower Manhattan is thriving and this chic property is leading the way. You get great views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbour from the upper floors. — The Telegraph

On the southern edge of SoHo, just north of Canal Street, this Chicago import has done a better job than most melding into its boho-chic neighborhood, thanks to a localist approach — Star Service

This 23-story Beaux Arts–style "oasis on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan" is "one of the greats." — Condé Nast Traveler