When a special event brings you to Westchester County, or you desire an upscale home base to explore the lower Hudson Valley, this luxury hotel should fit the bill nicely. It’s in downtown White Plains, and about a 15-minute drive to the historic sites along the Hudson River in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.

There are two standard room types and three levels of suites, ranging from 515 to 1,900 square feet. All rooms have a maximum occupancy of four people, with either two double beds or a king and a sofa bed, rollaway or crib. All rooms have flat-screen televisions with premium channels, iPod docks and 24-hour room service, as well as marble bathrooms and 400-thread-count sheets. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.

The Ritz Kids program is offered here through the Junior Chefs Academy for kids 11 to 18. A children’s menu is offered at The Lounge restaurant. There’s also an indoor rooftop pool, and for adults, a full-service spa and fitness room.