Positioned unobtrusively by Central Park on the Upper East Side, the Plaza Athénée (now related in name only to its Parisian cousin) makes stellar service a priority, with a personal sit-down check-in off to the side of the lobby, and extravagant in-room dining service with an old-world feel: white tablecloths, candles, and flowers are part of the deal. Rooms have big bathrooms and refined, if...
"Civility" is alive and well at this "sumptuous" Franco-American "secluded" in the Plaza Athénée Hotel and favored by "ladies of a certain age"; while the "refined" menu exhibits "no culinary pyrotechnics", the "elegant" environs and "sky-high" tabs make an impression.
The "impeccable" service at this "upscale" (but "not snooty") Upper Eastsider "distinguishes it from other hotels" thanks to "excellent" staffers who make sure "every request is taken care of"; the "luxurious" quarters are stocked with marble bathrooms, Italian linens and flat-screen TVs (some suites have their own glass terraces), and with the "wonderful" restaurant Arabelle on-site and...
The quintessential Upper East Side residential nest, this collection of 149 rooms and suites is decorated with Asian and European silks, framed prints, and striped drapes. The two penthouses have indoor atriums and terraces and a past guest list that includes Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Diana, both drawn to the hotel's privacy. In contrast to the rooms' perfectly pedigreed style, the watering...