Paramount Hotel

This French Renaissance-style landmark has been through many high profile renovations, including designs by Ian Schrager and Philipe Starck. The last one, by Meyer Davis, includes a gorgeous two-story lobby and a fireplace perfect for cozying up in winter. (The renovation’s price tag came in at $40 million…so no surprise that it’s really, really nice.) Theaters line the street outside and the TKTS booth, where same-day theater tickets are deeply discounted, is just steps away.