1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States

Set in Midtown Manhattan, this contemporary convention hotel is a 2-minute walk from The Museum of Modern Art and a 10-minute walk from Times Square. Sleek rooms offer sophisticated decor and custom-designed beds, plus marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). Executive rooms provide access to a club lounge with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add separate sitting areas. Amenities include a casual restaurant serving sandwiches and brick-oven pizzas, a lobby lounge, and a bar offering light fare. There's also a sky-lit fitness center, a business center and over 151,000 sq ft of meeting space.

1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States

A 4-minute walk from the nearest metro station, this contemporary hotel is a 10-minute walk from The White House and a mile from the Washington Monument. Sophisticated rooms offer 42-inch flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). Upgraded rooms include access to a lounge serving free breakfast and snacks. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and wet bars. Room service is available. Amenities include a refined grill restaurant and an informal lounge serving locally inspired American fare, plus a fitness center. There's also a business center and 30,000 sq ft of meeting space.

38 Deborah Dr, Leola, PA 17540, United States

Set on acres of gardens on a former Amish farm, this boutique inn is 14 minutes' drive from downtown Lancaster. The rustic-chic accommodations range from poolside suites with stone fireplaces to quaint cottages and Tuscan-style rooms with wood-beam ceilings. All feature designer touches such as down comforters and rainfall showers, plus flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Most have microwaves and minifridges, and some have whirlpool tubs. Historic buildings house a 24/7 business center, conference rooms and wedding facilities. There's a seasonal outdoor pool, an on-site day spa and 2 Italian dining options, one upscale and one casual.

6361 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9, Canada

Connected to Fallsview Casino Resort by an indoor glass walkway, this polished high-rise hotel is 8 minutes' walk from the Skylon Tower and 1 km from Niagara Falls. The contemporary rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have pull-out sofas and whirlpool tubs. Suites add separate living areas and minifridges; upgraded suites have fireplaces. There's a rooftop restaurant/lounge with Falls views, as well as a steakhouse, an Italian eatery, a trendy bar and a cafe. Other amenities include a business centre and 50,000 sq ft of meeting space, plus parking and a local shuttle (both for a fee).

33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4, Canada

This relaxed hotel in a high-rise building is a 4-minute walk from Ryerson University, 2 km from the Royal Ontario Museum and 3 km from the CN Tower. Casual rooms offer flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi; some include balconies and/or views of the CN Tower. Studios have kitchenettes; suites add separate living areas. Club level rooms have access to a lounge serving free continental breakfast and snacks. Amenities include an informal restaurant, a coffee shop and a cozy bar. There's also a 27th-floor indoor pool with an outdoor sundeck featuring city views, plus a waterslide, a fitness centre and saunas.

150 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G2, Canada

An 8-minute walk from Parliament Hill, this modern hotel is 1 km from the National Gallery of Canada and 7 minutes' walk from the Rideau Canal. Low-key contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TVs and work desks with ergonomic chairs. Wi-Fi is available. There's an indoor heated pool plus a fitness centre. Other amenities include 10 meeting/event rooms and a business centre.

1220 Pl. George-V Ouest, Québec City, Quebec G1R 5B8, Canada

A 10-minute walk from the Plains of Abraham, this refined hotel is a 13-minute walk from the Musée Nationale des Beaux-Arts du Québec and a 12-minute walk from the historic Old Quebec district. Classic rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs and coffeemakers, while rooms with contemporary decor add minifridges. Upgraded rooms come with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Suites with panoramic views offer separate living areas and dining tables. Amenities include an indoor saltwater pool, a sauna and outdoor hot tubs, plus a spa and an exercise room. There's also a restaurant, a convenience store and meeting space, and parking is available for a fee.

1201 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2L7, Canada

A 5-minute walk from the Bonaventure subway station, this upscale hotel is also 2 km from Mount Royal Park and 11 km from the Montreal Botanical Garden. The relaxed rooms feature custom designed beds, flat-screen TVs and work desks, plus tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add separate living areas with pull-out sofas, and access to a lounge offering free breakfast, appetizers and beverages. Wi-Fi is available for a surcharge. Amenities include a chic bar, plus a fitness centre with a sauna. There's also an indoor swimming pool and a 24/7 business centre, as well as meeting and event space.

50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, United States

This upmarket hotel dating from the 1920s is a 3-minute walk from the Boston Public Garden as well as the nearest MBTA station, and a 6-minute walk from the Boston Common. Polished, modern rooms offer smart TVs. Upgraded rooms add desks, coffeemakers and minifridges. Elegant suites have living rooms and city views; one has a terrace. Room service is available. Amenities include an airy lobby restaurant serving local cuisine and a buffet breakfast for a fee, plus a steakhouse with a trendy bar. There’s a fitness center and a golf simulator, along with event space and a business center. Dogs are welcome (fee).