Top 10 Luxury Hotels In New York City - Updated 2024

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Jahzeel 
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Ah, the city that never sleeps - what can you not do in the vibrant, diverse, and progressive New York City? This highly celebrated city (also known as “the Big Apple”) thrives with some of the world’s most successful brands in its turf, such as IBM, Pepsi, and Pfizer. You are welcomed by the sights of sky-rise buildings, flashy broadway shows, crowd-filled bars, chic-urban apartments, and fashionable boutiques. You can watch concerts in Madison Square Garden for leisure or take a walk around the beautiful, sprawling Central Park. Either you’re in NYC for business or leisure (or both), you can explore this bustling city from secure and stylish hotels. Check out the top luxury hotels in New York City.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 03, 2024.

1. Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards New York City (from USD 925)

New York’s newest upscale neighborhood, Hudson Yards, brings you the modern Equinox Hotel, which boasts a rooftop pool and sun deck overlooking the city’s towering buildings. You can also enjoy such scenic city views or river views from the comfort of your luxuriously warm private room that can fit two to four guests. Pair that with a cup of espresso and a breakfast-in-bed service to start your day right. After a tight schedule of meetings, you can unwind in the hotel’s world-class restaurant and bar, sweat it out at the state-of-the-art fitness center or enjoy an hour-long massage in the wellness center. Chelsea Park, Chelsea Piers, and Madison Square Garden are within walking distance - about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away.

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Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards New York City

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 33 Hudson Yards
1.48 km (1.0 mi) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

2. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown (from USD 830)

Four Seasons Hotel is in the center of Downtown Manhattan, specifically on Barclay Street. You are, therefore, just a few minutes on foot to shopping centers (e.g., Century 21), universities (e.g., Pace University), businesses, and transportation hubs. You can reach the famed Brooklyn Bridge in about four minutes on foot! Besides a convenient location, the grand Four Seasons Hotel has a lap pool that overlooks NYC, a modern fitness center, and a tastefully curated restaurant and bar. For a more luxurious experience, you can book suites with a minibar, a dedicated workspace, a lounge, indoor entertainment amenities such as a tablet and flatscreen television, and an ensuite bath with a gorgeous free-standing tub.

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Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 27 Barclay Street, Soho, New York (NY), United States, 10007
5.42 km (3.4 mi) from Times Square

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms

3. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel (from USD 495)

The Beekman’s interior will remind you of a European mansion – thick carpets, elaborate chandeliers, gorgeous stone fireplace under a grand painting, and plush seating. The hotel’s penthouse that fits four guests also exudes that inviting old elegance, whereas the suites and other rooms display a refreshing mix of whites and pops of vibrant color. You can work conveniently in such refined spaces, furnished with work desks and equipped with WiFi access and an iPod docking station. At The Beekman, you also have access to a nine-level atrium with sky-high glass ceilings, two high-quality restaurants by renowned chefs, a nightclub, and a modern fitness center and spa. The hotel welcomes pets, too. And you can take them to nearby NYC attractions, such as Brooklyn Bridge and Hudson River.

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The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, part of Hyatt

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 123 Nassau Street
5.51 km (3.5 mi) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

4. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York (from USD 1145)

Inside every room at Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York, you will find timeless Baccarat crystals in different forms – fruit platters, vases, glasses, whatnots. You’ll surely be able to relax with your family and pets (fees and conditions may apply) in such elegant cozy spaces of whites and wood accents. Rooms have a fridge and a coffee maker, a minibar, and a seating area. If you’re working, you can use the available WiFi and your room desk. And if you like squeezing a bit of sightseeing in between your work hours, you can take a short walk to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Museum of Modern Art, Radio City Music Hall, or Rockefeller Center.

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Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 28 West 53rd Street
767 meters (0.5 ft) from Times Square

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre Terrace

New York City Tour Guide

Hiram Jacobs

Hiram Jacobs

I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Canada's largest cities and Australia's most popular cities, Washington, DC, Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Francisco. During my international travels, I participated in tours organized by private tour companies to China, Russia, South America, India, the Canadian Rockies, Israel, Japan's major cities; USA: Alaska, Arizona and Utah's scenic national National Parks . I received my Master of Arts in Political Science (Urban Administration) from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York in 1978. Since my recent retirement from the MTA, New York City Transit Authority, after 39 years of service as an Associate Transit Management Analyst, I hope to share with my fellow Travelers my observations, insights and personal experiences relating to Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, landmarks and popular attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and dynamic city to visit. I will strive to make your New York City Experience memorable. Tour Cancellations - Please provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the tour date in order to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund.

Tours by Hiram

New York City Tour Guide

Stephanie Eley

Stephanie Eley

I'm a graduate of ITMI, International Tour Management Institute and 17 years as a licensed Tour Director and Program Director. My expertise began in NYC and Washington, DC where I'm a licensed guide and has expanded to Europe, South America, Cuba and the Western / Southwestern National Parks of the US. I'd love to introduce you for a day or a week to Denver, Colorado and the 4 corners region of the US: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona! Let's GO!! stepheley@gmail.com

Tours by Stephanie

5. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park (from USD 1185)

The Ritz-Carlton New York on Central Park South offers guests refreshing nature views apart from the usual high-rise buildings. Private ensuite rooms display classy, neutral-themed interiors with a minibar, a fridge and coffeemaker, a seating area with entertainment features (e.g., television, DVD/CD player), a work desk, and a full bath. You also have access to a spa and a fitness center on-site. This way, you can unwind and pamper yourself after a long day at work. Or you can go out and walk over to Fifth Avenue for some retail therapy, Rockefeller Center for dining and art explorations, and, of course, Central Park for a good run.

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The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 50 Central Park South
1.15 km (0.8 mi) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre

6. The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City (from USD 745)

Old elegance meets high-quality service in The Chatwal. Inside this Art Deco building are sophisticatedly styled rooms with quality linens, modern amenities (e.g., iPod docking station, WiFi access), and courtyard views (in select rooms only). Built in 1905, this classic hotel has become an NYC landmark in its own right over the years. It affords you the luxury of having a butler service, a personal fitness trainer, and access to salon and spa services. Do you feel like watching live performances, window shopping, or pub crawling? Broadway is a short five-minute walk away, and Times Square is roughly three minutes away.

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The Chatwal

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 130 West 44th St
184 meters (0.2 ft) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

7. The Lowell (from USD 1195)

Expect low-key elegance that is pleasing to the eyes and comforting to the soul when you visit Lowell Hotel. It sits on East 63rd Street, within moderate walking distance to Central Park, Museum of Modern Art, and Rockefeller Center. It is also near shopping centers such as Bergdorf Goodman. You can walk around the city the whole day, then retire in your deluxe suite, which has a minibar, a spacious seating area, a dedicated work desk, a marble bathroom, and a coffee maker. Grabbing snacks during unholy hours is made easy here!

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Lowell Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 28 East 63rd Street
1.63 km (1.1 mi) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Dry cleaning

8. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York (from USD 795)

The Pierre stands regally across Central Park. If you’re in NYC for a series of meetings, then it pays to stay close to a beautiful park, where you can run, jog, or walk to de-stress. Since 1930, The Pierre has welcomed high-profile guests and hosted a couple of elite social events. With its white-glove butler service and exceptionally trained staff, it’s not surprising why this luxurious hotel is a preferred choice for business travelers and families. You have ensuite rooms with city views, dedicated workspaces, modern amenities, and entertainment for children such as toys and special museum passes. Plus, Central Park Zoo is only a few steps away.

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The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Two East 61st Street at 5th Avenue
1.44 km (0.9 mi) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

9. The Peninsula New York (from USD 2195)

The gorgeous Peninsula New York on Fifth Avenue, with over 25 years of exceptional service, welcomes you through its iconic arched doorways and intricate columns. It boasts tastefully curated ensuite rooms fitted with modern amenities, such as a fully stocked minibar and a flat-screen TV. Here, you can spend the day soaking in your private bath, which comes with built-in television. It also has a year-round indoor pool and a fitness and wellness center. The Peninsula stands only meters away from the Museum of Modern Art, Saks Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall. Other top NYC attractions, such as Central Park, Times Square, Grand Central Station, Empire State Building, and Madison Square Garden, are less than 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) from the hotel - that’s a lot of ground to cover!

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The Peninsula New York

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street
954 meters (0.6 ft) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

10. Conrad New York Downtown (from USD 654)

Are you traveling on a red-eye flight? Conrad New York Downtown has a 24-hour fitness center that welcomes jetlagged guests who need a good run on the treadmill. It also has a bar lounge that affords you grand views of NYC and the Hudson River. Besides being only a five-minute walk away from World Trade Center and World Financial Center, the modern Conrad hotel has over 2,000 displayed artworks that add to the sophistication of the place. It also has an elegant atrium, where you can lounge and socialize with others over coffee. You’ll be happy to hear that this property also welcomes pets into their well-appointed rooms.

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Conrad New York Downtown

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 102 North End Avenue
5.42 km (3.4 mi) from Times Square

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

Work and rest in elegant New York City hotels

Whether your purpose is for business or leisure, we know exploring the bustling NYC can be tiring. So we recommend luxury hotels in prime locations close to top attractions and businesses and with modern comforts such as work-friendly ensuite rooms, onsite fitness centers, and high-quality restaurants and bars. You can sleep soundly at night and maintain a restful mood in such elegant spaces.

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Jahz is a Philippine-based writer who enjoys solo travels as much as group adventures. She believes that life is too short to be spent living in one place, so she makes it a point to experience a...Read more

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