Top 10: Best Luxury Hotels in New York

Feb 21

Feb 21 Top 10: Best Luxury Hotels in New York

In New York, we’re really spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury five-star hotels. Here are a few that I came to know and love during my time living in the city.

Baccarat Hotel and Residences

The first hotel from French crystal makers Baccarat, Baccarat Hotels & Residences is aptly located just opposite the Museum of Modern Art. With 114 guestrooms, basement pool, La Mer Spa and vibrant bar, the hotel itself is a work of art. Most amazing thing about this hotel? The thousands of Baccarat crystals glimmering and sparkling in the evening light.

Four Seasons Hotel New York

After undergoing extensive renovations, the newly transformed Four Seasons Hotel New York is an oasis in the concrete jungle. We love the mix of wood, neutral colors and giant windows in the upper floor guestrooms. In our dreams? A night in the 52nd floor Ty Warner Penthouse with 360° views of the city.

Read more about the renovated upper floor rooms here.

Mandarin Oriental New York

At the top of the Time Warner Center, Mandarin Oriental New York is just a stone’s throw away from Central Park. Rooms come in different styles, with Hudson River, Central Park or Manhattan skyline views. Most memorable thing? Entering the 35th floor sky lobby and looking out at Central Park through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Park Hyatt New York

Located just across the street from Carnegie Hall, Park Hyatt New York has 210 generously sized guestrooms, some of the largest in the city. Unique feature? The hotel’s 65-foot (20 meters) indoor lap pool features underwater speakers streaming music from Carnegie Hall.

Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park

The timelessness of Ritz-Carlton New York with its elegant, classic decor make a refreshing change to the cutting-edge vibe of the city. Worth a try? A relaxing massage at the first La Prairie Spa in the US.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

House in an iconic, 35-storey 1930’s Beaux Arts building with 190 Art Deco-styled rooms and suites, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is a New York classic. Not to be missed? An evening of cabaret at Café Carlyle.

The Mark

Bold geometric shapes and splashy colours define this Upper East Side classic with 140 rooms and suites. The place to be? The Mark Bar followed by dinner at The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges.

The Langham Place

Located in Midtown Manhattan, between Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, The Langham Place offers 234 residentially-styled rooms and suites designed to relax, inspire and surprise. Worth knowing? Artwork by contemporary American artist Alex Katz, showcased throughout the hotel, was chosen as it best embodies the liveliness and vibrancy of the city.

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

With Central Park and Fifth Avenue on the doorstep, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel is in a prime location. Its 714 rooms feature traditional décor with a touch of Indian heritage. My favorite thing? Lunch on the outdoor Rosé Terrace at the farm-to-table Perrine Restaurant.

The St. Regis New York

A New York icon, The St. Regis New York recreates the glamour of a bygone era. Traditional rooms with rich history combine with modern technology and bespoke service. Most famous feature? The creation of the iconic Bloody Mary, known as the Red Snapper, at the King Cole Bar in 1934.

For more information or to book one of these hotels, contact: jill@jidenba.com

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