Four Seasons Hotel New York

Frommer's Review

Designed by überarchitect I. M. Pei, this modernist tower of honey-hued limestone rises 52 stories, making it the city's tallest hotel and providing hundreds of rooms with a view. As soon as you enter the soaring lobby, with its marble floors and backlit onyx ceiling, you'll know this place is special. From the stellar service -- only surpassed by the Ritz-Carlton hotels and Trump International -- to the fantastic facilities, including a luxurious spa, this is a stunner.

The completely soundproof guest rooms are among the city's largest, averaging 600 square feet (183 sq. meters). Each is beautifully furnished in an understated but plush contemporary style and has an entrance foyer, a sitting area, an oversize oval desk with two leather chairs, custom built-ins, coffered ceilings, and massive windows (50% of which boast Central Park views). About two dozen of the priciest rooms also have terraces. The mammoth Florentine marble bathrooms have soaking tubs that fill in 60 seconds, and separate showers with pressure controls. Other special touches include goose-down pillows, Frette-made beds, oversize bath towels, and cushy robes, plus multidisk CD players in the suites. But at these prices, why charge extra for Internet access? In 2006, the hotel got another upgrade, if that is possible, when the acclaimed French chef, Joel Robuchon opened L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in the hotel.

Facilities:Restaurant; bar w/evening entertainment; lobby lounge for afternoon tea and light fare; 5,000-sq.-ft. spa and fitness center w/whirlpool, steam, and sauna; children's program; concierge; business center w/secretarial services; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service w/1-hr. pressing; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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