Set on a Midtown block lined with private clubs, this upscale, century-old hotel is 2 blocks from Times Square, Bryant Park and Grand Central, and 5 blocks from Rockefeller Center.

Classic rooms feature soundproof windows, marble baths and high-end linens, plus free Wi-Fi, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add turndown service and desks. Suites provide whirlpool baths, additional TVs and living rooms.

There's a lively, upscale restaurant serving a new French menu, and a stylish wood-paneled cocktail salon offering small plates. There's also a 24-hour fitness center, in-room massages or yoga, and a business center.