Plaza New York

Opposite Central Park, this iconic, century-old luxury hotel features a castle-like exterior. The elegant, French-style rooms have bathrooms with gold-plated fixtures, and separate tubs and showers, plus Italian linens, a sitting area, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and iPads; some rooms have private terraces. Suites offer city views, powder rooms and butler's pantries; a few are duplexes. Room service is available. Among the hotel’s amenities are butler service, a spa (surcharge), a business center and a fitness center. Dining options include an iconic afternoon tea in the famed Palm Court, several noted restaurants, and a champagne bar.