Formerly known as the Tribeca Grand Hotel, the Roxy Hotel is a four-pearl, 201-room property right on the Avenue of the Americas, in the heart of Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. Luxurious rooms have high ceilings, and all come equipped with MacBook Pro laptops and DVD players. The hotel offers plenty of atypical amenities, including an on-site cinema, in-room pet goldfish (on request), and free loaner bicycles, plus a well-equipped fitness center and a good selection of bars and restaurants. While there are no proper business facilities, the Penthouse and some of the bars can be rented out for special events. Parking is expensive and in-and-out privileges are not available. Travelers looking for a similarly trendy hotel with an uptown location may want to consider The Quin, just south of Central Park.
Formerly known as the Tribeca Grand Hotel, the Roxy Hotel is a four-pearl, 201-room property right on the Avenue of the Americas, in the heart of Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. Luxurious rooms have high ceilings, and all come equipped with MacBook Pro laptops and DVD players. The hotel offers plenty of atypical amenities, including an on-site cinema, in-room pet goldfish (on request), and free loaner bicycles, plus a well-equipped fitness center and a good selection of bars and restaurants. While there are no proper business facilities, the Penthouse and some of the bars can be rented out for special events. Parking is expensive and in-and-out privileges are not available. Travelers looking for a similarly trendy hotel with an uptown location may want to consider The Quin, just south of Central Park.
Trump International Hotel and Tower is a 52-story luxury property that looms large over the Southwestern corner of Central Park. The walkable location is ideal for those who want to shop at neighboring Columbus Circle or see shows at nearby Lincoln Center. The hotel is home to the world famous Jean-Georges restaurant, and also offers more casual dining at Nougatine and on a seasonal terrace. There's an indoor lap pool and a modern fitness center. The 176 guest rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes (in most). However, not all rooms have great views and past guests have complained that the property feels more like a luxury condo building than a hotel. As an alternative, rates are comparable at the more classic JW Marriott Essex House New York and it often has a celebrity clientele.
Trump International Hotel and Tower is a 52-story luxury property that looms large over the Southwestern corner of Central Park. The walkable location is ideal for those who want to shop at neighboring Columbus Circle or see shows at nearby Lincoln Center. The hotel is home to the world famous Jean-Georges restaurant, and also offers more casual dining at Nougatine and on a seasonal terrace. There's an indoor lap pool and a modern fitness center. The 176 guest rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes (in most). However, not all rooms have great views and past guests have complained that the property feels more like a luxury condo building than a hotel. As an alternative, rates are comparable at the more classic JW Marriott Essex House New York and it often has a celebrity clientele.
One block from Broadway, the intimate and elegant Broome Hotel offers 16 rooms and suites, most of which are set around a beautiful open-to-the-sky courtyard. Accommodations are impeccably furnished and come with a host of superb details: full minibars, loaner iPads, bathrobes and slippers, and free fruit and Evian. Bathrooms have spacious walk-in closets and full-size toiletries custom-made for the hotel. The Broome's main feature is its tucked-away outdoor patio and Parisian-esque cafe, where a gourmet breakfast (included in the rates) is served every morning. The cafe does not serve lunch or dinner and there is no bar on-site; travelers wanting a bit more of a scene might prefer The Mercer, whose celebrity-chef restaurant is open for all meals.
One block from Broadway, the intimate and elegant Broome Hotel offers 16 rooms and suites, most of which are set around a beautiful open-to-the-sky courtyard. Accommodations are impeccably furnished and come with a host of superb details: full minibars, loaner iPads, bathrobes and slippers, and free fruit and Evian. Bathrooms have spacious walk-in closets and full-size toiletries custom-made for the hotel. The Broome's main feature is its tucked-away outdoor patio and Parisian-esque cafe, where a gourmet breakfast (included in the rates) is served every morning. The cafe does not serve lunch or dinner and there is no bar on-site; travelers wanting a bit more of a scene might prefer The Mercer, whose celebrity-chef restaurant is open for all meals.
A Midtown East icon, the 1,300-room Waldorf Astoria comes with some of New York's best (or at least most expensive) spa services, fitness facilities, restaurants, and bars. Rooms are elegant and feature the high-end amenities expected of a hotel of this category, and suites have palatial black-and-white marble bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs. However, Standard Rooms are small for the price, and there’s a fee for Wi-Fi. The dress code and antique decor aren't for everyone, though the cinematic history and unrivaled elegance might make the price tag well worth it.
A Midtown East icon, the 1,300-room Waldorf Astoria comes with some of New York's best (or at least most expensive) spa services, fitness facilities, restaurants, and bars. Rooms are elegant and feature the high-end amenities expected of a hotel of this category, and suites have palatial black-and-white marble bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs. However, Standard Rooms are small for the price, and there’s a fee for Wi-Fi. The dress code and antique decor aren't for everyone, though the cinematic history and unrivaled elegance might make the price tag well worth it.
Part hotel, part hostel (with shared bathrooms), the Pod is pretty basic for business-focused Midtown East. But it's still not the cheapest hotel. Rooms -- those with their own bathroom -- also have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and iHome iPod docks. But they're tiny -- maybe the smallest in New York. For the price, opt for the Holiday Inn Sixth Avenue in far-hipper Chelsea.
Part hotel, part hostel (with shared bathrooms), the Pod is pretty basic for business-focused Midtown East. But it's still not the cheapest hotel. Rooms -- those with their own bathroom -- also have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and iHome iPod docks. But they're tiny -- maybe the smallest in New York. For the price, opt for the Holiday Inn Sixth Avenue in far-hipper Chelsea.
More than a century old, the once-bohemian, mid-range Washington Square Hotel now mostly attracts NYU parents and tourists with its prime Greenwich Village location (across the street and on the corner from Washington Square Park) and stunning Art-Deco-style decor. The cozy restaurant and Sunday jazz brunch are a hit with guests and locals alike, as is the lounge bar with daily happy hours. Most of the 149 rooms don't have the same pizazz found in common spaces, but higher level rooms have scenic neighborhood views. The Washington Square Hotel is a lovely base for anyone craving charm and easy access to lower New York, but those who need lots of space should upgrade to more expensive rooms. Travelers seeking a more hip downtown vibe could try The Standard, East Village.
More than a century old, the once-bohemian, mid-range Washington Square Hotel now mostly attracts NYU parents and tourists with its prime Greenwich Village location (across the street and on the corner from Washington Square Park) and stunning Art-Deco-style decor. The cozy restaurant and Sunday jazz brunch are a hit with guests and locals alike, as is the lounge bar with daily happy hours. Most of the 149 rooms don't have the same pizazz found in common spaces, but higher level rooms have scenic neighborhood views. The Washington Square Hotel is a lovely base for anyone craving charm and easy access to lower New York, but those who need lots of space should upgrade to more expensive rooms. Travelers seeking a more hip downtown vibe could try The Standard, East Village.
The Hotel Beacon is a low-key, 278-room upper-mid-range hotel with a residential vibe that caters to tourists and business travelers, many who are visiting local relatives, students at Columbia and Fordham Universities, or attending concerts at Beacon Theater. Traditional and unfussy with muted color palettes and tasteful artwork, the rooms are equipped with kitchenettes and views of the city skyline, but the bathrooms are small and lack storage space. While the hotel doesn't offer room service, there's a cafe next-door that delivers and several nearby gourmet grocers to entice guests to stock their cupboards and refrigerators.
The Hotel Beacon is a low-key, 278-room upper-mid-range hotel with a residential vibe that caters to tourists and business travelers, many who are visiting local relatives, students at Columbia and Fordham Universities, or attending concerts at Beacon Theater. Traditional and unfussy with muted color palettes and tasteful artwork, the rooms are equipped with kitchenettes and views of the city skyline, but the bathrooms are small and lack storage space. While the hotel doesn't offer room service, there's a cafe next-door that delivers and several nearby gourmet grocers to entice guests to stock their cupboards and refrigerators.
Home to the most rooms (almost 2,000) and conference space (150,000 square feet) of any hotel in the city, the New York Hilton Midtown is well-equipped to handle the hundreds of conventions it hosts each year. But "well-equipped" is not the same as "welcoming" and its corporate vibe make for an impersonal, generic experience. Rooms underwent a renovation in 2015-16 that resulted in a largely contemporary and sleek look. Mini-fridges, bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, and desks come standard, but Wi-Fi is only free for Hilton Honors members (though this is free to join). For more upscale rooms and a less corporate atmosphere, check rates at the nearby Warwick Hotel.
Home to the most rooms (almost 2,000) and conference space (150,000 square feet) of any hotel in the city, the New York Hilton Midtown is well-equipped to handle the hundreds of conventions it hosts each year. But "well-equipped" is not the same as "welcoming" and its corporate vibe make for an impersonal, generic experience. Rooms underwent a renovation in 2015-16 that resulted in a largely contemporary and sleek look. Mini-fridges, bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, and desks come standard, but Wi-Fi is only free for Hilton Honors members (though this is free to join). For more upscale rooms and a less corporate atmosphere, check rates at the nearby Warwick Hotel.
European chain YOTEL is known for its hip atmosphere and affordable rates. This Midtown West outpost is certainly hip, featuring an enormous rooftop terrace, a sleek restaurant and bar, and funky, outer space design. And it's usually affordable, at least for the area. Rooms are tiny, and the location on quiet 10th avenue is a bit out of the way, but the cool factor will make this a worthwhile option for a young, well-heeled hipster set. Dream and Hudson Hotel are similar in price, room size (small), and trendiness, so it's worth weighing your options.
European chain YOTEL is known for its hip atmosphere and affordable rates. This Midtown West outpost is certainly hip, featuring an enormous rooftop terrace, a sleek restaurant and bar, and funky, outer space design. And it's usually affordable, at least for the area. Rooms are tiny, and the location on quiet 10th avenue is a bit out of the way, but the cool factor will make this a worthwhile option for a young, well-heeled hipster set. Dream and Hudson Hotel are similar in price, room size (small), and trendiness, so it's worth weighing your options.
The Standard, High Line is an upscale, one-of-a-kind Meatpacking District hotel that’s architecturally striking, hovering above the High Line park on concrete pillars. The 338 ultra-modern rooms look a bit like ship cabins and feature huge windows, which flood them with natural light and present staggering views (and can also result in a bit of a peep show, so consider yourself warned). However, some are small and have limited storage space. Several trendy eateries and bars, including a rooftop bar, nightclub, and a beer garden, make this one of the hippest hotels in New York City. Be aware that there's no spa on-site. Cool-seekers might also be drawn to the scene at the Gansevoort.
The Standard, High Line is an upscale, one-of-a-kind Meatpacking District hotel that’s architecturally striking, hovering above the High Line park on concrete pillars. The 338 ultra-modern rooms look a bit like ship cabins and feature huge windows, which flood them with natural light and present staggering views (and can also result in a bit of a peep show, so consider yourself warned). However, some are small and have limited storage space. Several trendy eateries and bars, including a rooftop bar, nightclub, and a beer garden, make this one of the hippest hotels in New York City. Be aware that there's no spa on-site. Cool-seekers might also be drawn to the scene at the Gansevoort.