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RITZ-CARLTON BATTERY PARK

The lure

Unabashed luxury at the foot of Manhattan in a glass-and-steel tower with panoramic city views. A spa and fitness center round out its exec- and family-friendly amenities. Oh, and the apartments above are for sale!

The layout

Built in 2002, New York’s only waterfront hotel features 298 rooms and suites with a mod Art Deco aesthetic accented by dark wood paneling and neutral-toned furniture. The real lure, however, is the jaw-dropping view of Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty spied with in-room telescopes.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner?

Dinner at 2 West, a steakhouse-styled crowd-pleaser overseen by newish executive chef Philip Medora. Attentive service paired with a locally inspired menu Long Island duck, organic Hudson Valley chicken have made it a neighborhood favorite.

Enjoy water views at the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park.The Ritz CarltonEnjoy water views at the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park.The Ritz Carlton

Although “Club Levels” can often feel like a rip-off, the hotel’s is worth the roughly $100 splurge. The all-day dining and useful business amenities are appreciated in a neighborhood still short on services.

The letdown

Surrounded mostly by Battery Park, the area is extremely quiet possibly too quiet for some guests. There’s not much nightlife within walking distance.

The lowdown

Lower Manhattan’s service and luxury leader at least for now! Equally suitable for upmarket tourists and deep-pocketed locals looking for an indulgent weekend staycation.

Details

From $375; ritzcarlton.com.

CONRAD NEW YORK

Courtesy Conrad New YorkCourtesy Conrad New York

The lure

Full-service, modern-design, new-build tower directly across the street from One World Trade Center and seconds from Brookfield Place’s new upmarket shops and dining.

The layout

A soaring entry atrium and prime artwork by the likes of Sol Lewitt, Julian Schnabel and Ellsworth Kelly give the hotel a seriously contemporary vibe that extends to its 463 rooms.

 Courtesy Conrad New York Courtesy Conrad New York

Breakfast, lunch, dinner?

How about drinks? As its kooky name suggests, the Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar is a lot of fun. Along with prime harbor and Statue of Liberty views, the bar serves adults-only prosecco-based cocktails accented by fruity popsicles (right).

Don’t miss

While the pan-Italian classics at the Atrio Wine Bar & Restaurant — fritto misto, prosciutto-topped pizzas are winners, the surrounding area has become a culinary hub thanks to newcomers ranging from Parm to Umami Burger.

The letdown

With its smallish rooms and simple decor, the Conrad lacks the Ritz-Carlton’s all-out luxe factor.

The lowdown

Attentive service and prime location make the Conrad a stylish stay in Manhattan’s latest tech-meets-media-meets-finance HQ.

Details

From $269; conradnewyork.com.

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