Best Luxury 5 Star Hotels in New York State

One of 30 hotels in the Lotte group, this one has a privileged position on Madison Avenue. It’s often the venue of choice for US society weddings and high-end conferences, beloved by locals and visitors. The Palace presents immaculate timeless luxury, with 909 soft inviting bedrooms and opulent en-suite marble bathrooms. If you plan to stay for longer than a fortnight, the suites accommodate extended breaks, providing your home from home. Guests can escape the bustle of the city at the hotel’s Spa Splendor, and choose from three delightful dining options, along with two regal bars.

Constructed in 1909 as Metropolitan Life Insurance Company’s headquarters, this Edition hotel was once a clock tower. It’s since taken on a new lease of life as a boutique hotel, spa and Michelin-starred restaurant with epic 365-degree views. From the dark oak wood-panelled foyers, 273 guest rooms can be found, offering a contemporary style with neutral palettes. Located in Madison Square Park, this hotel takes a thoroughly modern approach – it’s a doggie-friendly establishment, and has everything from cooking classes to social pours and Haiku nights. The Bar, attached to The Clocktower Restaurant, is a jewel in the hotel’s crown with a fibreglass globe chandelier, 24k gold leaf bar and carved plaster ceilings.

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.

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.

Popular with honeymooners and those seeking a romantic getaway, this sexy hotel was designed by Michaelis Boyd, the London-based architects known for Babington House, the Groucho Club and Soho House Berlin. Art installations and additional furnishings come from the Bill Amberg Studio, providing a gritty industrial edge with accents of colour to its 147 rooms. There’s a pretty terrace area decorated by local artists, with outdoor pool, cafe-bar and black and white striped daybeds. Formal dining takes place at Seven Seeds, the dramatically decorated restaurant with an open theatre kitchen. Here you’ll find exotic dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, Greece, Israel, Lebanon and Egypt. And be sure to take a sightseeing trip or two in one of Williamsburg Hotel’s best features, its tuk-tuk, available at no extra charge. It’s one of the best ways to sample the delights of Brooklyn.

This sustainable design hotel was created from upcycled materials – its furniture is made from recycled factory wood from the Coney Island boardwalk, wood from Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and Bronx-grown trees felled by Hurricane Sandy. Its 194 rooms are bright and airy, with Nespresso machines, minibars, yoga mats and artwork depicting the borough’s history. Head up to the tenth floor where you’ll find a plunge pool with views of the Manhattan skyline, or down to the basement where you can catch a movie in the hotel’s cinema. The onsite Bamford Haybarn Spa has holistic, all-natural treatments and there are two eateries: The Osprey offering hearty American dishes and Neighbors Cafe for lighter bites.

Found in the district of Amagansett, surrounded by acres of land (this was once a working farm), yet close to the shore, The Roundtree offers just 15 forms of accommodation. It has a homely, yet undoubtedly upscale feel. The main house is over a century old, although the internal decor reflects the kind of effortless, contemporary design appealing to New Yorkers heading out of town. As bedrooms take the form of suites and cottages, and there’s no restaurant on the premises, The Roundtree is better suited to families, groups and those preferring to do their own thing when it comes to dining.

If you’d like access to a spa during your stay, Topping Rose House is the place to be. The property also boasts an outdoor heated pool, a fitness suite, a destination farm-to-table restaurant (with produce coming from its very own on-site one-acre farm), a trendy bar, a curated contemporary art collection, access to a Lexus and a free shuttle, with private beach passes. 22 bedrooms offer Frette linens, iPads and minibars, some have their own gardens and roof terraces. The building itself is a Greek Revival-style mansion, dating back to the 19th century. Topping Rose House is located in Bridgehampton.

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.

The Marmara Park Avenue Hotel, a stylish boutique hotel centrally located on Lower Park Avenue which opened in 2016. Acclaimed artist /designer Joe Ginsberg redesigned it to create an environment where guests feel they are coming home to a chic New York apartment. The Marmara Park Avenue has some of the city’s most spacious accommodations and offers 128 residential-style guestrooms and suites for short- and long-term stays. Rooms available are standard rooms, suites, long-term residences, and penthouses. All rooms exude the essence of a dream New York apartment, complete with bespoke furnishing, original wallpaper designs, and iPads with 24/7 virtual concierge service.

Located in the lobby, tuti Restaurant Bar Lounge offers a global menu with French, Italian, and Mediterranean influences, curated by Executive Chef Ömür Özkan. There is also a carefully curated cocktail list, an extensive wine collection, and internationally acclaimed Vinkara wines from Turkey. The hotel’s rooftop, also known as Balcón, has sweeping views of New York City’s skyline and serves small bites and craft cocktails. Beneath the lobby is the Wellness Center, which offers a Hammam, a traditional ancient Turkish experience performed on the “Gobektasi,” a heated marble slab that follows authentic Turkish Hammam architecture.

Other amenities include an indoor saltwater lap pool and fitness centre for hotel guests or a daily pass/monthly membership for non-guests. Situated just off the renowned Park Avenue, the Marmara Park Avenue is steps from the Empire State Building, Macy’s Herald Square, luxury shopping on Fifth Avenue, and near Grand Central Station Concourse, which can transport guests to any part of NYC in minutes.

Located in iconic downtown New York City, The Bowery Hotel has been an important beacon of timeless luxury and sophistication since it opened in 2007, offering unparalleled elegance and hospitality to guests from around the world. Each of the 135 sun-drenched rooms features floor-to-ceiling, factory-style windows with stunning views and hardwood floors with signature Oushak rugs that complement the rich velvet curtains and meticulous design details. Inspiring marble bathrooms are complete with antiqued brass fixtures, rainfall shower heads, and luxury bath amenities. In addition to its exquisite accommodations, The Bowery Hotel is known for the elegant Bowery Lobby Bar where expert bartenders serve seasonal cocktails and an extensive international wine list in the cosy lobby fitted with antique sofas and a stone fireplace. Gemma, the hotel’s Italian trattoria serving rustic Italian fare and an extensive Italian wine list, is a staple for both hotel guests and locals alike.

The Bowery Hotel Events Space, home to countless NYC events, is decorated in a classic old-world style with wood-beamed 13-foot ceilings, reclaimed brick walls, Moroccan tiled floors, antique tapestries, a glazed fireplace, and an expansive outdoor terrace. The vibrant location allows travellers to explore the rich nightlife of the East Village and Lower East Side or walk to the high-end boutiques and art galleries of SoHo and Nolita. The expert concierge team can recommend the best spots for cocktails and find the right restaurant for any occasion. The warm staff and gracious, authentic service complete The Bowery Hotel’s quintessential New York experience. With its prime location, impeccable service, and unwavering commitment to excellence, The Bowery Hotel remains the premier destination for discerning travellers seeking an unforgettable stay in New York City.

Located in the vibrant NoMad district, The Fifth Avenue Hotel is a magnificent establishment that is a haven of stylish creativity and comfort. Boasting 110 rooms and 43 suites across its classic mansion and modern glass extension. All rooms have generously sized marble bathrooms and modern amenities such as  Bluetooth speakers, Nespresso coffee makers and a personal tablet.

Throughout the hotel, interiors dazzle with bold patterns, delicate touches of romance, and dynamic colours. This is more than just a place for guests to rest their heads. This hotel becomes a sanctuary of extraordinary experiences, home to a carefully selected array of art and furnishings that enrich its event spaces, hallways, and inviting lobby. The hotel also revitalises the dining and social landscape of New York City with the introduction of The Portrait Bar and Café Carmellini are the hotel’s dining and drinking hotspots; The Portrait Bar, with its sumptuous wooden finishes, offers sophisticated drinks surrounded by an array of captivating art whilst Café Carmellini, is a creation of the renowned Andrew Carmellini, that merges Italian and French culinary arts with a distinct New York vibe.