Smack in the middle of Union Square shopping, the Prescott Hotel has undergone a thorough renovation in recent years. Guest rooms are not large, but they are comfortable, with hardwood floors, Italian linens, and Ralph Lauren décor of coordinating fabrics; baths come stocked with L'Occitane amenities . The private, inviting club-level lounge comes equipped with a personal concierge, an evening bar service, and other extras. The adjoining Postrio restaurant (see) is part of the famed, though no longer quite as trendy, Wolfgang Puck empire.

Prescott Amenities:

• 164 rooms, 7 story. Pets accepted; fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Business center.