Cross the threshold into more gracious, refined living, and allow a staff member to relieve you of your burdens at the door.

"Common" areas are anything but. From the grand piano room where a sonata allegro floats softly toward the lobby to event rooms, inviting spaces encourage friends to gather and neighbors to meet.

Whether it's two dining out or 30 guests dining in, your concierge can take over the details-suggesting restaurants, booking caterers-whatever it takes to make the evening a success.

Even returning from the market feels a bit grand as you pass beneath the lobby's spectacular barrel-vaulted ceiling, stopping to admire the latest floral creation. It sets the stage for an interior designed with the finest materials and maintained to a high polish.

Enjoy fresh pastries and The Grand's own coffee blend on the patio, savoring the fact that this civilized start to your day is no longer reserved for vacations.

At the end of a long day, or a fruitful shopping trip, you'll appreciate the option of having the valet see to your automobile. Call ahead to have it washed, detailed, and waiting out front. And of course, complimentary valet guest parking makes it easy for friends and family to visit.

Working out is a pleasure when you have a world-class health club in your building. Let a personal trainer create your workout program. Try kickboxing or yoga. And if tennis is your game, invite a friend over for a few sets on our private courts.

With a hot tub, sauna, and steam room a mere elevator ride from your front door, water and heat therapy become part of your healthful routine. The quiet comfort of the massage therapy room is the perfect excuse to have your favorite practitioner come to you.

Chateaubriand or burgers for two, it's a romantic meal when you dine at sunset by the gazebo. End it with a stroll along a winding path that leads you through beautifully manicured gardens.

Floating on your back or relaxing poolside, it's easy to imagine you're at an exotic resort. Mild, lovely weather most of the year helps maintain the illusion. And there's no need to stop swimming when the temperature does drop. Just head for the indoor pool.

Whether you have children of your own or the occasional small visitor, you'll enjoy taking them out to the playground. There's also a children's rumpus room just outside the cardio center, so you can run on the treadmill while keeping a watchful eye on the kids.