In terms of square footage and immensity of real estate, The Plaza Hotel reigns supreme over any other luxury hotel in the whole of New York City. Originally unveiled in 1907, the Plaza’s proverbial brick-and-mortar is old-world, timelessly-classy luxury that comes complete with butler service and opulent interiors outfitted with Beaux Arts decor.

But remaining relevant requires keeping with the times, and The Plaza makes the grade—with recent $450-million renovations under its belt and as the first-ever luxury hotel to offer guests an in-room iPad, with which to customize their experience at the hotel. With 282 rooms and 102 suites chock-full of amenities, The Plaza Hotel is an industry standard-bearer.