New York City has close to 300 hotels in total, ranging from massive hotels with more than 1,000 rooms and suites, to smaller, boutique hotels. Here is a list of top five hotels in New York City with their descriptions and available offers.
Four Seasons Hotel New York
Location: Midtown East, New York City
Number of rooms: 190
Belongs to hotel chain: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Great for: Solo travelers.
Price range: $1,000 and up for a night
Located in New York’s Tribeca district, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is 300 meters from One World Trade Center and 400 meters from Ground Zero. The on-site bar is open to guests. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes and toiletries free of charge.
This Four Seasons Hotel features a lap pool, spa and fitness center. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the on-site restaurant Cut by Wolfgang Puck. There are also private and in-room dining options.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is 400 meters from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, while Trinity Church is 600 meters from the property. LaGuardia Airport, 13 km from the property, is the nearest airport.
The NoMad Hotel
Location: Broadway, New York City
Number of rooms: 168
Belongs to hotel chain: Sydell Group
Great for: Couples or small groups.
Price range: $390 and up for a night
The NoMad Hotel is located 644 meters from the Empire State Building and Herald Square, featuring a French decor and free WiFi. Madison Square Park is located 161 meters from the property.
Each room has an atrium or New York City view. All rooms at The NoMad Hotel include a Mahogany work desk, iHome docking station and in-room safe. Turndown service is provided at night. Enjoy a fitness center workout or read the daily newspaper. Also available on request are laptops and iPads.
The subway station is 50 meters from the property and 483 meters from The Museum at FIT. It is 1.2 km from Times Square.
The Plaza
Location: Fifth Avenue, New York City
Number of rooms: 300
Belongs to hotel chain: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Great for: Solo travelers.
Price range: Starting from $700 for a night
Located next to Central Park and 5th Avenue, this internationally renowned Manhattan hotel is a step away from famous shops such as Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
The luxurious and spacious rooms at The Plaza offer the latest technology of in-room iPads and boast modern bathrooms with 24-karat gold platted fixtures and separate rain showers.
The Plaza Hotel offers world class restaurants and bars such as the elegant Champagne Bar, the famous Rose Club, the Plaza Food Hall with its gourmet international cuisine and The Palm Court which is one of New York City’s finest destinations for Afternoon Tea.
The Plaza’s amenities include The Plaza’s world-class shops with exclusive boutiques and fine food shops, as well as health and wellness facilities including a Guerlain Spa, Warren-Tricomi Salon, and La Palestra gym.
Mandarin Oriental New York
Location: Upper West Side, New York City
Number of rooms: 250
Belongs to hotel chain: Mandarin Oriental
Great for: Solo travelers.
Price range: Starting from $900 for a night
A 2-minute walk from Central Park, this hotel is located at the top of Time Warner Center. Offering a 75-foot indoor pool, it offers rooms with Manhattan panoramic views.
There are floor-to-ceiling windows in every room at Mandarin Oriental, New York. The 55-inch flat-screen TV is available to guests. A minibar is included and every day there is a chocolate and a bottle of water.
A full-service spa with sauna and massage rooms is available at the Mandarin Oriental, New York. The spa features a Tea Lounge where before or after treatment guests can relax. The hotel also has a fitness centre on-site. Tourist information and ticket services can also be found in New York City.
Located on site, Restaurant Asiate serves contemporary cuisine and Manhattan’s wall-to-wall views. Chef Grant Achatz’s Aviary NYC bar provides guests with an interactive journey where inventive cocktails and small food dishes complement the experience. The Office NYC, a speakeasy-style bar adjacent to The Aviary NYC, offers traditionally inspired food and cocktails.
This hotel is a 10-minute walk from Fifth Avenue shopping and 350 meters from the Art and Design Museum. The Modern Art Museum is 1.1 kilometers away.
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
Location: Fifth Avenue, New York City
Number of rooms: 240
Belongs to hotel chain: Langham Hospitality Group
Great for: Solo travelers.
Price range: Starting from $530 for a night
Offering rooms with iPod docking stations, this hotel is located in Midtown Manhattan, between Bryant Park and Empire State Building.
During turn-down, the rooms at Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue include an espresso maker and bottled water. All the rooms also have WiFi access. Guests staying in the suites have access to bottled water and sodas free of charge.
For convenience of guests, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are provided. Free ironing services are also provided for up to 5 items upon arrival (only once per stay).
Guests can dine at Ai Fiori, The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue’s on-site Michelin-star restaurant. The restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine inspired by the Riviera of France and Italy. At Bar Fiori, you can enjoy drinks and small dishes.
The Empire State Building is 322 meters away from the Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue. The hotel is 805 meters from the Grand Central Station.
Best time to fly to New York City
The peak season for flights to New York is May, June and December. The low season for purchasing tickets is January, February and November.
New York is served by these airports: LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights to New York are offered by 76 airlines.