Styled like an old British social club, the quaint, 118-room Blakely boutique offers a hushed vibe, great Midtown West location between Central Park and Times Square, and large rooms with coffeemakers, microwaves, Frette robes, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms. The Blakely's on-site restaurant, Black Tap, serves a free continental breakfast. Guests seeking a bit more service and an on-site bar may prefer the nearby London NYC, which offers 24-hour room service, a full-time concierge, and a chic bar with food and cocktails.
Styled like an old British social club, the quaint, 118-room Blakely boutique offers a hushed vibe, great Midtown West location between Central Park and Times Square, and large rooms with coffeemakers, microwaves, Frette robes, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms. The Blakely's on-site restaurant, Black Tap, serves a free continental breakfast. Guests seeking a bit more service and an on-site bar may prefer the nearby London NYC, which offers 24-hour room service, a full-time concierge, and a chic bar with food and cocktails.
This sprawling resort tucked away on scenic Old Montauk Highway takes the word "panoramic" seriously: Every room comes with a direct ocean view and private patio or balcony. The 10-acre site is situated on a hillside and includes pretty walkways, an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and private beach access. Rooms are large and lovely, and amenities are plentiful -- but you’ll need a car to get to restaurants and nightlife.
This sprawling resort tucked away on scenic Old Montauk Highway takes the word "panoramic" seriously: Every room comes with a direct ocean view and private patio or balcony. The 10-acre site is situated on a hillside and includes pretty walkways, an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and private beach access. Rooms are large and lovely, and amenities are plentiful -- but you’ll need a car to get to restaurants and nightlife.
Once considered a skyscraper on the Upper West Side before other buildings entered the scene, the Belleclaire Hotel -- built circa 1903 -- is a family-run, attractive upper-middle-range option with 240 modern rooms. Themed suites are named after former guests Mark Twain and Babe Ruth. The charming lobby has a European vibe with original mosaic tiling still in tact, a coffee bar, and large atrium that delivers lots of natural light. It’s a nice place to pick up a (free) copy of the New York Times and have a (free) spot of tea before hitting the tree-lined streets for restaurants and dining, which the hotel lacks. The NYLO New York City across the street does offer dining options on-site, as well as slightly more stylish rooms, but the Belleclaire offers free in-room Wi-Fi while the NYLO does not.
Once considered a skyscraper on the Upper West Side before other buildings entered the scene, the Belleclaire Hotel -- built circa 1903 -- is a family-run, attractive upper-middle-range option with 240 modern rooms. Themed suites are named after former guests Mark Twain and Babe Ruth. The charming lobby has a European vibe with original mosaic tiling still in tact, a coffee bar, and large atrium that delivers lots of natural light. It’s a nice place to pick up a (free) copy of the New York Times and have a (free) spot of tea before hitting the tree-lined streets for restaurants and dining, which the hotel lacks. The NYLO New York City across the street does offer dining options on-site, as well as slightly more stylish rooms, but the Belleclaire offers free in-room Wi-Fi while the NYLO does not.
The Surrey is one of the most understated and luxurious hotels in Manhattan. The unassuming facade on a mostly residential (and very posh) Upper East Side street is just one block from Central Park and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Inside, the sophisticated lobby sports enormous tapestries of celebrities like Kate Moss. Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud and Chanel-inspired Bar Pleiades are open to the public, but only guests get access to the seasonal 17th floor rooftop garden and bar. The 190 rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and include ultra-luxe extras like custom mattresses and Diptyque toiletries. The most common gripe is connectivity issues with the free Wi-Fi. As a nearby luxury alternative, The Mark has a slightly more casual vibe beloved by celebrities and a restaurant by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
The Surrey is one of the most understated and luxurious hotels in Manhattan. The unassuming facade on a mostly residential (and very posh) Upper East Side street is just one block from Central Park and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Inside, the sophisticated lobby sports enormous tapestries of celebrities like Kate Moss. Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud and Chanel-inspired Bar Pleiades are open to the public, but only guests get access to the seasonal 17th floor rooftop garden and bar. The 190 rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and include ultra-luxe extras like custom mattresses and Diptyque toiletries. The most common gripe is connectivity issues with the free Wi-Fi. As a nearby luxury alternative, The Mark has a slightly more casual vibe beloved by celebrities and a restaurant by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
At 193 rooms, The Time in Midtown Manhattan is a bit larger than the average boutique hotel, but it still retains the typical boutique vibe. Its 2015 Rockwell Group-led renovation gave the property a super-chic, modern look (though it couldn't do anything about the cramped bathrooms). Suites with separate bedrooms and living areas are also available. Features include a lounge bar; an Italian restaurant with a huge pizza menu; event, meeting, and private-dining space; and a small but sleek fitness center. The overall vibe is very adult, so families may want to compare rates at the large, kid-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Times Square nearby.
At 193 rooms, The Time in Midtown Manhattan is a bit larger than the average boutique hotel, but it still retains the typical boutique vibe. Its 2015 Rockwell Group-led renovation gave the property a super-chic, modern look (though it couldn't do anything about the cramped bathrooms). Suites with separate bedrooms and living areas are also available. Features include a lounge bar; an Italian restaurant with a huge pizza menu; event, meeting, and private-dining space; and a small but sleek fitness center. The overall vibe is very adult, so families may want to compare rates at the large, kid-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Times Square nearby.
Located in the quiet, classy Upper East Side -- close to Central Park, but far from NYC's best dining and nightlife -- the 1930s-era Franklin brings old Gotham romance into a modern boutique. Rooms are small but stylish and come with free Wi-Fi and excellent Bulgari toiletries. High-quality free breakfasts make it a great pick outside the tourist zone.
Located in the quiet, classy Upper East Side -- close to Central Park, but far from NYC's best dining and nightlife -- the 1930s-era Franklin brings old Gotham romance into a modern boutique. Rooms are small but stylish and come with free Wi-Fi and excellent Bulgari toiletries. High-quality free breakfasts make it a great pick outside the tourist zone.
This stylish urban boutique hotel in New York's Garment District is located in a historic building that was once a tea salon and hat factory. The property's past inspired its present industrial-chic design, and small details such as decorative milliner's tools pay homage to the building's former function. In the lobby, cool white stone and Gothic arches are contrasted against colorful contemporary art, while in the rooms, a minimalist black-and-white motif is warmed up by the oak hardwood floors. Features include a fitness center, a lobby bar (named for the historic tea salon's owner), Parker & Quinn bistro, and a cool rooftop bar. The location is within walking distance of popular sights such as the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and Herald Square. Those who would prefer to be in a trendier neighborhood (and don’t mind being farther from popular Midtown sights) might also want to consider The James New York in Soho.
This stylish urban boutique hotel in New York's Garment District is located in a historic building that was once a tea salon and hat factory. The property's past inspired its present industrial-chic design, and small details such as decorative milliner's tools pay homage to the building's former function. In the lobby, cool white stone and Gothic arches are contrasted against colorful contemporary art, while in the rooms, a minimalist black-and-white motif is warmed up by the oak hardwood floors. Features include a fitness center, a lobby bar (named for the historic tea salon's owner), Parker & Quinn bistro, and a cool rooftop bar. The location is within walking distance of popular sights such as the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and Herald Square. Those who would prefer to be in a trendier neighborhood (and don’t mind being farther from popular Midtown sights) might also want to consider The James New York in Soho.
A Times Square-area luxury boutique with stunning rooms and lobby/lounge, the Royalton is arguably worth the price for its contemporary, high-concept design alone. Service is very solid, but the 24-hour gym and business center are merely serviceable.
A Times Square-area luxury boutique with stunning rooms and lobby/lounge, the Royalton is arguably worth the price for its contemporary, high-concept design alone. Service is very solid, but the 24-hour gym and business center are merely serviceable.
Formerly known as the Tribeca Grand Hotel, the Roxy Hotel is a four-pearl, 201-room property right on the Avenue of the Americas, in the heart of Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. Luxurious rooms have high ceilings, and all come equipped with MacBook Pro laptops and DVD players. The hotel offers plenty of atypical amenities, including an on-site cinema, in-room pet goldfish (on request), and free loaner bicycles, plus a well-equipped fitness center and a good selection of bars and restaurants. While there are no proper business facilities, the Penthouse and some of the bars can be rented out for special events. Parking is expensive and in-and-out privileges are not available. Travelers looking for a similarly trendy hotel with an uptown location may want to consider The Quin, just south of Central Park.
Formerly known as the Tribeca Grand Hotel, the Roxy Hotel is a four-pearl, 201-room property right on the Avenue of the Americas, in the heart of Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. Luxurious rooms have high ceilings, and all come equipped with MacBook Pro laptops and DVD players. The hotel offers plenty of atypical amenities, including an on-site cinema, in-room pet goldfish (on request), and free loaner bicycles, plus a well-equipped fitness center and a good selection of bars and restaurants. While there are no proper business facilities, the Penthouse and some of the bars can be rented out for special events. Parking is expensive and in-and-out privileges are not available. Travelers looking for a similarly trendy hotel with an uptown location may want to consider The Quin, just south of Central Park.
By most standards, the three-and-a-half-pearl LaGuardia Plaza Hotel is a step above most New York area airport hotels. The biggest perk here is the hotel's location across the street from LaGuardia Airport and its free airport shuttle. The 358 rooms are a mixed bag, though, and while most are contemporary, some are dated and need an overhaul. Perks include a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and two dining areas, but there are fees for indoor parking and breakfast. Rates here are cheaper than a stay in Manhattan, which is about 45 minutes away by shuttle and subway. Travelers looking for easy access to LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan in a more vibrant area should consider Z Hotel, a 10-minute walk from MoMA PS1 and the subway in Long Island City.
By most standards, the three-and-a-half-pearl LaGuardia Plaza Hotel is a step above most New York area airport hotels. The biggest perk here is the hotel's location across the street from LaGuardia Airport and its free airport shuttle. The 358 rooms are a mixed bag, though, and while most are contemporary, some are dated and need an overhaul. Perks include a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and two dining areas, but there are fees for indoor parking and breakfast. Rates here are cheaper than a stay in Manhattan, which is about 45 minutes away by shuttle and subway. Travelers looking for easy access to LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan in a more vibrant area should consider Z Hotel, a 10-minute walk from MoMA PS1 and the subway in Long Island City.