Located in the heart of the Theatre District, the Belvedere Hotel is a fabulous choice for guests seeking sophistication and top location. The richly elegant rooms feature European tile and marble bathrooms, personal safes and custom designed kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. Since staying in the Theatre District would be silly if you didn't get to see the spot-lit stage, the concierge can acquire your hard-to-get tickets to just about everything worth seeing.

This I.M. Pei-designed New York hotel has dwarfed all competitors for nearly a decade with its impossibly large (over 600-sq. ft.) rooms, inconceivably prompt service and a concierge with more connections than the New York subway system. Marble baths that jet-fill in seconds, Art Deco rooms with private balconies and grand city views make the Four Seasons one of New York's residential crown jewels. Located only blocks away from Central Park, and just minutes from Times Square, high-end shopping and midtown's corporate behemoths, The Four Seasons also boasts an über-exclusive restaurant of the same name.

Unlike its mammoth siblings (the Millennium Hilton and Hilton New York), the Hilton Times Square is a smaller, boutique-style hotel. But what it lacks in size it makes up for in space--the rooms are the largest standard rooms in New York. The service gets an upgrade, too; the staff is quick to learn names and habits and then cater to them with promptness and congeniality. Located in flashy Times Square, the hotel is walking distance to both Broadway shows and board meetings.

It's a wonder that with the Iroquois' prime location and sizeable rooms, it has been able to keep its prices reasonable and its service praise-worthy. While not as well heeled as some of its Midtown neighbors, this New York hotel is certainly a respectable place to crash without drawing attention or the requisite fanfare. Newly remodeled guestrooms at The Iroquois feature lush Frette linens and LG flatscreen televisions, while the on-site Triomphe restaurant serves up some of the most famed French fare in all of Manhattan.

A Beaux-Art gem on the edge of Times Square, the Mansfield is a reasonably priced hotel with all the perks of newer, edgier and trendier entrants in the Manhattan hotel game. Rooms are posh and handsome, with clean lines, high-end linens and classic turn-of-the-century baths and the unbeatable Midtown location between Fifth and Sixth Avenues appeals to visitors seeking to explore the city's finest shopping, dining and theatre. The Mansfield's M Bar is also a perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing and a blend of signature cocktails, weekly live music and elegant, romantic atmosphere combine to create a truly New York experience.

From the moment guests enter the Millennium Broadway, the hotel's graceful art-deco interior and Tiffany stained glass give guests a taste of luxury. The dramatic lobby staircase with its edgy geometric styling and lighting leads to similarly appointed guestrooms, where fresh flowers stand on Art Deco furnishings and oversized beds are dressed with Merino wool blankets and goose down pillows. The on-site Hudson Theatre was once the site of Louis Armstrong's Debut, and over 110,000 square feet of function space are available to accommodate events of any size. Located in bustling Times Square, the Millennium Broadway is also within walking distance of countless fine dining options, high-fashion shopping and Broadway theatres.

The Muse is a fairly inexpensive boutique New York hotel, but the management at this new addition to the Manhattan lodging scene doesn't skimp on comfort. Rooms are large, with artistically colored feather beds, wide-screen TVs and many guestrooms are also equipped with private balconies. Boasting high-tech amenities like wireless Internet access and iPod docking stations as well as commissioned original works of art, The Muse combines creativity with function to create a truly pampered experience for New York City guests.

The Novotel boutique hotel, overlooking the northern end of Times Square, has a simple but colorful design scheme extending from the lobby to the 480 guestrooms. Located in flashy Times Square, the Americana-styled furnishings may seem a bit staid, but the value and location are hard to beat. The Novotel is also within easy walking distance to Times Square, Broadway shows, Restaurant Row and Midtown's corporate canyons.

When Philippe Starck designed the Alice-in-Hipsterland styled Paramount Hotel for Ian Schrager, banality was not an option, even if size and pricing reflected the budget-conscious recession of the grunge-fueled '90s. As showcased in the shapely all-white furnishings and the giant Vermeer-repro headboards, the Paramount serves its grandeur in dense, if bite-sized, dollops, catering to the style-conscious who can't quite justify the $500 a night price tags of other trendy boutique hotels. The Paramount Hotel's ideal Times Square location also allows guests to enjoy Broadway shows and nearby fine dining, while the on-site Paramount Bar is a classic New York City hotel bar – teeming with witticisms, the cozy spot boasts a range of specialty cocktails and live music that draw locals and visitors as well as the occasional celebrity.

Re-imagined, re-glamorized and meticulously redesigned, the Royalton Hotel has reclaimed its fame as a Midtown hotspot. The rich, dark and sensuous lobby sets the stylish tone with thick leather walls, suede appointments and contrasting glass and steel furnishings. Each guestroom is like a work of sophisticated art, with mahogany niches, crisp white linens and striking bathrooms, complete with Roman soaking tubs and glittering mirrored tiles, created by renowned designer Phillipe Starck. The in-house restaurant, Brasserie 44, and bar, Bar 44, have also become meccas for delicious cuisine and tasty cocktails.

In the tradition of upscale New York hotels, the Sofitel New York is a handsomely appointed hotel that blends sleek style with contemporary elegance. The beautiful, chic guestrooms are feature marble bathrooms and Paris or New York motifs, adding a cultured, artistic flair to the experience. Gaby's, the in-house restaurant, is an Art Deco hotspot that keeps with Parisian theme of some guestrooms by offering delectable French cuisine and refined Euro-fusion dishes. The Sofitel New York is a glamorous Midtown hotel, located walking distance from Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Grand Central Station and dozens of high-boutiques and restaurants.