Le Parker Meridien New York

Location. Soaring 42 stories, Le Parker Meridien New York stands on stylish West 57th Street in New York, N.Y. The hotel is one-half block from Carnegie Hall. Fifth Avenue shopping is one-and-one-half blocks from the property. Central Park is two blocks north of this midtown New York hotel. Broadway theaters and shopping on Columbus Circle are within four blocks of the hotel.

Hotel Features. A gothic-style mirrored and columned arcade leads into the spacious lobby of this sleek, modern hotel. Norma's serves breakfasts. Seppi's offers superb French cuisine, such as the rolled Tarte Flambé, "The French Burrito." The Burger Joint provides burgers amid an exposed-brick wall with celebrity signatures. Room service is provided 24 hours and includes a special menu for pets. The heated Penthouse Pool features poolside food and drink service. Daily classes, including kickboxing, belly dancing and spinning, are available under ground in the Cardio Theatre at Gravity, the 15,000-square-foot fitness center and spa. A staffed business center provides high-speed Internet access for a fee.

Guestrooms. Le Parker Meridien New York's 730 Scandinavian-style guestrooms with blond, cherry and cedar woods, include platform beds. Amenities include DVD players, revolving entertainment units and high-speed Internet access for a fee. Many guestrooms offer views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Bathrooms feature Peter Thomas Roth toiletries.

Expert Tip. Crave the ultimate in gastronomic decadence? Norma's breakfast menu includes the 1,000 dollar frittata, the aptly named "Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata," which is filled with eggs, lobster and 10 ounces of Sevruga Caviar.