Whether you're looking for Old World opulence, celebrity-studded party scenes, or a fawning staff, you'll find it in one of New York's most luxurious hotels. To ensure that you can also expect the royal treatment, we slept on the high-thread-count linens, sipped the exorbitantly priced cocktails, and befriended the famous -- it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. See our picks for the top luxury hotels in New York City.