The relaxed charm of the tree-lined and culturally rich Upper West Side seems to infuse the Beacon Hotel from the ground up. Oversized rooms with marble baths and fully equipped kitchenettes lend an air of luxury to the welcomingly homey feel, making it ideal for longer stays while visiting New York. The proximity to Central Park, Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History lend a family-friendly vibe to this hotel nee landmark residence.

The Excelsior is Upper West Side landmark hotel that prides itself on casual elegance and large suites. In classic style, curtained French doors separate the living quarters from the bedroom. In addition to a fitness center and health club, the Excelsior offers a fully stocked library, offering guests not only access to books and magazines, but also a place to recline and mingle outside of their room. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, within a block of Central Park, the Excelsior is close to the Hayden Planetarium, the Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center and, across the Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Ian Schrager struck gold again when he opened this stunning and edgy destination hotel on the ever-gentrifying edge of Hell's Kitchen. Young, fun and dripping with style, The Hudson is even popular among the starlet-set, who are often seen cozying up to the downstairs Library Bar when shooting on-location in New York. The nightclub atmosphere of the lobby gives way to invitingly arty guestrooms with high-end amenities and luxury linens. New Yorkers flock to it for Sex in the City glamour, as well as to show off their Chanel twin-sets. Located several blocks away from the hustle and bustle of New York's corporate center, the Hudson is still only minutes from Times Square, high-end 5th Ave. shopping and midtown's corporate headquarters.

This boutique New York hotel is a restored 1903 landmark residence, with grand pillars and a doorman to greet its Euro-styled guests. Early American wood furnishings fill the guestrooms and chintz and floral patterns liven up the linens. Deep marble baths and high-end amenities make this a grand hotel for those on a budget. The proximity to Central Park, Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History lend a cross-cultural relevancy to this landmark residence.