35 Best Hotels in New York City, New York

A city landmark towering over the New York Public Library and Bryant Park in a Midtown sweet spot, this sleek hotel has rooms featuring padded leather headboards with decorative bolster pillows and marble bathrooms with rainfall shower heads and Molton Brown products. Rooms are bigger than average, though those on the lower floors tend to be a bit dark and don't have great views. Both the Koi restaurant and Célon Cocktail Bar & Lounge are popular with the after-work crowd, though later in the evening both the restaurants and the neighborhood tend to get quiet. Still, during the day, the location can't be beat, with 5th Avenue and Times Square quick walks from the front door.

Rooms at the City Club are bright, basic, and rather compact—like cabins on an ocean liner—and have city-themed photos from the '50s, CO Bigelow toiletries, and hotel-monogrammed wool blankets. There's no bar on-site, nor a gym, but guests who book directly through the hotel receive free access to a nearby Blink Fitness.

An indulgent-yet-reasonable surprise in a quiet Battery Park City location, this suites-only hotel has many coveted amenities: significant square footage, a breezy rooftop bar, and access to green space in nearby Hudson River Park. Every two-room suite has a separate bedroom and living area—starting at 430 square feet. Luxurious extras include a wet bar, espresso machine, and huge walk-in shower. A natural choice for business travelers, this hotel is also good for families (with a movie theater and Shake Shack in the same complex). The seasonal Loopy Doopy rooftop bar has Hudson river views and serves "Poptails" of fruit and sparkling wine. The ground-floor restaurant, Atrio, serves Mediterranean-influenced meals from an open kitchen, with spillover space in the futuristic lobby, anchored by a 14-story mural by Sol LeWitt.

Sophisticated and spacious, the Conrad New York Midtown is a reasonably priced, business-oriented option just blocks from Central Park and Times Square. The property offers expansive suites and even larger "apartments" with kitchenettes and living rooms, all with contemporary furnishings, desks, Egyptian-cotton bedding, and well-styled bathrooms with Waterworks double-head showers and mosaic tiles. Splurge on a park-view room if you can.

Hotels have started to realize what New Yorkers themselves have known for years: that Long Island City is a convenient base for exploring Manhattan. All the budget chains are here, but among the most smartly located is the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, right near multiple subway lines, in a neighborhood that has gone from shabby warehouses to gleaming high-rises in the blink of an eye. Rooms are incredibly spacious and more reasonably priced than their Manhattan counterparts. Meanwhile, the hotel restaurant nosh! offers breakfast sandwiches and evening cocktails, and hotel staff will help you choose among a wealth of local dining options, including the nearby Adda Indian Canteen, that offer delivery.

On what has become Greenpoint’s trendiest shopping and dining street, this industrial-chic boutique hotel tucks you right into the neighborhood and makes you feel at home. The plant-filled, on-site Madre restaurant has become a neighborhood gathering point, with colorful Mediterranean-inspired dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and a short but sweet cocktail menu.

Conveniently located near Grand Central, this large, historic hotel (originally built as the Commodore in 1919) is now a sleek and modern central hub with a fresh-looking lobby that has low-slung leather furniture and two towering Jaume Plensa sculptures. Rooms are a minimum of 250 square feet, with pops of color on the walls, tons of electrical outlets, and an efficient settee-table setup that's ideal for an in-room drink or a few hours of work. The convenient 24-hour Market on the ground floor has coffee, snacks, hot meals, liquor, and fresh fruit. New York Central restaurant has a slick design and a market-driven, seasonal menu. A bar overlooking 42nd Street attracts a large after-work crowd for beer and sports on a row of flat-screen TVs.

A late-19th-century, redbrick, Gothic-style building on the landscaped grounds of a seminary was transformed into this lovely hotel that's full of original architectural details like stained-glass windows and pine floors. This retreat, with views of the High Line, has rooms filled with natural light, vintage-inspired furniture, and pretty rugs over hardwood floors. Intimate and inviting, this is one New York hotel where you will want to spend some time. The private garden is an ideal spot to relax with a pour-over coffee (from Intelligentsia) or a glass of wine. The little details make this property special, from the free Wi-Fi and flower arrangements to the decorative fireplaces in some of the rooms.

With a design aesthetic and food offerings inspired by the neighborhood's multifaceted heritage, this thoroughly modern hotel from Hyatt's Joie de Vivre group takes full advantage of its downtown location. Street-art-style paintings; a year-round rooftop bar (the Crown); and a permanent exhibition curated by the nearby Museum of Chinese in America make this a standout in an area of town that tends to lack in quality accommodations.

It's all about location at this Upper West Side hotel, situated three blocks from Central Park, 10 blocks from Lincoln Center, next door to the Beacon Theatre, and steps from both the American Museum of Natural History and Zabar's, the iconic gourmet grocery store. All of the generously sized rooms and suites (which have a sofa bed in the living room) have full kitchenettes (stocked with coffeemakers, pots and pans, and toasters) and marble bathrooms. Closets are huge, and high floors have views of Central Park, the Hudson River, or the Midtown skyline. A small fitness center has modern equipment, though you might prefer to go jogging in the nearby park. The lobby and the Beacon Bar, a contemporary and dimly lit watering hole with small plates and classic cocktails, bring a modern polish to this Beaux-Arts destination, which has been welcoming guests since 1908. The staff here are especially friendly and helpful.

The stylish and sleek rooms at this chic spot on the western edge of SoHo have the feel of small Manhattan apartments, with desks positioned at the windows. The Hugo stands out from the competition with its multiple rooftop spaces for dining, drinking, and watching the sun set over the river. Like most downtown properties, space is tight, but rooms do have luxe bathrooms with Italian tile and rain showers. Bar Hugo on the top floor serves excellent drinks to accompany the expansive views over the Hudson River.

A pioneer when it opened back in 2004, this hip hotel is still a great choice if you want to be in the thick of the neighborhood's dining and nightlife scene, with the added bonus of stunning views. The decor is minimalist and neutral-toned—but the floor-to-ceiling windows provide all the adornment you need. Most of the large bathrooms have either Japanese-inspired deep soaking tubs or oversize steam showers. The mezzanine lobby is the living room of the hotel, with plush couches and a meeting table with views of Rivington Street. 

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more conveniently located hotel than this hip Hyatt a block south of Union Square, near New York University and at the hub of major subway lines. All rooms are pet-friendly and have signature Hyatt Grand beds, flat-screen TVs that link to an online concierge, work desks, and the required tech amenities; higher categories enjoy upgraded views and separate living areas. The muted design includes wide-plank oak floors, wood-and-stone baths, and an open bathroom with double-wide shower. Best of all, the windows actually open. There's a 24-hour fitness room, too, for those who need to get their exercise in.

Surrealist prints and busts of Thalia, the muse of comedy, adorn the lobby of this polished property, a good pick for guests looking for a Midtown boutique-hotel experience. Rooms are a decent size for Manhattan—averaging 270 to 350 square feet—and feel fresh and stylish. Six of the rooms have balconies, and spa suites have deep soaking tubs. All rooms come with fine bath products, big flat-screen TVs, extra-fast Wi-Fi, and other amenities included with the hotel's facilities fee (and/or an IHG Rewards membership). Muse Bar in the lobby serves fine cocktails and a short menu of contemporary American fare. The Muse is very pet-friendly, allowing them at no extra charge. There's also a nightly complimentary wine hour.

The relatively large modern rooms at this full service chain hotel is a good base for exploration of some of the borough's best neighborhoods. If you need to get to Manhattan, major subway lines are a block away.

Ian Schrager's buzzy Lower East Side hotel has the same sleek modern design, state-of-the-art technology, destination dining, and hot bar scene that define every property he touches. The rooms are on the small side but the views out of the floor-to-ceiling windows, the active lobby, and in-house eatery, Peruvian-accented Popular, make up for it.

Set in a former hat factory, this hotel has a gorgeous year-round rooftop with skyline views, impressively spacious rooms, and several buzzing bars and restaurants. Rooms have oak floors, 12-foot loft-style ceilings, and custom writing desks inspired by early-1900s sewing machines. Winnie's, the lobby bar, is named after a New York figure who ran a bustling "tea" salon during Prohibition—expect live jazz and piano performances here on weeknights. The rooftop has three distinct spaces in which to hang out, regardless of the weather: a terrace, a patio with a retractable glass roof, and an indoor lounge with fireplace—all under the shadow of the Empire State Building. Parker & Quinn, on the ground floor, is a retro-inspired restaurant with Prohibition-era cocktails and hearty meals.

This hotel is a great embodiment of the vibe of the neighborhood inhabitants: hip, but friendly when you're acquainted. Rooms are stylishly stark, black-and-white affairs, with low platform beds whose headboards are light boxes displaying works by the photographer Lee Friedlander. The desk space can be cramped, and although the windows are big, come nighttime, rooms can feel seriously dark. Suites, on the building's corners, have balconies with sweeping views of both downtown and Midtown—some of the best in the city. The neighborhood is a nexus for nightlife, and the hotel's bar is a great place to start.

Amid TriBeCa's historic warehouses and trendy art galleries sits this boutique hotel, a fashionable addition to the neighborhood. Light pours in the loftlike windows of the comfortable rooms, which have hardwood floors, compact desks, and bright, modern furnishings. Sophisticated bathrooms have slate floors and rain showers. The Sonder hotel brand prizes technology, so expect options for contactless check-in, fast Wi-Fi, and streaming entertainment from your personal devices (in lieu of cable). Rates vary greatly depending on the season; and Sonder usually adds surcharges upon booking that hike the final charge.

The two connected brownstones that were once home to a social club for Williams College are now a modern, extended-stay hotel with an outpost of the fabulous speakeasy-style cocktail bar Raines Law Room. The six-story property has rooms with bold colors and contemporary style, plus free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, and fully equipped kitchens. Service is a focus here, with a 24-hour concierge and grocery shopping available. The common spaces take their inspiration from the building's roots: the Shakespeare is a polished restaurant serving British classics in a space designed to resemble a gentleman's club, and The Shakespeare Pub is a classic British pub with wood-beam ceilings.

An iconic, vintage yellow cab is permanently parked outside this former door factory-turned-stylish hotel featuring not just rooms, but 40 suites that feel like stylish New York City apartments—complete with kitchens, living rooms, and homey touches like book-lined shelves. Some suites even have terraces or balconies.

This boutique hideaway in an 1825 Federal-style building is a favorite of design enthusiasts, both for its striking five-story atrium and for its convenient location near the neighborhood's best shops and galleries. Rooms are tight on space, though if you can splurge on the penthouse, you'll get a massive terrace. This property is a prime pick for guests who want to get a feel for downtown day-to-day life.

Overlooking Lincoln Center, one block from Central Park, and convenient to midtown shopping and sights, the showstopper of this hotel is a seasonal outdoor pool and a rooftop lounge with live music and entertainment. Rooms are well maintained and comfortable, although the patterned floors and wallpaper in earthy colors in guest rooms could do with updating to be more in line with the bold and graphic lobby. Although there's no on-site restaurant, lively PJ Clarke's is on the ground floor, and the hotel's location across the street from Lincoln Center means there are ample restaurants, cafés, and quick bites within a few steps.

Convenient to some of New York City's top medical facilities, this extended-stay hotel on a quieter residential-feeling street has spacious, well-maintained rooms and amenities that cater to guests who are recuperating or in need of all the comforts of home, which also makes it an excellent option for families or visitors who like to retreat to a patio or terrace and order in after a day of exploring nearby Central Park, the Met, and Bloomingdales. Choose from spacious Junior, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites to get a feel for apartment living in NYC, or the terrace or patio suites for coveted private outdoor space that will make locals jealous. There's no restaurant on-site but plenty of restaurants and a grocery store nearby, and takeout from several nearby restaurants can be charged to your room. Rooms include sleeper sofas, powered recliners, modern kitchens with stovetops and stocked with dishwares from beloved local brand, Fishs Eddy. There's a fitness room, laundry facilities, and the hotel is pet-friendly.

Sleek but comfortable, with a playful design aesthetic, the James is an easy spot to relax into for a few nights. The downstairs lobby is a good spot for relaxing—not too trendy but with comfy seating.

An oasis of elegant, urban sophistication in the heart of Times Square, the Knickerbocker is a soothing counterpoint to the mass of people, lights, and excitement that converge nearby at the crossroads of Broadway and 42nd Street. Rooms in the landmark building are sleek and contemporary—and perfect for a good night's sleep, thanks to fabulous beds, soundproof windows, and blackout drapes. The rooftop bar, St. Cloud, has the wow factor, with stunning views of the surrounding skyscrapers. Charlie Palmer at the Knick, on the fourth floor, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the giant billboards of Times Square seem to peek playfully in through the restaurant windows and liven up the interior.

While recently updated and refreshed guest rooms don't—and maybe just can't—live up to the sophisticated and gorgeous exterior of this 1904 landmark building, they are clean, comfortable, and calm, and best of all convenient to the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park just a few blocks away. Standard rooms are small and decorated with dark-wood traditional furniture and neutral color schemes. Downstairs, the bistro Nice Matin is a popular draw (ask about a guest discount). The upscale residential neighborhood has an impressive array of boutiques and gourmet-food shops, including the nearby Zabar's.

It's undeniably cool, combining a hip, slightly gritty feel with some luxe touches, but don't expect a lot of space to spread out—guest rooms have exposed distressed-cement ceilings and walls, with minimalist modern decor; north-facing rooms have unobstructed views of the Empire State Building (ask for a room with a terrace during warm months). A curtain separates the shower from the sleeping area.