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After a taxing day of high-stakes deals or designer shopping in Tribeca, head back to the Marriott. One unwinding option is 85 West lounge which is popular with the investor set for drinks and light bites. All of the guestrooms, accented with green, burgundy and gold tones, have beds with down comforters and feather pillows, and are equipped with wireless high-speed Internet access. The rooms look out in all directions, but those on the upper levels facing south offer a view of the Statue of Liberty. Two blocks from Ground Zero, this Financial District hotel occupies an area in transition and is close to the vibrant waterside parks, sculpture and culture of Battery Park City. — Karen Hudes

As the Financial Center moniker implies, this Marriott offers 24-hour business services and proximity to the city's financial institutions.

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While it may be convenient for business travelers, the remote downtown location will leave other travelers with the inconvenience of long subway or cab rides to the bulk of city attractions, restaurants and nightspots. Plus, the hotel's room service ends at midnight.