Mayflower Hotel

Stepping into the Hotel Mayflower is like entering a time warp. The hotel originally opened in 1929 and throwback touches remain, from the cage elevator to the antique furniture and vintage globes. Though the hotel has never been described as modern—reservations are still accepted solely by phone—each of the themed rooms have undergone a facelift within the past five years and includes WiFi, a kitchenette, and a walk-in closet. The best perk, in this tourist-thronged neighborhood: parking is free for compact cars.