An elegant Old World luxury hotel situated directly opposite Central Park, the Pierre offers a taste of grand old New York to those staying in any of its 189 timelessly decorated guest rooms and suites. The large staff includes white-gloved elevator attendants personal butlers in some suites. The Pierre is posh yet friendly, and kids and canines are warmly welcomed. Rooms are large by NYC standards, and come with Turkish marble bathrooms and Bose radios. Many higher level rooms offer stunning park or city views -- though some rooms have interior views. Amenities include an adequate gym, a fine-dining French-American restaurant, a classy jazz bar serving high tea and cocktails, and a top notch concierge team, but the Pierre lacks a full-service spa. If a spa is a requirement, check rates at the nearby Mandarin Oriental, New York.
An elegant Old World luxury hotel situated directly opposite Central Park, the Pierre offers a taste of grand old New York to those staying in any of its 189 timelessly decorated guest rooms and suites. The large staff includes white-gloved elevator attendants personal butlers in some suites. The Pierre is posh yet friendly, and kids and canines are warmly welcomed. Rooms are large by NYC standards, and come with Turkish marble bathrooms and Bose radios. Many higher level rooms offer stunning park or city views -- though some rooms have interior views. Amenities include an adequate gym, a fine-dining French-American restaurant, a classy jazz bar serving high tea and cocktails, and a top notch concierge team, but the Pierre lacks a full-service spa. If a spa is a requirement, check rates at the nearby Mandarin Oriental, New York.
Far from the Times Square crowds, on the relaxed, upscale Upper West Side, The Lucerne is close to New York City attractions like the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Its 202 small, classically styled rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. In-room spa treatments and 24-hour room service are available, plus the hotel offers fitness and business centers. The on-site French restaurant, Nice Matin, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Excelsior Hotel is even closer to Central Park, but it lacks in-room coffeemakers.
Far from the Times Square crowds, on the relaxed, upscale Upper West Side, The Lucerne is close to New York City attractions like the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Its 202 small, classically styled rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. In-room spa treatments and 24-hour room service are available, plus the hotel offers fitness and business centers. The on-site French restaurant, Nice Matin, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Excelsior Hotel is even closer to Central Park, but it lacks in-room coffeemakers.
Located in a landmark building, The James New York - NoMad is a style-conscious hotel in Manhattan's ever-emerging NoMad neighborhood. Its 337 rooms have midcentury decor and noteworthy amenities, like Bluetooth speakers, brass minibars, and natural linens. All rooms lack coffeemakers, but free coffee, fruit, and pastries are provided in the lobby -- a lovely space that attracts both guests and locals to lounge, socialize, and work throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are served at Scarpetta, The James' gorgeous on-site Italian restaurant and wine cellar. Other perks include a speakeasy-like cocktail bar with live music, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, and lots of private-event space. It's hard not to compare the James with the nearby Ace Hotel. Both have lobby scenes, upscale restaurants, vintage-inspired design, and similar rates, but Ace's clientele tend to skew a little younger.
Located in a landmark building, The James New York - NoMad is a style-conscious hotel in Manhattan's ever-emerging NoMad neighborhood. Its 337 rooms have midcentury decor and noteworthy amenities, like Bluetooth speakers, brass minibars, and natural linens. All rooms lack coffeemakers, but free coffee, fruit, and pastries are provided in the lobby -- a lovely space that attracts both guests and locals to lounge, socialize, and work throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are served at Scarpetta, The James' gorgeous on-site Italian restaurant and wine cellar. Other perks include a speakeasy-like cocktail bar with live music, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, and lots of private-event space. It's hard not to compare the James with the nearby Ace Hotel. Both have lobby scenes, upscale restaurants, vintage-inspired design, and similar rates, but Ace's clientele tend to skew a little younger.
One of New York's sexiest boutiques, conveniently sandwiched between Grand Central and Times Square, the Bryant Park Hotel caters to fashion and entertainment types and discerning Europeans. The combination of friendly, personalized service, a great bar and restaurant, and cool, comfortable rooms -- all within a 128-room art deco building -- makes it a distinctive pleasure.
One of New York's sexiest boutiques, conveniently sandwiched between Grand Central and Times Square, the Bryant Park Hotel caters to fashion and entertainment types and discerning Europeans. The combination of friendly, personalized service, a great bar and restaurant, and cool, comfortable rooms -- all within a 128-room art deco building -- makes it a distinctive pleasure.
The upper-middle-range Room Mate Grace is a stylish, modern boutique with a central setting in Times Square. The 139 rooms have patterned wallpaper, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, but entry-level units are tiny. Given the busy location, noise can be an issue. Although lacking a full restaurant, an excellent healthy breakfast buffet spread is available for a fee, while all guests get free access to a sauna and small 24-hour gym. A small indoor pool with a swim-up bar is a rarity for this area, but it's reserved for pool parties on certain evenings. Overall, this is a great value for the area, but travelers wanting something a bit quieter should consider the nearby Kimpton Muse Hotel.
The upper-middle-range Room Mate Grace is a stylish, modern boutique with a central setting in Times Square. The 139 rooms have patterned wallpaper, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, but entry-level units are tiny. Given the busy location, noise can be an issue. Although lacking a full restaurant, an excellent healthy breakfast buffet spread is available for a fee, while all guests get free access to a sauna and small 24-hour gym. A small indoor pool with a swim-up bar is a rarity for this area, but it's reserved for pool parties on certain evenings. Overall, this is a great value for the area, but travelers wanting something a bit quieter should consider the nearby Kimpton Muse Hotel.
With modern decor, clean private rooms, and friendly staff, The Gatsby Hotel is a fresh budget property for guests who want to avoid hostels. Situated on bustling East Houston Street, this vibrant Lower East Side location is accessible to trendy neighborhood hotspots and is right across the street from a subway station. The hotel’s 45 rooms, which sleep two to four, are tiny, even for Manhattan. However, thanks to renovations in mid-2016, they’re also clean and contemporary with wood floors, modern bathrooms, and comfy beds, as well as amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add mini-fridges and microwaves. There’s a small reception area, but otherwise no extra property features. Travelers looking for just a dash more common space might consider the nearby Hotel East Houston, which has a lobby lounge and seating on an outdoor deck.
With modern decor, clean private rooms, and friendly staff, The Gatsby Hotel is a fresh budget property for guests who want to avoid hostels. Situated on bustling East Houston Street, this vibrant Lower East Side location is accessible to trendy neighborhood hotspots and is right across the street from a subway station. The hotel’s 45 rooms, which sleep two to four, are tiny, even for Manhattan. However, thanks to renovations in mid-2016, they’re also clean and contemporary with wood floors, modern bathrooms, and comfy beds, as well as amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add mini-fridges and microwaves. There’s a small reception area, but otherwise no extra property features. Travelers looking for just a dash more common space might consider the nearby Hotel East Houston, which has a lobby lounge and seating on an outdoor deck.
Located in business-heavy Midtown East, this quiet, upscale chain property is a solid option within walking distance of Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal. Rooms are stylish, featuring clean lines, comfortable beds, and modern design elements -- but there is a fee for Wi-Fi and there are no coffeemakers or individual temperature controls. On-site amenities include a small but fully functional business center, a spacious fitness center with natural light, and meeting rooms that feature expansive terraces on the top floor of the hotel. There is no full-service restaurant, but a lobby bar and breakfast buffet are popular. Overall, this is a good choice for business travelers, families, and Hilton Honors members, though it may be worth comparing rates with The Lexington New York City.
Located in business-heavy Midtown East, this quiet, upscale chain property is a solid option within walking distance of Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal. Rooms are stylish, featuring clean lines, comfortable beds, and modern design elements -- but there is a fee for Wi-Fi and there are no coffeemakers or individual temperature controls. On-site amenities include a small but fully functional business center, a spacious fitness center with natural light, and meeting rooms that feature expansive terraces on the top floor of the hotel. There is no full-service restaurant, but a lobby bar and breakfast buffet are popular. Overall, this is a good choice for business travelers, families, and Hilton Honors members, though it may be worth comparing rates with The Lexington New York City.
Hotel 50 Bowery offers travelers stylish digs and a hip atmosphere in Lower Manhattan's Chinatown, across the street from the Manhattan Bridge. This 229-room upscale property opened in 2017, and it features a restaurant that serves dim sum and other Asian-inspired dishes, plus a chic rooftop bar and lounge (and an equally chic crowd to match), with sweeping city views. Guest rooms are spacious for Manhattan, all with oak floors and furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, original art, and subway-tiled bathrooms with rainfall showers. In-room amenities include minibars, bathrobes, 42-inch smart TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also has gallery exhibits, a 24-hour gym, and meeting rooms, but there's no spa. Guest may want to compare decor and prices with The Roxy Hotel, a trendy Tribeca hotel with similar amenities.
Hotel 50 Bowery offers travelers stylish digs and a hip atmosphere in Lower Manhattan's Chinatown, across the street from the Manhattan Bridge. This 229-room upscale property opened in 2017, and it features a restaurant that serves dim sum and other Asian-inspired dishes, plus a chic rooftop bar and lounge (and an equally chic crowd to match), with sweeping city views. Guest rooms are spacious for Manhattan, all with oak floors and furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, original art, and subway-tiled bathrooms with rainfall showers. In-room amenities include minibars, bathrobes, 42-inch smart TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also has gallery exhibits, a 24-hour gym, and meeting rooms, but there's no spa. Guest may want to compare decor and prices with The Roxy Hotel, a trendy Tribeca hotel with similar amenities.
The MAve is a mid-range, boutique hotel set on the corner of Madison Avenue just four blocks from the iconic Flatiron building. The central location offers easy access to major offices, some great restaurants, as well as the subway. All 72 rooms are modern with comfy beds and pops of red, though like many in New York City, are mostly tiny. In-room tech includes iPod docks and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with video-on-demand, but there's a fee for Wi-Fi and most rooms are prone to traffic noise. There's free wine and cheese in the afternoons. Those who can stretch the budget a little might prefer Hotel Chandler, a nearby boutique with a lot more charm. Note that as of October 2016, a number of MAve rooms are being used to help house the city's homeless.
The MAve is a mid-range, boutique hotel set on the corner of Madison Avenue just four blocks from the iconic Flatiron building. The central location offers easy access to major offices, some great restaurants, as well as the subway. All 72 rooms are modern with comfy beds and pops of red, though like many in New York City, are mostly tiny. In-room tech includes iPod docks and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with video-on-demand, but there's a fee for Wi-Fi and most rooms are prone to traffic noise. There's free wine and cheese in the afternoons. Those who can stretch the budget a little might prefer Hotel Chandler, a nearby boutique with a lot more charm. Note that as of October 2016, a number of MAve rooms are being used to help house the city's homeless.
The 209-room Benjamin is an elegant property in Midtown East, surrounded by skyscrapers and near many attractions and subway lines. Pretty rooms are spacious with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and remarkably comfortable beds -- the hotel has hired a sleep specialist and offers a pillow menu to ensure a good night's sleep. The on-site restaurant from Chef Geoffrey Zakarian serves bistro fare in a lovely setting; there is also a salon, business center, and fitness center on-site. The neighborhood is quiet at night and there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi.
The 209-room Benjamin is an elegant property in Midtown East, surrounded by skyscrapers and near many attractions and subway lines. Pretty rooms are spacious with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and remarkably comfortable beds -- the hotel has hired a sleep specialist and offers a pillow menu to ensure a good night's sleep. The on-site restaurant from Chef Geoffrey Zakarian serves bistro fare in a lovely setting; there is also a salon, business center, and fitness center on-site. The neighborhood is quiet at night and there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi.