The best hotels in New York

Just moments away from the bright lights of Broadway, the Chatwal has a rich affiliation with the theatre world. It was built in 1905 by acclaimed American architect Stanford White, to be home to the prestigious Lambs Club – the USA’s first professional theatrical club. At the turn of the 20th century, New York’s thespian society would come here to rub shoulders among actors and critics. A century later, master architect Thierry Despont restored the landmark building to be re-launched as The Chatwal Hotel in 2010 retaining its theatrical glamour with an iconic New York art deco style. The hotel continues to be the best place to stay for theatre-goers thanks to the concierge’s ability to snap up the hottest tickets on Broadway. Also, The Lambs Club is now a renowned restaurant, headed by the acclaimed American Iron Chef, Geoffrey Zakarian. The intimate dining space is decked with artwork commemorating the original Lambs members and is centred around a 19th-century fireplace from France. What we especially love about The Chatwal, though, is its little secret of being one of the few central New York City hotels with huge terraced suites providing a calm oasis. The Producer Suite, for example, has a 1,200sq ft terrace and comes equipped with a butler’s pantry. For an extra touch of calm, guests can escape to the on-site Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.

+1 212 764 6200; marriott.com

Just moments away from the bright lights of Broadway, the Chatwal has a rich affiliation with the theatre world. It was built in 1905 by acclaimed American architect Stanford White, to be home to the prestigious Lambs Club – the USA’s first professional theatrical club. At the turn of the 20th century, New York’s thespian society would come here to rub shoulders among actors and critics. A century later, master architect Thierry Despont restored the landmark building to be re-launched as The Chatwal Hotel in 2010 retaining its theatrical glamour with an iconic New York art deco style. The hotel continues to be the best place to stay for theatre-goers thanks to the concierge’s ability to snap up the hottest tickets on Broadway. Also, The Lambs Club is now a renowned restaurant, headed by the acclaimed American Iron Chef, Geoffrey Zakarian. The intimate dining space is decked with artwork commemorating the original Lambs members and is centred around a 19th-century fireplace from France. What we especially love about The Chatwal, though, is its little secret of being one of the few central New York City hotels with huge terraced suites providing a calm oasis. The Producer Suite, for example, has a 1,200sq ft terrace and comes equipped with a butler’s pantry. For an extra touch of calm, guests can escape to the on-site Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.

+1 212 764 6200; marriott.com  

Industrial chic meets hipster cool at The Ludlow. Set in a 20-storey building with a red brick facade and big casement windows, this trendy hotel is one of the most happening spots on the Lower East Side. New to this edgy and stylish ’hood since 2014, The Ludlow has a timeless and homely feel about it with its dark-stained hardwood floors, lofty ceilings and vintage-style furnishings featuring some Middle Eastern touches such as Moroccan pendant lamps and oriental rugs. The guestrooms are shabby chic with exposed wooden beams, plush four-poster beds, sheepskin throws on armchairs and best of all are the views from the lofts. Book into the Skybox Loft for 180-degree views across Manhattan, from where you can see the lower tenement buildings, characteristic of the neighbourhood, to the cityscape beyond. The Lobby Lounge, with its grand fireplace and antique leather sofas, is where guests and a local crowd mingle by the bar, while tucked behind the lounge is a courtyard garden ideal for lingering daytime cocktails. Another big draw is its classic French bistro – Dirty French – which is the hottest hangout in this zip code attracting NYC foodies in the know. 

+1 212 432 1818; ludlowhotel.com 

Industrial chic meets hipster cool at The Ludlow. Set in a 20-storey building with a red brick facade and big casement windows, this trendy hotel is one of the most happening spots on the Lower East Side. New to this edgy and stylish ’hood since 2014, The Ludlow has a timeless and homely feel about it with its dark-stained hardwood floors, lofty ceilings and vintage-style furnishings featuring some Middle Eastern touches such as Moroccan pendant lamps and oriental rugs. The guest rooms are shabby chic with exposed wooden beams, plush four-poster beds, sheepskin throws on armchairs and best of all are the views from the lofts. Book into the Skybox Loft for 180-degree views across Manhattan, from where you can see the lower tenement buildings, characteristic of the neighbourhood, to the cityscape beyond. The Lobby Lounge, with its grand fireplace and antique leather sofas, is where guests and a local crowd mingle by the bar, while tucked behind the lounge is a courtyard garden ideal for lingering daytime cocktails. Another big draw is its classic French bistro – Dirty French – which is the hottest hangout in this zip code attracting NYC foodies in the know. 

+1 212 432 1818; ludlowhotel.com 

Industrial chic meets hipster cool at The Ludlow. Set in a 20-storey building with a red brick facade and big casement windows, this trendy hotel is one of the most happening spots on the Lower East Side. New to this edgy and stylish ’hood since 2014, The Ludlow has a timeless and homely feel about it with its dark-stained hardwood floors, lofty ceilings and vintage-style furnishings featuring some Middle Eastern touches such as Moroccan pendant lamps and oriental rugs. The guest rooms are shabby chic with exposed wooden beams, plush four-poster beds, sheepskin throws on armchairs and best of all are the views from the lofts. Book into the Skybox Loft for 180-degree views across Manhattan, from where you can see the lower tenement buildings, characteristic of the neighbourhood, to the cityscape beyond. The Lobby Lounge, with its grand fireplace and antique leather sofas, is where guests and a local crowd mingle by the bar, while tucked behind the lounge is a courtyard garden ideal for lingering daytime cocktails. Another big draw is its classic French bistro – Dirty French – which is the hottest hangout in this zip code attracting NYC foodies in the know. 

+1 212 432 1818; ludlowhotel.com 

On a leafy street on the ultra-posh Upper East Side, The Mark is one of NYC’s most glamorous art deco hotels with a healthy splash of contemporary European flair. Originally built in 1927, the landmark building was completely reimagined and given a new lease of life in 2009 by French designer Jacques Grange – think bold colours and geometric patterns, monochrome marble floors and avant-garde furnishings. It’s also home to The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges where you’ll find a happening scene among the uptown elite and the neighbouring art gallery curators. Most recently though, all eyes have been on its penthouse – the largest suite in the US (and at the staggering rate of $75,000 per night). The 12,000sq ft Mark Penthouse was designed to feel more like a luxury private residence rather than a suite. It has five stylishly designed bedrooms across two floors, fireplaces, powder rooms, a grand piano, a library room and the main dining room can be transformed into a ballroom. To top it all off, a spectacular grand staircase leads to a conservatory and a rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park.

+1 212 744 4300; themarkhotel.com

On a leafy street on the ultra-posh Upper East Side, The Mark is one of NYC’s most glamorous art deco hotels with a healthy splash of contemporary European flair. Originally built in 1927, the landmark building was completely reimagined and given a new lease of life in 2009 by French designer Jacques Grange – think bold colours and geometric patterns, monochrome marble floors and avant-garde furnishings. It’s also home to The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges where you’ll find a happening scene among the uptown elite and the neighbouring art gallery curators. Most recently though, all eyes have been on its penthouse – the largest suite in the US (and at the staggering rate of $75,000 per night). The 12,000sq ft Mark Penthouse was designed to feel more like a luxury private residence rather than a suite. It has five stylishly designed bedrooms across two floors, fireplaces, powder rooms, a grand piano, a library room and the main dining room can be transformed into a ballroom. To top it all off, a spectacular grand staircase leads to a conservatory and a rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park.

+1 212 744 4300; themarkhotel.com

On a leafy street on the ultra-posh Upper East Side, The Mark is one of NYC’s most glamorous art deco hotels with a healthy splash of contemporary European flair. Originally built in 1927, the landmark building was completely reimagined and given a new lease of life in 2009 by French designer Jacques Grange – think bold colours and geometric patterns, monochrome marble floors and avant-garde furnishings. It’s also home to The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges where you’ll find a happening scene among the uptown elite and the neighbouring art gallery curators. Most recently though, all eyes have been on its penthouse – the largest suite in the US (and at the staggering rate of $75,000 per night). The 12,000sq ft Mark Penthouse was designed to feel more like a luxury private residence rather than a suite. It has five stylishly designed bedrooms across two floors, fireplaces, powder rooms, a grand piano, a library room and the main dining room can be transformed into a ballroom. To top it all off, a spectacular grand staircase leads to a conservatory and a rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park.

+1 212 744 4300; themarkhotel.com

A block away from The New York Public Library and occupying one of Madison Avenue’s most interesting Neo-Gothic style buildings dating back to 1913, The Library Hotel is – you won’t be too surprised to hear – a book lover’s paradise, and a peaceful retreat. True to its name, the boutique hotel has a literary concept inspired by the Dewey Decimal System and is home to a collection of more than 6,000 books. Each of the ten guest room floors is dedicated to one of the ten categories of the system, from the Arts, Philosophy, Languages, History, Maths & Science and so on. Guests wanting to peel away from the hubbub of the city can take refuge on The Library’s rooftop floor where there are a number of cozy spots including the Writer’s Den and the Poetry Garden – a greenhouse sitting area with wicker furniture and views over Manhattan – perfect for sitting back with a book. The greenhouse opens onto a wrap-around brick-hued terrace for when weather permits and at the bar, you’ll find literary-themed martinis like the aptly named Tequila Mockingbird. The Library also offers complimentary wine and cheese every evening – ideal accoutrements to a good book. The top city attractions are on its doorstep – Bryant Park, The Rockefeller Center, and even The New York Library, if you just can’t enough literature in your life.

+1 212 983 4500; libraryhotel.com 

A block away from The New York Public Library and occupying one of Madison Avenue’s most interesting Neo-Gothic style buildings dating back to 1913, The Library Hotel is – you won’t be too surprised to hear – a book lover’s paradise, and a peaceful retreat. True to its name, the boutique hotel has a literary concept inspired by the Dewey Decimal System and is home to a collection of more than 6,000 books. Each of the ten guest room floors is dedicated to one of the ten categories of the system, from the Arts, Philosophy, Languages, History, Maths & Science and so on. Guests wanting to peel away from the hubbub of the city can take refuge on The Library’s rooftop floor where there are a number of cozy spots including the Writer’s Den and the Poetry Garden – a greenhouse sitting area with wicker furniture and views over Manhattan – perfect for sitting back with a book. The greenhouse opens onto a wrap-around brick-hued terrace for when weather permits and at the bar, you’ll find literary-themed martinis like the aptly named Tequila Mockingbird. The Library also offers complimentary wine and cheese every evening – ideal accoutrements to a good book. The top city attractions are on its doorstep – Bryant Park, The Rockefeller Center, and even The New York Library, if you just can’t enough literature in your life.

+1 212 983 4500; libraryhotel.com 

A block away from The New York Public Library and occupying one of Madison Avenue’s most interesting Neo-Gothic style buildings dating back to 1913, The Library Hotel is – you won’t be too surprised to hear – a book lover’s paradise, and a peaceful retreat. True to its name, the boutique hotel has a literary concept inspired by the Dewey Decimal System and is home to a collection of more than 6,000 books. Each of the ten guest room floors is dedicated to one of the ten categories of the system, from the Arts, Philosophy, Languages, History, Maths & Science and so on. Guests wanting to peel away from the hubbub of the city can take refuge on The Library’s rooftop floor where there are a number of cozy spots including the Writer’s Den and the Poetry Garden – a greenhouse sitting area with wicker furniture and views over Manhattan – perfect for sitting back with a book. The greenhouse opens onto a wrap-around brick-hued terrace for when weather permits and at the bar, you’ll find literary-themed martinis like the aptly named Tequila Mockingbird. The Library also offers complimentary wine and cheese every evening – ideal accoutrements to a good book. The top city attractions are on its doorstep – Bryant Park, The Rockefeller Center, and even The New York Library, if you just can’t enough literature in your life.

+1 212 983 4500; libraryhotel.com 

As sleek as it is sophisticated, Ian Schrager’s architecturally striking New York Edition is one of the most exciting recent design-hotel openings in NYC. As you’d expect from the brand, it’s located in one of the most exclusive parts of the city – in the Flatiron District – and occupies the famous Met Life Tower right on Madison Square Park. Originally built in 1909 to resemble the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the historic 41-storey clock tower offers 360-degree views over the city and is an iconic landmark. The style is minimalist and airy with whitewashed interiors and a light-filled lobby and lobby bar. The 273 guest rooms are spacious and made to feel like private residences with their oak-panelled foyers. The Clocktower restaurant, helmed by British Michelin-starred Executive Chef Jason Atherton, carries on this private members’ club feel with its dark mahogany-panelled dining rooms, velvet chairs and booths, and black and white photography of celebrities hanging on the walls. To add to the old-world feel, there’s a billiards room and a sultry cocktail bar where the bar counter itself is made entirely of 24k gold leaf.

+1 212 413 4200; editionhotels.com/newyork

As sleek as it is sophisticated, Ian Schrager’s architecturally striking New York Edition is one of the most exciting recent design-hotel openings in NYC. As you’d expect from the brand, it’s located in one of the most exclusive parts of the city – in the Flatiron District – and occupies the famous Met Life Tower right on Madison Square Park. Originally built in 1909 to resemble the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the historic 41-storey clock tower offers 360-degree views over the city and is an iconic landmark. The style is minimalist and airy with whitewashed interiors and a light-filled lobby and lobby bar. The 273 guest rooms are spacious and made to feel like private residences with their oak-panelled foyers. The Clocktower restaurant, helmed by British Michelin-starred Executive Chef Jason Atherton, carries on this private members’ club feel with its dark mahogany-panelled dining rooms, velvet chairs and booths, and black and white photography of celebrities hanging on the walls. To add to the old-world feel, there’s a billiards room and a sultry cocktail bar where the bar counter itself is made entirely of 24k gold leaf.

+1 212 413 4200; editionhotels.com/newyork

As sleek as it is sophisticated, Ian Schrager’s architecturally striking New York Edition is one of the most exciting recent design-hotel openings in NYC. As you’d expect from the brand, it’s located in one of the most exclusive parts of the city – in the Flatiron District – and occupies the famous Met Life Tower right on Madison Square Park. Originally built in 1909 to resemble the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the historic 41-storey clock tower offers 360-degree views over the city and is an iconic landmark. The style is minimalist and airy with whitewashed interiors and a light-filled lobby and lobby bar. The 273 guest rooms are spacious and made to feel like private residences with their oak-panelled foyers. The Clocktower restaurant, helmed by British Michelin-starred Executive Chef Jason Atherton, carries on this private members’ club feel with its dark mahogany-panelled dining rooms, velvet chairs and booths, and black and white photography of celebrities hanging on the walls. To add to the old-world feel, there’s a billiards room and a sultry cocktail bar where the bar counter itself is made entirely of 24k gold leaf.

+1 212 413 4200; editionhotels.com/newyork

The most anticipated hotel opening of 2016 in NYC, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, opened its doors at the end of August – and is already making its mark Downtown. Just steps away from The Brooklyn Bridge, in Lower Manhattan’s most historic cobbled streets, The Beekman has brought to life a former office building – the iconic 1883 Temple Court, one of the city’s architectural landmark treasures with its red-stone facade and Victorian turrets. If the outside is impressive, though, inside is a work of art. From the moment you step in, you’re transported back in time to the old-world splendour of New York’s Gilded Age. No attention to detail has been spared in the meticulous restoration and design of the property where historical artifacts and local artwork have been used to create a theatrical experience around every nook and cranny of the building. The entrance has glamorous tiled floors made from Carrara marble, the front desk is upholstered with a rich oriental tapestry, and the walls are made of original carved-wood panels. The vintage furnishings are eclectic, with 1940s tasseled lampshades, antique furniture and quirky bookshelves making it feel like a grand private manor more Berkshire than Brooklyn. The pièce de résistance is the central courtyard – rimmed with intricate cast iron railings and a striking stained-glass atrium. The hotel is also home to two of the city’s most exciting new restaurant openings: Fowler & Wells by Tom Colicchio and Augustine by Keith McNally.

+1 212 233 2300; thebeekman.com

The most anticipated hotel opening of 2016 in NYC, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, opened its doors at the end of August – and is already making its mark Downtown. Just steps away from The Brooklyn Bridge, in Lower Manhattan’s most historic cobbled streets, The Beekman has brought to life a former office building – the iconic 1883 Temple Court, one of the city’s architectural landmark treasures with its red-stone facade and Victorian turrets. If the outside is impressive, though, inside is a work of art. From the moment you step in, you’re transported back in time to the old-world splendour of New York’s Gilded Age. No attention to detail has been spared in the meticulous restoration and design of the property where historical artifacts and local artwork have been used to create a theatrical experience around every nook and cranny of the building. The entrance has glamorous tiled floors made from Carrara marble, the front desk is upholstered with a rich oriental tapestry, and the walls are made of original carved-wood panels. The vintage furnishings are eclectic, with 1940s tasseled lampshades, antique furniture and quirky bookshelves making it feel like a grand private manor more Berkshire than Brooklyn. The pièce de résistance is the central courtyard – rimmed with intricate cast iron railings and a striking stained-glass atrium. The hotel is also home to two of the city’s most exciting new restaurant openings: Fowler & Wells by Tom Colicchio and Augustine by Keith McNally.

+1 212 233 2300; thebeekman.com

The most anticipated hotel opening of 2016 in NYC, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, opened its doors at the end of August – and is already making its mark Downtown. Just steps away from The Brooklyn Bridge, in Lower Manhattan’s most historic cobbled streets, The Beekman has brought to life a former office building – the iconic 1883 Temple Court, one of the city’s architectural landmark treasures with its red-stone facade and Victorian turrets. If the outside is impressive, though, inside is a work of art. From the moment you step in, you’re transported back in time to the old-world splendour of New York’s Gilded Age. No attention to detail has been spared in the meticulous restoration and design of the property where historical artifacts and local artwork have been used to create a theatrical experience around every nook and cranny of the building. The entrance has glamorous tiled floors made from Carrara marble, the front desk is upholstered with a rich oriental tapestry, and the walls are made of original carved-wood panels. The vintage furnishings are eclectic, with 1940s tasseled lampshades, antique furniture and quirky bookshelves making it feel like a grand private manor more Berkshire than Brooklyn. The pièce de résistance is the central courtyard – rimmed with intricate cast iron railings and a striking stained-glass atrium. The hotel is also home to two of the city’s most exciting new restaurant openings: Fowler & Wells by Tom Colicchio and Augustine by Keith McNally.

+1 212 233 2300; thebeekman.com

This quirky new hotel just a block away from Central Park, grabs your attention even before you step inside. Its exterior walls are covered in ivy – a verdant theme continued inside by a mystical secret garden. Having opened just over a year ago as the second property of the new 1 Hotels hospitality brand (the first to open was in Miami), its objective is to bring nature in; dozens of potted plants, hanging plants and terrariums are on display in the lobby, as well as beautiful driftwood artwork line the walls. Championing sustainability in hospitality, the 1 Hotels brand also ensures that it’s not just its interior design that’s green but that everything else follows suit. The floors and walls are made with solely repurposed wood – some of which has even been recovered from Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the farm-to-table style restaurant – Jams – composts all its food waste, while in the guestrooms you’ll find the beds have eco-friendly hemp blend-filled mattresses by Keetsa, clothes hangers made of compressed paper, and the tap water is triple-filtered to avoid having bottled water. What’s more, guests have access to a Tesla electric car for complimentary rides within a 15-block radius of the hotel. This newcomer to the city certainly walks the talk.

+1 212 703-2001; 1hotels.com 

This quirky new hotel just a block away from Central Park, grabs your attention even before you step inside. Its exterior walls are covered in ivy – a verdant theme continued inside by a mystical secret garden. Having opened just over a year ago as the second property of the new 1 Hotels hospitality brand (the first to open was in Miami), its objective is to bring nature in; dozens of potted plants, hanging plants and terrariums are on display in the lobby, as well as beautiful driftwood artwork line the walls. Championing sustainability in hospitality, the 1 Hotels brand also ensures that it’s not just its interior design that’s green but that everything else follows suit. The floors and walls are made with solely repurposed wood – some of which has even been recovered from Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the farm-to-table style restaurant – Jams – composts all its food waste, while in the guestrooms you’ll find the beds have eco-friendly hemp blend-filled mattresses by Keetsa, clothes hangers made of compressed paper, and the tap water is triple-filtered to avoid having bottled water. What’s more, guests have access to a Tesla electric car for complimentary rides within a 15-block radius of the hotel. This newcomer to the city certainly walks the talk.

+1 212 703-2001; 1hotels.com 

This quirky new hotel just a block away from Central Park, grabs your attention even before you step inside. Its exterior walls are covered in ivy – a verdant theme continued inside by a mystical secret garden. Having opened just over a year ago as the second property of the new 1 Hotels hospitality brand (the first to open was in Miami), its objective is to bring nature in; dozens of potted plants, hanging plants and terrariums are on display in the lobby, as well as beautiful driftwood artwork line the walls. Championing sustainability in hospitality, the 1 Hotels brand also ensures that it’s not just its interior design that’s green but that everything else follows suit. The floors and walls are made with solely repurposed wood – some of which has even been recovered from Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the farm-to-table style restaurant – Jams – composts all its food waste, while in the guestrooms you’ll find the beds have eco-friendly hemp blend-filled mattresses by Keetsa, clothes hangers made of compressed paper, and the tap water is triple-filtered to avoid having bottled water. What’s more, guests have access to a Tesla electric car for complimentary rides within a 15-block radius of the hotel. This newcomer to the city certainly walks the talk.

+1 212 703-2001; 1hotels.com 

Occupying a former post office in the design mecca of Soho, the recently opened 11 Howard bridges minimalistic Danish design with NYC cool. The young and hip staff greet guests in the lobby and check-you in with the touch of an iPad. Savvy artists and creative types will fall in love with the understated luxury of all the spaces – from The Library with its Zen lighting, timeless art pieces and designer chairs draped in cozy faux-fur throws, to the discreet designer furnishings in every room. 11 Howard is also home to Soho’s hottest new drinking and dining spots, The Blond and Le Coucou – the latter being a new French restaurant by Paris-acclaimed chef Daniel Rose. Le Coucou’s ornate vintage-style bar counter has a hand-painted mural that looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale. Another reason to stay here, though, is to support the hotel’s mindful approach. Championing conscious hospitality, 11 Howard gives a percentage of its room revenue to the Global Poverty Project, an organisation that aims to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030. It’s also close to the city’s best coffee shops, independent boutiques and galleries.

+1 212 235 111; www.designhotels.com

Occupying a former post office in the design mecca of Soho, the recently opened 11 Howard bridges minimalistic Danish design with NYC cool. The young and hip staff greet guests in the lobby and check-you in with the touch of an iPad. Savvy artists and creative types will fall in love with the understated luxury of all the spaces – from The Library with its Zen lighting, timeless art pieces and designer chairs draped in cozy faux-fur throws, to the discreet designer furnishings in every room. 11 Howard is also home to Soho’s hottest new drinking and dining spots, The Blond and Le Coucou – the latter being a new French restaurant by Paris-acclaimed chef Daniel Rose. Le Coucou’s ornate vintage-style bar counter has a hand-painted mural that looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale. Another reason to stay here, though, is to support the hotel’s mindful approach. Championing conscious hospitality, 11 Howard gives a percentage of its room revenue to the Global Poverty Project, an organisation that aims to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030. It’s also close to the city’s best coffee shops, independent boutiques and galleries.

+1 212 235 111; www.designhotels.com

Occupying a former post office in the design mecca of Soho, the recently opened 11 Howard bridges minimalistic Danish design with NYC cool. The young and hip staff greet guests in the lobby and check-you in with the touch of an iPad. Savvy artists and creative types will fall in love with the understated luxury of all the spaces – from The Library with its Zen lighting, timeless art pieces and designer chairs draped in cozy faux-fur throws, to the discreet designer furnishings in every room. 11 Howard is also home to Soho’s hottest new drinking and dining spots, The Blond and Le Coucou – the latter being a new French restaurant by Paris-acclaimed chef Daniel Rose. Le Coucou’s ornate vintage-style bar counter has a hand-painted mural that looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale. Another reason to stay here, though, is to support the hotel’s mindful approach. Championing conscious hospitality, 11 Howard gives a percentage of its room revenue to the Global Poverty Project, an organisation that aims to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030. It’s also close to the city’s best coffee shops, independent boutiques and galleries.

+1 212 235 111; www.designhotels.com

It takes a lot to stand out in this crowded city, yet The High Line Hotel has achieved it. The 60-room boutique hotel is as hip as it is historic. Position in a resurgent part of Chelsea, just moments from the Meatpacking District and the West Village, it describes itself as an “urban sanctuary”. Housed in a 19th-century cloistered seminary of an Episcopal Church, it’s surrounded by quiet private courtyards. The land on which it sits was originally an apple orchard, so the property’s design takes inspiration from this eclectic history. The building has a collegiate, gothic style, and inside it has mastered a modern-vintage design, furnished with Victorian and Edwardian antiques – oriental rugs, rewired 1920s phones, Tiffany-style lamps, exposed brick walls and taxidermy artwork on the walls. The guest rooms are spacious, have dark hardwood floors and give the vibe of a private home in a bygone era with ornate heirloom rugs, elaborate fireplace mantels and vintage wallpaper. They all have huge windows looking out either over The High Line Park or over the private courtyard. The lobby is different, too – there is no front desk to formally check-in, but rather you’ll find a zinc-topped Intelligentsia Coffee bar and café where friendly uniform-clad staff come and check guests in wirelessly. Stick around for a coffee – it’s some of the best in town.   

+1 212 929 3888; thehighlinehotel.com  

It takes a lot to stand out in this crowded city, yet The High Line Hotel has achieved it. The 60-room boutique hotel is as hip as it is historic. Position in a resurgent part of Chelsea, just moments from the Meatpacking District and the West Village, it describes itself as an “urban sanctuary”. Housed in a 19th-century cloistered seminary of an Episcopal Church, it’s surrounded by quiet private courtyards. The land on which it sits was originally an apple orchard, so the property’s design takes inspiration from this eclectic history. The building has a collegiate, gothic style, and inside it has mastered a modern-vintage design, furnished with Victorian and Edwardian antiques – oriental rugs, rewired 1920s phones, Tiffany-style lamps, exposed brick walls and taxidermy artwork on the walls. The guest rooms are spacious, have dark hardwood floors and give the vibe of a private home in a bygone era with ornate heirloom rugs, elaborate fireplace mantels and vintage wallpaper. They all have huge windows looking out either over The High Line Park or over the private courtyard. The lobby is different, too – there is no front desk to formally check-in, but rather you’ll find a zinc-topped Intelligentsia Coffee bar and café where friendly uniform-clad staff come and check guests in wirelessly. Stick around for a coffee – it’s some of the best in town.   

+1 212 929 3888; thehighlinehotel.com  

It takes a lot to stand out in this crowded city, yet The High Line Hotel has achieved it. The 60-room boutique hotel is as hip as it is historic. Position in a resurgent part of Chelsea, just moments from the Meatpacking District and the West Village, it describes itself as an “urban sanctuary”. Housed in a 19th-century cloistered seminary of an Episcopal Church, it’s surrounded by quiet private courtyards. The land on which it sits was originally an apple orchard, so the property’s design takes inspiration from this eclectic history. The building has a collegiate, gothic style, and inside it has mastered a modern-vintage design, furnished with Victorian and Edwardian antiques – oriental rugs, rewired 1920s phones, Tiffany-style lamps, exposed brick walls and taxidermy artwork on the walls. The guest rooms are spacious, have dark hardwood floors and give the vibe of a private home in a bygone era with ornate heirloom rugs, elaborate fireplace mantels and vintage wallpaper. They all have huge windows looking out either over The High Line Park or over the private courtyard. The lobby is different, too – there is no front desk to formally check-in, but rather you’ll find a zinc-topped Intelligentsia Coffee bar and café where friendly uniform-clad staff come and check guests in wirelessly. Stick around for a coffee – it’s some of the best in town.   

+1 212 929 3888; thehighlinehotel.com  

One of the newest additions to Manhattan’s midtown hotel scene, the ‘Knick’ recently reopened after more than a century since the hotel originally opened in 1906 by the acclaimed American businessman, John Jacob Astor IV. At that time, at the height of the city’s extravagant golden age, the hotel played host to New York’s movers and shakers from the Fitzgeralds to the Rockefellers. Today the beaux-arts landmark attracts a new wave of the city’s glitterati by bringing a renewed level of luxury to Times Square. Juxtaposing its hectic location, guests can take respite courtesy of the hotel’s elegant interiors with their soothing palette of neutral colours and clean design features. The hotel has 330 guest rooms including 31 suites, a fitness centre and is home to the upscale restaurant, Charlie Palmer at The Knick. To take it all in from above, head to The Knickerbocker’s rooftop bar and lounge, St Cloud, which has 7,500sq ft of indoor and outdoor space as well as unrivalled views of the bright lights of Times Square and New York City’s skyline. 

+1 212 204 4980; theknickerbocker.com 

One of the newest additions to Manhattan’s midtown hotel scene, the ‘Knick’ recently reopened after more than a century since the hotel originally opened in 1906 by the acclaimed American businessman, John Jacob Astor IV. At that time, at the height of the city’s extravagant golden age, the hotel played host to New York’s movers and shakers from the Fitzgeralds to the Rockefellers. Today the beaux-arts landmark attracts a new wave of the city’s glitterati by bringing a renewed level of luxury to Times Square. Juxtaposing its hectic location, guests can take respite courtesy of the hotel’s elegant interiors with their soothing palette of neutral colours and clean design features. The hotel has 330 guest rooms including 31 suites, a fitness centre and is home to the upscale restaurant, Charlie Palmer at The Knick. To take it all in from above, head to The Knickerbocker’s rooftop bar and lounge, St Cloud, which has 7,500sq ft of indoor and outdoor space as well as unrivalled views of the bright lights of Times Square and New York City’s skyline. 

+1 212 204 4980; theknickerbocker.com 

One of the newest additions to Manhattan’s midtown hotel scene, the ‘Knick’ recently reopened after more than a century since the hotel originally opened in 1906 by the acclaimed American businessman, John Jacob Astor IV. At that time, at the height of the city’s extravagant golden age, the hotel played host to New York’s movers and shakers from the Fitzgeralds to the Rockefellers. Today the beaux-arts landmark attracts a new wave of the city’s glitterati by bringing a renewed level of luxury to Times Square. Juxtaposing its hectic location, guests can take respite courtesy of the hotel’s elegant interiors with their soothing palette of neutral colours and clean design features. The hotel has 330 guest rooms including 31 suites, a fitness centre and is home to the upscale restaurant, Charlie Palmer at The Knick. To take it all in from above, head to The Knickerbocker’s rooftop bar and lounge, St Cloud, which has 7,500sq ft of indoor and outdoor space as well as unrivalled views of the bright lights of Times Square and New York City’s skyline. 

+1 212 204 4980; theknickerbocker.com