88 Best Hotels in New York, USA

Warmed by rich tapestries and fireplaces, the Bowery Hotel is like an English hunting lodge in Manhattan, and the red-coated doormen, clubby bar, and trendy address makes this a hot property. Upstairs, the rooms lack the richness of the lobby but make the most of the space with unfussy furnishings and floor-to-ceiling industrial-style \"factory windows\" offering a variety of Manhattan views. Downstairs, Italian-accented Gemma restaurant, which fronts the hotel, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has pleasant tables outside on the sidewalk when the weather's nice.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more conveniently located hotel than this hip Hyatt a block south of Union Square, near New York University and at the hub of major subway lines. All rooms are pet-friendly and have signature Hyatt Grand beds, flat-screen TVs that link to an online concierge, work desks, and the required tech amenities; higher categories enjoy upgraded views and separate living areas. The muted design includes wide-plank oak floors, wood-and-stone baths, and an open bathroom with double-wide shower. Best of all, the windows actually open. There's a 24-hour fitness room, too, for those who need to get their exercise in.

Named for the small, charming "North of Madison" (as in, Madison Square Park) neighborhood in which it's located, this upscale-bohemian property features a gorgeous design by Jacques Garcia, a restaurant by award-winning chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park fame, and a destination cocktail bar. The Beaux Arts–style hotel has lovely guest rooms and suites furnished with a selection of quirky original artwork (pieces are unique to each room), damask-printed velvet partitions, claw-foot tubs, reclaimed maple hardwood floors, leather headboards, and vintage area rugs. Guests can gather in the clubby atrium restaurant, or linger with a good read and creative cocktails in the wood-paneled library, surrounded by book-lined shelves and a spiral staircase from France.

The name of this Hyatt brand means "personal style" in Hindi, and the serene and spacious modern rooms evoke that coveted New York loft feel, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking 5th Avenue and the New York Public Library. Elevator bays on each floor feature artwork from local high school students, while the robust artists-in-residence program showcases works by emerging local artists. The minimalist, contemporary guest rooms come with king beds, marble bathrooms with porcelain foot baths and walk-in rain showers, closets made of glass to display shopping purchases, and notable freebies—Wi-Fi, snacks, and nonalcoholic drinks. A significant portion of the rooms are suites, which offer guests upgrades that include private balconies or landscaped terraces. Wellness Suites have freestanding bathtubs, weights, yoga mats, the Mirror virtual fitness service, and healthier snacks. The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen is a candlelit, wood-filled space ideal for a classic cocktail and farm-to-table dishes. 

After sitting abandoned for years, a historic, late-19th-century office building was transformed into a chic hotel that channels old New York, home to the gorgeous lobby's Bar Room and atmospheric Temple Court restaurant, by award-winning chef Tom Colicchio; and Le Gratin, helmed by chef Daniel Boulud. The original nine-story atrium with ornate balustrades soars above the lobby, providing a dramatic photo op for guests. Operated as a Thompson Hotel (part of Hyatt), rooms and suites feature beds with leather headboards, oak floors, and whimsical touches like beaded lamps. This place draws a sophisticated downtown crowd and is especially popular with magazine editors who work nearby.

America's oldest operating inn, the Beekman Arms is a welcoming presence in the center of town. Beyond the massive doors are wide-plank floors, beamed ceilings, and a stone hearth. The original 1766 building has smallish though cheery and comfortable colonial-style rooms with modern baths. One block north on U.S. 9 is "the Beek's" sister, the Delamater Inn. The American Gothic masterpiece, designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, has a hidden courtyard. The guesthouse behind the inn houses pet-friendly, motel-style rooms.

Outstanding service and stylish interiors are two high points at this luxury hotel, in operation since 1874. The complex has several buildings; the newest was completed in the 1980s. Charles Lindbergh, who slept here the night before his transatlantic flight, is one of the hotel's many illustrious guests. The Polo Restaurant, a popular special-occasion venue, serves refined American fare with contemporary touches.

A late-19th-century, redbrick, Gothic-style building on the landscaped grounds of a seminary was transformed into this lovely hotel that's full of original architectural details like stained-glass windows and pine floors. This retreat, with views of the High Line, has rooms filled with natural light, vintage-inspired furniture, and pretty rugs over hardwood floors. Intimate and inviting, this is one New York hotel where you will want to spend some time. The private garden is an ideal spot to relax with a pour-over coffee (from Intelligentsia) or a glass of wine. The little details make this property special, from the free Wi-Fi and flower arrangements to the decorative fireplaces in some of the rooms.

It's all about location at this Upper West Side hotel, situated three blocks from Central Park, 10 blocks from Lincoln Center, next door to the Beacon Theatre, and steps from both the American Museum of Natural History and Zabar's, the iconic gourmet grocery store. All of the generously sized rooms and suites (which have a sofa bed in the living room) have full kitchenettes (stocked with coffeemakers, pots and pans, and toasters) and marble bathrooms. Closets are huge, and high floors have views of Central Park, the Hudson River, or the Midtown skyline. A small fitness center has modern equipment, though you might prefer to go jogging in the nearby park. The lobby and the Beacon Bar, a contemporary and dimly lit watering hole with small plates and classic cocktails, bring a modern polish to this Beaux-Arts destination, which has been welcoming guests since 1908. The staff here are especially friendly and helpful.

Built in the 1860s in the Second Empire style, this beautiful mansion was thoroughly renovated for the hotel's opening in 2001. The decor is classy yet up-the-minute: hand-carved original walnut pocket doors paired with midcentury-modern sofas and contemporary paintings by local artists. Beds are dressed in down duvets and Frette linens. Some rooms have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Complimentary cocktails are served in the evening.

Inside the Morgan State House, a late-19th-century town house on Washington Park, rich cherry wainscoting complements high ceilings, hand-glazed walls, and fireplaces. Although the house is in the center of town, the views are of either the park or the inn's well-tended flower beds. Each room is different—yours might have a fireplace, a claw-foot tub, exposed brick walls, a skylight, or a reading area—but the overall look is refined. Studios are available three doors away at the Washington Park State House, a sibling property with an elevator. Breakfast is served in the town house.

Housed in a 12-floor neo-Renaissance former bank building from 1912, Nine Orchard is one of the chicest places in Lower Manhattan to lay one's head for the night. The rooms are bigger than average and are loaded with thoughtful touches: need make-up remover? Check the bathroom toiletries. Forgot your electrical adopter for your European or British electronic gadget? An adopter is in a bedside drawer. Wrinkled clothes? There's a steamer  in the closet. Need a NY-centric soundtrack to your stay? A custom speaker system streams songs into your room to go along with the work of local artists on the walls. 

The spectacular Catskills vistas at this B&B—the former summer home of mayonnaise magnate Richard Hellman—will leave you breathless. A massive stone fireplace presides over the great room, a magnificent space with a soaring ceiling. Oriental rugs, scattered across wide-plank honey-color floors, cushion your every step, and Asian antiques and American pieces enjoy an elegant coexistence. Some rooms have fireplaces and hot tubs, and one has a window seat with dazzling valley views. Play billiards in the cavernous game room, or sweat it out in the sauna. The loveliest spot might be the 60-foot dining terrace, where you're treated to expansive views of the mountains.

In a prime spot on Crescent Beach, The Pridwin was completely renovated in 2012 to create a bright, beachy hip (but not "sceney"), family-friendly resort. It's been around since 1927, with the same family at the helm since the 1950's, and retains some endearing old touches: partially slatted doors that allow air flow (but also some light) into your room; creaky hallway floors; vintage swimsuits and old photos of the property on display. Meals are served on a large waterfront deck, a nice setting for dinner, when piped Brazilian jazz adds to the romantic aura. During the day, Carribbean and classical music is piped throughout the common areas. For the ultimate family party, come on a Wednesday night for the cookout, which can attract around 400–500 locals, guests, and visitors for burgers, hot dogs, and freshly-caught fish.

The Rockaways had been gaining popularity for years but its status was cemented with this trendy newcomer, giving surfers and sunbathers a reason to stay overnight—guests can expect a beachy and mid-century modern decor, with lots of light teak wood, rattan and linen accents, and marine blues and grays that catch the sunlight. There are two restaurants onsite, one on the roof, and Margie's, which can be accessed through the lobby. Of course, there's also a serene pool with loungers and a snack bar, plus a spa, if you want to get away from the beachfront masses. One- and two-bedroom bungalows include kitchenettes for long-term guests.

Deep red walls, antique furnishings, oversized mirrors, and chandeliers make this classic Victorian home a little bit eclectic and a little bit sexy, and place it in a class of its own. The owner—a California transplant who visited Greenport several years ago and loved it so much that she never left—will always welcome you with open arms. It's got a great porch on which you can enjoy a bottle of local wine or beer from the neighboring Greenport Brewery. It's also just steps away from Main Street shops and restaurants. Breakfast includes local farm eggs and vegetarian and vegan options. By design, rooms don't have TVs to allow guests here a true retreat and digital decompression.

The Smith family greets you at this gorgeous Second Empire hotel in the heart of downtown. Rooms have country-cottage or Victorian furnishings; some have fireplaces or claw-foot tubs. Printed fabrics outfit beds and windows, and every room has a CD player. Shower stalls contain a tile with a quote about local history, characters, or landmarks painted on it. The wraparound porch is roomy and has antique wicker chairs.

The camp, built in 1907, has hosted many prominent guests. It was known as the "summer White House" after President Calvin Coolidge vacationed here in 1926. The location, amid majestic pines on 35 acres on Lake Osgood, is a big draw. The property encompasses several cabins, most of them 100 feet away from the water. All have kitchens or kitchenettes and fireplaces or woodstoves and are fully furnished. Only six cabins are open all year. From late June through Labor Day, the minimum stay is a week; a two-night minimum is usually required the rest of the year. Because the property is of historic and architectural interest, small tours sometimes come through the camp, including the guest cabins. The camp is 12 mi northwest of Saranac Lake.

Rooms at this inn, an 1880 Queen Anne downtown, are imaginatively decorated to highlight alcoves, built-in shelves, curved walls, and steeple views of the city center. Furnishings are traditional and pretty: European armoires, cherrywood sleigh beds and four-poster beds, and wood shutters. Breakfast is excellent, with treats like a homemade English muffin topped with scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, and asparagus, plus fresh juice and assorted muffins. A dessert buffet is offered in the evening.

Though the nearby Standard, High Line has stolen some of its thunder, there's still plenty to draw guests to this Meatpacking District pioneer, starting with the sleek rooms that overlook the city or the Hudson River and the rooftop deck with a 45-foot heated pool. Rooms feature large windows, hardwood floors, leather accents, and a lululemon Studio Mirror for in-room workouts. The Coin restaurant serves French-inspired cuisine. The rooftop is home to Saishin, an omakase-focused sushi spot with a great view. 

A commitment to next-level eco-friendly policies is evident in the smallest details at this hotel, from in-room chalkboards (instead of notepads) to triple-filtered water straight from the taps that eliminates the need for bottled water. Surprisingly quiet rooms are sleek and inviting, with huge walk-in showers, cozy window seats, and memorably comfortable beds. Extra conveniences include clear light controls, a big flat-screen TV with streaming capabilities, and Jams restaurant from Jonathan Waxman right downstairs. With living (green plants) vertical walls at every door entry, this hotel leaves a lasting impression that makes guests think about how their choices impact the environment.

This historic home in the heart of Southampton Village fulfils many a wish list, with its central location and quintessential colonial style, from the wide clapboards outside to the wood beams and four-poster beds within. The name dates it as accurately as possible, and it sits on an earlier cellar dating to 1648. Antiques, Asian rugs, and rich fabrics abound, and public areas include an informal card room, a more formal dining room, and an even more formal parlor. Some rooms are elegantly rustic; others are simply elegant, and all are true to the age and style of the house. Children under 12 are welcome in the cottages, which also feature kitchens. Breakfast, afternoon tea, and unlimited soft drinks and beach parking passes in season are included.

Fresh flowers, lovely antiques, and touches of Portuguese lace set the mood at this Queen Anne–style beauty. Its key selling point is the location, across the street from Skaneateles Lake and Clift Park. You can easily walk to shopping, a boat ride, and dinner. The excellent breakfasts include German pancakes.

Furniture dating from the 1700s and other antiques outfit this 1852 brick inn. Most rooms have a gas or electric fireplace, and several have a whirlpool tub. The dominant feature of each of the individually decorated guest rooms tends to be the bed—a tall four-poster or a bird's-eye maple sleigh bed, perhaps. Floors are hardwood, with bedside throw rugs. The inn is a block from Skaneateles Lake and the restaurant and shopping district.

Most guest rooms in this luxurious 1833 Federal-style brick inn have balconies with lake views; some have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Furnishings are a rich and historically appropriate mix of antiques and reproductions. Paintings and Oriental rugs outfit the common rooms downstairs. Modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, Bose CD players, Frette linens, terry robes, and marble bathrooms. The restaurant serves elegant American fare.

This boutique hotel, steps from Hudson's many galleries, shops, and restaurants, offers posh modern comforts in a restored Art Deco building. There's an impressive display of artistic martini glasses in a cabinet in the lobby.

Off the beaten path and a world away from the Hamptons "scene," this down-to-earth yet nicely appointed motel on a pretty waterfront spot in Hampton Bays is popular with families and couples. Rooms have wooden floors and a contemportary homey feel; all include microwaves, small refrigerators, and coffee makers, and some have kitchenettes. There's an outdoor pool and barbecue area, and boat slips are available. Several restaurants, a popular weekend nightclub, and a beach are within walking distance, and water-sports rentals are right next door. Cottages accommodating four guests are fully updated with full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and all the comforts of home. If you're missing anything, the friendly staff will help you find what you need.

If a good night's rest is essential for your visit, the Benjamin has you covered, with its soothing, modern, neutral-hue rooms; curated 10-pillow menu (including buckwheat, back or side support, and Swedish memory-foam varieties); noise machine; earplugs and eye masks; on-demand meditation sessions; and 500-thread-count sheets. Curl up with an ebook or audiobook from a special bedtime reading program. While awake, you can take advantage of the kitchenettes in all of the rooms, the handy location near Grand Central Terminal, and high-quality service from a friendly staff. Special amenities are also geared to youngsters, including a NYC children's map.