Plaza Athenee Hotel

03/30/06

The Best Private Luxury Hotel in New York

by trinity1269 at Citysearch

This hotel is a hidden gem. Total class & the highest level of service from an outstanding experienced staff. On a quiet sidestreet near all the best shops. The rooms are a nice size & recently renovated. The bar is bohemian & dimly lit, with a leather floor & a layout that creates comfortable private seating. The restaurant is top of the line, with the freshest food & unique & creative dishes. It's almost too private, but with that-you never know who you will see there if you go! A MUST TRY if in New York.

• Pros: Small pets OK, Service & food, Location
• Cons: High floor views only, Mid/upper priced, OK for families

03/14/05

A premier hotel within walking distance of the fashionable Upper East Side.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
While the grand opulence of this hotel makes it seem suitable only for royalty, mere mortals--rather, well-heeled commoners--are heartily welcomed. Performance is high here in every sense. The lobby is a crystal-and-marble fantasy, with massive floral arrangements, murals, potted palms and Louis XVI furniture. Like its sister hotel in Paris, this magnificent establishment is a quiet, rarified gem.

The Details
The 152 rooms and suites mirror the luxury of the lobby, with their Frette robes and occasional pantries, replete with refrigerators and two-burner stoves. Kick up the decadence and stay in any of eight deluxe suites with dining rooms, terraces, and/or solariums. The multilingual staff includes three Clefs d'Or concierges who can arrange even the most unusual night on the town. A "health lounge" complete with exercise machines is open 24 hours a day. The lavish dining room, Arabelle, serves continental cuisine. It's also a Sunday brunch favorite.

05/25/02

Perfect Hideaway

by bookworm74 at Citysearch

This place is a gem. The best service you'll find in New York--attentive but unobtrusive, respectful without pretensions (a rarity in NYC), impeccable, from the ever-helpful concierge to the tirelessly accommodating room service and housekeeping staff. Spotless rooms, tastefully decorated, are wonderful to relax in, but the real reason to stay here is for snobbery-free luxury. If you're looking for a place to get away, rather than (God help us) be "seen," this is for you.

• Pros: Quiet, Fabulous service, Great food & bar