Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

There’s a lot to like about this hotel—from its location overlooking Central Park to the impeccable, personable service—but what I like best is that this luxury hotel manages to maintain a homey elegance and does not intimidate you with an overabundance of style. Rooms are spacious and decorated in English-country style. Suites are larger than most New York apartments. Rooms facing Central Park come with telescopes, and the marble bathrooms are oversize and feature a choice of bathrobes. For families who can afford the steep prices, the hotel is extremely kid-friendly. Suites have sofa beds, and cribs and rollaway beds can be brought in. Children are given in-room cookies and milk. The adults can be pampered with services at the Switzerland-based La Prairie Spa or dine at the hotel’s restaurant, BLT Market.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; concierge; lobby lounge for tea and cocktails; Ritz–Carlton Club Lounge; fitness center; room service; La Prairie spa and facial center; butler and bath butler services

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