THE CARLYLE, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL * * * * *
Inspired by Art Deco, this luxury hotel is just off Madison Avenue, a block from Central Park and a 9-minute walk from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and just 4 minutes from the 77th Street subway station. Luxurious rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and minibars. Superior rooms offer city views, a sitting area and/or a bathtub and rain shower. Elegant suites feature a separate living room, some with a piano, fully equipped kitchen and art collections. The hotel offers an upscale restaurant, a lively bar, the famous Carlyle café, an elegant spa, a hair salon and a gym. Wi-Fi is free, and parking is available for a fee. The hotel has disabled access, air conditioning, laundry service and a business center. Guests rated the rooms 3.1 and the location 4.6. Nearby sights are plentiful, and the hotel's services and facilities were rated 4.3.