411 Best Hotels in New York, USA

To some, the Jane, with its appealing public spaces, is impossibly chic; to others, the tiny rooms with single beds and a shared unisex bathroom down the hall are reminiscent of Sing Sing. The historic building housed survivors of the Titanic in 1912, and many feel the standard rooms resemble ships' cabins or railway cars. Captain's Cabins are five times larger, with private baths and Hudson views. 

A perfect base for exploring the North Fork's wine country, this boutique hotel occupies a grand 1863 Italianate building and provides luxurious accommodations, beautiful, peaceful surroundings, and impeccable service. Amid 22 acres of fragrant gardens and farmland, the former home of a local sea captain has been meticulously restored so that each guest room has a unique theme, and its dedication to honoring the local heritage earned it a New York State Historic Preservation Award. Without even leaving the building you can enjoy yoga classes, live music, formal farm-to-table dining, a casual "speakeasy," and countless opportunties for relaxation. For the ultimate splurge, go for the 800-square-foot Belvedere Suite, complete with cupola affording a 360-degree view of the property.

This Armory Square landmark is Syracuse's oldest hotel. Most rooms and suites have kitchens, and all have flat-screen TVs and leather desk chairs. Decor is traditional, with wall-to-wall carpeting, walnut veneer furnishings, and crisp white bedding. The pillow-top mattresses were custom-designed for the hotel.

White rockers sit on a wraparound porch of this Victorian house just off Ellicottville's main strip, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and bars. The B&B rooms are homey, with simple furnishings; the suite has a sitting area with a fireplace. The efficiencies are suitable for those with children or pets. A three-course breakfast is served at a communal table (not included for efficiency guests).

Each room at this B&B, across the road from the entrance to the Vanderbilt Mansion, is tastefully decorated with treasures the owners have collected during their world travels. The Kyoto Room, with light-wood furniture and soft colors, is serene. The English-country suite has rich floral wallpaper, Oriental carpets, and a cozy nook with a daybed. The Roosevelt Room, dressed in subdued country-print fabrics, has two twin beds. The common living room is slightly formal but bright and comfortable.

With Central Park views and an Art Deco masterpiece of a lobby dating to 1931, the JW Marriott Essex House is a comfortable Midtown hotel full of character. The property's stately design is at its best in the elegant lobby, with inlaid marble floors and bas-relief elevator doors. Sizable rooms are also deco-inspired, with plush, modern furniture and marble bathrooms. Amenities in the hotel, however, are completely contemporary, including a well-equipped fitness center and spa with saunas and steam rooms. The hotel's Bourbon Steak restaurant completes the experience with polished dining in a romantic atmosphere.

The exterior of this single-story 1950s motel reveals little of what's inside the meticulously appointed suites, owned by Kate Pierson of the B-52s. The funky decor includes vintage pieces—Eames furniture, Russel Wright kitchenware—as well as custom wallpaper and handcrafted bathroom tiles and shower curtains. Most of the suites have a mint '50s kitchen and a sitting area with a gas fireplace; some suites have sleeping lofts and private decks. Lush gardens designed by Dean Riddle (a nationally known garden writer and green thumb) surround the red motel. A bonfire pit overlooks Esopus Creek, where you can fish for trout.

In addition to spacious guest rooms, family-friendly suites, comfortable beds, oversize bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows, this hotel has the Kimpton chain's clever sense of style—refreshing in an area (just below Penn Station) that's desperately in need of new lodging options—along with a robust art program showcasing new and emerging artists. An environmentally conscious hotel, the Eventi has been awarded four green keys by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, an ethos that extends to amenities like complimentary bikes and paraben-free bath products. 

In the heart of Herald Square (just a stone's throw from Macy's), Kixby has the convenience of location and the earnestness of an independent boutique hotel. The elegant lobby gives way to pleasantly modern rooms that feature vintage design touches, spacious showers, and comfy beds with leather headboards. Guests can dine and drink at Black Tap craft burger bar just off the lobby, and take in the incredible Empire State Building view from spacious rooftop bar The Lookup (open seasonally). For the nightly facilities fee, guests get perks like Wi-Fi, free Kixby water bottles, free local calls, in-room Keurig coffeemakers, and a fitness room with Peloton bikes.

The Knickerbocker is a soothing counterpoint to the mass of people, lights, and excitement that converge nearby at Broadway and 42nd Street. Rooms in the landmark building are contemporary, and deliver a good night's sleep, thanks to cushy beds, soundproof windows, and blackout drapes. The rooftop bar, St. Cloud, has the wow factor, with views overlooking Times Square. Charlie Palmer Steak IV, on the fourth floor, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the giant billboards seem to peek playfully in through the restaurant windows and liven up the interior.

This three-story inn sits on 70 acres on a hill 3 mi from downtown. You can hike into Buttermilk Falls State Park or fish in one of the two on-site ponds. Rooms vary in configuration and style: king rooms (many with fireplaces, hot tubs, and balconies) have swagged windows, light-wood furniture, and an overall feminine feel. A tower room has curved walls and a round bed. The John Thomas Steakhouse occupies a farmhouse on the grounds; the inn building also has a bistro.

An expansive front lawn rolls from Chestnut Street to the sheltered entry of this truly grand 1856 Italianate mansion. Common areas are large and sunny. Gleaming wood floors and attractive furnishings are found throughout. Beds and chairs are so plump you can't resist flopping onto them as soon as you enter your room. Many rooms have special showers or tubs; one has an 11-head shower. Full breakfasts are served in a formal dining room.

Towering and limestone clad, this hotel is an opulent crash pad for wealthy international tourists, captains of industry on long-term stays, and anyone with a need to be near this iconic Manhattan street. Every detail has been attended to, beginning with an intimate lobby, adorned by a $2 million art collection by Alex Katz, where you are greeted by a staff member who attends to your every whim. Standard rooms begin at a spacious 420 square feet and contain Swedish Duxiana beds, giant hardwood closets and marble bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs; some categories have city views and full kitchens with Miele appliances. The menu at highly acclaimed Ai Fiori restaurant draws from French and Italian Riviera. Bar Fiori provides a quick breakfast or lunch option yet in the evening it becomes an unwinding scene with a focus on Italian spirits. The ultramodern fitness center is equipped with Technogym's cardio equipment. Get a different 5th Avenue view from The Langham Club on the fourth floor, with all-day buffet-style servings.

The upscale two-story motel is on a big piece of land across the road from Whiteface Mountain. Rooms are spacious, with seating areas or kitchenettes and either two double beds or one or two queen-size beds. The decor is cheery, with jolts of bright color here and there. Some rooms have mountain views. Common areas include a great room with a fireplace, a large-screen TV, a pool table, and assorted board games. In fall and winter, complimentary cookies and hot beverages are served here. During fishing season, guide services are offered.

Adjacent to the park, the LEGOLAND Hotel has 250-themed rooms---Pirate, Kingdom, LEGO Friends, LEGO NINJAGO---that have separate sleeping areas for kids with a bunk bed and entertainment center. The onsite Bricks Family Restaurant is a good option for breakfast and dinner, but reservations are required and there can be a wait. An added bonus for the kids: daily in-room scavenger hunts with LEGO prizes.

With its signature \"power breakfast\" at The Regency Bar & Grill, and a \"power hour\" (where you can receive three services in an hour) at the on-site spa and salon, this Park Avenue hotel provides its power-playing guests with excellent amenities, state-of-the-art technology, and bright, tastefully appointed rooms with notably comfortable beds. Expect exceptional service and large rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, Frette linens and bathrobes, and a big desk and ergonomic chair (again, perfect for the business traveler). The hotel takes care of families too; offering babysitting as well as pet sitting and walking. The buzzy Regency Bar and the Lobby Lounge—which has a full-length nature-focused sculpture by artist Nina Helms—are appealing places to kick back. The brand's pet program provides Kitty and Fido with gourmet room service, special bedding, leashes, collars, and every creature comfort. 

Steps from Madison Avenue shopping and a block from Central Park, this old-money refuge on a leafy residential block started in 1927 and it still delivers genteel sophistication and pampering service in an unbeatable location. In fact, the 74-room hotel is one of a few remaining family-owned properties in the city, and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. The lobby is small, but spacious guest rooms have all the civilized comforts of home, including stocked bookshelves and luxe bathrooms. Thirty-three of the rooms—all decorated in different themes—have working wood-burning fireplaces, while 14 accommodations have private terraces. Many suites feature Apple computers and iPads, and the New York Times and other major newspapers are delivered to the room. The elegant Pembroke Room is a guest-only breakfast and weekend brunch area and it's also available for pre-theater dinner. The Club Room lounge is for guests too. Other appealing on-site facilities are Majorelle, a well-regarded French-Mediterranean restaurant that has an afternoon tea service; and Jacques, a cocktail bar with a limited bar menu and lunch service. The restaurant and bar are open to the public as well as to guests.

While updated and refreshed guest rooms don't—and maybe just can't—live up to the sophisticated and gorgeous exterior of this 1904 landmark building, they are clean, comfortable, and calm, and best of all convenient to the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park just a few blocks away. Standard rooms are small and decorated with dark-wood traditional furniture and neutral color schemes. Downstairs, the bistro Nice Matin is a popular draw (ask about a guest discount). The upscale residential neighborhood has an impressive array of boutiques and gourmet-food shops, including the nearby Zabar's.

Hospitality is the hallmark of this charming shingle-covered colonial inn, where every bedroom has antique cast-iron beds and country pine furniture. Each shabby-chic room also seems to be filled with yard upon yard of fabric: generous floral table covers and drapes, white duvets, and quilted spreads. From here it's a 15-minute walk to Southampton and a mile to a public beach.

Paper-bag inventor George West had this 23-room villa built in 1866 across from one of his mills, 7 mi west of Saratoga Springs. Today it serves as a luxurious B&B where special services may include being picked up at the train station by the inn's Bentley or having cocktails delivered to your room on a silver tray. Intricate moldings, mirrors, and mantels grace rooms with 14-foot ceilings and Victorian furnishings. Some rooms have four-poster beds; all have down comforters. In warm weather you may opt to have breakfast on the long porch overlooking the mansion's gardens and ponds.

The chic, affordable Marcel gives guests both style and substance in a prime location; the small lobby feels a bit like a swanky nightclub but is still comfortable for lounging. Lower-priced rooms are quite small but are decorated with a fun, modern aesthetic that includes bright colors and animal-print designs. The 10th-floor lounge has free coffee and a connecting outdoor patio, creating a welcome respite from the bustling city below.

This 1886 Queen Anne Victorian occupies 6 acres atop Margaretville Mountain, on the site of what was the region's first cauliflower farm. Bluestone steps lead to the 80-foot porch, where you can sit on wicker love seats and chairs while taking in sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains. Lace curtains veil the windows, and vintage photographs line the stairs leading to antiques-filled rooms. One room has a dramatic canopied brass bed. Breakfast is served on Royal Dalton china in a formal dining room. A hot tub occupies the old milk house.

The Maritime's white-ceramic tower, the former HQ for the National Maritime Union, was the first luxury hotel to be opened in the Chelsea gallery district, and the property still feels a bit nautical, with small rooms that resemble modern ship cabins. Burnished teak paneling, sea-blue drapes and bed accents, and 5-foot \"portholes\" that face the Hudson River skyline all add to the vibe.

Within this 1927 iconic building, The Mark personifies lavish comforts coupled with modern guest amenities. Given a chic interior refresh by French designer Jacques Grange, especially with its avant-garde bar, the upscale hotel has a signature, floral scent in the lobby and hallways. The Mark has partnered with chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, whose restaurant showcases innovative European classics. Vongerichten also is serving up American classics on the go: his hot dogs, scrumptious chocolate chip cookies, and hot chocolate are sold from a hot dog cart out front. A caviar restaurant, Caviar Kaspia, is on-site, as is a full-service salon from French hairdresser Frédéric Fekkai, and a John Lobb shoeshine kiosk. Guests can rent a Mercedes-Benz e-bike, The Mark's very own pedicab—as a private chauffeur—and a 70-foot Herreshoff sailboat for private three-hour cruises around New York harbor. Dogs also can have a luxe guest experience, with amenities for furry friends. 

Built in 1900 and once home to Jack Kerouac, this stylish boutique property has a residential feel, including a comfortable lobby—with a coffee bar, tufted couches, and shelves lined with books—that attracts guests and locals looking for a quiet place to work. Rooms are tight on space, without extras like work desks, but are elegant, with decadent throw blankets, intricate crown molding, and big wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are equally small but attractive. There's room to spread out in the lobby, bar, and Margaux, a bistro with a bright solarium in the back.

A hopping bar and sunken lounge in the reception area, slick decor, modern art, and clean, comfortable guest rooms make this a hipper hotel than others in the vicinity. Downstairs, Heartbeat Restaurant serves heart-healthy foods, while the attached Living Room Lounge draws a moneyed crowd.

The Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1890, is a block from the St. Lawrence River and has a turret and a curved porch. Guest rooms are tasteful, with four-poster or brass queen beds, hardwood floors, large windows, and sitting areas.