From the glitz and glamour of New York City to the picturesque Finger Lakes and Adirondack Mountains, New York is a geographically and culturally diverse state, oozing with adventure at every turn. Even if you exclude world-famous attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park and Times Square, you will soon have an overflowing itinerary with interesting activities for all ages. Nature lovers must plan a visit to the world-famous Niagara Falls, Saratoga Springs or Lake Placid. If you are a foodie, you must explore the variety of wineries and breweries at Finger Lakes Wine Country or enjoy traditional Buffalo Wings or bagels in New York City. However, nothing can take your vacation from good to great like a themed hotel with a uniquely charming twist on the accommodation. So read on to explore the best themed hotels in New York State, USA.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 27, 2025.
1. The Whitby Hotel, New York (from USD 5500)
Featuring a beautiful contemporary art theme throughout the property, this 5-star hotel is sure to enchant you during your stay in upper midtown Manhattan. Designed by the famous architect Kit Kemp, each room in this hotel boasts an individual design of its own, featuring French windows and refreshing use of colour and design, perfect for a lover of modern art.
The common areas in the hotel are a visual treat, such as the lobby and bar, feature artworks created by world-famous contemporary artists and designers.
The Whitby Hotel
Address: 18 West 56th Street
2.09 km (1.3 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
2. The Jane Hotel, New York (from USD 199)
Set out towards the horizon with a luxurious stay at the Jane Hotel, featuring spacious rooms that look like a ship’s cabin. Originally built more than a century ago as a hotel for sailors, this landmarked hotel offers a choice of bunk bed cabins and standard cabins with communal bathrooms. It also offers a luxurious Captain’s cabin with a balcony and ensuite private bathroom.
Each room features wooden details and will make you feel like you are inside a ship, without getting the sea sickness, of course.
The Jane Hotel
Address: 113 Jane Street
5.66 km (3.6 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
3. Arthouse Hotel, New York (from USD 452)
This 4-star hotel is located in Upper West Side, New York City, and aims to transport you back in time to the Roaring Twenties. It features an antique fireplace in the lobby, a unique 1920s French elevator system and an on-site bar decorated in the style of an old-timey Speakeasy that serves handcrafted cocktails.
The hotel offers a choice of double rooms, luxurious suites, loft rooms, a studio apartment with a terrace and a penthouse with views of New York’s skyline.
Arthouse Hotel This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 2178 Broadway
543 meters (0.4 ft) from American Museum of Natural History
4. The Chatwal, New York (from USD 895)
Outstanding dining options, delicious on-site restaurant, and impressive in-room dining experience.
Luxurious and opulent stay, with high-end amenities and personalized service.
Perfect for exploring Broadway theaters and Manhattan attractions.
Elegant Art Deco lobby, beautiful marble finishes, deep soaking tub, and expertly crafted cocktails.
Enjoy a luxurious stay in this one-of-a-kind Art Deco hotel that takes you back to the Jazz Age, situated at a 5-minute walking distance from Broadway and a 3-minute walking distance from Times Square. This 5-star hotel has been renovated by the famous architect Thierry Despont and features bespoke furnishings and glamorous, geometrical designs reminiscent of the 1920s.
Each room features unique Art Deco elements, such as suede and leather fittings, a dark-tinted mirror in the ensuite bathrooms, and vintage art prints on the walls.
The Chatwal, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 130 West 44th St
2.91 km (1.9 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
5. The Maritime Hotel, New York (from USD 610)
This 4-star hotel features sophisticated nautical-themed rooms and a white-tiled exterior reminding you of New York’s history as the East Coast’s chief port. Featuring classic porthole windows in every room, rich wooden furnishings and a variety of luxurious amenities, you are sure to have an amazing stay here. Your rooms also offer free WiFi, a coffee maker, and a rainfall shower in the marble ensuite bathroom.
The Maritime Hotel This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 363 West 16th Street
5.03 km (3.2 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
6. The Roxbury (from USD 129)
Delicious breakfast options, themed dining experiences, and attentive service.
Reasonable rates for themed rooms with unique decor and amenities.
Convenient location near Stratton Falls and other attractions in the Catskills.
Themed rooms, spa facilities, and beautiful grounds with fire pit and water features.
Just a 3-hour drive from New York City, this luxurious boutique hotel is nestled beside the beautiful Catskill Mountains and offers 5-star treatment. The hotel aims for an impressively maximalist approach to each of its rooms, contrasting strongly against the boring browns you may find in a typical hotel.
Whether you get the cloud room, the Emerald City room from Wizard of Oz, the spaceship room, or the 80s discotheque room, every room in this hotel is sure to take your breath away..
The Roxbury
Address: 2258 County Highway 41
174.22 km (108.3 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
7. The Collective Paper Factory, New York (from USD 231)
Situated in Long Island City in New York, this 4-star luxury property once used to be a historic paper factory. Each individually designed room is decorated in an elegant industrial theme, with generous use of metal and wooden features along with muted colours, lending an air of sophistication to the space. Each room offers a coffee machine, flat-screen television and free WiFi for your convenience as well.
The common areas in the hotel include a fully equipped fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, and a public lounge, all decorated in the same industrial design.
The Collective Paper Factory
Address: 37-06 36th Street
5.04 km (3.2 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
8. Roxy Hotel New York (from USD 283)
With 201 rooms and each decorated in an aesthetic blend of midcentury-modern, Regency and Art Deco styles, this 4.5-star hotel aims to combine the charm of a bygone era with state-of-the-art modern amenities. Each type of room features its own variety of design elements, with visual treats such as brass-trimmed work desks, Marshall speakers, and a vintage-style Tivoli radio. Select rooms even have a TEAC turntable with a curated vinyl collection that will turn any guest into an audiophile.
Roxy Hotel New York
Address: 2 Avenue of the Americas
7.4 km (4.6 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
9. Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection, New York (from USD 439)
Featuring a spectacular collection of over 6000 books, this 4-star boutique hotel is a bibliophile’s dream. Each floor at this hotel is dedicated to one of ten book categories of the Dewey Decimal System, and each room is dedicated to a specific topic within this classification on that floor. In addition, you can also enjoy delicious refreshments available round-the-clock in the 24-hour Reading Room. Guests also have access to an on-site fitness centre and free WiFi.
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Address: 299 Madison Avenue
3.29 km (2.1 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
10. Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate, Huntington (from USD 535)
Situated in Huntington, Long Island, this luxurious hotel exudes the elegance and romance of a European castle and holds a reputation as a highly sought-after wedding venue. Each room in the hotel features spacious interiors decorated in the traditional 19th-century European style with rich upholstery, ornately detailed wooden furniture and soft colours. It also features sprawling gardens outside with walking paths that allow you to luxuriate in the lush green lawns, reflecting pools and fountains.
Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate
Address: 135 W Gate Dr
44.55 km (27.7 mi) from American Museum of Natural History
Make the most of an incredible stay in New York State
Even though New York City gets all the attention, the other attractions in the state are no less. From the grapevines of Finger Lakes Wine Country to the adventurous trails of Adirondack Mountains, there is a plethora of activities for travellers of all ages. So why not upgrade your stay to a themed hotel, so you can truly take this trip to the next level and make the most of it?
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