A list of New York’s Best Hotels
From SoHo to Brooklyn.
Boutique hotel
Modern hotel in Chinatown
50 Bowery
50 Bowery is a trendy boutique hotel located in Chinatown. This is where repeat visitors to the “Big Apple” go to stay in stylish rooms and enjoy the popular rooftop bar. The perfect place if you want a comfortable stay with a bounty of dining options right outside your door.
Live like a New Yorker
The Ludlow Hotel
The hotel is located in the heart of New York City on Ludlow Street. You’ll feel like a real New Yorker if you stay here, just a short stroll away from some of the best restaurants and bars in the city. The decor is tasteful and sophisticated, the bar is trendy, and the view is spectacular – the perfect stay for anyone who wants to experience the best New York has to offer.
Trendy spot in the heart of SoHo
Hotel Hugo
If you’re looking for a trendy hotel with a panoramic view smack dab in the middle of SoHo, the Hugo Hotel is a fantastic option. The charming atmosphere is perfect for anyone who wants to be close to the bars and restaurants in this famous historic Manhattan neighborhood.
Hotels in Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s trendiest area
The Williamsburg Hotel
Located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s hipster haven, the Williamsburg Hotel is surrounded by popular restaurants, shops, and cafés. The hotel, which was designed by the legendary architectural firm Michaelis Boyd Studio, is known for its massive windows that look out over Manhattan.
A hotel with an eye for detail
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
The international boutique hotel chain, Ace, recently opened their newest location in New York. The stark Brutalist style hotel was built from the ground up in 2021. If you have an eye for fine detail, you’ll love this place. The decor features avant garde construction, stimulating artwork by local artists, and a garden bar that serves up irresistible cocktails in the evenings.
The artsy, urbane hotel
NU Hotel
The NU Hotel, located in the heart of Brooklyn, is a creative, inspiring destination for visitors with refined tastes. The rooms are creatively furnished with funky details such as trendy decor, woven hammocks, and decorative murals from local artists. NU Hotel is perfect for anyone who wants to stay in chic, stylish surroundings close to Brooklyn’s pulsating nightlife.
Rooms with a view
A gathering place for New York’s elites
The Standard High Line
Many people come to the Standard High Line for the famous rooftop nightclub, Le Bain. Others come here to try the fabulous charcoal-grilled entrées at the Standard Grill. Whatever your reason, you won’t be disappointed as the Standard High Line has everything you could possibly want in a hotel – outstanding service, modern decor, and a perfect location in the heart of the Meatpacking District.
Breathtaking views of New York
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
The hotel is located next to its namesake bridge. From your room, you’ll enjoy a fabulous view of the East River. The hotel features a resort-style pool, a stately adjoining terrace, and a prime location, with trendy restaurants, shops, and art galleries right outside the door.
The place to stay on Roosevelt Island
Graduate New York
The Graduate New York is located on Roosevelt Island, which lies between Queens and Manhattan. The only hotel on the island, it's a great choice if you want rest and relaxation with a fabulous view of the city. In the Panorama Room bar on the 18th floor, you can enjoy the view as well as the chic velvet, chrome, and glass decor as you sip a trademark White Negroni.
Hotels with a pool
The place for summer vacations
Sixty Lower East Side
At Sixty Lower East Side, you can take a refreshing dip in the spacious upper level pool, which looks out over the rooftops of Manhattan. Afterward, enjoy the scrumptious sushi in its on-site Japanese restaurant, the Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya. It’s best to visit the hotel in the summer months when the terrace that’s normally reserved for hotel guests is jam-packed from the festive pool parties.
Parisian-style hotel with an indoor pool
Hotel Barriere Fouquets New York
The Hotel Barriere Fouquets is an exclusive hotel with stylish French decor. The swank resort features a spa complex with a sauna, steam room, and indoor pool where you can cool off or pamper yourself after a long, hectic day in the big city.
A tropical oasis for the whole family
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
The resort, which opened in 2021, is located right on Times Square, one of the most familiar landmarks in New York City. The concept hotel, founded by singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, offers guests a tropical oasis in the midst of Manhattan. The laid-back Caribbean vibes that permeate the resort and the restaurant make it the perfect destination for your next family vacation.
Brand new hotels in New York
Luxury hotel with a private membership club
Casa Cipriani New York
Casa Cipriani New York is like a luxurious hotel from a bygone era, with ostentatious decor that reminds you of the stately ballrooms on an early 20th century transatlantic cruise liner. The hotel also operates an exclusive members-only club, where local residents can enjoy the first-class amenities or sip cocktails while taking in the magnificent view of the Brooklyn Bridge and East River.
A stone’s throw from Broadway
CIVILIAN Hotel
If you plan on visiting Broadway during your stay in New York, the CIVILIAN Hotel is the perfect choice as it’s just a stone’s throw from the famous theater district. A modern, artsy 27-floor hotel with innovatively designed rooms that literally breathe art deco – for a reasonable price.
Walking distance to New York’s attractions
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel
This incredible boutique hotel is right next to the famous 5th Avenue. You’ll enjoy the view of Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building, just two of the many attractions in the area, from the lovely rooftop terrace.
Budget-priced hotels in New York
Affordable but hip
Moxy Times Square
Moxy Times Square is a hip, social gathering place when you want to be close to everything at an affordable price – a stylish hotel with common areas for mingling, modern decor, and a spacious rooftop bar on the 18th floor. If you need to make yourself presentable before the evening’s festivities, you’ll even find a hair salon inside the hotel!
A colorful budget-priced option
Pod 51
Stay in comfort for just a few dollars in a great location within walking distance of Rockefeller Center. Pod 51 is a chic hotel with colorful decor, a rooftop terrace, an inner courtyard, and a cozy café where you can sip a cup of coffee before exploring the Big Apple.
Live cheap in SoHo
Arlo SoHo
The Arlo is just a short stroll from the famous SoHo neighborhood – a modern, budget-priced hotel that boasts four restaurants and bars alongside a sweeping terrace with a view of Manhattan to die for. If you’re visiting New York on business or celebrating a special occasion, the hotel has several hospitality rooms that can be booked for meeting and events.
Text by Peggy Hansson