The Restaurant at Conrad New York Midtown

"Aside from Gordon Ramsay's latest eponymous restaurant, there's also his more casual London Bar, a chic glassed-in room where the diners' bling adds to the glow of the chandeliers"

"This sophisticated hotel salutes the British capital in savvy ways, including a silk-stitched tapestry of Hyde Park (or is it Central Park?) in the lobby, a restaurant by Gordon Ramsay, and complimentary calls to London"

"Ramsay's only stateside restaurant a month early; if you can't get in, try for a slate-blue banquette at his less-formal spot, Maze—or just order room service from the restaurant"

"This 54-story high-rise was completely overhauled by David Collins (designer of some of London’s most fashionable bars and restaurants) and reopened as the London NYC in early 2007"

"Anglophiles applaud this Midtown "traveler's oasis" that's "chic" and "cool but without the attitude" thanks to "courteous", "engaging" staffers who lead the way to "sleek" suites that are "spacious for the Apple", and boast "sublime" beds, "ginormous" bathrooms and "excellent" amenities (including two flat-screen TVs); the "central" location adds to the package, and with a "state-of-the-art" fitness center and "amazing" eats at chef Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, repeat visitors insist the "spendy" spot is "worth every penny"