995 Fifth Ave.
800/223-1234 or 212/774-1234
www.hyatt.com

Subdued Upper East Side property, well located on Fifth Avenue opposite the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park.
 

ROOMS 185 with Empire antiques, down duvets, high-speed Internet.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 0.5 to 1.
FOOD Melrose for modern American cuisine at a sidewalk terrace café (great for people-watching).
FACILITIES Small gym.
COST Doubles from $470.