Fodor's Expert Review The Lyall Hotel and Spa

"Understated elegance" is the catchphrase of The Lyall, located in a quiet, leafy street in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods. Following a complete remodeling, the hotel now has 49 enormous one-bedroom suites with floor-to-ceiling windows for fresh air and also individual air conditioners, some with views of the hotel's Japanese maple garden. The in-house spa administers a full range of massages, facials, and body treatments (try the organic green tea exfoliation). You can curl up with a book or play chess in the guest lounge off the lobby; the champagne bar is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing while the hotel restaurant serves relaxed breakfasts and all-day dining.