Fodor's Expert Review Thompson Central Park New York

Combining the comforts of a dependable large hotel with suave, mid-century-modern elements, this well-located hotel keeps visitors coming back. Rooms are sleek and most are surprisingly spacious, with platform beds, velvet sofas, and D.S. & Durga bath products. It's worth asking for a Central Park view, though city views are also impressive. At ground level find the iconic burger joint New York, which serves one of the city's best no-frills burgers in an incognito space off the lobby; or enjoy the divine menu of Indian Accent.