The best hotels in New York City offer a few key features: sweeping views of the skyline, attentive service, and proximity to the city’s buzziest neighborhoods and sights—Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Soho, Chelsea, and (dare we say it) Times Square. It feels like there’s a luxury hotel around every corner, and you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. From the picture frame windows and mood lighting of the PUBLIC Hotel to the regency-style interiors of The Pierre, there’s plenty to write home about from these post card-worthy lodgings.
Choosing just one spot to check off the boxes on your travel to-do list is a very tall order, but you might be surprised what you’ll find in the city that never sleeps. Location really makes a difference here, and in an effort to help you navigate the vibrant world of New York City hotels, we pulled together some of our favorite design-forward stays from all over the subway map. At AD, we love a good interior, so we highlighted a curated selection of spots to satisfy your aesthetic cravings, with plenty of other perks to make it a visit to remember. Whether you’re looking for Art Deco style, an otherworldly spa that sets you on a whole ’nother plane of relaxation, some Michelin-worthy dining options, or a rooftop bar that looks out onto the heart of the city, we’ve got options for you.
We broke the following picks down into three budget categories—because you don’t need us to tell you that staying in the Big Apple can be expensive. Consider this your official travel guide for finding the most luxurious place to lay your head at night.
The Best Hotels in New York City, by Category:
Under $500 | Under $1,000 | More Than $1,000
Under $500 a Night
Courtesy of the Ludlow Hotel
Perks: Rain-style showers, in-room living spaces, a fitness center, and accommodations for pets
Neighborhood: The Lower East Side
Located in the hip Lower East Side—where young, cooler-than-thou locals and buzzy shops like Colbo and Coming Soon converge—lies the Ludlow, a boutique hotel designed by a trio of renowned New York City hoteliers: Sean MacPherson, Ira Drukier, and Richard Born. It includes 175 spacious guest rooms spanning studios, terraces, loft spaces, and a penthouse suite that feature exposed beams, chairs clad in sheepskin rugs, and old-school four poster beds. The oak-paneled lobby is one of his coziest gathering places, from the grand limestone fireplace offset with squelchy leather seating to the garden terrace where French cuisine is served under a constellation of colorful glass pendants. From $389 per night.
Photo: Matt Dutile
Perks: Dedicated workspaces, exposed brick, fitness center, room service, concierge service
Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
