Manhattan’s hardly known for its restraint — and its hotels are no less outrageous in their no-expense-spared embrace of luxury. The amenities at New York’s top MICHELIN hotels answer that same call, but we’re interested too in the less opulent add-ons that demonstrate not just the joy of opulence, but the tireless dedication to hospitality. Below, you’ll find butlers and movie theaters, as well as such unexpected delights as prize-filled fortune cookies and artifacts from the set of Hamilton. Read on for a New York hotel treasure map.
Welcome to health paradise. Equinox — known best as a premium fitness brand — includes supplements as minibar offerings, a custom-designed bed setup that it justifiably refers to as a "sleep system," blackout blinds and intelligent climate control for optimal resting temperatures. The impressive wellness facilities include the flagship Equinox fitness center with unlimited SoulCycle access for guests. Cryotherapy, IV drips and detox therapy in an infrared sauna are also available.
The lavish amenities at The Mark — ensconced in its landmark 1927 building but as trendy as any hotel in the city — epitomize Upper East Side sophistication: personal shopping services at Bergdorf Goodman, custom-designed bicycles and signature striped pedicabs, and even a sailboat available for private charter and ticketed experiences.
Legendary service meets the sophisticated cool of downtown at The Ritz-Carlton NoMad. Here, guests enjoy a Tour de José, a private guided tour of the four restaurants overseen by celebrated chef José Andrés.
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The Three-Key Crosby Street Hotel has no shortage of perks. One highlight: exclusive access to a private sculpture garden in the backyard, with works by artists also represented in the city's top museums — a rare amenity in New York's busy SoHo. Also worth noting: the sophisticated drawing room (for guests only) and an intimate screening room for private film viewing.
Soho House, the famous members' club that began in the United Kingdom and became a New York institution, also doubles as a hotel — and guests receive temporary membership that provides access to all the club's coveted private social spaces, including the rooftop pool and lounge.
At the high-tech Arlo Midtown, guests enter their rooms to find a more old-fashioned delight: fortune cookies on their beds. Inside are potential treasures, including the occasional complimentary night for the luckiest guest.
At this Broadway lover’s dream in the heart of the Theater District, find artifacts at every turn — particularly in the hotel’s signature Blue Room, which features original costume pieces from legendary productions (including one from Hamilton) and meticulously crafted miniature dioramas that accurately replicate famous Broadway sets. Add to that the largest collection of vermouth in North America at the bar.
When you arrive at The St. Regis, a butler greets you. A special perk that dates back to the hotel's opening more than a century ago, the butler will help you unpack your belongings, press your garments, deliver drinks in the morning and attend to virtually any other request. They’ll also pack your clothes before you leave.
At The Fifth Avenue Hotel, suites showcase museum-quality artwork and bespoke furnishings. But the hotel's most extraordinary offering is perhaps its remarkable 22,000-volume rare book collection, curated by literary specialists and available for guests to enjoy throughout their stay. We'll note, too, the MICHELIN-selected Café Carmellini.
