The Bar/Lounge at Lotte New York Palace

"From the grand marble lobby and impressive Palace Gate courtyard, to the delightful American bistro lstana and drop-dead gorgeous Gilt Bar, this hotel really puts on the dog (and lets you bring yours along, too)"

"From the moment you enter the gilded gates of these connected mansions, originally built in the 1880s by railroad baron Henry Villard, you know you're somewhere special; there's a reason this is called the Palace"

"In September 2013, the New York Palace officially unveiled the results of a $140 million rolling renovation that introduced six new bars and eateries—including a sleek cocktail lounge beneath the revamped gilt- and marble-bedecked lobby—and updated all the guest rooms"

"Trouble’s Trust is a dimly-lit cocktail bar set beneath the hotel’s Grand Staircase and Tavern on 51 is a cozy bar with an Old New York feel"

"Amenities include three phones, data ports, fax machines, iPod docks, minibars and safes large enough for laptops"

"Start your day with an espresso and an éclair from the jewel-box bakery, toast a successful day of sightseeing amid the hand-carved walls and barrel-vaulted ceiling of the bar before settling in for an elegant eight-course tasting menu"