105 Best Hotels in New York City, New York

A sustainable ethos drives this hip, beautifully designed outpost of the 1 Hotels brand, as evidenced by a 20-foot plant wall punctuating the Brooklyn-inspired lobby, and filtered water bottle-filling stations in many guest rooms. The Neighbors café serves up breakfast and light fare until 5 pm, while upscale restaurant The Osprey serves finer fare, including oysters, pastas, and bison short rib. Cocktails with a view of the Manhattan skyline are mixed at rooftop Harriet's, which occasionally hosts live jazz or pool parties.

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.

A reasonably priced option in an increasingly popular area of Harlem with plenty of access to public transportation at 125th Street, this branch of the Aloft chain delivers cheerful service and a fun atmosphere. Guest rooms make good use of their space and have sustainable wood-grain accents and faux-cork touches. Bathrooms are sleek, with spacious glass-walled showers. Downstairs has a bar, a pool table, and a revolving display of art from local artists. The 24-hour Re:fuel grab-and-go section in the lobby sells everything from fresh produce to snacks like chips, candy, and bottled juices.

A sleek, affordable boutique chain operation in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Aloft is a lively yet comfortable offering from the Marriott group.

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 is a candlelit, wood-filled space ideal for a classic cocktail and farm-to-table dishes.

With the Empire State Building just two blocks north, Koreatown a few blocks west, the Flatiron District seven blocks south, and easy access to subway lines, bars, and restaurants, the compact (okay, tiny) but stylish Arlo NoMad is perfectly positioned for the visitor who cares more about proximity and value than floor space and amenities. Rooms feature space-saving design (under-bed storage, no-tub bathrooms, etc.) and trendy decor, but they really are not designed to linger in: get ready and get going, once you have appreciated those floor-to-ceiling Empire State Building views from the Sky Rooms and the popular rooftop bar. Instead of room service, there's a Bodega, a casual Middle Eastern restaurant, and a cocktail bar on the second floor;  and instead of a fitness center, there are gym passes. Excellent events—from cool Sofar Sounds gigs to themed happy hours—solidify Arlo's target on a trendy young crowd, as do the co-working spaces, 12 bunk rooms, and local art. 

From the interior designers of Soho House, this design-forward hotel—formerly The Williamsburg Hotel—has elegant touches in each room, from the leather headboards to the exposed brass pipes in the bathrooms. Rooms can be a refuge from the hotel's weekend nighttime party scene, spread across four different areas of the hotel. The on-site restaurant has an excellent eclectic menu, ranging from artisanal pizzas to elevated Mexican fare.

The main draw of the Belvedere, which was built during the 1920s, is its Times Square/Theater District location; the rooms, which are basic but clean and relatively spacious, have kitchenettes (useful for families) with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Executive rooms are much brighter and even bigger. The helpful staff and 24-hour fitness center also help to make this affordable hotel a solid pick.

A city landmark towering over the New York Public Library and Bryant Park in a Midtown sweet spot, this sleek hotel has rooms featuring padded leather headboards with decorative bolster pillows and marble bathrooms with rainfall shower heads and Molton Brown products. Rooms are bigger than average, though those on the lower floors tend to be a bit dark and don't have great views. Both the Koi restaurant and Célon Cocktail Bar & Lounge are popular with the after-work crowd, though later in the evening both the restaurants and the neighborhood tend to get quiet. Still, during the day, the location can't be beat, with 5th Avenue and Times Square quick walks from the front door.

Rooms at the City Club are bright, basic, and rather compact—like cabins on an ocean liner—and have city-themed photos from the '50s, CO Bigelow toiletries, and hotel-monogrammed wool blankets. There's no bar on-site, nor a gym, but guests who book directly through the hotel receive free access to a nearby Blink Fitness.

Formerly the McCarren Hotel & Pool, this sleek boutique hotel has gotten a face-lift by way of CODA Studio, a California-based furniture company—with a motif described as "Bali meets Malibu," the lobby, guest rooms, and penthouse double as showrooms of their furnishings, all of which are available for purchase. This includes their beds that are available in low or high options when you book a stay. CODA's backyard is stage for summer pool parties, while the trendy rooftop bar offers views of McCarren Park and patches of the Manhattan skyline. The subterranean restaurant Bohemia serves Balinese-inspired fare by day and evening, but transforms into a nightclub late Friday and Saturday night.

An indulgent-yet-reasonable surprise in a quiet Battery Park City location, this suites-only hotel has many coveted amenities: significant square footage, a breezy rooftop bar, and access to green space in nearby Hudson River Park. Every two-room suite has a separate bedroom and living area—starting at 430 square feet. Luxurious extras include a wet bar, espresso machine, and huge walk-in shower. A natural choice for business travelers, this hotel is also good for families (with a movie theater and Shake Shack in the same complex). The seasonal Loopy Doopy rooftop bar has Hudson river views and serves "Poptails" of fruit and sparkling wine. The ground-floor restaurant, Atrio, serves Mediterranean-influenced meals from an open kitchen, with spillover space in the futuristic lobby, anchored by a 14-story mural by Sol LeWitt.

Sophisticated and spacious, the Conrad New York Midtown is a reasonably priced, business-oriented option just blocks from Central Park and Times Square. The property offers expansive suites and even larger "apartments" with kitchenettes and living rooms, all with contemporary furnishings, desks, Egyptian-cotton bedding, and well-styled bathrooms with Waterworks double-head showers and mosaic tiles. Splurge on a park-view room if you can.

Hotels have started to realize what New Yorkers themselves have known for years: that Long Island City is a convenient base for exploring Manhattan. All the budget chains are here, but among the most smartly located is the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, right near multiple subway lines, in a neighborhood that has gone from shabby warehouses to gleaming high-rises in the blink of an eye. Rooms are incredibly spacious and more reasonably priced than their Manhattan counterparts. Meanwhile, the hotel restaurant nosh! offers breakfast sandwiches and evening cocktails, and hotel staff will help you choose among a wealth of local dining options, including the nearby Adda Indian Canteen, that offer delivery.

This whimsically designed boutique hotel has an eclectic aesthetic, with colorful furnishings and large, sun-filled rooms that have floor-to-ceiling windows. The Crosby Bar, with oak floors and a long pewter bar, has a lovely garden and superb cocktails. On the other side of the lobby are comfortable guest-only drawing rooms; there's also a sculpture garden reserved for guests. The hotel is LEED Gold–certified and even raises chickens alongside its rooftop garden.

This superluxurious property by the Four Seasons is a posh haven near the World Trade Center, with a modern residential-inspired design, a 75-foot indoor pool, an indulgent spa, and CUT restaurant by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Expect comfortably chic rooms, good views from any floor, and top-tier service across the board. Pets are welcome with a one-time cleaning fee.

On what has become Greenpoint’s trendiest shopping and dining street, this industrial-chic boutique hotel tucks you right into the neighborhood and makes you feel at home. The plant-filled, on-site Madre restaurant has become a neighborhood gathering point, with colorful Mediterranean-inspired dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and a short but sweet cocktail menu.

The New York location of this hip hotel combines chic-but-homey design, several restaurants and bars, and accommodations that range from single rooms to rooms with bunk beds to suites. Blocky wood furniture and funky art, with murals painted by local Bard College students and alumni make a stay here feel like you're visiting your coolest college friend's apartment though the rooms don't have much in the way of amenities (bring your own body lotion). The several on-site dining and drinking destinations include a rooftop outpost of Miami's award-winning Broken Shaker as well as the ground floor, Latin-inflected Comodo restaurant and Smile-to-Go for coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches. 

Though the nearby Standard, High Line has stolen some of its thunder, there's still plenty to draw guests to this chic 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 a vibrant color scheme of fuchsia, plum, and gold, as well as either floor-to-ceiling or wall-to-wall photography and artwork. The Chester restaurant serves French-inspired fare. The rooftop is home to Saishin, an omakase-focused sushi spot with a great view. 

Elegant, cozy, and charming, this boutique accommodation from Thompson Hotels (a Hyatt affiliate) offers good value and chic design, including beds with custom leather headboards and Sferra linens. The rooms are small, but come with custom-made wooden desks and tables. The Gold Street location, though slightly hard to find, is a short walk from downtown's central banks and businesses as well as a few blocks from the Seaport and City Hall.

Situated near the impressive Cornell Tech campus, the sustainably built and LEED-certified hotel caters to visiting family and faculty and nods to the school with and a lobby filled with 5,000 books, a giant Hebru Brantley "flyboy" sculpture holding a lightbulb over the front desk to suggest creative thinking, campus colors that continue into the lobby bar, and communal seating with a library feel to invite study and congregation. But you don't need to care about Cornell to stay here; this off-the-beaten-path gem has a lot to offer. Rooms offer floor-to-ceiling views of Manhattan and beyond, Roosevelt-Island-specific art, contemporary lighting, and cool wallpapered bathrooms. You'll also find vintage-like portraits of FDR and a copy of his famous "Four Freedoms Speech" in every guest room, good to read before you visit the nearby memorial to the late president, Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park. The sexy rooftop bar and lounge is the main win here: it offers panoramic views that you would have to elbow and claw to get a spot in front of if this hotel was in Brooklyn as well as an art deco--inspired bar and mirrored DJ booth. The ground floor restaurant serves seasonal American food in a bright modern space lined with bookshelves or out on the patio.

Conveniently located near Grand Central, this large, historic hotel (originally built as the Commodore in 1919) is now a sleek and modern central hub with a fresh-looking lobby that has low-slung leather furniture and two towering Jaume Plensa sculptures. Rooms are a minimum of 250 square feet, with pops of color on the walls, tons of electrical outlets, and an efficient settee-table setup that's ideal for an in-room drink or a few hours of work. The convenient 24-hour Market on the ground floor has coffee, snacks, hot meals, liquor, and fresh fruit. New York Central restaurant has a slick design and a market-driven, seasonal menu. A bar overlooking 42nd Street attracts a large after-work crowd for beer and sports on a row of flat-screen TVs.

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.

With a design aesthetic and food offerings inspired by the neighborhood's multifaceted heritage, this thoroughly modern hotel from Hyatt's Joie de Vivre group takes full advantage of its downtown location. Street-art-style paintings; a year-round rooftop bar (the Crown); and a permanent exhibition curated by the nearby Museum of Chinese in America make this a standout in an area of town that tends to lack in quality accommodations.

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.

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.

The stylish and sleek rooms at this chic spot on the western edge of SoHo have the feel of small Manhattan apartments, with desks positioned at the windows. The Hugo stands out from the competition with its multiple rooftop spaces for dining, drinking, and watching the sun set over the river. Like most downtown properties, space is tight, but rooms do have luxe bathrooms with Italian tile and rain showers. Bar Hugo on the top floor serves excellent drinks to accompany the expansive views over the Hudson River.

This no-frills favorite has excellent service and is convenient not only to Williamsburg's arts, culture, and dining scenes but also to the subway and the BQE, the latter handy should you want to get into Manhattan via car. The simple lobby has a sunny breakfast area that serves cereal, pastries, and juice (and coffee and fresh fruit all day). Rooms are economical in both size and features, though perfectly comfortable with down comforters and bright accents. "Elite" rooms at the back of the hotel and above the fourth floor have views of the Manhattan skyline (and cost extra). There's a small parking lot and complimentary Wi-Fi.