New York is always a thrill to visit; the ultimate must-see bucket-list destination of dazzling skyscrapers, elegant avenues, honking yellow taxis and iconic landmarks infused with an intoxicating energy that draws you in. Often touted as the city that never sleeps, New York is certainly keen on hotels. New addresses crop up as fast as others are revamped, offering the traveller choice as diverse as the New York neighbourhoods they reside in, from hipster Williamsburg to the historic Upper East Side. Not to mention the types of hotels on offer, from small boutiques and budget boltholes to luxury legends.
Whether you’re a first timer eager for a glimpse of Times Square’s neon glow or a regular visitor wanting to live like a local in a quieter neighbourhood, choosing where to stay in the Big Apple is a tough task, so here are 13 of our favourite hotels in New York to get you in the mood.
The best hotels in New York City
At a glance
1. The William Vale
Williamsburg
Check-in for showstopping Manhattan skyline views from across the East River in Brooklyn. Stay for the creative Williamsburg location, friendly five-star service, and clean, bright, modern rooms with artistic appeal. It cuts a striking figure, set in a striking modern 23-storey tower with a white lattice steel frame, lauding it over the historic Brooklyn landscape. Here, every inch is designed to maximise the view: each of the 183 rooms features floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious balcony. The 22nd-floor rooftop bar, Westlight, is an alfresco hotspot, especially come golden hour. There’s also an 18-metre pool and a winter spa with outdoor barrel saunas and cedar tubs for soaking in.
Address: 111 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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2. The Beekman
Lower Manhattan
History seeps from every corner of this exquisitely designed five-star hotel, near the East River and swanky Tin Building food hall in Lower Manhattan. It’s set in an elegant, once-abandoned skyscraper dating to 1881 that’s been renovated with incredible attention…
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