The Dominick - New York, NY

This posh high-rise hotel is a mile from One World Trade Center and 12 minutes' walk from Washington Square Park. Offering floor-to-ceiling windows with city or Hudson River views, the refined rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi, plus iPod docks, soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Suites add living rooms; some have whirlpool tubs. There's a chic restaurant serving contemporary American dishes, and a hip lounge/bar with a mid-century theme. Other amenities include a fitness center, a spa with a hammam, and a seasonal outdoor pool with a bar. There's also a ballroom, meeting space and valet parking. From intimate dinner parties to executive gatherings, The Dominick’s event spaces were designed with productivity in mind. Each venue comes outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and flaunts impressive city views, courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows. In other words: It’s exactly what you’d expect from a hotel located in one of New York City’s most vibrant neighborhoods.