St. Regis

Stepping through the lobby with its exuberant floral arrangements, marble floors, and dazzling crystal chandelier suspended over a grand staircase, you might suspect you’re in for something special—and you'd be right. Spacious, light-filled rooms provide comfy pillow-top beds, leather headboard and armchairs, gadget recharging stations, and bathrooms with granite countertops and huge, beveled mirrors. Suites offering sitting areas and marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs can top out at 2,500 square feet. The hotel is renowned for its impeccable butler service, doing everything from ironing your clothes to delivering coffee with your morning wake-up call to scoring you theater tickets. A ritzy afternoon tea service with live harp music gives guests and locals a good reason to gussy up, while the clubby, wood-paneled Remington Bar is a popular destination for cocktails, including a signature super-spicy Bloody Mary and live tunes on weekends. Other major draws include a lavish spa and a sparkling pool area.