The landmark Guardian Life Building, which sits right on the edge of Union Square, has been reborn as the city's latest W Hotel. It offers the stylized, modern decor and long list of plush niceties that separate W Hotels from the pack; just some of these include designer bath products in all rooms, plus down comforters and fluffy bathrobes, CD players, and VCRs.
• Hotel Services: minibar, laundry service, restaurant, 24-hour room service, television, safe deposit, bar, computer facilities, internet access, disabled access, business facilities, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, fitness club
• Special Features: Oversized desks and phones with voice mail available in all rooms.
• Conferences: 3 meeting rooms with a total of 7,000 square feet of space.