New York: the biggest city in America is both the country's most visited and the site of its most vibrant hotel landscape. Without a doubt, there is a hotel for everyone in the city that never sleeps, but the perfect hotel for you depends on who you are and why you've come. Below, our guide to the best hotels in New York City — and exactly what to consider when choosing among the city's many excellent options.
Where to Stay by Neighborhood:.
- Near the Landmarks: Best for first-timers, luxury stays by the must-sees.
- Downtown Manhattan: NYC at its most iconic and cool, with the hotels to match.
- Brooklyn: Trendy hotels in neighborhoods across the river.
- The Hideaways: Best for repeat visitors. Extremely unique.
What to Look For:
- Rooftops: This is the country's best skyline. Have a part of it to yourself.
- Special Perks: No one ever accused this city of being too humble.
- Brand New Spots: Hoteliers need a very compelling reason to add to the scene.
- Splurges: Top-of-the-line resorts with pools and spas, ideal for staycations.
Who You Are:
- Businessperson or dog person?
- Foodie or family?
- In a couple or on a budget?
BY LOCATION
When you think of the trendy, cool, walkable Manhattan where neighborhoods change by the block — you're thinking of Downtown. The hotel scene here matches that energy, its crop of boutique hotels swanky and design-forward, riddled with hidden bars, popular clubs and rooms by some of the world's top designers. This is where you'll spot celebrities. This is where you'll try on the city's irresistibly chic fabric. See all our picks.
Three hotels received MICHELIN Keys in Brooklyn. Each in a distinct neighborhood of the more residential borough across the river from Manhattan, they’re personality-forward and architecturally unique stays that put a premium on public spaces. See all our picks.
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Call it Sky-Town: New York has so many rooftop spaces they may as well constitute their own district. Visit at least one — even if you're not staying the night. See all our picks.
The Splurge: City Resorts and Staycation Havens
Aman is the city version of the world-renowned extreme luxury offer that started in Thailand. The William Vale is a Brooklyn institution with a 60-foot pool. The Greenwich Hotel is a DeNiro-owned Tribeca escape with a destination spa. These are the top-of-the-line in New York: where high-end travelers stay and where New Yorkers pamper themselves. See all our picks.
Who You Are
There's no strict definition of a "business hotel" — but we know it when we see it. In New York, the hotels that attract businesspeople are those in the Financial District or Midtown with ample workspaces. See all our picks.
Fun for the Whole Family
Here for a family trip? We don't just have one list for you: we have three. Families in particular appreciate hotels near the landmarks in Manhattan, a splurge-worthy hotel (for their larger suites and great swimming pools) and many of the hotels in New York's more undiscovered corners — where spots like Collective Governors Island offer a joyful take on NYC away from the typical crush. Get in touch with our customer service team for information about double or adjoining rooms at any hotel in our selection.
Couples Love New York
We don’t believe there are any hotels in New York that aren’t great for couples. The hotels of Downtown have a built-in romance that comes with the energy of the city. The many, many rooftops at New York’s top hotels often make for a great date night. Or head to a hotel with a MICHELIN restaurant and surprise your partner with a hard-to-get reservation.
The Budget Spots
The most affordable hotels in New York make creative use of their small spaces, while keeping the public ones vibrant and appealing. We'll always call out the MADE Hotel, Arlo NoMad, the Maritime and the Hoxton Williamsburg for their great use of space in locations where the price-per-footage is as high as anywhere in the world. Since prices fluctuate with the seasons, we recommend you enter your dates and sort by lowest price to find the most affordable spot during your particular stay. See all our hotels here.
