411 Best Hotels in New York, USA

A favorite for travelers looking for good value in a desirable Midtown location, this intimate hotel offers rooms with a French-country-living feel, including wooden headboards, rich carpeting underfoot, and—in a few cases—tubs and balconies. In the Club Room, complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks are available to guests all day; a continental breakfast is served. Four of the old-world guest rooms have terraces. Opened in 1926, the hotel served as a home to Tennessee Williams, Ava Gardner, Sidney Poitier, Joe DiMaggio, Vladimir Horowitz, and Marlon Brando over the years, and is the location of the Monkey Bar, one of Manhattan's most storied watering holes. Valet parking is through a nearby parking garage.

Situated near Penn Station and convenient for Chelsea's attractions, the Hotel Hayden doesn't look like much from outside, but step inside, and a stylish atmosphere unfolds—all the way to your room. The colorfully bedecked rooms (and two suites) are large by New York hotel standards and are equipped with coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, plush bathrobes, and a cozier-than-usual bed. Rates also include continental breakfast. 

Close to major East End attractions and at the beginning of Long Island's wine country, this boutique hotel has plenty of amenities and activities right on-site. The casually elegant restaurant features local musicians, and there's a large outdoor pool area, fitness center, weekend yoga classes in-season, on-site spa, and a friendly staff eager to please. It nicely blends the sort of luxury amenities you'd expect of a large hotel chain, down to its Aveda bath products, with a decidedly local feel.

In the center of the dynamic Lower East Side, this hotel is a great base for restaurants, nightlife, and people-watching, and it's hard to beat the sweeping city views from the Mr. Purple restaurant and bar and terrace on the 15th floor. The neighborhood's artistic spirit is honored through the hotel's emphasis on art, which is notable, especially for a chain hotel. Rooms aren't huge—as is common in this part of Manhattan—but they are bright and cozy.

Rooms at this single-level motel, on the grounds of Howe Caverns, have mountain and valley views. Choose between a queen, a king, or two double beds; family suites have four doubles. Interiors are basic, but some rooms have whirlpool tubs. The restaurant is open from July through Labor Day.

This trendy hotel truly exemplifies mid-century modern design with its decor and furniture, from its rooms to the spacious yet cozy lobby—a welcoming place for a cocktail, or to just to work on your laptop. It's also home to acclaimed eateries K'Far and Laser Wolf, which grace the ground floor and rooftop.

This fanciful 19th-century home has a broad veranda and tower and is chock-full of period antiques. A crackling fireplace beckons in the first-floor parlor; in warmer seasons you can relax on the porch or in the garden. Bedrooms are decked out in pinks and florals; some beds are draped with swags.

A stunning riverfront setting and a wraparound porch distinguish this simple three-story clapboard inn built in 1832 to house steamboat passengers. Farmhouse antiques and French-country furnishings adorn the rooms. Be sure to request a room with a private terrace looking out onto the Hudson River or quiet Main Street.

This chalet-style hotel has a great location less than a mile from Hunter Mountain and some rooms have patios or balconies with views of the surrounding forest and the ski slopes. If you're here with family, you'll want to upgrade to a suite with cathedral ceilings, a loft sleeping area, and a living area where everyone can relax. There's an outdoor hot tub, an arcade for the kids, and coffee is always brewing in the lobby. A buffet breakfast is included in the rates.

Ask for an even-numbered room, as they face the gorgeous scenery.

Old elms and maples surround this charming white clapboard inn, home of The Palm restaurant, in the center of town. Each room is individually furnished with reproductions of 18th-century antiques. The gardens are delightful. Ask about off-season special spa and dining packages.

If space is a priority, head to the southern tip of Manhattan: this sleek Hyatt Centric hotel has generously sized rooms with large windows, hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and extra-large bathrooms. Deluxe rooms are 450 square feet, with king beds and roomy bathrooms with walk-in rain showers. The on-site restaurant is open daily for breakfast, and the Centric Bar & Grill serves breakfast and dinner, with lounge service all day. This full-service, modern hotel also has an always-open fitness center, is kid-friendly, and welcomes dogs (with a one-time cleaning fee).

Tall and pale, the tower that houses the new Hyatt Place is not particularly easy on the eyes, but when you're marveling at the stunning skyscraper-laden view from an upper-floor room, you won't give a damn what the facade looks like. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, blackout shades, complimentary water, coffeemakers, ultracomfy king-size beds, and 50-inch, flat-screen TVs. The in-house eatery and bar doesn't compare to the surrounding restaurant landscape—all the more reason to take advantage of the Chelsea restaurant scene. 

Fronted by a fountain and incorporating some of the original 1923 facade, this contemporary theater-district hotel connected to the convention center has an '80s-chic glass atrium with a café and great views of surrounding historic buildings. Rooms were upgraded in 2008 and 2009, and are contemporary, with earth tones and warm woods and ergonomic desk chairs. Suites have whirlpool tubs and CD players. Until the new gym opens in late 2009, guests can use the health club across the street. E.B. Green's restaurant (named after the architect of the building) earns high marks for its steaks, in particular.

Rooms at this downtown high-rise hotel either look out onto some of the city's finest examples of 19th-century architecture or face Lake Ontario or the Genesee River. The hotel is within walking distance of the Blue Cross Arena and Geva Theatre Center. Guest rooms and corridors were completely renovated in 2006 and 2007; beds are topped with down duvets and bathrooms are granite.

If you want to be near Midtown but a bit removed from the hustle and bustle, this hotel is a great option, with spacious, reasonably priced rooms, expansive views, and solid service that make up for a long walk from most subways. The hotel is within range of Hell's Kitchen's dining, nightlife, and shopping options. Rooms have spacious bathrooms and eco-friendly bath products, and some suites have soaking tubs that are cheekily located in the bedrooms themselves. Though windows are double paned, some street noise can intrude from the nearby West Side Highway, especially on lower floors.

Rocking chairs are set all along the front porch, which runs the width of this inviting Second Empire building with its dormer windows. Guest rooms are uncluttered, making them seem even roomier than they are. Crisp clean walls, king- and queen-size beds, and wall-to-wall carpeting lend modernity. Pastel quilts in traditional patterns and period reproductions are nods to this inn's history and its place on the National Register of Historic Places.

Every room has a view of Seneca Lake at this inn 10 mile north of Watkins Glen, built in 1999 to complement the on-site Glenora winery (Seneca Lake's oldest winery, opened in 1977). All rooms are furnished with Mission-style pieces and have either a balcony or patio; Vintners Select rooms have fireplaces. The restaurant, Veraisons, serves three upscale-American meals a day in a cathedral-ceiling dining room with a stone fireplace, a patio, and excellent lake views.

Art deco–style motifs dominate the lobby and rooms of this four-story hotel, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. The inn, opened in 1995, is in the center of Great Neck Plaza, surrounded by shops and restaurants. Rooms have large windows and desks, plush carpeting, and streamlined furnishings. Bathrooms have marble vanities; some have whirlpool tubs.

The inn is at the base of the Holiday Valley ski resort's Sunrise Quad ski lift. In winter a free shuttle brings guests to the main chalet. All rooms have patios or balconies, most with mountain views; suites have cathedral ceilings, fireplaces, wet bars, and jetted tubs. The decor is traditional but streamlined. Other pluses: an outdoor hot tub, flat-screen TVs in all rooms, and facilities for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in addition to the downhill trails. In late 2009, the resort will open another lodging option, the 79-condo-unit Tamarack Hotel.

At this 1848 inn, Victorian-inspired rooms with dark-wood furniture and tailored swags include such modern conveniences as high-speed Internet access. The four suites, in the Brunelle Cottage in the back, have heated floors. Your room key grants access to the fitness facilities at the YMCA.

Exposed timbers, wide-plank floors, antique trunks, and custom-made cupboards evoke a Shaker spirit at this 1830 dairy farm. On the way up to the Loft Room—which recalls a romantic, shabby-chic beach cottage—you pass a shimmering hallway mural of flower sprigs, silver maples, and a rogue bunny. Ralph Lauren sheets complement the elegantly simple rooms. You could lose hours pondering the Berkshires from the expansive back deck. Guests can get free tickets to Olana and discount tickets to the Ghent Playhouse.

Our pick for Rochester's top hotel, the Inn on Broadway is in the East End within blocks of the Eastman and Geva theaters, Strong Museum, and various dining and nightlife options. A private club originally occupied the 1929 building, and refinement lingers in the air. Every room is unique, but all have featherbeds (queen or king), down comforters, and thick towels; some have hardwood floors, gas fireplaces, and two-person Jacuzzi tubs. Deluxe rooms have baths with multiple showerheads. A sitting area with a small library is a B&B–style touch.

An 1830s Greek Revival mansion was completely renovated to create the main building of this unconventional B&B. Accommodations are rooms, suites, and cottages, some a block away from the main inn. The design is contemporary, with custom-designed furniture by architect and co-owner Kenn Young. Suites and cottages have gas fireplaces. Kenn's wife Madeline, a chef, prepares breakfast. The owners are fairly hands-off.

The waterfront inn next to the city pier has spacious grounds with a pool, a sand-volleyball court, and a barbecue grill. A large lobby-lounge extends out onto a deck overlooking the lake. Rooms are upgraded every few years and are contemporary in decor; those with lake views have either a patio or balcony. More lake views are found in the elegant, contemporary Max on the Lake restaurant, with a menu of steak, seafood, and pasta.

With some villas sleeping up to four guests, this is a great choice for families, and the fact that it's owned and run by two chefs is good news for foodies too, and everyone appreciates the sea views and proximity to the waterfront and beaches. Guest quarters are in seaside villas or the main house, which dates from 1857; some have sea views, and all are beautifully decorated and have private bathrooms. A covered veranda overlooks Shinnecock Bay, and ocean beaches are just minutes away across the Ponquogue Bridge. Stay midweek for for Food Truck Wednesday, sponsored by the on-site paddleboard company, with outdoor music, bar, and, of course, a food truck; the party happens rain or shine.

A lovely Victorian houses this classy getaway with individually appointed rooms and an excellent restaurant. Some rooms look out onto the Adirondacks and some overlook the Interlaken's lush gardens. Interior schemes offset old-fashioned fabrics. Rooms are handsome, with four-poster and sleigh beds, down comforters, and Frette linens and towels. A few rooms have private balconies, and third-floor rooms have sloping ceilings. The smallest, least expensive rooms are simple but still attractive.

Once the home of James Dean (he lived here for two years in the 1950s), the Iroquois is a historic hotel dating from 1899. Today, guests enjoy stately accommodations and bits of decadence, like heated bath floors, Frette robes, and complimentary shoeshine service. It's a pleasant surprise to discover such a friendly, inviting, well-designed property in Midtown at competitive rates. Inside, don't miss Lantern's Keep, the charming cocktail bar that is easily one of Manhattan's best.

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.

All rooms at this motel overlook Peconic Bay and its sandy beach, and its quiet spot right on the water allows endless opportunities for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding (fee), and fishing. The family-friendly apartments and suites, furnished in a contemporary style, are especially roomy, and some units have full kitchens. Its location makes it a great base for exploring the North Fork's wineries, farms, shopping, and dining. When booking this property, it's best to call, as prices drop when you book multiple nights.