2 E. 61st St.
800/332-3442 or 212/838-8000
www.fourseasons.com

Ornate 1930's landmark with a hushed, formal atmosphere on Fifth Avenue, near Central Park and convenient to midtown businesses and shopping.
 

ROOMS 201 with lavish traditional interiors and high-speed Internet; some suites have terraces with park views.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 1.7 to 1.
FOOD Café Pierre (creative French). Take afternoon tea in the over-the-top Rotunda.
FACILITIES Gym, small spa.
COST Doubles from $395