The Waldorf-Astoria still has some work if it intends to compete with the four-star establishments.

A good modern choice in the city, the Victoria is a stylish four-star establishment with many rooms having balconies with sea views.

Hotel Orso was a four-star establishment, catering to wealthy business executives.

The 127 rooms feature all the conveniences of a four-star establishment, including free Internet access, flat-screen TV's, free movies, a minibar and a coffee makers.

Hotels are three- and four-star establishments.

The rickety transition from war to peace is on stark display at the Ducor Hotel, a onetime four-star establishment with panoramic views of the sea.

It could so easily be a four-star establishment.

The Plaza is considered a four-star establishment.

ONE way to gauge the vibrancy of a city's restaurant culture is to count the number of three-star or four-star establishments.

Mr. Vongerichten is not aiming to create a grand, all-encompassing four-star establishment.