Best Hotels in New York City

Where you stay in New York changes your whole trip. Midtown keeps you close to the big sights and transit, downtown and Brooklyn lean into dining and nightlife, and the Upper East Side offers a calmer, museum-rich pace. Use these picks to match a hotel to the neighborhood you want to call home.

• The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

  Midtown at its most refined, on Central Park South within walking distance of the park, Columbus Circle, and Broadway.

• The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

  The Upper East Side classic, close to Museum Mile and Central Park for travelers who want quiet elegance.

• The Greenwich Hotel

  A serene Tribeca retreat on cobblestoned downtown streets, near the Hudson and a short ride to SoHo.

• The Bowery Hotel

  Downtown character between the East Village and Nolita, ideal for bar-hopping and independent dining.

• The Ludlow Hotel

  A Lower East Side base built for nightlife lovers, surrounded by cocktail bars and buzzy restaurants.

• 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

  Dumbo living on the Brooklyn waterfront, with skyline views and easy access to the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

• Wythe Hotel

  The heart of Williamsburg in a converted factory, walkable to Brooklyn's best coffee, shops, and music venues.

• The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel

  A striking Financial District stay near City Hall, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Seaport.

• Ace Hotel New York

  NoMad energy near Madison Square Park, central for both Midtown sights and downtown neighborhoods.

• The Standard, High Line

  The Meatpacking District's landmark, perched over the High Line with easy West Village and Chelsea access.

For travelers who want the full New York grand-hotel experience, the city delivers on every scale, from crystal-draped Midtown suites to intimate downtown hideaways. These are the properties known for exceptional service, standout dining, and a true sense of occasion.

• The Peninsula New York

  Spacious Fifth Avenue rooms, a rooftop bar, and a top-floor spa and pool make this a Midtown benchmark for polish.

• The Plaza

  A living landmark on Central Park, with gilded public spaces, the Palm Court, and unbeatable Fifth Avenue location.

• The St. Regis New York

  Butler service and Beaux-Arts grandeur off Fifth Avenue, home to the historic King Cole Bar.

• Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

  Generously sized rooms and sleek service in Tribeca, steps from the World Trade Center.

• The Mark

  Daring contemporary design meets Upper East Side pedigree, with a marquee restaurant and Madison Avenue address.

• Baccarat Hotel

  Glittering crystal interiors, a glamorous bar, and a tranquil spa across from the Museum of Modern Art.

• The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

  Timeless Upper East Side luxury near the Met, with the beloved Bemelmans Bar on site.

• The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

  Park-facing rooms and discreet, attentive service on Central Park South.

• The Greenwich Hotel

  An art-filled Tribeca sanctuary with a lantern-lit pool and a deeply personal sense of hospitality.

• Aman New York

  An ultra-serene sanctuary inside the Crown Building on Fifth Avenue, with a vast spa and garden terrace overlooking Central Park.

New York's boutique scene is where design, personality, and neighborhood culture come together. These smaller properties trade uniformity for character, from converted factories in Brooklyn to moody downtown lobbies that feel like the best bar in the neighborhood.

• The Bowery Hotel

  Vintage-inflected rooms and a candlelit lobby bar capture downtown Manhattan's romantic side.

• The Ludlow Hotel

  A Lower East Side original with lush interiors and a restaurant that draws locals as much as guests.

• Wythe Hotel

  Exposed brick, custom furnishings, and skyline views in a beautifully reimagined Williamsburg factory.

• The Hoxton, Williamsburg

  A social, design-savvy boutique with a rooftop and a relaxed Brooklyn sensibility.

• Arlo SoHo

  Smart small rooms, a leafy courtyard, and a rooftop bar on the creative edge of SoHo.

• The Jane Hotel

  Cabin-style rooms in a historic West Village building, an atmospheric and characterful budget-leaning pick.

• Hotel Chelsea

  The famed bohemian landmark, reborn with artful rooms that nod to its storied creative past.

• The Ludlow's neighbor Sixty LES

  A sleek Lower East Side boutique with a rooftop pool and easy access to downtown nightlife.

• Freehand New York

  A playful, design-driven property near Gramercy, home to the popular Broken Shaker rooftop bar.

• The Roxy Hotel Tribeca

  A lively downtown boutique with live jazz, a cinema, and a buzzing lobby scene in Tribeca.

You do not need a luxury budget to stay well in New York. These dependable, well-located hotels focus on comfort, cleanliness, and easy transit access, so you can spend your money on the city rather than the room. Rates still move with the season, so book ahead.

• citizenM New York Times Square

  Compact, tech-forward rooms and a stylish lobby at a smart price near the theater district.

• Pod Times Square

  Efficient, budget-friendly rooms for travelers who plan to be out exploring most of the day.

• Pod 51

  A well-priced Midtown East option with small, thoughtfully designed rooms and a rooftop terrace.

• Yotel New York

  Cabin-style rooms with clever space-saving design near the theater district and Hudson Yards.

• The Hoxton, Williamsburg

  Style and value combined, with a social lobby and rooftop in the middle of Brooklyn's best dining.

• Arlo SoHo

  Design-forward small rooms at a fair price on the border of SoHo and the West Village.

• Moxy NYC Chelsea

  Compact, playful rooms with strong food and drink options in a central Chelsea location.

• The Refinery Hotel

  A converted millinery building in the Garment District with characterful rooms and a rooftop bar.

• The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel

  A large art deco landmark near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, convenient for transit.

• Freehand New York

  A design-driven pick near Gramercy with a range of room types and a lively bar scene.

Few cities do the view like New York, and these hotels put the skyline front and center, whether from a floor-to-ceiling window or a rooftop cocktail in hand. Several of these bars are destinations in their own right, so check whether access is open to non-guests before you plan an evening.

• The William Vale

  A long rooftop pool and panoramic Manhattan views from a Williamsburg high-rise.

• 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

  A rooftop bar and pool with some of the most dramatic skyline views in the city.

• The Standard, High Line

  Floor-to-ceiling windows over the Hudson and a lively rooftop above the Meatpacking District.

• The Peninsula New York

  A top-floor rooftop bar with sweeping views across Fifth Avenue and Midtown.

• Wythe Hotel

  A popular rooftop bar looking straight across the East River to the Manhattan skyline.

• Moxy NYC Chelsea

  A greenhouse-style rooftop bar with skyline views in the heart of Chelsea.

• The Knickerbocker

  A rooftop overlooking the lights of Times Square from a classic Beaux-Arts hotel.

• The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel

  A dramatic soaring atrium inside, plus a rooftop restaurant with downtown views.

• citizenM New York Times Square

  A stylish rooftop bar with theater-district energy and skyline sightlines.

• Arlo SoHo

  A lively rooftop looking out over downtown Manhattan and the Hudson.

Traveling with kids in New York works best when you have space, easy transit, and proximity to parks and family attractions. These hotels balance comfort and convenience, with options near Central Park, the natural history museum, and other kid-friendly draws.

• The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

  Park-facing rooms and gracious service, steps from Central Park playgrounds and the zoo.

• Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

  Spacious rooms in Tribeca, near the World Trade Center and an easy ride to downtown sights.

• The Plaza

  A grand, storybook base right on Central Park, beloved by families for its sense of occasion.

• The Peninsula New York

  Large rooms and a pool in central Midtown, within walking distance of major attractions.

• 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

  Waterfront rooms beside Brooklyn Bridge Park, with playgrounds, lawns, and a pool nearby.

• citizenM New York Times Square

  Practical, well-priced rooms near the theater district for families who want to be central.

• Yotel New York

  Clever compact rooms and a big terrace near Hudson Yards and the theater district.

• The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel

  A large, convenient Midtown option near Penn Station for families arriving by train.

• Refinery Hotel

  Roomy accommodations in the Garment District, walkable to Bryant Park and Times Square.

• The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel

  A memorable atrium and downtown location near City Hall Park and the Seaport.

If your priority is walking out the door and into the action, these hotels sit within easy reach of New York's landmark attractions, from Central Park and the museums to Times Square, the High Line, and the downtown memorials. Match the hotel to the sights at the top of your list.

• The Plaza

  On Central Park and Fifth Avenue, steps from the park, the zoo, and luxury shopping.

• The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

  A short walk to the Met and Museum Mile on the Upper East Side.

• Baccarat Hotel

  Directly across from the Museum of Modern Art in central Midtown.

• The Knickerbocker

  On the edge of Times Square, close to Broadway theaters and Bryant Park.

• The Standard, High Line

  Built over the High Line, with Chelsea galleries and the Whitney Museum nearby.

• Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

  Near the World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Oculus.

• The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel

  Steps from the Brooklyn Bridge, City Hall, and the South Street Seaport.

• 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

  Beside Brooklyn Bridge Park, with the bridge and Dumbo galleries at hand.

• The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel

  Next to Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, close to Hudson Yards and the Vessel.

• Ace Hotel New York

  On Madison Square Park, central for both Midtown and downtown sightseeing.