The Mark

In a 1927 building overlooking Madison Avenue, this grand hotel is a block from Central Park and an 8-minute walk from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Polished, art deco-inspired rooms have free Wi-Fi, custom furniture and marble bathrooms with mirrored flat-screen TVs; suites add extra living space. Some rooms and suites also come with granite bars and kitchens with designer appliances.Perks include a fitness center and a salon, and picnic baskets and personal shoppers are available. Shoeshine service and loaner bikes are complimentary, and theres also a swanky bar and an acclaimed restaurant.