The Big Apple has a perfect combination of everything from luxurious Upper West Side boutique hotels, all the way to the cosiest homely rooms for a brief rental.
Here’s our pick of eight of the best spots in New York to rest, relax and take up temporary residence.
1) The Standard, High Line
Definitely one of the most arresting sights on the New York skyline, this stylish boutique hotel located in the Meatpacking District looms above the elevated former train tracks that give it its name.
Luxurious rooms (like the Hudson Studio above), ridiculous views thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows in each suite, it’s a unique intersection of retro charm and minimal modernism – the Standard is the epitome of New York cool.
2) The Roxy Hotel Tribeca
Oozing a 70s retro charm all its own, the Roxy wins the prize for most artsy. Smashing together Art Deco and Regency design amongst a modern setting, this 6th Street residence gives a novel experience for those so inclined as well as with a few dollars to spare.
The deluxe three-bedroom suite (pictured above) boasts nine-foot ceilings, three sleeping areas and access to a TEAC turntable with the hotel’s personal vinyl collection to hear some classic tunes in the way God intended.
3) Gansevoort Meatpacking
Tussling with The Standard for ultra-lux modernism in the Meatpacking District, this Gansevoort hotel underwent a drastic refurb just a few years ago, since cementing itself as one of the most opulent and attractive stays in Manhattan.
Complete with rooftop pool, 360-degree panoramic views of the New York skyline and 186 spacious rooms – many complete with balconies for outdoor dining – it offers the utmost in celeb-grade amenities and Instagrammable vistas.
4) Sofitel New York
New York by way of Parisian chic – the Sofitel is perfect for those looking to take their business-class Amercian experience one level higher.
Boasting easy reach to Manhattan’s most celebrated attractions, you may not even want to venture outside given the incredible amount of amenities and level of craft bestowed on every one of its 398 rooms.
With an on-site brasserie, a taste for the flamboyant in terms of interior decor and attention down to the finest detail, Sofitel certainly wears its century-long French heritage with pride.
5) Arlo NoMad
Easily taking our place in this list as the choice for the discerning hipster, this self-styled ‘homebase for the urban explorer’ takes the premise of ultra-modernity to lend each of its 250 rooms an AirBnB vibe filled with custom furniture, bespoke living spaces and quaint touches.
Proof that you can have both the comfort and relaxed atmosphere of an apartment with the luxury, amenities and convenience of a modern hotel, this one wins the award for showcasing the new wave of residential experiences for young holidaymakers.
Why not have both?
6) Mandarin Oriental New York
The textbook definition of a 5* hotel experience, the Mandarin does it all to perfection.
Proposing to offer the ultimate in service, comfort and style, this is a hotel that knows what it means to be a traditional, upmarket establishment that nails the core and lends the flourishes to take it that extra mile.
Gracious staff, impeccable decor, flawless views of the New York skyline and an incredible on-site restaurant in Asiate.
Not quite Heston as per the London Mandarin…but it’s close.
7) The Plaza
A New York icon.
It’s on the corner of 5th Avenue and Central Park South.
It’s near to both Bergdorf Goodman and Barney’s.
It’s the hotel from Home Alone 2.
Not only is it the hotel from Home Alone 2, but they also do a ‘hotel vacation package’ to recreate the entire experience, including a stay in the Royal Plaza Suite.
8) The Beekman
Nestled in Lower Manhattan amongst the key financial institutions in the Banking District, this hotel is renowned for its architectural splendour due to its nine-story atrium and pyramid-shaped skylight making for a memorable first impression.
Steeped in vintage glamour and elegance, each of the Beekman’s 285 rooms marry history with a sense of class that few can match.
