ASTOR ON THE PARK / New York, United States

The 112 rooms have all been furnished with smart decor and several comforts. Guest rooms are complete with alarm clocks, CD Players, color television, and telephones. Marble bathrooms are decent and feature extras such as hairdryers and glass vanities.

The recently refurbished seven-story hotel offers proximity to key attractions-including the Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Rockefeller Center-and sweeping park views. Itineraries can be effortlessly arranged with the Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden found nearby. For shopping options, Fifth Avenue is just a short taxi ride away.

Travelers can quickly prepare a snack with machines and coffee-making facilities found in the kitchenette tucked downstairs.