M Social Hotel Times Square New York
A central Times Square option often considered by families and couples who want skyline views near theatres.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 50 St / 57 St-7 Av area
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Times Square
The Knickerbocker
A restored Beaux-Arts landmark on the corner of Times Square for travellers who want a genuinely central address with real history behind it.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Times Square-42 St and 42 St-Bryant Park, both a few minutes on foot
Hotel Edison Times Square
A large Art Deco hotel in the middle of the Theater District, chosen for location and price rather than for polish.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 49 St and Times Square-42 St
Paramount Hotel Times Square
A landmark 1928 Theater District hotel with compact rooms, best judged on location and price rather than space.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 49 St and Times Square-42 St
Hard Rock Hotel New York
A modern, music-led hotel just north of Times Square for travellers who want a rooftop bar and Broadway on the doorstep.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 49 St and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center
Hyatt Regency Times Square
A large, recently relaunched Broadway tower for travellers who want a straightforward central base and plenty of rooms to choose from.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 49 St and 50 St
InterContinental New York Times Square
A large modern hotel on the western edge of the Theater District, useful when you want scale and reliable standards near the theatres.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square-42 St
LUMA Hotel Times Square
A small modern hotel between Times Square and Bryant Park, suited to travellers who want central access and a calmer building.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Times Square-42 St and 42 St-Bryant Park
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
A Times Square hotel bought for the view, with soundproofing and a few terrace rooms to make the location bearable.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 49 St and Times Square-42 St
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
A themed hotel just south of Times Square, worth shortlisting mainly if a pool and a lively atmosphere matter to your group.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Times Square-42 St and 34 St-Penn Station
Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
A small themed boutique hotel by Times Square where included breakfast and an evening reception make the real daily cost more competitive than the headline rate suggests.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Times Square-42 St and 42 St-Bryant Park
The Westin New York at Times Square
A large, practical Times Square hotel with reliable standards, useful when you want scale and a predictable room near the theatres.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Times Square-42 St and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
citizenM New York Times Square
A compact, design-led hotel just north of Times Square, strong value if you do not need space and like predictable rooms.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 50 St and 49 St
W New York - Times Square
A design-led Broadway hotel for travellers who want to be in the middle of Times Square and enjoy a lively bar scene.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 49 St and Times Square-42 St
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
A large, modern hotel in a new tower directly on Times Square, for travellers who want current rooms and maximum convenience.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 49 St and Times Square-42 St
The Muse New York
A well-sized boutique on a Theater District side street, a sensible compromise between location and calm.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center and Times Square-42 St
The Pearl Hotel
A small, well-placed Theater District boutique for travellers who want a Broadway base without a 700-room hotel.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 50 St and 49 St
Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square
A recent, compact-room hotel just north of Times Square, useful when location matters more than space.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 49 St and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center
TownePlace Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square
A practical, self-catering base minutes from Broadway, and one of the better-value family options in the Theater District.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Times Square-42 St
Sanctuary Hotel New York
A small central boutique where included breakfast and gym access make the real cost more competitive than the nightly rate suggests.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 49 St, and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center
Financial District
Artezen Hotel
A Financial District option for travellers who want quieter evenings, downtown sights and strong subway access.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Fulton St area
Conrad New York Downtown
A spacious downtown hotel for travellers who want bigger rooms, river walks and Lower Manhattan convenience.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- World Trade Center / Chambers St area
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel
A landmark Victorian building turned luxury hotel, worth booking for the atrium alone if you care about architecture.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
A modern luxury hotel in Lower Manhattan with a pool and spa, suited to travellers who want facilities as well as service.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Chambers St, Park Place and World Trade Center
M Social Hotel New York Downtown
A large downtown tower opposite the World Trade Center, recently renovated and rebranded, with strong subway links.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Fulton St and World Trade Center
Moxy NYC Downtown
A well-priced downtown hotel with small rooms and unusually good public spaces, best for short stays and groups.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Fulton St
Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel
A small, warm boutique hotel in the Financial District, suited to couples and repeat visitors who want quiet downtown streets.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Fulton St and Wall St
Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center
A practical, well-priced hotel a short walk from the 9/11 Memorial, chosen for location and value rather than character.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- World Trade Center, Cortlandt St and Rector St
Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area
An all-suite hotel with real kitchens beside the World Trade Center, and one of the most practical family options in Lower Manhattan.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Fulton St, Cortlandt St and Chambers St
AC Hotel New York Downtown
A well-run modern hotel on the Seaport side of the Financial District, quiet in the evening and strong on views.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Fulton St, and Wall St
Mint House 70 Pine by Kasa
Apartment-style accommodation inside a landmark 1932 Art Deco tower, with serious restaurants downstairs and space to cook upstairs.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Wall St, and Fulton St
Garment District
Moxy NYC Times Square
A lively Midtown hotel for travellers who want central location, social spaces and compact rooms.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 34 St-Herald Sq / Times Square area
Hyatt Place New York / Midtown-South
A practical Midtown South base near Herald Square, Macy's and strong subway connections.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 34 St-Herald Sq
The New Yorker Hotel
A huge Art Deco hotel opposite Penn Station, chosen for price, scale and history rather than for charm.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 34 St-Penn Station
Refinery Hotel New York
A converted 1912 millinery building near Bryant Park, for travellers who want industrial character and a rooftop that works year-round.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Bryant Park and 34 St-Herald Sq
Archer Hotel New York
A modern boutique hotel in the Garment District, worth shortlisting for the rooftop view and a calmer central base.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Bryant Park and 34 St-Herald Sq
Arlo Midtown
A large, modern compact-room hotel between Times Square and Hudson Yards, suited to travellers who prioritise design and price over space.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 34 St-Penn Station and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
A modern Garment District hotel that works best for events at Madison Square Garden, Penn Station departures and Herald Square shopping.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 34 St-Penn Station and 34 St-Herald Sq
Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown New York
A small, well-priced Garment District hotel with family rooms and free bikes, useful for events at Madison Square Garden.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 34 St-Penn Station and 34 St-Herald Sq
EVEN Hotel New York - Times Square South
A small wellness-focused hotel near Penn Station, useful if keeping to a routine matters while you travel.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 34 St-Penn Station
Kixby Hotel
A restored 1903 hotel near Herald Square with a rooftop bar and strong transport links, at a sensible mid-market price.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 34 St-Herald Sq, and 34 St-Penn Station
Central Park South
The Plaza
A landmark luxury hotel for Central Park, Fifth Avenue and special-occasion New York trips.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 5 Av/59 St and 57 St nearby
Park Central Hotel New York
A central hotel for travellers weighing Times Square, Central Park and Midtown convenience in one stay.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 57 St-7 Av / 7 Av area
JW Marriott Essex House New York
A 1931 Art Deco landmark facing Central Park, for travellers who want a classic address and park views.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 57 St-Seventh Av and Fifth Av-59 St
Mandarin Oriental, New York
A high-floor luxury hotel above Columbus Circle, chosen above all for the views over Central Park and the Hudson.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 59 St-Columbus Circle
Park Lane New York
A large, recently redesigned hotel facing Central Park, with high floors and a rooftop bar as the main draw.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 57 St-Seventh Av and Fifth Av-59 St
Thompson Central Park New York
A large, recently rebuilt hotel near Central Park, suited to travellers who want modern rooms and a central location.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 57 St-Seventh Av and 57 St
1 Hotel Central Park
An environmentally focused luxury hotel a block from Central Park, for travellers who want the location and care about how a hotel is run.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 57 St and Fifth Av-59 St
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
A rebuilt 1930 landmark on Central Park South offering unusually large rooms and direct park views.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 57 St-Seventh Av and Fifth Av-59 St
Trump International Hotel & Tower New York
A converted office tower at Columbus Circle with park views, in-room kitchens and one of the best restaurants in America downstairs.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 59 St-Columbus Circle
Chelsea
Hotel Chelsea
A landmark literary and musical address reopened as a hotel in 2022, for travellers who want to stay somewhere with a genuine cultural history.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 23 St on the 1, C, E, F and M lines
The Maritime Hotel
A distinctive nautical conversion near Chelsea Market where every room has a porthole window facing the Hudson.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 14 St and Eighth Av
Dream Downtown
A design-led Chelsea hotel with an outdoor pool and a lively scene, best for travellers who want downtown nightlife.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 14 St and Eighth Av
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel
A tall modern Chelsea hotel whose rooftop pool and lounge are the main reason to choose it over neighbours.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 23 St and 28 St
Moxy NYC Chelsea
A compact-room hotel on the Chelsea and NoMad border whose rooftop bar is the main reason to book it.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 28 St and 34 St-Herald Sq
Hyatt Place New York Chelsea
A practical, reasonably priced Chelsea hotel for travellers who want a downtown base without paying boutique prices.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 23 St on the 1, C, E, F and M lines
Cambria Hotel New York - Chelsea
A well-priced modern hotel on the Chelsea and NoMad border, with a rooftop that punches above the rate.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 28 St, and 34 St-Herald Sq
INNSiDE by Melia New York Nomad
A large, light modern hotel on the Chelsea and NoMad border, with a few terrace suites worth seeking out.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 28 St, and 23 St
Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea
A tall, well-priced Chelsea hotel with tiny rooms and surprisingly good views, best for short central stays.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 23 St on the F, M, 1, C and E
Hell's Kitchen
Riu Plaza New York Times Square
A high-volume central hotel for Broadway, Times Square and first-time sightseeing logistics.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Times Square-42 St / 50 St area
Ink 48 Hotel
A converted printing house on the far west side with strong rooftop views, best for travellers who do not mind walking or taking a taxi to the middle of Midtown.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 50 St on the C and E lines, about a ten to fifteen minute walk
YOTEL New York Times Square
A compact, efficient hotel on the far west side for travellers who want a central-ish base at a lower price and do not need space.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, about a ten-minute walk
Pod Times Square
A well-located budget hotel with very small rooms, best when the trip is about being out in the city rather than in the hotel.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
Element New York Times Square West
An extended-stay hotel near Times Square where in-room kitchens make a real difference to the cost of a longer family trip.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and 34 St-Penn Station
Row NYC
A very large, well-placed Theater District hotel that has only just returned to taking guests after several years out of the market.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Times Square-42 St
CIVILIAN Hotel
The most thoughtful theatre hotel in New York, and an easy recommendation if Broadway is the reason for the trip.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 50 St, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
The Belvedere Hotel
A large, older Theater District hotel whose kitchenettes make it one of the better value options for families and longer stays.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 50 St, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
Distrikt Hotel New York City
A well-soundproofed modern hotel beside the Port Authority, useful if you are arriving by coach or want Times Square without paying its rates.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
Midtown East
Lotte New York Palace
A landmark luxury hotel built around 1880s mansions, for special-occasion trips where the building is part of the experience.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 51 St and Fifth Av-53 St
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
A 1927 Emery Roth building turned sleep-focused hotel, suited to travellers who want quiet and space in central Midtown.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 51 St and Lexington Av-53 St
InterContinental New York Barclay
A restored 1926 hotel near Grand Central, for travellers who want traditional Midtown comfort and easy transport.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 51 St, Lexington Av-53 St and Grand Central-42 St
The Kimberly Hotel
A suite-led Midtown East hotel where balconies, kitchens and genuine space make it a strong pick for families and longer stays.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 51 St and Lexington Av-53 St
The Westin New York Grand Central
A large, dependable hotel beside Grand Central, best for travellers who value transport and predictability over character.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Grand Central-42 St
Pod 51
The original Pod hotel, offering genuinely low rates in an expensive neighbourhood, provided you check what kind of bathroom you are booking.
- Price
- $
- Subway
- 51 St and Lexington Av-53 St
San Carlos Hotel New York
A 1927 Midtown East hotel offering more space and kitchen facilities than most Manhattan hotels at the price.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 51 St and Fifth Av-53 St
Hyatt Grand Central New York
A large hotel physically attached to Grand Central, unbeatable for transport, and scheduled for eventual demolition.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Grand Central-42 St
The St. Regis New York
A 1904 Fifth Avenue landmark with one of the great hotel bars in the world, and both of America's top hotel awards.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Fifth Av-53 St, and 57 St
SoHo
Arlo SoHo
A compact downtown hotel for repeat visitors who want SoHo, Tribeca and West Village access more than big-room comfort.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Canal St / Spring St area
The Dominick Hotel
A large, modern luxury tower on SoHo's western edge, chosen for space and views rather than downtown character.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Spring St and Canal St
Soho Grand Hotel
A long-established downtown hotel at the southern end of SoHo, dependable and well placed for the whole of Lower Manhattan.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Canal St and Spring St
The Mercer
A small, deliberately understated loft hotel in the heart of SoHo, for travellers who want quiet luxury rather than facilities.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Prince St and Broadway-Lafayette St
Crosby Street Hotel
A colourful, garden-centred boutique hotel on a cobbled SoHo lane, and the most obviously British-feeling hotel in New York.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Prince St, Spring St and Broadway-Lafayette St
11 Howard
A Scandinavian-designed hotel in a converted post office, for travellers who care about interiors and want a serious restaurant downstairs.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Canal St and Spring St
ModernHaus SoHo
A SoHo design hotel whose rooftop pool and bar are the main reason to book, with guests-only swimming hours before the crowds arrive.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Canal St and Spring St
NoMo SoHo
A large SoHo hotel with a famous entrance and genuinely panoramic views, best booked on a high floor.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Canal St, and Spring St
SIXTY SoHo
A small, discreet SoHo hotel with a long history and a rooftop bar, from the team that started the Thompson group.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Spring St, and Houston St
Lower East Side
citizenM New York Bowery
A compact, design-led downtown hotel for travellers who want Lower East Side energy and do not need large rooms.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Bowery / Delancey-Essex area
Nine Orchard
A landmark bank building turned luxury hotel, and the strongest reason to consider staying on the Lower East Side.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- East Broadway, Grand St and Delancey St-Essex St
PUBLIC Hotel
A large design-led hotel on the Bowery where the money went into the public spaces rather than the rooms.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Second Av, Bowery and Delancey St-Essex St
Hotel 50 Bowery
A Chinatown hotel with a genuine sense of place, a rooftop bar and a small museum of the neighbourhood inside it.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Canal St and Grand St
The Ludlow Hotel
A well-made boutique hotel in the middle of the Lower East Side's nightlife, from New York's most reliable independent hotel team.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Second Av on the F, and Delancey St-Essex St
Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York
A tall Lower East Side hotel with strong views and a busy rooftop, at more reasonable rates than the neighbourhood's boutiques.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Second Av on the F, and Delancey St-Essex St
SIXTY LES
A rooftop-pool hotel on the Lower East Side with a good restaurant downstairs, let down slightly by a compulsory nightly fee.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Second Av on the F, and Delancey St-Essex St
UNTITLED at 3 Freeman Alley
A large, deliberately unconventional Lower East Side hotel reached through a street-art alley, with a rooftop bar and a tattoo parlour.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Bowery on the J and Z, and Second Av on the F
NoMad
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
A design-forward NoMad hotel for travellers who want the room, restaurants and central location to feel like part of the New York experience.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 23 St / 28 St area, depending on line
The Ned NoMad
A design-led hotel in a 1903 Beaux-Arts building, for travellers who want NoMad's restaurants and a hotel with real character.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 28 St and 34 St-Herald Sq
Ace Hotel New York
An influential design hotel in a 1904 building, best for travellers who want atmosphere and NoMad's restaurants over polish and space.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 28 St and 34 St-Herald Sq
Virgin Hotels New York City
A large, modern NoMad hotel with a guests-only pool, suited to travellers who want facilities as well as a central location.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 28 St and 34 St-Herald Sq
Arlo NoMad
A compact-room hotel with exceptional views, best for travellers who spend their days out and want to pay for the terrace rather than the floor space.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 33 St and 34 St-Herald Sq
MADE Hotel
A small, design-led NoMad hotel with terraces and a well-known rooftop bar, suited to couples and repeat visitors.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 28 St and 34 St-Herald Sq
Royalton Park Avenue
A NoMad hotel built around its rooftop pool, worth shortlisting mainly if outdoor space and views matter to your trip.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 28 St and 33 St
Hotel Seville NoMad
A restored 1904 NoMad hotel with a spa and hammam, and one of the more interesting histories in the neighbourhood.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 28 St on the 6 and on the R and W
Long Island City
Boro Hotel
A quiet, well-designed Queens hotel with private terraces and skyline views, at a fraction of the Manhattan equivalent.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 39 Av on the N and W, about five minutes on foot
Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A rooftop-led Queens hotel with balcony rooms and skyline views, best for travellers who want outdoor space and a lively bar scene.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Queensboro Plaza on the 7, N and W
Aloft Long Island City - Manhattan View
A well-priced Queens hotel with skyline views and balconies, and one of the quickest journeys into Midtown from outside Manhattan.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Court Sq on the 7, E, M and G
The Local NY
The cheapest sensible way to sleep within ten minutes of Midtown, with private rooms for those who do not want a dorm.
- Price
- $
- Subway
- Court Sq on the 7, E, M and G
LIC Hotel
A straightforward, well-connected Queens hotel with breakfast included and a terrace, at a fraction of Manhattan rates.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Court Sq and 21 St-Queensbridge
Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York
A reliable, well-equipped chain hotel in Long Island City for travellers who want predictability and a short commute rather than character.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Court Sq on the 7, E, M and G
Upper West Side
Hotel Beacon
A practical Upper West Side favourite for families and longer stays, thanks to roomier layouts and kitchen facilities.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 72 St nearby
Hotel Belleclaire
A landmark 1903 hotel on the Upper West Side offering genuine history at a price well below Midtown's.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 79 St on the 1, and 81 St-Museum of Natural History on the B and C
The Lucerne Hotel
A handsome 1904 Beaux-Arts hotel in a quiet Upper West Side spot, long favoured by families visiting the museums.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 79 St on the 1, and 81 St-Museum of Natural History on the B and C
The Empire Hotel
A large, lively hotel opposite Lincoln Center with a famous sign, a rooftop pool and a devoted Gossip Girl following.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 59 St-Columbus Circle and 66 St-Lincoln Center
Arthouse Hotel New York City
A comfortable Upper West Side boutique with roomier-than-usual accommodation, useful for families who want space near the museums.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 79 St on the 1, and 81 St-Museum of Natural History on the B and C
The Wallace
A calm, suite-focused Upper West Side hotel for travellers who want a residential block rather than a commercial one.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 72 St on the 1, 2 and 3
Midtown / Bryant Park
The Algonquin Hotel Times Square
A landmark literary hotel on West 44th Street for travellers who want history and a calmer Midtown base within walking distance of the theatres.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Bryant Park and Times Square-42 St
The Iroquois New York
A small, historic West 44th Street hotel for travellers who want character and a quieter Midtown base than the Times Square blocks.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Bryant Park and Times Square-42 St
Bryant Park Hotel
A landmark Art Deco tower facing Bryant Park, for travellers who want architecture and a central but civilised address.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Bryant Park and Times Square-42 St
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
A 60-room themed boutique hotel between Bryant Park and Grand Central, ideal if the concept appeals and space is not the priority.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Grand Central-42 St and 42 St-Bryant Park
The Chatwal New York
A small, richly detailed luxury hotel in a Stanford White building, worth knowing about mainly because it is about to become something else.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 42 St-Bryant Park, and Times Square-42 St
Midtown West
New York Hilton Midtown
The city's biggest hotel, chosen for scale, conference space and a genuinely central Midtown position rather than for charm.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center, and Fifth Av-53 St
Warwick New York
A 1926 Midtown hotel with a genuinely glamorous history, well placed for MoMA, Fifth Avenue and the park.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Fifth Av-53 St, and 57 St
WestHouse Hotel New York
A small, service-led luxury hotel near Central Park where the included extras make the real cost more competitive than the headline rate.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 57 St-Seventh Av, and 59 St-Columbus Circle
Baccarat Hotel New York
A small, intensely designed luxury hotel opposite MoMA, and one of only seven Forbes Five-Star hotels in the city.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Fifth Av-53 St, and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center
The Peninsula New York
A 1905 Fifth Avenue landmark run by the Hong Kong group, with a rooftop bar and an indoor pool.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Fifth Av-53 St, and 57 St
Williamsburg
The William Vale
A Brooklyn skyline hotel for travellers who want views, restaurants and a less obvious New York base.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Bedford Av L train area
Wythe Hotel
A converted 1901 factory on the Williamsburg waterfront, and still the definitive Brooklyn hotel.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Bedford Av on the L, about ten minutes on foot
The Hoxton, Williamsburg
A well-priced, well-run Brooklyn hotel from a London group, and an easy recommendation for UK travellers who already know the brand.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Bedford Av on the L, about ten minutes on foot
Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg
A lively, well-located Williamsburg hotel with compact rooms and an unusual amount going on downstairs.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Marcy Av on the J, M and Z, and Bedford Av on the L
Penny Williamsburg
A calmer Williamsburg boutique with kitchenettes, suited to longer stays and travellers who want to self-cater.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Bedford Av on the L
East Village
The Bowery Hotel
A downtown hotel that feels older than it is, and still one of the most atmospheric places to stay below 14th Street.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Bleecker St, Astor Pl and Second Av
The Standard, East Village
A design-led tower on Cooper Square with big windows and big views, for travellers who want downtown with a bit of polish.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Astor Pl on the 6, and 8 St-NYU on the R and W
Moxy NYC East Village
A busy, well-connected East Village hotel with serious restaurants downstairs and compact rooms upstairs.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 14 St-Union Sq, and Astor Pl
Greenwich Village
The Marlton Hotel
A small, atmospheric Village hotel with a genuine literary past, and better value than most downtown boutiques.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 8 St-NYU, and W 4 St-Washington Sq
Washington Square Hotel
A modest, historic hotel on Washington Square with an outsized place in music history, and good value for the location.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- W 4 St-Washington Sq, and 8 St-NYU
Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
A comfortable Art Deco boutique on the Village's northern edge, well placed for walking in several directions at once.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- 14 St-Union Sq, and 14 St on the F and M
Hudson Yards
Equinox Hotel New York
A wellness-focused luxury hotel with the largest standard rooms on this list, best when space and the gym matter more than being in the thick of Midtown.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 34 St-Hudson Yards on the 7 line
Pendry Manhattan West
A modern luxury hotel in the Manhattan West development, suited to travellers who value new-build comfort and train connections over classic Midtown atmosphere.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 34 St-Penn Station and 34 St-Hudson Yards
Meatpacking District
The Standard, High Line
A landmark modern hotel straddling the High Line, for travellers who want views, downtown nightlife and a design-led stay.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 14 St and Eighth Av
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
A Meatpacking District hotel built around its rooftop pool, best for travellers who want downtown nightlife and a genuine outdoor space.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 14 St and Eighth Av
Murray Hill
The William
A small townhouse hotel in Murray Hill, back in business under new ownership, for travellers who want suites and quiet over hotel facilities.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Grand Central-42 St and 33 St
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
A modern luxury hotel with unusually large rooms on Fifth Avenue, for travellers who want space and a calm central base.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- 34 St-Herald Sq and 42 St-Bryant Park
Tribeca
The Greenwich Hotel
A discreet, individually designed Tribeca hotel with one of the most remarkable spas in New York, for travellers who want privacy over profile.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Franklin St on the 1, and Canal St
The Roxy Hotel Tribeca
A large downtown boutique with a real cinema and a jazz programme, best for travellers who want the hotel to be part of the evening.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Canal St and Franklin St
Greenpoint
The Box House Hotel
Apartment-style loft suites with real kitchens in Greenpoint, and one of the strongest value options for families and long stays.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- Greenpoint Av on the G, plus the East River Ferry at India Street
Roosevelt Island
Graduate Roosevelt Island
A quiet, modern hotel on an island in the East River, with skyline views and one of New York's best commutes.
- Price
- $$$
- Subway
- Roosevelt Island on the F, plus the Roosevelt Island Tramway
Upper East Side
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
A grand 1930 hotel on Fifth Avenue for travellers who want traditional service, large rooms and Central Park outside.
- Price
- $$$$
- Subway
- Fifth Av-59 St and Lexington Av-59 St
Washington Heights
Radio Hotel
A genuinely striking design hotel at a price no comparable Manhattan hotel can match, in exchange for being a long way north.
- Price
- $$
- Subway
- 181 St on the A and the 1
West Village
The Jane Hotel
A remarkable piece of maritime history offering genuinely tiny cabin rooms at prices almost nothing else in Manhattan can match.
- Price
- $
- Subway
- 14 St-Eighth Av, and Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
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