Royalton Park Avenue ★★★★★

Set to impress before you even step through the door, the five-star Royalton Park Avenue is housed in a magnificent all-glass building in the NoMad district – short for North of Madison Square Park - an area renowned for its stunning historic architecture and beautifully restored Beaux-Arts buildings. Madison Square Park is just blocks from the hotel, boasting seven acres of public green space with stunning art, gorgeous gardens and an exciting programme of events. You'll also be just a stone's throw from the Empire State Building and Union Square.

Before you reach your room, you'll be wowed by the hotel's designer lobby, with its lush green plants, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and the multicoloured patterned Parisian-chic showpiece sofa. You won't be surprised to discover that your room is equally splendid, with careful splashes of colour and boasting plenty of space, a rarity in the city. Most rooms also have lofty ceilings and a Juliette balcony. Sneek a little nap on the comfortable bed, its plush mattress topped with 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, before freshening up in your five-piece bathroom for a night out.

What five-star hotel would be without a rooftop pool? Perched on the 20th floor with sweeping panoramic views of the iconic Empire State Building, you'll find a 40ft pool in a stylish urban oasis, perfect for relaxing with a cocktail. A 24-hour fitness centre with state-of-the-art exercise equipment means there is no excuse not to squeeze in a workout. The hotel's rooftop restaurant and lounge are also available for tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner.

In the evening, retire to the intimate Ivy Room Piano Bar serving a whole host of fancy cocktails and an exclusive menu, all to the sounds of, you guessed it, the tinkling of piano keys from a rotating roster of talented NYC pianists.