The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

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Architect Emery Roth's 33-story building sits at Central Park South and Sixth Avenue, holding 253 rooms including 47 suites behind an art-filled lobby. Forbes counts five Specialty Suites, from the Manhattan-facing Avenue View to the greener Premier Park View, and notes Asprey's Purple Rain toiletries plus a locally stocked honor bar in every room. Contour handles cocktails and small plates.