411 Best Hotels in New York, USA

Among the ghosts of the literary salons and speakeasies of Greenwich Village is the Walker, a boutique property with an art deco sensibility, where gas lamps and an inconspicuous facade blend the new hotel with the old character of this tree-lined neighborhood. The exposed-brick, sunken lobby has tufted blue couches and a fireplace for relaxing with one of the New York–theme books on the shelves. Rooms are distinctly Greenwich Village with their tight space, but they do have nice touches like a retro rotary phone and C.O. Bigelow bath products. Some rooms have extras like terraces and separate soaking tubs and stall showers.

Enter a world of color, patterns, and textures that manages to be utterly sophisticated as well as playful. New to Tribeca in 2024, the hotel is one of three NYC properties from London-based Firmdale, bringing with it afternoon tea and full English breakfast. Designer and hotelier Kit Kemp is behind this luxury boutique accommodation, where each of its 69 guestrooms and suites are unique. Expect to enjoy original artworks and custom furnishings throughout, including in the main-floor drawing room and orangery. In-room, find plush appointments and beautiful bedding, gleaming window walls (and stylish blackout curtains), and large marble bathrooms with bathtub, plush robes, custom toiletries, and towel warmers. Some suites feature terraces, and vinyl records and turntables with Bluetooth speaker. There's no gym, but guests can use the private Nexus Club to work out nearby. The on-site Warren Street Restaurant and Bar continues the rich color journey, serving classic brasserie dishes and seasonal specialties with impeccable care.

Built by William Randolph Hearst in 1926 for Hollywood luminary Marion Davies, this grande dame has since hosted many others from Tinseltown, including Cary Grant in the Presidential Suite for 12 years. Some of the higher-floor suites have terraces overlooking 6th Avenue. The premier rooms are a luxurious choice, with fresh designs including tufted headboards, marble bathrooms, and a generous work space. The Murals on 54 restaurant, which takes up a big portion of the ground floor, serves Italian-influenced American fare under the gaze of 1930s-era murals. Randolph's Bar stays busy late into the evening.

Formerly a summer home for New York's high society, this 1890 inn retains many original architectural details—including lustrous dark-wood paneling, stained-glass windows, built-in bookcases, and carved fireplace mantels. Guest rooms contain some lovely antiques, patterned wallpaper, and beautifully refinished woodwork.Three have private balconies. If you're looking for more privacy, there are also two cottages shaded by maple trees. Breakfast and afternoon tea are included.

Since 1902, this low-key hotel has hosted famous people (Ernest Hemingway, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan all stayed here), and today it is popular with visiting New York University parents thanks to its location near Washington Square Park. It's easy to get anywhere in the city from here, since it's just one block from the West 4th Street subway station. Deluxe rooms have a snazzy Hollywood art deco style and much more natural light than the rather plain, pastel-color standard rooms. The intimate Deco Room off the lobby has mosaic floors, elegant mirrors, and a wrought-iron-and-glass brass gate from Paris—guests can sip tea here during the day, and at night, pull a stool up to the bar. The North Square restaurant downstairs has a jazz brunch and surprisingly sophisticated fare.

The rustic-style, three-story lodge with modern amenities sits at the edge of a lake in the Fulton Chain. Rooms have balconies, some overlooking the lake, and attractive traditional furnishings. Common areas include a library with cushy chairs, a stone fireplace, and water views conducive to lingering.

This upscale hotel opened in 2008 in an enviable location at the south end of Seneca Lake adjacent to a marina and waterfront boardwalk. Rooms have a seaside-cottage decor, with white beadboard headboards, hardwood floors, and a blue-and-white color scheme. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and oversize walk-in showers, and suites have wine refrigerators. The Blue Pointe Grille serves American and Continental fare; in summer you can have drinks on the harborside patio. Captain Bill's boat tours and the Seneca Harbor Station restaurant are next door.

This modern two-story motel was built on a rise so that each room would have an ocean view from its private terrace, and it's popular with couples and families for its proximity to the beach and Hither Hills State Park. Most rooms have been nicely updated with wood floors and simple, modern furniture that suits is surroundings. Although the word "resort" is in its name, don't expect a luxury resort experience where you'll be pampered with service, activities, and amenities. Here it's simply all about the beach.

The family-owned and -run complex across the street from Chautauqua Lake includes a two-story motel, Webb's Captain's Table restaurant, a candy store dating from 1947, and an 18-hole miniature-golf course. Rooms have traditional-contemporary furnishings; a couple have fireplaces. Furnishings are outdated and bathrooms smaller in the older portion of the hotel. All rooms facing the road have whirlpool tubs and balconies.

The Western New York Bed & Breakfast Association represents more than a dozen member B&Bs in the region.

You can't help but leave the city pressures behind as you drive up the fence-lined road to this farm where horses graze. The main house is homey and rustic, with more-refined, contemporary-country guest rooms. You may sit on one of many decks and enjoy the display of wildflowers. In winter, the fieldstone fireplace is put to use. For more privacy, stay in the Carriage House, a converted barn with two suites. Breakfast—pancakes or egg dishes—is hearty, and home-baked pie and cake are readily available. After fueling up, explore one of the trails on the grounds.

The 1835 Greek Revival sits on a half acre near the village's main sights. Behind the inn are the carriage house, pool, and shaded yard. Public areas are enlivened by Oriental rugs. Guest rooms feel more casual, thanks to pastel color schemes, country quilts, and flowers here and there. Rooms can be combined to accommodate groups of up to six.

Victorian frills and florals are in full effect at this handsome inn, originally the White family residence. Some of the building dates from 1868; it became an inn in 1919. Victorian antiques and reproduction pieces furnish the rooms, which have wall-to-wall carpeting and (very) floral wall coverings and may have white-wicker furniture or carved-wood four-poster beds. The restaurant serves mostly Continental fare that includes entrées such as pecan-encrusted chicken and prime rib (Friday and Saturday only).

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 speakeasy-style cocktail bar Raines Law Room. The six-story property has rooms with bold colors and contemporary style, plus free Wi-Fi, Roku devices, and fully equipped kitchens. Service is a focus here, with a 24-hour concierge. 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. The property incorporates a pre-arrival check-in process, and an app for use during your stay, but the front desk staff can assist you. It also has a partnership with Blink Fitness Grand Central, just two blocks away.

The sleek, 23-story tower of glass and steel dazzles newcomers (and even a few old-school residents) with stylish rooms—each of which has its own balcony. While the hotel has big spaces for weddings and events, the city's longest outdoor pool, Little Fino (an all-day bar and café), and its flagship Italian restaurant Leuca under the helm of a James Beard award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini, its biggest selling point is its outstanding view of the Manhattan skyline—practically in perfect alignment with the Empire State Building—especially from its 22nd-floor restaurant, Westlight. 

The two-story European-style Gasthof (guesthouse), built in 1920 at the foot of Whiteface Mountain, has a large porch and a deck. Fireplaces, skylights, and whirlpool tubs are among the extras in some rooms. The three-room suite includes a sitting room with a TV and a bedroom with bunk beds. The dining room is centered on a German Kachelofen (tile stove) and features a traditional German Stammtisch (corner booth for regulars) and an English-style bristle dartboard. Breakfast for overnight guests includes apple pancakes and blintzes.

Sitting on 12 acres in the mountains, this family-oriented property offers a variety of accommodations, from standard rooms to suites with one or two bedrooms to spacious condos with room enough for six people. The condos, which account for the bulk of the units, are spacious and have either private patios or balconies. All accommodations are outfitted in a comfortable American decor with cherrywood furniture. There's a restaurant on-site as well as a movie theater and fitness room. There's a free shuttle to the ski area, and all the attractions in town are a short walk away.

Hidden in a meadow of wildflowers several hundred yards from the main road, this bed-and-breakfast offers peaceful seclusion and paintings by Woodstock artist Jo Cantine, who built the house and hand-painted many of the furnishings. Guest rooms keep frills to a minimum, instead offering simple luxuries such as 300-thread-count sheets, mountain views, a porch or deck, and a private entrance. Breakfast is lavish and consists of organic fare. There's a beautiful swimming pool that's open from May to October.

Tall pines stand sentinel at this lovely lodging, creating a private haven a short walk from the center of Woodstock. After splashing in the swimming hole you can stroll along the stream or relax on the landscaped lawn. The most basic rooms are in a motel-style complex dating from the 1940s. Hanging flower planters adorn front porches, handsome antiques add country charm, and quilts cover beds. Other rooms have fireplaces, galley kitchens, and hardwood floors. For more privacy, there are two stand-alone cottages with lots of windows and private outdoor seating areas. The continental breakfast spread is bountiful, and has plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans.