A mere half block from Union Square, the Handlery was already a good deal frequented by European travlers before the 1908 building underwent a complete overhaul in 2002. Now you'll find every amenity you could possibly need, plus lots of extras, in the extremely tasteful and modern rooms. Rooms range from coral and gray in the historic building to taupe and tan in the newer club-level building. In between is a clean heated outdoor pool. Literally everything was replaced in the rooms: mattresses, alarm radios, refrigerators, light fixtures, paint, carpets and furnishings. Perks include adjoining L.A.-based chain restaurant The Daily Grill and club-level options (all in the newer building) that include larger rooms, a complimentary morning newspaper, a bathroom scale, robes, two-line phones and adjoining doors that make the units great choices for families.