Best Luxury Hotels in New York City
Single addresses judged as a place to actually stay in Manhattan, not brands: The Plaza, The St. Regis New York, The Peninsula New York, The Carlyle, Aman New York, The Mark, The Pierre, Baccarat Hotel New York, Mandarin Oriental New York, Park Hyatt New York, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, and The Lowell. A brand entry above tells you what to expect from every hotel carrying that name worldwide. This entry is about one building, one view, one lobby at eight in the morning. We rank on the room itself above the street noise, the restaurant's own standing, and whether the doorman remembers you on a second stay.
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Manhattan's largest standard rooms (475 square feet) occupy the lower floors of One57 tower near Carnegie Hall, with Central Park views and an indoor saltwater pool fed by an underwater Carnegie Hall playlist.
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I.M. Pei's 52-story limestone tower opened in 1993 with 368 rooms and 15 suites, closed for four years, and reopened in November 2024 as a fully renovated flagship with the legendary Ty Warner Penthouse and TY Bar.
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Downtown's newest luxury arrival opened in July 2022 as a 45-story glass tower at 25 West 28th Street, with José Andrés leading a three-restaurant concept and a 500-foot rooftop bar overlooking Madison Square Park.
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An Art Deco landmark on the Upper East Side where presidents and celebrities have maintained residences. The property's rooftop views and four distinct dining venues make it a working part of Manhattan's social fabric, not just a place to sleep.
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A 2022 restoration of a 1921 beaux-arts tower at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, Aman New York strips away hotel convention to recreate the experience of occupying a private penthouse with a staff devoted entirely to your residence.
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A 2003 luxury hotel occupying the upper floors of the Deutsche Bank Center at Columbus Circle, with 248 rooms facing Central Park and the Hudson River. The building and location matter more than the interiors.
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Originally the Gotham Hotel (1905), The Peninsula New York underwent a $200 million transformation in the 1980s, emerging as a contemporary luxury property with a 35,000-square-foot spa, rooftop pool, and 219 guest rooms at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street.
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A French Renaissance château overlooking Central Park since 1907, The Plaza offers 282 rooms across its landmark building, iconic Afternoon Tea service, and five-star accommodations at Fifth Avenue's most storied address.
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A 1930 Beaux-Arts landmark on Fifth Avenue facing Central Park, managed by Taj Hotels, rebuilt entirely in 2010. The rooms that justify the price are the high-floor park views; the lobby bar draws Manhattan regulars.
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A Beaux-Arts landmark at Fifth and 55th Street housing the legendary King Cole Bar, The St. Regis opened in 1904 and pioneered hotel engineering while maintaining its position as a global benchmark for luxury service and design.
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A 2015 contemporary luxury hotel in Midtown, conceived by the crystal maker Baccarat for its first hospitality venture. Every surface emphasizes craft and crystal; Chef Gabriel Kreuther oversees all dining.
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A family-owned Upper East Side landmark since 1927 with 74 suites, wood-burning fireplaces, and private terraces, recently renovated with a modern sensibility that respects its century of history.
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A 1927 Renaissance Revival tower at Madison Avenue and 77th Street, redesigned in 2009 by Jacques Grange. The hotel ranks among the world's 50 best and draws international guests seeking a contemporary take on Upper East Side tradition.