Stay Close to the Action at These 9 Best Hotels in New York City
Most Luxurious
Lowell Hotel
Centrally located in Manhattan (and only two blocks away from Central Park), the Lowell Hotel sits atop an intimate list of highly rated luxury hotels in the city. Conde Nast Traveler gave it a spot on their Gold List this year after a $25 million upgrade and the addition of Majorelle, a Mediterranean-influenced French restaurant headed up by restaurateur, Charles Masson.
In addition to the gourmet food, you can also enjoy afternoon tea in their Pembroke Room.
As luxury rooms go, the Lowell leads the pack with wood burning fireplaces, heated oak floors and landscaped terraces. A variety of Apple products are available in-room upon request and there’s even a special pet menu for room service orders, making this one of the top boutique hotels in New York.
To really drive home the exclusivity appeal, the Lowell’s concierge service is rumored to have the power to get you VIP access to events and tickets to sold out shows. Rates start at around $700 per night.
The Plaza Hotel
One of the world’s most famous hotels, The Plaza Hotel in New York City has hosted celebrities, diplomats and royalty throughout its 110-year history. Just off of Fifth Avenue and Central Park, the Plaza is smack dab in the middle of the most luxurious neighborhood in the city.
As such, it’s no surprise that they have some of the best suites in the world, with the largest coming in around 4,500 square feet. Some suites are designed by Hollywood costume designers and fashion designers, and most also feature 24-karat gold fixtures in their bathrooms.
Aside from their large rooms and views of Central Park, The Plaza also has a variety of iconic dining options from their champagne bar to the Todd English Food Hall. After you’ve eaten your fill of caviar and foie gras, work it off in their onsite fitness club or have equipment and apparel delivered to your room for a private workout.
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The Greenwich Hotel
Owned by Oscar-winning actor Robert DeNiro, The Greenwich Hotel’s chic boutique aesthetic has attracted Hollywood celebrities from both coasts. Just blocks away from the 9/11 Memorial in the neighborhood of Tribeca, the hotel is like an urban oasis with its onsite Japanese-style spa.
A secluded bar awaits you along with chef Andrew Carmellini’s food porn worthy Italian taverna, Locanda Verde.
With luxurious in-room amenities like deep soaking tubs, walk-in rain showers and huge 30-foot windows with views of the Hudson River, you may never want to leave the hotel. The Tribeca Penthouse especially boasts 6,800 square feet of beautifully handcrafted materials and amenities like airport transfers, free spa treatments and grocery shopping.
Even your pets will be pampered with their own provided dog bed, bowl and hand prepared treat.
