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A stay at this low-key Upper East Sider, built in the '60s as a residential building, is like settling into your own apartment, but with grocery delivery upon request. All of the rooms—L-shaped junior suites, larger one-bedroom, or two-bedroom suites with a separate living room—have a fully equipped kitchen, making them a fitting choice for happy cooks and extended-stay professionals. The blue and beige-toned custom beds, pull-out sofas and double-sized closets enhance the simple, accommodating appeal. Six of the ground-floor rooms even have patios. Self-service coffee and tea is available in the informal lobby, decorated with a semi-circle couch. The front desk handles concierge services, including 24-hour takeout food delivery, and dog walking as part of the hotel’s pet program (that comes with treats). Guests have free use of the fitness room and basement laundry facilities. Since the hotel is close to several hospitals and medical centers, it also offers special "after-care" services for guests on medical stays. — Karen Hudes

The full-kitchen suites, with amenities for pets, make it easy to feel at home and independent.

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Travelers may miss an in-house restaurant and bar.