The 20 Best Hotels in New York City — Locations, Reviews, Rates & Insider Tips

1) The Mark Hotel — Upper East Side Timeless Elegance

Location: 25 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075

Jacques Grange’s bold interiors meet old-world service steps from Central Park and Madison Avenue boutiques. Frédéric Fekkai salon and a Jean-Georges restaurant anchor the scene; the lobby is a quiet catwalk during Fashion Week.

Check-in/out: 3 PM / 12 PM  |  Typical Rates: ~$1,200–$5,000+ (Penthouse much higher)

• Pro tip: Ask for a high-floor park-facing suite and pre-order The Mark’s picnic basket for an afternoon on the Great Lawn.

2) Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown — Tribeca/FiDi Sky-Soothing Luxury

Location: 27 Barclay St, New York, NY 10007

Calming, contemporary rooms in the shadow of One World Trade. A tranquil spa, big soaking tubs, and easy access to the Oculus and river walks make it a top pick for business and family travelers alike.

Check-in/out: 3 PM / 12 PM  |  Typical Rates: ~$900–$6,000+

• Pro tip: Book a corner suite for cinematic skyline angles; weekend stays are often quieter (and sometimes better value) than midweek.

3) The Plaza — Central Park South Gilded Age Icon

Location: 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019

A landmark with sparkling marble corridors, the Palm Court for afternoon tea, and a Guerlain Spa. Families love the Eloise Suite; romantics love the carriage-ride setting.

Check-in/out: 3 PM / 12 PM  |  Typical Rates: ~$800–$10,000+

• Pro tip: Reserve tea well ahead during holidays; for quieter luxury, request an interior suite away from 5th Avenue bustle.

4) Baccarat Hotel New York — Midtown Crystal Drama

Location: 28 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

Vertiginous glamour: crystal everywhere, hushed corridors, and a 24-karat-accented pool. Steps from MoMA, it’s a jewel box for design devotees.

Check-in/out: 3 PM / 12 PM  |  Typical Rates: ~$900–$8,000+

• Pro tip: The Grand Salon’s cocktail program is as sparkling as the chandeliers — book an early seating to linger.

5) Lotte New York Palace — Midtown Villard Grandeur

Location: 455 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022

Historic Villard Houses meet a modern tower with sweeping cathedral views. TV-famous, wedding-friendly, and central to Midtown power shopping.

Typical Rates: ~$600–$5,000+

• Pro tip: Tower rooms on high floors deliver the money shots; ask for St. Patrick’s Cathedral outlooks.

6) The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel — Upper East Side Art Deco & Jazz

Location: 35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021

Old-New York romance, white-glove service, and the legendary Bemelmans Bar. Suites often include classic pianos and Central Park glimpses.

Typical Rates: ~$800–$6,000+

• Pro tip: For Bemelmans, arrive early — live music nights can queue. Dress codes lean elegant.

7) The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel — FiDi Victorian Atrium

Location: 123 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038

An 1881 nine-story atrium wrapped in filigreed ironwork sets a moody, romantic tone. Temple Court and Le Gratin draw destination diners.

Typical Rates: ~$500–$3,000+

• Pro tip: Request an atrium-facing room for the architecture; street-side rooms feel more New York noise if that’s your vibe.

8) 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — DUMBO Eco-Luxury & Views

Location: 60 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Warm woods, living walls, reclaimed materials — and jaw-dropping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline from the rooftop plunge pool.

Typical Rates: ~$400–$2,000+

• Pro tip: Book a Skyline suite; sunrise yoga and waterfront walks are unbeatable here.

9) The Greenwich Hotel — Tribeca Quiet Star Power

Location: 377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

Robert De Niro’s boutique sanctuary with hand-crafted details, courtyard nooks, and the subterranean Shibui Spa.

Typical Rates: ~$700–$4,000+

• Pro tip: Dine at Locanda Verde and ask the concierge for Tribeca gallery walks.

10) The Bowery Hotel — East Village Bohemian Chic

Location: 335 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

Velvet, vintage rugs, candlelit lobby scenes, and Gemma’s trattoria vibes — a creative magnet near downtown nightlife.

Typical Rates: ~$500–$2,500+

• Pro tip: Corner rooms bring light and village-roofline views; the lobby bar is prime for celeb cameos.

11) The Ned NoMad — NoMad Heritage, Reimagined

Location: 1170 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

A Beaux-Arts beauty reborn with members-club polish, a great scene at Little Ned, and richly layered rooms that feel collected, not staged.

Typical Rates: ~$450–$2,000+

• Pro tip: Check event programming — live sets and talks can elevate a midweek stay.

12) The Lowell — Upper East Side Intimate & Residential

Location: 28 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065

Fireplace suites, balconies, and the beloved Majorelle restaurant make this one of the city’s most discreet addresses.

Typical Rates: ~$800–$5,000+

• Pro tip: Ask for a terrace suite in spring; it’s a private garden in the sky.

13) The Whitby Hotel — Midtown Color & Craft

Location: 18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

Kit Kemp’s vibrant textiles, ceramics, and witty details brighten spacious rooms; afternoon tea is a local favorite.

Typical Rates: ~$700–$3,000+

• Pro tip: Book a corner suite for dramatic window bays and saturated light.

14) The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue — Midtown Refined Tower

Location: 400 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10018

Big rooms with soaring windows, a calm urban spa program, and Ai Fiori’s polished Mediterranean dining.

Typical Rates: ~$700–$5,000+

• Pro tip: Families love the extra-spacious suites here; ask for high floors to float above Fifth Avenue.

15) The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park — Midtown Parkfront Classic

Location: 50 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019

Plush rooms and a serene spa pairing with front-row park views — a Central Park South stalwart for milestone trips.

Typical Rates: ~$1,000–$10,000+

• Pro tip: Book park-view categories early for marathon, holiday, and spring bloom weekends.

16) The St. Regis New York — Midtown Butlered Grandeur

Location: 2 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022

1904 opulence, attentive butlers, and the King Cole Bar — birthplace of the Bloody Mary — define this Manhattan legend.

Typical Rates: ~$1,200–$15,000+

• Pro tip: Butler packing/unpacking is included — a small luxury with big impact on fast itineraries.

17) The Pierre, A Taj Hotel — Upper East Side Fifth Avenue Classic

Location: 2 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065

A 1930 skyline silhouette with ballroom romance and refined Indian-inflected hospitality. Perrine is a sleeper dining hit.

Typical Rates: ~$800–$8,000+

• Pro tip: South-facing rooms line up Central Park and the Plaza in one frame.

18) The Peninsula New York — Midtown Rooftop Oasis

Location: 700 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019

Beaux-Arts beauty with an excellent spa and Salon de Ning rooftop. Reliable service and a refined, calm energy near top museums.

Typical Rates: ~$900–$7,000+

• Pro tip: Book spa slots when you reserve the room — weekends sell out quickly.

19) Equinox Hotel New York — Hudson Yards Performance Luxury

Location: 33 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Sleep-optimized rooms, a massive club and spa, cryotherapy, and a high-tech wellness ethos — ideal for travelers who train hard.

Typical Rates: ~$700–$5,000+

• Pro tip: Request a sleep-suite setup (temperature, blackout, and sound tuning) and schedule recovery services post-flight.

20) The Mark Penthouse & Special-Occasion Suites — UES & Beyond Ultra-Luxury

For once-in-a-lifetime stays, Manhattan delivers multi-level penthouses with terraces, grand pianos, and dining rooms in the clouds. Expect bespoke butlering and event-ready spaces.

Typical Rates: High five to six figures per night