"This hotel really lives up to its claims of sophistication and elegance."

"The exterior reads Upper East Side formality, but inside, this hotel screams exuberance."

"There is nothing not to like here, with the exception of the steep rates: this kind of luxury does not come cheap." Full review

"An haute hideaway on Manhattan's Upper East Side since 1927, the venerable Mark reopened last fall with a radical new look, trading in its erstwhile French pedigree for Parisian pop."

"If you took every Upper East Side real estate fantasy and condensed it into a modern hotel, you'd come up with the Mark." Full review

"The Mark, an historic hotel built in 1927, re-opened in 2009 as one of the best contemporary luxury hotels in New York." Full review

"Grande dame turned design glamazon with a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant and hot bar." Full review

"On the corner of Madison Avenue at 77th Street, this rather showy Upper East Side (UES) address has settled into its revamp, but still manages to create a buzz." Full review

"The exterior may be classic Upper East Side elegance, but peek through the front door, and within a second, you'll understand that there's more to this hotel than first meets the eye."

"Grand Hotel nods and general ‘30s Paris vibe. Subtle and serene, marked by discreet, attentive service."