News from New York

La Quinta's first New York City property opened in May in Manhattan. The 182-room La Quinta Inn Manhattan, at 17 West 32nd St., completed a $2.5 million renovation. All guest rooms and public spaces have wireless Internet access.

Forget your workout clothes while in New York on business? Not a problem if you're staying at the New York Palace on Madison Avenue between 50th and 51st streets. The hotel's striking new 7,000-square-foot spa & fitness