Complimentary goodies, refined rooms and a rooftop terrace draw sophisticated guests to the Hotel Wales, located near Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Once frequented by flappers and financial wizards, the nine-story Hotel Wales, built in 1902, offers 89 rooms decorated in soothing earth tones and goose down duvets. Rooms include flat-panel HDTVs, iHome clock radios, free Wi-Fi and premium toiletries. The hotel has retained many original features, including a marble staircase, and now includes a seasonal rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness facilities. Coffee and tea are offered compliments of the house 24/7. Stay cozy and order limited room service, or feast on Italian fare at the hotel restaurant. There's also a cafe. Pets are allowed for a fee. The Hotel Wales is on Madison Avenue in the Upper East Side's Carnegie Hill area. A one-block stroll west places guests at Central Park and at the north end of Museum Mile. A variety of restaurants surround the hotel, and the subway lies than a 10-minute walk away. If you're driving to the hotel, LaGuardia Airport is within a nine-mile drive. At the Hotel Wales, our guests find the nice decor and convenient location near shops, restaurants and museums big pluses.