[HOTEL REVIEW] Hyatt 48 Lex, New York

This upscale, 116-room Hyatt opened in 2011, is one of the trendier hotels in corporate Midtown East. It is primarily designed for business travelers and couples, and almost all rooms can only fit two guests. Highlights include excellent views, in-room spa treatments, and a chic lounge that serves drinks and free snacks. The Andaz Fifth Avenue (also part of the Hyatt family) is comparably priced and just as stylish, but its rooms lack the Hyatt 48's kitchenettes.

Pros

• Stylish, modern rooms with iPod docks and kitchenettes
• Quick walk to Grand Central Station and subway lines
• Swanky on-site restaurant
• 24-hour fitness center
• In-room spa services available
• Free specialty drinks, snacks, and fruit available all day
• Free cheeses and snacks available in the evenings
• Classy lounge with bar and free cappuccino/espresso machine
• Excellent views from upper floors
• Private terraces available in some rooms (a plus for smokers)

Cons

• Only one public computer available
• Fee for in-room Internet
• Small lobby can get crowded during peak hours
• Street parking is scarce and valet parking can be pricey
• No on-site laundry facilities