Housed in a porthole-window-studded building in trendy Chelsea, the 125-room Maritime Hotel is a charming, upscale property that offers the look of a vintage luxury liner. Large "ship cabin" inspired rooms are spacious for Manhattan and feature teakwood walls and penny-tile bathrooms with rainfall showers. They're packed with amenities, too -- HDTVs, minibars, digital music players, robes, and nice C.O. Bigelow toiletries. The hotel has a chic basement level nightclub and an Italian trattoria with a tapas bar and a Michelin-starred dinner menu. Staff offer concierge service and 24-hour room service, plus pets stay free. Wellness facilities are limited though -- there's a small gym, but no pool or spa. By comparison, Dream Downtown offers more amenities -- like a pool -- but lacks the thematic charm and intimacy of this smaller hotel.
Housed in a porthole-window-studded building in trendy Chelsea, the 125-room Maritime Hotel is a charming, upscale property that offers the look of a vintage luxury liner. Large "ship cabin" inspired rooms are spacious for Manhattan and feature teakwood walls and penny-tile bathrooms with rainfall showers. They're packed with amenities, too -- HDTVs, minibars, digital music players, robes, and nice C.O. Bigelow toiletries. The hotel has a chic basement level nightclub and an Italian trattoria with a tapas bar and a Michelin-starred dinner menu. Staff offer concierge service and 24-hour room service, plus pets stay free. Wellness facilities are limited though -- there's a small gym, but no pool or spa. By comparison, Dream Downtown offers more amenities -- like a pool -- but lacks the thematic charm and intimacy of this smaller hotel.
Gild Hall is far hipper than your average Wall Street business hotel. Friendly service, a hunting lodge-like lobby, and 126 attractively designed rooms with 55-inch flat-screen TVs, Sferra linens, and D.S. & Durga bath products make this a top choice for stylish financiers. But there’s not much after-dark action in the Financial District. Another hip business hotel worth considering is the Andaz Wall Street, which features a striking Rockwell Group design and freebies like lobby snacks, barista coffee, and minibar items.
Gild Hall is far hipper than your average Wall Street business hotel. Friendly service, a hunting lodge-like lobby, and 126 attractively designed rooms with 55-inch flat-screen TVs, Sferra linens, and D.S. & Durga bath products make this a top choice for stylish financiers. But there’s not much after-dark action in the Financial District. Another hip business hotel worth considering is the Andaz Wall Street, which features a striking Rockwell Group design and freebies like lobby snacks, barista coffee, and minibar items.
The Jewel is a no-frills 135-room boutique hotel boasting a prime Midtown location across from Rockefeller Center. Rooms feature Smart TVs and coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes and pull-out sofas. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture city views, and Terrace rooms have private balconies overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Radio City Music Hall. Views can also be enjoyed from the adjacent Terrace Club restaurant. The fitness center lacks treadmills, but free Wi-Fi and free bottled water add value. Radio City Apartments is another hidden gem in the bustling Midtown; its rates are slightly lower than The Jewel's, but its rooms are more dated and the hotel lacks a fitness center.
The Jewel is a no-frills 135-room boutique hotel boasting a prime Midtown location across from Rockefeller Center. Rooms feature Smart TVs and coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes and pull-out sofas. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture city views, and Terrace rooms have private balconies overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Radio City Music Hall. Views can also be enjoyed from the adjacent Terrace Club restaurant. The fitness center lacks treadmills, but free Wi-Fi and free bottled water add value. Radio City Apartments is another hidden gem in the bustling Midtown; its rates are slightly lower than The Jewel's, but its rooms are more dated and the hotel lacks a fitness center.
The Carlyle has been a historic and discreet host to artists, presidents, and local and international celebrities since 1930, and it's traditional to the core: White-gloved elevator operators, a special concierge vestibule, the classic Bemelman's Bar, and dinner performances by Judy Collins and Woody Allen (playing jazz clarinet) are hallmarks of this classic American hotel. More intimate, with bigger rooms, than the competing Waldorf-Astoria and Loews Regency.
The Carlyle has been a historic and discreet host to artists, presidents, and local and international celebrities since 1930, and it's traditional to the core: White-gloved elevator operators, a special concierge vestibule, the classic Bemelman's Bar, and dinner performances by Judy Collins and Woody Allen (playing jazz clarinet) are hallmarks of this classic American hotel. More intimate, with bigger rooms, than the competing Waldorf-Astoria and Loews Regency.
After a massive 2015 property renovation, the 220-room Dream Manhattan has become a solidly upscale New York hotel. Decor is stellar throughout, offering a chic pairing of vintage and modern style. Rooms may be Manhattan-sized (read: small), but they feature trendy custom headboards, marble bathrooms, and modern amenities. The hotel provides a charming, vintage-inspired cocktail lounge, a two-story rooftop bar that's a popular nightlife spot in its own right, and an Italian restaurant, plus guests have free access to a nearby Crunch gym. Located in bustling Midtown, the hotel is just a five-minute walk from Carnegie Hall and Central Park, and less than three-minutes from a slew of subway lines. The nearby Manhattan Club is a more kid-friendly luxury property, but it doesn't have quite the style and spunk of Dream Midtown.
After a massive 2015 property renovation, the 220-room Dream Manhattan has become a solidly upscale New York hotel. Decor is stellar throughout, offering a chic pairing of vintage and modern style. Rooms may be Manhattan-sized (read: small), but they feature trendy custom headboards, marble bathrooms, and modern amenities. The hotel provides a charming, vintage-inspired cocktail lounge, a two-story rooftop bar that's a popular nightlife spot in its own right, and an Italian restaurant, plus guests have free access to a nearby Crunch gym. Located in bustling Midtown, the hotel is just a five-minute walk from Carnegie Hall and Central Park, and less than three-minutes from a slew of subway lines. The nearby Manhattan Club is a more kid-friendly luxury property, but it doesn't have quite the style and spunk of Dream Midtown.
With worn Standard Rooms and a weak cafe, the 665-room Manhattan at Times Square Hotel isn't exceptional. But its location -- just 10 short blocks north of Times Square -- and on-site features like a large fitness center and free computer access in the lobby area make it a great choice for the price, especially for families. Upgrading to the renovated Executive Rooms means more modern furnishings and up-to-date technology. Note there's a daily fee that covers Wi-Fi, gym and business center access, phone calls, and an eco-friendly water bottle.
With worn Standard Rooms and a weak cafe, the 665-room Manhattan at Times Square Hotel isn't exceptional. But its location -- just 10 short blocks north of Times Square -- and on-site features like a large fitness center and free computer access in the lobby area make it a great choice for the price, especially for families. Upgrading to the renovated Executive Rooms means more modern furnishings and up-to-date technology. Note there's a daily fee that covers Wi-Fi, gym and business center access, phone calls, and an eco-friendly water bottle.
While it might try to look like SoHo's trendier boutique hotels, its inflated rates often near those of much swankier hotels in more desirable areas -- or, at least areas that suffer from less traffic and noise -- like the Smyth Hotel. Still, SoHo 54 is comfortable, and has free breakfast, wireless, and easy access around the city.
While it might try to look like SoHo's trendier boutique hotels, its inflated rates often near those of much swankier hotels in more desirable areas -- or, at least areas that suffer from less traffic and noise -- like the Smyth Hotel. Still, SoHo 54 is comfortable, and has free breakfast, wireless, and easy access around the city.
The 316-room Dream Downtown is a futuristic-looking hotel located directly behind the Maritime Hotel in Chelsea, near the border of trendy Meatpacking District. The hotel blends public spaces together in a unique way: The 24-hour fitness center has portholes overlooking the pool, and the pool itself has a glass bottom that looks down into the lobby. Design is no less important in the rooms, which are heavy on hyper-modern style (sleek white sofas, wall-mounted shelf desks, flat-screen LED TVs, chrome lamps) and have porthole windows -- many with killer views. The hotel's scene is decidedly hip, whether at the pool deck, rooftop lounge, basement bar and club, or sleek Japanese restaurant. Aside from these hot spots, the hotel also features a luxury hair salon, an art exhibition space with rotating works, and a Mexican eatery. It's easily one of the hippest options in this area, and has edgier design than the nearby Gansevoort, but lacks Gansevoort's middle-of-Meatpacking location.
The 316-room Dream Downtown is a futuristic-looking hotel located directly behind the Maritime Hotel in Chelsea, near the border of trendy Meatpacking District. The hotel blends public spaces together in a unique way: The 24-hour fitness center has portholes overlooking the pool, and the pool itself has a glass bottom that looks down into the lobby. Design is no less important in the rooms, which are heavy on hyper-modern style (sleek white sofas, wall-mounted shelf desks, flat-screen LED TVs, chrome lamps) and have porthole windows -- many with killer views. The hotel's scene is decidedly hip, whether at the pool deck, rooftop lounge, basement bar and club, or sleek Japanese restaurant. Aside from these hot spots, the hotel also features a luxury hair salon, an art exhibition space with rotating works, and a Mexican eatery. It's easily one of the hippest options in this area, and has edgier design than the nearby Gansevoort, but lacks Gansevoort's middle-of-Meatpacking location.
At the Midtown corner of 54th Street and 6th Avenue (and across the street from the Museum of Modern Art) is this historic landmark from media-magnate William Randolph Hearst, built in the 1920s. Hence the fitting name Randolph's for the hotel's bar and lounge, adjacent to the lobby, which is still popular among businessmen and women. The former guest list could fill an entire book with such names as Cary Grant (he lived here for 12 years), Audrey Hepburn, and Elvis Presley, to name a few. The 426 rooms are updated with modern amenities and elegant decor, and a small fitness center is a nice feature. Rates are on par with other luxury hotels in the area, but a daily fee for Wi-Fi makes some feel nickel-and-dimed.
At the Midtown corner of 54th Street and 6th Avenue (and across the street from the Museum of Modern Art) is this historic landmark from media-magnate William Randolph Hearst, built in the 1920s. Hence the fitting name Randolph's for the hotel's bar and lounge, adjacent to the lobby, which is still popular among businessmen and women. The former guest list could fill an entire book with such names as Cary Grant (he lived here for 12 years), Audrey Hepburn, and Elvis Presley, to name a few. The 426 rooms are updated with modern amenities and elegant decor, and a small fitness center is a nice feature. Rates are on par with other luxury hotels in the area, but a daily fee for Wi-Fi makes some feel nickel-and-dimed.
Styled like an old British social club, the quaint, 118-room Blakely boutique offers a hushed vibe, great Midtown West location between Central Park and Times Square, and large rooms with coffeemakers, microwaves, Frette robes, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms. The Blakely's on-site restaurant, Black Tap, serves a free continental breakfast. Guests seeking a bit more service and an on-site bar may prefer the nearby London NYC, which offers 24-hour room service, a full-time concierge, and a chic bar with food and cocktails.
Styled like an old British social club, the quaint, 118-room Blakely boutique offers a hushed vibe, great Midtown West location between Central Park and Times Square, and large rooms with coffeemakers, microwaves, Frette robes, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms. The Blakely's on-site restaurant, Black Tap, serves a free continental breakfast. Guests seeking a bit more service and an on-site bar may prefer the nearby London NYC, which offers 24-hour room service, a full-time concierge, and a chic bar with food and cocktails.