Best Luxury Hotels in New York

The Mark Hotel is the pinnacle of boldly lavish luxury encompassing the very best of personal service, avant-garde design and old-world comfort in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Located on the corner of Madison Avenue and 77th Street, just steps away from Central Park and some of the world’s finest museums, galleries, and boutiques, The Mark has become a destination for travellers in search of truly exceptional experiences. The hotel offers 106 guest rooms and 47 suites including the largest hotel

Penthouse suite in North America. In 2020, The Mark was voted the #1 Hotel in New York City and #1 Hotel in The United States by Travel + Leisure. In 2023, The Mark topped Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List. In 2024, The Mark was awarded two Michelin Keys for its exceptional services.

The Hotel’s modern luxury aesthetic has been brought to life by legendary designer Jacques Grange and a team of world-renowned artists and artisans including Ron Arad, Mattia Bonetti, Guy de Rougemont, Vladimir Kagan, Eric Schmitt, Paul Mathieu, Todd Eberle and Karl Lagerfeld. The Mark is home to its famed restaurant by globally acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the timelessly elegant Mark Bar, the Parisian cult-favourite Caviar Kaspia at The Mark, and salon by hair extraordinaire Frédéric Fekkai. Master perfumer Frédéric Malle created Jurassic Flower exclusively for The Mark, the signature scent of the hotel.

With an unprecedented array of amenities, The Mark offers around-the-clock room service, picnics in Central Park, 24/7 shopping at Bergdorf Goodman, John Lobb Shoe Shine, access to The Mark Sailboat, Pedicabs, Bikes, and more. Through the curated online boutique Le Shop, guests can bring a piece of The Mark home with them when they depart. Together, these remarkable experiences create #LifeAtTheMark.

Located at the fashionable address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, The Peninsula is well placed for some of the best shopping on the planet. Evoking an atmosphere of both glamour and class, the stunning neo-Italian Renaissance architecture by Hiss and Weeks incorporates limestone carvings, copper cornices and Doric columns. It’s especially loved by couples, in part due to its wonderful rooftop cocktail bar, Salon de Ning, serving sophisticated Asian food. Gourmet dining can be found at Clement and Gotham Lounge (named after the hotel’s original incarnation The Gotham Hotel).

In the heart of Lower Manhattan immersed in some of the city’s most authentic neighbourhoods, sits the diverse and vibrant Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. The landmark luxury hotel is the perfect base for leisure travellers wishing to explore the streets of Tribeca and further afield. The stylish and well-appointed guest rooms and expansive suites are available in a range of sizes and formats to match the needs of every guest. The wellness and fitness centre occupies an entire floor and boasts a seven-room Spa, lap pool and state of the art fitness centre with views overlooking Downtown. Celebrity Chef, Wolfgang Puck, heads up CUT, the hotel’s relaxed yet refined restaurant – a firm favourite with locals, celebrities and guests alike, or venture further afield and experience delicious dishes from one of the nearby hidden gems – just one of the many tailored itinerary options that can be created for guests can enjoy.

Mandarin Oriental has long borne a reputation as an expert hotelier brand, with fans including stars such as Gary Barlow, Rami Malek, Christian Louboutin Dame Helen Mirren. You too can live like a celebrity at their impressive Manhattan residence, with glittering views from its floor-to-ceiling windows (some overlook Central Park or the Hudson). Opt for a luxe suite for the comfort of your own living area, or one of the 244 other rooms and suites. Eat and drink at one of three in-house venues, take a swim in the indoor pool and bliss out at the large spa. The Mandarin Oriental is an ideal spot for those discovering NYC for the first time.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is somewhat of a New York Landmark, conveniently located on Madison Avenue and just one block from Central Park it is the perfect base for exploring the great city. Guests can choose from 189 lavish rooms including 90 suites – all of which are exquisitely decorated and seamlessly combine elegance and comfort. From fine dining or a weekend brunch to creative cocktails and classic Cabaret, the chic restaurant options at the hotel offer guests an unparalleled Uptown dining experience merging culinary artistry with flawless service. With a salon, fitness centre and the Valmont Spa at The Carlyle – one of the best in New York – guests can enjoy relaxation, pampering and a workout with world-class facilities. And with a dedicated and passionate team on hand- a stay at The Carlyle is sure to be a fine one.

NoMad opened its doors in July 2022, named after its locale north of Madison Square Park. Its 50-storey facade is striking, offering top-floor views from 500 feet above the city and 250 guest rooms, including suites and penthouse residences. The on-trend hotel really excels when it comes to dining, with Zaytinya’s mezze menus by Michelin-starred Chef José Andrés, Nubeluz cocktail bar boasting 270-degree views across Manhattan, The Lobby Lounge & Bar, for drinks, coffees and pastries in the morning and The Bazaar, arriving later in 2022. NoMad’s 6,800 square-foot spa includes eight treatment rooms and the RelaxSpace Wellness Pod, a 15-minute multi-sensory experience.

The Whitby is an eclectic, funky addition to Tim and Kit Kemp’s British Firmdale Hotel group. Located in the upper midtown, this is the place to be for lovers of innovative contemporary art and design. It has its own state-of-the-art screening room, as well as a gym, drawing room, meeting rooms, restaurant, bar and orangery. It’s very family-friendly too, providing popcorn and movies, board games, books, cribs and special slippers, bathrobes & toiletries for little ones. There’s a programme of hip, cutting-edge events and you can even hire the entire top floor as your own two-bedroom, two-fireplace suite with a dining room and outdoor terrace.

Located opposite the Museum of Modern Art, Baccarat Hotel New York is the global flagship of the legendary French crystal brand. This ultra-luxurious property offers 114 rooms and suites across 12 floors, each blending 18th-century French style with modern elegance. Designed by Barry Sternlicht, the hotel pays tribute to Baccarat’s heritage, incorporating crystal details throughout its décor.

Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, four-poster beds, Mascioni linens, and marble bathrooms with exclusive Maison Francis Kurkdjian amenities. Guests can press a bedside “Champagne” button for in-room bottle service delivered in Baccarat flutes.

Facilities include the dramatic Grand Salon with all-day dining, The Bar serving tenth-anniversary cocktails, and the serene Spa de la Mer – the only one in the U.S. – complete with a 50-foot indoor pool.

Founded by John Jacob Astor, the graceful St Regis is part of the Marriot group and steeped in recent history. The country’s first Bloody Mary was made here, at the King Cole Bar and the building was declared a New York City Landmark in 1988. Stay in a Tiffany, Dior, or Bentley designer suite, where your butler is on hand for any requests – as is a chauffeur-driven Bentley House Car for some fancy sightseeing. There’s a regal, almost regency air about the place, making it popular as a wedding destination hotel.

Located in Hudson Yards the Equinox Hotel New York prides itself on anticipating and catering to your every need by providing every modern comfort and providing guests with bespoke experiences. There is a contemporary selection of lavish rooms and one- or two-bedroom suites. The Equinox Penthouse Suite is more of a customisable experience than a room with one- and two-bedroom options, skyline views, an in-room fireplace, and a private marble soaking tub. Guests can savour American flavours in the Electric Lemon Restaurant and sip cocktails in the Electric Cocktail Lounge or opt to dine alfresco in the rooftop restaurant and terrace. There is a 25-yard indoor pool for guests to enjoy in addition to the stunning outdoor pool and terrace which overlooks the iconic city skyline and the Hudson River. The Equinox Club boasts state-of-the-art fitness facilities and classes include Soulcycle. The hotel Spa offers relaxation in the form of wellness treatments, massages, and high-tech Cryotherapy and Infrared Sauna therapies.

Stay surrounded by the action, yet submerged in a contemporary oasis at The Times Square EDITION. Michelin-starred chef John Fraser oversees the four floors of dining experiences with indoor and outdoor seating including a fine-dining signature restaurant, an all-day New York restaurant, a cabaret and performance space, and a Lobby Bar. 452 bedrooms and suites display a forward-thinking design combined with a timeless style in moody, seductive palettes. Party till dawn on the Paradise Club’s colourful dance floor with sounds provided by top DJs, relax surrounded by leafy palms on The Terrace and sip on premium selections from the champagne trolley at the vintage-style 701West.

Steps from Central Park, 1 Hotel Central Park offers 229 rooms and suites that exhibits urban luxury through sustainability and nature-inspired design. Housed within a 19-storey building draped in ivy and reclaimed timber, the interiors are built from salvaged materials and live greenery, creating a calm, biophilic retreat in Midtown Manhattan.

The hotel’s flagship restaurant, Jams by Chef Jonathan Waxman, serves seasonal farm-to-table cuisine in a vibrant open-kitchen setting, while Lobby Farmstand offers organic snacks and juices sourced from local purveyors. Guests can work out in the fully equipped fitness centre or join guided runs through Central Park.

With electric Audi e-tron house cars, filtered water systems, and reclaimed furnishings throughout, 1 Hotel Central Park balances eco-conscious values with refined comfort—offering an oasis of calm just moments from Fifth Avenue, the Theatre District, and many more of the city’s most iconic landmarks.