Lotte New York Palace

Occupying a landmark 19th-century mansion and a 55-story modern tower, this luxury hotel opposite St. Patrick's Cathedral is a 4-minute walk from the 51st Street subway station. The plush rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with luxe linens and designer toiletries. Suites add furnished terraces with sweeping Manhattan views and dining tables. Room service is available. There's a French-influenced bakery and a wood-paneled bar, plus an upscale eatery and a cocktail lounge. Other amenities include a spa and a fitness center with steam rooms.