Located in business-focused Midtown East, this old-school upscale hotel is a favorite among visiting dignitaries, politicians, and extended-stay business travelers. The veteran staff is known to greets guests by name and the lobby is filled with antique furniture. The 30 guest rooms and 162 suites range from 350 to 935 square feet, and most include balconies and/or kitchenettes. Italian food is served at Bistagno for dinner and room service is available 24 hours. There's a small on-site fitness center, but guests are better off taking advantage of the free access to NY Health and Racquet Club. Expect a bit of a staid atmosphere, except for the lively rooftop bar and lounge, Upstairs, which draws locals and tourists for cocktails, weekend brunch, and incredible views. The nearby Lotte New York Palace Hotel is a more contemporary business hotel alternative, with the additions of a French bakery and a spa.
Located in business-focused Midtown East, this old-school upscale hotel is a favorite among visiting dignitaries, politicians, and extended-stay business travelers. The veteran staff is known to greets guests by name and the lobby is filled with antique furniture. The 30 guest rooms and 162 suites range from 350 to 935 square feet, and most include balconies and/or kitchenettes. Italian food is served at Bistagno for dinner and room service is available 24 hours. There's a small on-site fitness center, but guests are better off taking advantage of the free access to NY Health and Racquet Club. Expect a bit of a staid atmosphere, except for the lively rooftop bar and lounge, Upstairs, which draws locals and tourists for cocktails, weekend brunch, and incredible views. The nearby Lotte New York Palace Hotel is a more contemporary business hotel alternative, with the additions of a French bakery and a spa.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi is an upscale boutique-like property in midtown Manhattan, with easy access to many tourist sites. The 292 rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, beds with Frette sheets, and beautiful marble bathrooms with rainfall showers. Two restaurants with full bars and celebrity-chef-designed menus, a 24-hour fitness center, a small spa, and great freebies (like the nightly wine reception) are excellent features for a hotel in this developing pocket of northern Chelsea. For a boutique stay in the nearby but more attractive Flatiron area, consider The Paul Hotel.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi is an upscale boutique-like property in midtown Manhattan, with easy access to many tourist sites. The 292 rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, beds with Frette sheets, and beautiful marble bathrooms with rainfall showers. Two restaurants with full bars and celebrity-chef-designed menus, a 24-hour fitness center, a small spa, and great freebies (like the nightly wine reception) are excellent features for a hotel in this developing pocket of northern Chelsea. For a boutique stay in the nearby but more attractive Flatiron area, consider The Paul Hotel.
The Park Lane is an aging luxury hotel living off of its past prestige and Central Park location. On the positive side, the common spaces are still grand, if a little old-fashioned, the restaurant has huge arched windows overlooking the park, and some rooms have gorgeous park views. But rates are high for what you get. Rooms have classic style that's a bit generic and are showing wear and tear; the bathrooms are similarly unexceptional. (We found an empty mini-fridge oddly placed under the bathroom sink.) Harry's New York Bar (named for real estate developer Harry Helmsley) has a dark, clubby ambiance, but cocktails are incredibly expensive, even for New York. Elevator waits can be very long, and the service feels unpolished for a hotel in this price range.
The Park Lane is an aging luxury hotel living off of its past prestige and Central Park location. On the positive side, the common spaces are still grand, if a little old-fashioned, the restaurant has huge arched windows overlooking the park, and some rooms have gorgeous park views. But rates are high for what you get. Rooms have classic style that's a bit generic and are showing wear and tear; the bathrooms are similarly unexceptional. (We found an empty mini-fridge oddly placed under the bathroom sink.) Harry's New York Bar (named for real estate developer Harry Helmsley) has a dark, clubby ambiance, but cocktails are incredibly expensive, even for New York. Elevator waits can be very long, and the service feels unpolished for a hotel in this price range.
The grand historic common spaces, competitive rates, and Midtown location are the main draws at this classic landmark property. The Roosevelt Hotel (named after Teddy) opened in 1924 and has been featured in blockbuster movies, including the original Wall Street and Men in Black 3. This entire-block property rising 19 floors contains a whopping 1,015 rooms, and the location is close to Grand Central Station and many tourist sights. Rooms are modern, if a bit generic, but it's hard to do better in the neighborhood for this pearl category and price.
The grand historic common spaces, competitive rates, and Midtown location are the main draws at this classic landmark property. The Roosevelt Hotel (named after Teddy) opened in 1924 and has been featured in blockbuster movies, including the original Wall Street and Men in Black 3. This entire-block property rising 19 floors contains a whopping 1,015 rooms, and the location is close to Grand Central Station and many tourist sights. Rooms are modern, if a bit generic, but it's hard to do better in the neighborhood for this pearl category and price.
With a convenient Midtown West location six blocks from Central Park, the 1,750-room Sheraton is good for families and its thousands of daily conventioneers. Rooms have attractive contemporary decor with a couple of custom-made touches, plush beds with crisp white linens, and flat-screen TVs; some have striking views of the surrounding skyscrapers. There is extensive meeting space, a solid burger restaurant, and a large fitness center with modern machines -- but there's a fee for use of the facilities, as well as a daily charge for Wi-Fi.
With a convenient Midtown West location six blocks from Central Park, the 1,750-room Sheraton is good for families and its thousands of daily conventioneers. Rooms have attractive contemporary decor with a couple of custom-made touches, plush beds with crisp white linens, and flat-screen TVs; some have striking views of the surrounding skyscrapers. There is extensive meeting space, a solid burger restaurant, and a large fitness center with modern machines -- but there's a fee for use of the facilities, as well as a daily charge for Wi-Fi.
With a super-hip lobby bar, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi, and free bike rentals, the Bowery Hotel redefines class in a gentrified downtown neighborhood where punk rock and squalor once ruled. The 135 loft-like rooms -- drenched in natural light from the large factory-style windows, which provide superb city views -- are flawlessly appointed, with antique Turkish rugs, wool blankets, high-definition plasma flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. Cool-seekers who prefer a modern vibe and a pool could take Sixty LES into consideration.
With a super-hip lobby bar, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi, and free bike rentals, the Bowery Hotel redefines class in a gentrified downtown neighborhood where punk rock and squalor once ruled. The 135 loft-like rooms -- drenched in natural light from the large factory-style windows, which provide superb city views -- are flawlessly appointed, with antique Turkish rugs, wool blankets, high-definition plasma flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. Cool-seekers who prefer a modern vibe and a pool could take Sixty LES into consideration.
The Archer Hotel New York is an upper-middle-range, 180-room property that sits on a fairly calm street, just two blocks from Bryant Park. The main floor’s lobby and foyer bar are cozy, chic, and welcoming, and the very hip on-site steakhouse means a good meal is close at hand. But the hotel's crowning highlight could be its rooftop bar, which offers spectacular views of the Empire State Building. Rooms are stylish, but they're far from spacious, particularly at the entry level. However, even the smallest ones sing the praises of New York City, with free local treats, classic literature, and artwork that highlights city life. Prices are competitive for the area, but the nearby Refinery Hotel has more square footage when it comes to rooms.
The Archer Hotel New York is an upper-middle-range, 180-room property that sits on a fairly calm street, just two blocks from Bryant Park. The main floor’s lobby and foyer bar are cozy, chic, and welcoming, and the very hip on-site steakhouse means a good meal is close at hand. But the hotel's crowning highlight could be its rooftop bar, which offers spectacular views of the Empire State Building. Rooms are stylish, but they're far from spacious, particularly at the entry level. However, even the smallest ones sing the praises of New York City, with free local treats, classic literature, and artwork that highlights city life. Prices are competitive for the area, but the nearby Refinery Hotel has more square footage when it comes to rooms.
With spacious, contemporary rooms featuring Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs; a wonderful gym with tons of machines and natural light, and an appealing restaurant that turns into a hopping bar with DJ sessions at night, the Westin Grand Central is a solid pick for those who prefer a quieter location in Midtown within walking distance of a few major attractions. Most rooms have great city views (including of the Chrysler Building), but note that there’s a daily fee for Wi-Fi, and that valet parking is quite pricey.
With spacious, contemporary rooms featuring Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs; a wonderful gym with tons of machines and natural light, and an appealing restaurant that turns into a hopping bar with DJ sessions at night, the Westin Grand Central is a solid pick for those who prefer a quieter location in Midtown within walking distance of a few major attractions. Most rooms have great city views (including of the Chrysler Building), but note that there’s a daily fee for Wi-Fi, and that valet parking is quite pricey.
Opened in 2017, the four-pearl Public is a trendy hotel with a focus on design, located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan near numerous bars, restaurants, and clubs. Designed by Ian Schrager of Studio 54 fame, everything is minimalist, chic, and Instagram-worthy here, drawing a crowd of mostly 20- and 30-somethings. The 367 rooms can be small, but they're smart and make good use of the space, outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, Bose speakers, free Wi-Fi, and steamers. Although lacking a spa and pool, a 24-hour gym is on-site and dining options are extensive. Highlights include a rooftop bar with stunning panoramic views, a living room-style Lobby Bar, and restaurant by well-known chef Jean-Georges. Minor issues such as troublesome elevators and a lack of room service are downsides. This is a great, hip pick, but nearby SIXTY LES has a pool and sauna.
Opened in 2017, the four-pearl Public is a trendy hotel with a focus on design, located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan near numerous bars, restaurants, and clubs. Designed by Ian Schrager of Studio 54 fame, everything is minimalist, chic, and Instagram-worthy here, drawing a crowd of mostly 20- and 30-somethings. The 367 rooms can be small, but they're smart and make good use of the space, outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, Bose speakers, free Wi-Fi, and steamers. Although lacking a spa and pool, a 24-hour gym is on-site and dining options are extensive. Highlights include a rooftop bar with stunning panoramic views, a living room-style Lobby Bar, and restaurant by well-known chef Jean-Georges. Minor issues such as troublesome elevators and a lack of room service are downsides. This is a great, hip pick, but nearby SIXTY LES has a pool and sauna.
Unapologetically hip, the 394-room Freehand New York is the boutique brand's Big Apple outpost. The property is overloaded with buzzy features aimed squarely at the millennial market including three trendy restaurants, two bars, and a lounge space jam-packed with twenty- and thirtysomethings on their laptops. Rooms are also configured with young travelers in mind, and together with the typical Queen, King, and Suite categories, the hotel offers Bunk and Three's Company units with bunk beds suited to friend groups or the occasional family. But apart from features and rooms, the scene here is a huge reason travelers make the Freehand their home base. The nightlife scene bleeds into morning hours, with travelers and locals circling the hotel's bars. Playful social get togethers, like tarot readings or nude drawing classes gives even more incentive to stay on the premises. Those looking for an equally buzzy hotel could try the Ace.
Unapologetically hip, the 394-room Freehand New York is the boutique brand's Big Apple outpost. The property is overloaded with buzzy features aimed squarely at the millennial market including three trendy restaurants, two bars, and a lounge space jam-packed with twenty- and thirtysomethings on their laptops. Rooms are also configured with young travelers in mind, and together with the typical Queen, King, and Suite categories, the hotel offers Bunk and Three's Company units with bunk beds suited to friend groups or the occasional family. But apart from features and rooms, the scene here is a huge reason travelers make the Freehand their home base. The nightlife scene bleeds into morning hours, with travelers and locals circling the hotel's bars. Playful social get togethers, like tarot readings or nude drawing classes gives even more incentive to stay on the premises. Those looking for an equally buzzy hotel could try the Ace.