2 West St.
800/241-3333 or 212/344-0800
www.ritzcarlton.com

Sleek downtown newcomer (the first 14 floors of a 39-story high-rise) with fantastic harbor views. An easy commute to Wall Street.
 

ROOMS 298, some with telescopes for gazing eye-to-eye with Lady Liberty; all have a contemporary look, modern art, high-speed Internet.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 0.6 to 1.
FOOD 2 West, for innovative American regional fare. Also Rise bar, for water views and summertime cocktails on an outdoor patio.
FACILITIES Gym.
COST Doubles from $450