In 1916, this small and luxurious hotel opened in the same Beaux-Arts building in which it still pampers guests. Located on Lafayette Square in the Central Business District, it often hosts executives in town on business. Its Old World-style rooms and suites are individually decorated and come well appointed; many have French doors and wrought-iron balconies, and all have English botanical prints, overstuffed easy chairs and marble bathrooms with French-milled soaps and thick terry bathrobes.

Lafayette Hotel Amenities:

• 44 rooms. Restaurant, bar.