Set in a landmark French Renaissance–style building, the iconic Plaza's 282 guest rooms are a regal affair, with sumptuous Louis XV–style furniture and 24-carat gold-plated bathroom faucets. On-site drawcards include the Guerlain Spa and fabled Palm Court, the latter famed for its stained-glass ceiling and afternoon tea. (Less enticing is the hotel's daily $14.95 wi-fi surcharge.)