The Adirondacks
Rocking chairs on the covered porch and tennis rackets for guests to use on the courts in the park across the road set the relaxed tone for this appealing…
Must-see hotels in New York
Buffalo
Conveniently located in Buffalo's downtown Theater District, this hostel occupies three floors of a former school, with a basement rec room, plenty of…
New York
A 27-mile scenic seaside drive west of Clayton will bring you to the 1827 lighthouse complex at Cape Vincent. The lighthouse keepers' house is now a well…
New York
This efficient inn is known for its clean rooms and friendly owners. The six motel rooms are great value, but anyone with a nautical bent should book the…
Midtown
Pure, unadulterated luxury: this landmark building comes with views of Central Park so epic you almost can’t see New York. All 259 rooms feature French…
Midtown
Rooms at the skyscraping Langham Place are more akin to suites (the smallest is a generous 420 sq ft). Understatedly chic, all feature neutral hues,…
Midtown
Set in a landmark French Renaissance–style building, the iconic Plaza's 282 guest rooms are a regal affair, with sumptuous Louis XV–style furniture and 24…
Midtown
Housed in a 52-floor tower designed by IM Pei, the five-star Four Seasons delivers seamless luxury. Even the smallest of the neutrally hued rooms are…
Upper East Side
This fabled hotel is prime territory for Park Ave shoppers. Guests even get 15% off at nearby Bloomingdales (25% during the holidays!). Inside, the hotel…
Midtown
Part futuristic spaceport, part Austin Powers set, this cool 713-room hotel bases its rooms on airplane classes: premium cabin (economy), first cabin …
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Set in a former 19th-century warehouse, this striking brick building (once home to artists' lofts) is styled like a love letter to Brooklyn. High…
Midtown
Originally opened in 1906 by John Jacob Astor, the 330-room Knickerbocker exudes a restrained, monochromatic elegance. Rooms are dashingly chic, hushed…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Just two blocks from the water, this eight-story, industrial-chic hotel is blessed with spectacular river and Manhattan views. It's worth paying extra for…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This porthole-dotted white tower has been transformed into a high-end marine-themed inn by a hip team of architects. It feels like a plush Love Boat…
Midtown
Steeped in history (James Dean lived in room 803 in the early 1950s), this classic hotel radiates Old New York charm and an enviable location in the heart…
Long Island
In a serene setting on Fort Pond, this uber-hip, Brazilian-owned hotspot is full of colorful public spaces inside and out, with a focus on emerging art …
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Set in a converted 1901 factory, the red-brick Wythe (pronounced 'white') Hotel brings a dash of high design to Williamsburg. Exposed brick and 13ft…
Midtown
A hit with cashed-up creatives, the Ace's standard and deluxe rooms recall upscale bachelor pads – plaid bedspreads, quirky wall stencils, leather…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
A favorite of hip downtown business types, the 253-room Andaz takes sleek and handsome and gives it a relaxed, new-school vibe. Guests are checked-in on…
Midtown
Opulent, historic and obscenely romantic, the Pierre is a destination in itself. The lobby looks like a Gilded Age period piece; the on-site French…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Newly acquired by AKA, this boutique hotel provides more than a whiff of Tribeca luxury. Modernist furniture, rugs and book-lined shelves give the Gachot…
SoHo & Chinatown
The James plays with a variety of architectural elements in each of its different spaces, and somehow they all work beautifully. The public areas blend…
Queens
The Boro offers minimalist city luxe (quality linens, plush robes, tubs in the suites) for far less than you'd pay in Manhattan – with the benefit of…
Midtown
The details are nice here, like spherical moss sculptures outside the door and other touches crafted by NYC interior-designer Steven Sclaroff. Rooms are…
Lefferts Manor Bed & Breakfast
New York City
Six sunny rooms in this classic Brooklyn brownstone feature tiled closed fireplaces, subtle color palettes and historically styled decor. Five rooms share…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
In Battery Park City, this well-heeled Hilton-group hotel is a top choice for business travelers. There's a trove of more than 2000 artworks to be…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Boutique and brilliant, Gild Hall's entryway leads to a split-level, book- and sofa-stuffed lobby exuding a style best characterised as 'Wall St meets…
Midtown
If your expense account is feeling particularly generous, consider booking at this majestic beauty on the corner of Central Park. Restored in 2014, the…
Midtown
What was once a hat factory is now a cool slumber spot, its 12 floors of design-literate, faintly industrial rooms fusing dark-oak hardwood floors with…
Midtown
Part of the fashionable Kimpton chain, the Eventi is simultaneously modern and classic, its dark wood and marble balanced with a clean, contemporary…
Western New York
A cozy and rustic living shrine to the arts-and-crafts movement, the Roycroft Inn was completed in 1905 to accommodate artisans making the pilgrimage to…
New York City
For travelers unperturbed by the dreary location next to a roaring main road, The Brooklyn is a smart, boutique hotel offering considerable luxury for the…
Long Island
Not to state the obvious, but the panoramic views from the lobby and rooms from this made-over 1935 vintage motor court picturesquely frame the Sound in…
Hudson Valley
This rustic-chic former boarding house, steps from the train station and a short walk to Warren St, offers rough-hewn furniture and claw-foot tubs in its…
East Village & Lower East Side
Pick up your red-tasselled gold room key in the hushed timber-lined lobby and admire the antique velvet chairs and faded Persian rugs. Walk over mosaic…
The Adirondacks
This charming inn, dating back to 1812, has comfortable, heritage-furnished rooms touched off with modern amenities, plus a wide verandah and back garden…
Midtown
This modern-classic creation by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck has a mahogany-rich lobby laced with African art. Once a boarding house for 'single…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The bones are all that remain of the original Empire, just across the street from Lincoln Center. Wholesale renovations have dressed this hotel in earthy…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
From the lemon-mint infused water at reception to the fitness equipment in every room, EVEN aims to leave guests refreshed. Each of the rooms has a yoga…
Midtown
Popular with business travelers, the Park Hyatt occupies a prime position in the cloud-bursting One57 building. Luxury is the key word, from the spacious,…
