Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1962, the “concrete bird” is far too small for a contemporary airport terminal—but its layered spaces are perfectly suited to a public-facing hotel lobby.

Here are some hotel lobby restaurants that have caught my eye ... The menu is more streamlined than at its rooftop counterpart: small plates, large plates, sides, desserts. My perfect order ...

Completed in January 2024, this complex renovation included significant updates to the W Hotel’s main lobby, reception area, restaurant, ballroom, meeting rooms, banquet kitchen and exterior ...