Mandarin Oriental, New York

Step into the express elevators, and be whisked to the hotel’s 35th-floor sky lobby, a fitting introduction to the dazzling views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan you’ll find throughout. Works by glass artist Dale Chihuly sparkle in the lobby, while paintings by Valerio Adami adorn the lobby lounge. Ginkgo-leaf accents, antique Mandarin silk robes, and bamboo floors bring an Asian...

The Extras: Get a view of the park without renting a room at the hotel's popular Asiate restaurant.

Know Before You Go: HDTV flat-screens offer extensive audio, video and interactive options, including soothing slideshows.

"Top of the line" rave supporters of this "modern yet elegant" Midtown luxury destination, where you'll need "money to burn" (but it's "worth it for a sophisticated New York experience"), and "everything screams opulence", from the "spectacular" Asiate restaurant and "amazing" spa to the lobby lounge with "phenomenal" views; the "state-of-the-art" rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows are...

The Mandarin's cavernous lobby, on the 35th floor of the Time Warner Center, oozes with luxury, setting the tone for the rest of the hotel experience. From two wonderful lounges and the restaurant, Asiate, you can soak in dramatic views above Columbus Circle and Central Park. In the guest rooms, silk throws abound on plush beds, and the marble-clad bathrooms prove the Mandarin's commitment to...

On the 35th through 54th floors of the Time Warner complex on Columbus Circle, the Mandarin Oriental New York competes with the Four Seasons across town as the best-situated, most modern luxury hotel in the city. But whereas the Four Seasons is cool austerity, the Mandarin is all Asian opulence, starting with the Dale Chihuly crystal sculpture (dramatic but oddly reminiscent of a flock of...

Part of the buzz-making Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle (which includes a shopping mall and a “food court” made up of some of the country’s best restaurants), this upscale property can please even the most discriminating traveler. For starters, the in-house eatery, Asiate, designed by Tony Chi, serves contemporary American cuisine with Asian flair and a million-dollar view. The...

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