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The Hong Kong hotel group has done itself proud, turning a 1905 classic into a state-of-the-art luxury lodging. Rooms are contemporary with Art Nouveau accents and bedside controls for the many gadgets. The health club with pool is superb.

Rooms may be small and spare, but the lobby is pleasant and the central location cannot be beat. Rooms have TV and there is a rooftop sitting area. Single rooms with shared baths are under $100.

A landmark opposite Central Park since the 1930s, the Pierre, part of the Four Seasons group, is a bastion of old-world elegance. Personal service is a hallmark that draws many of the elite.

A gilt and mirrored sanctuary favored by show business moguls, the hotel has Regency decor that inspired the name and oversize suites. The restaurant, 540, a power breakfast favorite, turns into Feinstein’s club (see Feinstein’s at the Regency) at night.

An upscale oasis in the Theater District, with an elegant lobby, handsome traditional furnishings, and deep tubs in the bathrooms. The hotel’s restaurant offers a dazzling Times Square view.

Space is the main attraction of this striking, 54-story skyscraper, recently added to the Marriott chain. Every room is a well appointed suite with a bay-windowed living room. The location is ideal for both theater and shopping.

This luxury hotel has stunning views of the harbor and impressive attention to detail. Special touches include telescopes in rooms, feather beds, and a “bath butler.” Kids will enjoy the Skyscraper Museum on site.

Towering 39 stories above the harbor with wide-angle views over Manhattan and Ellis Island (harbor-side rooms are equipped with telescopes), this down-town newcomer offers sleek modern decor and luxury ameneties for business or leisure travel.

An art-filled and artful change of pace, the Roger Smith is owned by sculptor/designer James Knowles who has filled it with art exhibits. Rooms are contemporary with antique accents, and breakfast is included.

An atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, fluted zinc columns, ultra- modern maple furniture, and a mezzanine lounge for complimentary breakfast are among the features that have transformed this hotel.