145 Best Hotels in New York City, New York

A sustainable ethos drives this hip, beautifully designed outpost of the 1 Hotels brand, as evidenced by a 20-foot plant wall punctuating the Brooklyn-inspired lobby, and filtered water bottle-filling stations in many guest rooms. The Neighbors café serves up breakfast and light fare until 5 pm, while upscale restaurant The Osprey serves finer fare, including oysters, pastas, and braised lamb. Cocktails with a view of the Manhattan skyline are mixed at rooftop Harriet's, which occasionally hosts live jazz or pool parties.

A commitment to next-level eco-friendly policies is evident in the smallest details at this hotel, from in-room chalkboards (instead of notepads) to triple-filtered water straight from the taps that eliminates the need for bottled water. Surprisingly quiet rooms are sleek and inviting, with huge walk-in showers, cozy window seats, and memorably comfortable beds. Extra conveniences include clear light controls, a big flat-screen TV with streaming capabilities, and Jams restaurant from Jonathan Waxman right downstairs. With living (green plants) vertical walls at every door entry, this hotel leaves a lasting impression that makes guests think about how their choices impact the environment.

A sleek hotel with a design that melds mid-century modern furniture and Scandinavian minimalism, 11 Howard is an elegant downtown base. Standard rooms can feel a bit beige, but the colorful neighborhood and the scene at Le Coucou, the trendy restaurant downstairs, provide plenty of distraction. If the chic restaurant scene is more than you're looking for, the Library serves drinks and breakfast in a soothing guest-only space that's also ideal for getting work done.

The Ace is not your ordinary boutique hotel; the lively lobby melds the look of an Ivy League library with the concept of a curiosity cabinet—eclectic artwork, mosaic tile floors, wooden bookcases, antique sofas, a photo booth—and the vibe is laid-back, making it a popular hangout for freelancers and creatives. The rooms run from "Small," "Large," "Medium Queen," "Medium King," and "Bunk" (traditional bunk bed, sleeps 2) to "Loft Suite," indicative of the hotel's inclusive high/low ethos. No two rooms are alike, with original artwork and curated furnishings like turntables, Gibson guitars, and exclusive Pendleton wool blankets. The Lobby Bar has good food and quality drinks though there are plenty of great restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. A Stumptown coffee bar on-site will keep you caffeinated.

A reasonably priced option in an increasingly popular area of Harlem with plenty of access to public transportation at 125th Street, this branch of the Aloft chain delivers cheerful service and a fun atmosphere. Guest rooms make good use of their space and have sustainable wood-grain accents and faux-cork touches. Bathrooms are sleek, with spacious glass-walled showers. Downstairs has a bar, a pool table, and a revolving display of art from local artists. The 24-hour Re:fuel grab-and-go section in the lobby sells everything from fresh produce to snacks like chips, candy, and bottled juices.

A sleek, affordable boutique chain operation in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Aloft is a lively yet comfortable offering from the Marriott group.

The name of this Hyatt brand means "personal style" in Hindi, and the serene and spacious modern rooms evoke that coveted New York loft feel, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking 5th Avenue and the New York Public Library. Elevator bays on each floor feature artwork from local high school students, while the robust artists-in-residence program showcases works by emerging local artists. The minimalist, contemporary guest rooms come with king beds, marble bathrooms with porcelain foot baths and walk-in rain showers, closets made of glass to display shopping purchases, and notable freebies—Wi-Fi, snacks, and nonalcoholic drinks. A significant portion of the rooms are suites, which offer guests upgrades that include private balconies or landscaped terraces. Wellness Suites have freestanding bathtubs, weights, yoga mats, the Mirror virtual fitness service, and healthier snacks. The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen is a candlelit, wood-filled space ideal for a classic cocktail and farm-to-table dishes. 

Rooftop bar Spyglass, with its killer view of the Empire State Building, is the star of this boutique property just south of Bryant Park, with its subtly industrial-inspired look that nods to the neighborhood’s past. The Archer has rooms that feel contemporary, if a bit cramped (standard rooms average 180 square feet). Still, if you’re not looking for space and don’t care about amenities like a gym or spa, this makes for a well-priced, conveniently located stay. Standouts of the property include the gorgeous, subway-tiled bathrooms stocked with Malin+Goetz products and Frette robes.

With the Empire State Building just two blocks north, Koreatown a few blocks west, the Flatiron District seven blocks south, and easy access to subway lines, bars, and restaurants, the compact but stylish Arlo NoMad is perfectly positioned for the visitor who cares more about proximity and value than floor space and amenities. Rooms feature space-saving design (under-bed storage, a pegboard closet system, no-tub bathrooms, etc.) and trendy decor, but they really are not designed to linger in: get ready and get going, once you have appreciated those floor-to-ceiling Empire State Building views from the Sky Rooms and the popular rooftop bar with an interactive glass floor tile and Middle Eastern influenced menu. There's also a bodega-like pantry and, instead of a fitness center, classes, gym and CitiBike passes. Excellent events—from rooftop soirees to happy hours to art receptions—solidify Arlo's target on a trendy young crowd, as do the co-working spaces, 12 bunk rooms, and local art. 

Affordable rates, a prime location, a popular restaurant and bar, and a funky vibe make up for the tiny rooms at this sleek microhotel. Attractive public spaces, including a courtyard and a year-round (inside/outside) rooftop bar, and events like movie nights in the screening room make this more than just a place to sleep.

This design-forward hotel—formerly The Williamsburg Hotel—has elegant touches in each room, from the leather headboards to the exposed brass pipes in the bathrooms. Rooms can be a refuge from the hotel's weekend nighttime party scene, spread across four different areas of the hotel. The on-site restaurant has an excellent eclectic menu, ranging from artisanal pizzas to elevated Mexican fare.

A charming but modern boutique hotel for visitors looking to experience living on the Upper West Side, this century-old building welcomes you home with a lobby bar that transitions from a lively café during the day to a lively speakeasy-style bar by night. It has a comfortable living room feel with contemporary artwork and an original antique fireplace, a vintage 1920s French elevator, and a bakery and tempting restaurants that are popular with locals. Compact but bright rooms have wood floors, exposed brick, and tall windows with views of Manhattan's iconic water towers are streamlined and cozy. Some rooms have have Juliet balconies or huge furnished terraces. There's live music six days a week in the lobby, and the seasonal rooftop on the 16th floor features a variety of pop-ups throughout the year.

The main draw of the Belvedere, which was built during the 1920s, is its Times Square/Theater District location; the rooms, which are basic but clean and relatively spacious, have kitchenettes (useful for families) with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Executive rooms are much brighter and even bigger. The helpful staff and 24-hour fitness center also help to make this affordable hotel a solid pick.

This industrial-chic property just two subway stops from Manhattan has spacious rooms, balconies with skyline views, and downright huge bathrooms. What's more, the high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows are features not commonly found in Manhattan, especially at such a reasonable price. Catching the sunset behind the Manhattan cityscape—from the rooftop lounge or privacy of your room—is a real highlight. The lobby lounge has a fireplace and shelves stocked with books from the Strand. The all-day restaurant, Beebe's, serves new American dishes and thin-crust pizzas. While Long Island City is rapidly changing, Its location does feel a bit isolated.

A city landmark towering over the New York Public Library and Bryant Park in a Midtown sweet spot, this sleek hotel has rooms featuring padded leather headboards with decorative bolster pillows and marble bathrooms with rainfall shower heads and Molton Brown products. Rooms are bigger than average, though those on the lower floors tend to be a bit dark and don't have great views. Both the Koi restaurant and Célon Cocktail Bar & Lounge are popular with the after-work crowd, though later in the evening both the restaurants and the neighborhood tend to get quiet. Still, during the day, the location can't be beat, with 5th Avenue and Times Square quick walks from the front door.

A favorite for its comfortable rooms and great location, the Casablanca evokes the sultry Mediterranean with its colors and decor, including a lobby outfitted with mirrors and mosaics, wooden blinds, and bistro tables—it's all rather theatrical, but then again, so is the neighborhood. Huge tiled bathrooms, all with windows, include bathrobes and slippers, and the rooms (there are also six slightly larger mini-suites) have soundproofed windows to limit noise from Times Square. On the second floor, music plays while guests linger in the spacious Rick's Café for the complimentary continental breakfast buffet and wine-and-cheese evenings.

Part of a modern European chain, citizenM prizes a more eclectic, youthful style that puts technology and art at the forefront. Expect self-serve check-in, cashless dining and snackbar, free Wi-Fi, and an in-room iPad to control everything from lights and blinds, to climate and TV channels (with mixed results). Rooms are tight and have one king bed only, but the prime location just north of Times Square may be worth it, especially for solo travelers or shorter stays. The lobby is designed like a living room with comfy seating, which extends to the hotel highlight: the 22nd-floor cloudM rooftop bar, featuring a wraparound open-air terrace. Bonus: the 21st-floor gym also has awesome skyline views.

Rooms at the City Club are bright, basic, and rather compact—like cabins on an ocean liner—and have city-themed photos from the '50s, CO Bigelow toiletries, and hotel-monogrammed wool blankets. There's no bar on-site, nor a gym, but guests who book directly through the hotel receive free access to a nearby Blink Fitness.

Formerly the McCarren Hotel & Pool, this sleek boutique hotel has gotten a face-lift by way of CODA Studio, a California-based furniture company—with a motif described as "Bali meets Malibu." The lobby, guest rooms, and penthouse double as showrooms for their furnishings (available to purchase). CODA's backyard is stage for summer pool parties, while the trendy rooftop bar offers views of McCarren Park and patches of the Manhattan skyline. The subterranean restaurant Bohemia serves Balinese-inspired fare by day and evening, but transforms into a nightclub late Friday and Saturday night.

An indulgent-yet-reasonable surprise in a quiet Battery Park City location, this suites-only hotel has many coveted amenities: significant square footage, a breezy rooftop bar, and access to green space in nearby Hudson River Park. Every two-room suite has a separate bedroom and living area—starting at 430 square feet. Luxurious extras include a wet bar, espresso machine, and huge walk-in shower. A natural choice for business travelers, this hotel is also good for families (with a movie theater and Shake Shack in the same complex). The seasonal Loopy Doopy rooftop bar has Hudson river views and serves "Poptails" of fruit and sparkling wine. The ground-floor restaurant, Atrio, serves Mediterranean-influenced meals from an open kitchen, with spillover space in the futuristic lobby, anchored by a 14-story mural by Sol LeWitt.

Sophisticated and spacious, the Conrad New York Midtown is a reasonably priced, business-oriented option just blocks from Central Park and Times Square. The property offers expansive suites and even larger "apartments" with kitchenettes and living rooms, all with contemporary furnishings, desks, Egyptian-cotton bedding, and well-styled bathrooms with Waterworks double-head showers and mosaic tiles. Splurge on a park-view room if you can.

Hotels have started to realize what New Yorkers themselves have known for years: that Long Island City is a convenient base for exploring Manhattan. All the budget chains are here, but among the most smartly located is the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, right near multiple subway lines, in a neighborhood that has gone from shabby warehouses to gleaming high-rises in the blink of an eye. Rooms are incredibly spacious and more reasonably priced than their Manhattan counterparts. Meanwhile, the hotel restaurant nosh! offers breakfast sandwiches and evening cocktails, and hotel staff will help you choose among a wealth of local dining options, including the nearby Adda Indian Canteen, that offer delivery.

This whimsically designed boutique hotel has an eclectic aesthetic, with colorful furnishings and large, sun-filled rooms that have floor-to-ceiling windows. The Crosby Bar, with oak floors and a long pewter bar, has a lovely garden and superb cocktails. On the other side of the lobby are comfortable guest-only drawing rooms; there's also a sculpture garden reserved for guests. The hotel is LEED Gold–certified and even raises chickens alongside its rooftop garden.

Queens is home to two of New York's major airports, and LaGuardia is much closer to the action than John F. Kennedy. Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York LaGuardia Airport/Astoria is overall a no-frills accommodation, and offers a complimentary shuttle from LGA. It's close to some of Astoria's top restaurants, but you won't need that convenience for the first meal of the day since a fantastic continental breakfast is included with your stay.

This superluxurious property by the Four Seasons is a posh haven near the World Trade Center, with a modern residential-inspired design, a 75-foot indoor pool, an indulgent spa, and CUT restaurant by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Expect comfortably chic rooms, good views from any floor, and top-tier service across the board. Pets are welcome with a one-time cleaning fee.

On one of Greenpoint’s trendiest shopping and dining streets, this industrial-chic boutique hotel tucks you right into the neighborhood and makes you feel at home. The plant-filled, on-site Madre restaurant has become a neighborhood gathering point, with Mediterranean-inspired dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and a short but sweet cocktail menu.

The New York location of this hip hotel combines chic-but-homey design, several restaurants and bars, and accommodations that range from single rooms to rooms with bunk beds to suites. Blocky wood furniture and funky art, with murals painted by local Bard College students and alumni make a stay here feel like you're visiting your coolest college friend's apartment though the rooms don't have much in the way of amenities (bring your own body lotion). The several on-site dining and drinking destinations include a rooftop outpost of Miami's award-winning Broken Shaker as well as the ground floor, Latin-inflected Comodo restaurant and Smile-to-Go for coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches. 

Though the nearby Standard, High Line has stolen some of its thunder, there's still plenty to draw guests to this chic Meatpacking District pioneer, starting with the sleek rooms that overlook the city or the Hudson River and the rooftop deck with a 45-foot heated pool. Rooms feature a vibrant color scheme of fuchsia, plum, and gold, as well as either floor-to-ceiling or wall-to-wall photography and artwork. The Chester restaurant serves elevated pub grub. The rooftop is home to Saishin, an omakase-focused sushi spot with a great view. 

Elegant, cozy, and charming, this boutique accommodation from Thompson Hotels (a Hyatt affiliate) offers good value and chic design, including beds with custom leather headboards and Sferra linens. The rooms are small, but come with custom-made wooden desks and tables. The Gold Street location, though slightly hard to find, is a short walk from downtown's central banks and businesses as well as a few blocks from the Seaport and City Hall.