New York
USANew York has a wide variety of hotels of different categories and price ranges. Since everyone has different priorities we have divided the hotel market into different categories; Family, Business, Couples, Budget and Luxury. We then did some thorough research to find out what different types of travelers value when it comes to their hotel accommodations. Our editorial team has come up with a selection of the best places for each category.
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Midtown Park Avenue
45 East 33rd Street- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
A popular hotel with an excellent location in Manhattan. Close to the Empire State Building and the subway. The hotel has simple, cozy rooms with beautiful views of the city. Amenities in the room such as refrigerator and microwave are particularly appreciated by families with children. The hotel is known for its pleasant staff.
Plus- Popular hotel
- Excellent location in Manhattan
- Simple, homey place
- Near Empire State Building
- Close to the metro
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The Maritime Hotel
363 West 16th Street- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular hotel in the Chelsea neighborhood, near the Meatpacking District. The hotel is decorated in a nautical theme and features comfortable rooms in different price ranges. The hotel has a restaurant and a cozy lounge. Very good location close to Hudson River Park. The area has many good restaurants and trendy night spots.
Plus- Maritime theme
- Good location in Chelsea
- Comfortable rooms
- Relaxing atmosphere
- Near Meatpacking District
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Hyatt Herald Square
30-32 West 31st Street- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Popular, stylish hotel with nice rooms and suites. The hotel is very popular with couples, because it has a good location with close proximity to many attractions and amusements. Hotel amenities include a rooftop restaurant, lounge and bar. Close to Times Square, Madison Square Park and the famous Broadway theater district.
Plus- Popular, stylish hotel
- Nice rooms and suites
- Rooftop restaurant and lounge
- Close to the Broadway theater district
- Near Times Square
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Room Mate Grace
125 West 45th Street- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Designer hotel with convenient location near Times Square. Nice, clean rooms. All rooms have their own refrigerator. Affordable accommodation that is very popular for its convenient location. Close to the Broadway theater district, Fifth Avenue and many Manhattan attractions. The hotel has a lounge with live music, indoor pool and a sauna.
Plus- Affordable designer hotel
- Good location near Times Square
- Nice, clean rooms
- Near the Broadway theater district
- Close to Fifth Avenue
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SIXTY Soho
60 Thompson Street- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
A luxury boutique hotel in Soho with elegant rooms and suites. Perfect location for discovering southern Manhattan. The hotel features a seasonal rooftop lounge with stunning views. There is also a nice restaurant and cocktail bar. The hotel is known for having very good service.
Plus- Luxury boutique hotel
- Great location in Soho
- Elegant rooms and suites
- Seasonal rooftop
- Very good service
- Some distance to Midtwon
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Holiday Inn Express Times Square
343 West 39th Street- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
An affordable hotel with fresh clean rooms. Great location in Manhattan, near Times Square and Central Park. The hotel is popular with families because it is quiet and peaceful yet a good starting point for excursions. Close to great shopping, tourist attractions and landmarks such as the Empire State Building.
Plus- Great hotel in a great location
- In Midtown Manhattan
- Simple, clean rooms
- Quiet and peaceful location
- Close to the Central Park Zoo
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The Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
A pleasant business hotel on Lexington Avenue near Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations Headquarters. Classic, elegant New England style rooms and suites. The terrace has great views. Many business travelers feel comfortable here because the hotel is homey, comfortable and has a friendly staff.
Plus- Pleasant business hotel
- Excellent location in Midtown
- Near Grand Central Terminal
- Classic, elegant rooms and suites
- Homey and comfortable
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The Surrey
20 East 76th Street- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Luxury hotel on the Upper East Side. Elegant rooms and suites done in a contemporary Art Deco style. The hotel is popular with couples and is located only one block from Central Park. Easy walking distance to Times Square and the Museum of Modern Art. It features exclusive spa treatments, nice restaurant and a lovely roof top garden bar.
Plus- Luxury Hotels in Upper East Side
- One block from Central Park
- Modern Art Deco style
- Spa with treatments
- Roof garden bar
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Murray Hill East Suites
149 East 39th Street- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Great hotel in a great location in Manhattan, near Grand Central Terminal. Spacious, clean rooms and suites with private bathrooms and kitchens or kitchenettes. Many people find it economical to be able to prepare your own food in the room, instead of eating outt every day.
Plus- Affordable hotel
- Great location on Manhattan
- Near Grand Central Terminal
- Large rooms and suites
- Rooms with kitchen or kitchenette
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Hotel 32 32
32 East 32nd Street- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
A more luxurious hotel with bright, modern rooms and suites. The hotel is especially popular for its perfect location near Times Square, the Empire State Building and the Broadway theater district. If you like to shop or just get out you will find, Fifth Avenue and the beautiful green fields of Madison Square Park and Bryant Park just a walk away.
Plus- Luxurious hotel
- Modern rooms and suites
- Excellent, central location
- Near Times Square
- Close to Fifth Avenue
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Sohotel
341 Broome Street- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
A modern hotel with a good location in Manhattan, one block from Little Italy and Soho. Comfortable rooms including some family rooms and a cozy atmosphere make the hotel attractive to families. The hotel is a good starting point for excursions. Close to the subway, cozy restaurants and cafes, as well as some of the best pizzerias in the city.
Plus- Modern hotel with good location
- Close to Little Italy and Soho
- Nice rooms and family rooms
- Close to the metro
- Good starting point for excursions
- Some rooms located above the hotel bar are noisy
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Hotel Americano
518 West 27th Street- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular designer hotel with modern, minimalist rooms. Great central location in the Chelsea art district. Close to the Hudson River. The hotel features a two gourmet restaurants and a rooftop outdoor swimming pool with beautiful views. Many business travelers especially enjoy their time here because it has such a relaxing atmosphere.
Plus- Design hotel with good location
- In the Chelsea art district
- Modern, minimalist rooms
- Two gourmet restaurants
- Rooftop pool
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Smyth - A Thompson Hotel
85 West Broadway- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Luxury Hotel in the trendy Tribeca neighborhood. Spacious, modern rooms, some with a private terrace. Excellent location near the Brooklyn Bridge and Soho. The hotel features an award-winning restaurant and relaxed cocktail bar. Couples who visit the city for a romantic weekend usually have chosen it for the location and the hotel's excellent service.
Plus- Luxury Hotels in trendy Tribeca
- Spacious, modern rooms
- Some rooms with terrace
- Restaurant and cocktail bar
- Near Soho and the Brooklyn Bridge
- Some distance to the theatre district
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Hotel St. James
109 West 45th Street- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Budget hotel with an excellent location in Manhattan. Close to the theater district and Times Square. The hotel has old-world character and many appreciate its charming atmosphere. It offers several different room options and a private library. Walking distance to Central Park, Broadway and the International Center of Photography.
Plus- Budget hotel in vintage style
- Value rooms and family rooms
- Excellent location in Manhattan
- Near the Broadway theater district
- Close to Times Square
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The Peninsula New York
700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
A first class luxury hotel in downtown Manhattan with very elegant rooms and suites. Excellent location on Fifth Avenue, famous for fashionable shopping. It has a spa with various treatments, restaurant, terrace with lounge and cocktail bar. The hotel has very good service and offers many amenities.
Plus- Top class luxury
- Excellent location at Fifth Avenue
- Elegant rooms and suites
- Many amenities
- Close to Central Park
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Hotel Hugo
525 Greenwich Street- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Modern hotel in Hudson Square, close to Soho and the West Village. Beautiful, comfortable rooms, some with views of the Hudson River. The hotel features good meeting facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and rooftop lounge. Many business travelers feel comfortable here because the hotel is quiet and peaceful and close to the city's financial district.
Plus- Modern hotel in Hudson Square
- Beautiful, comfortable rooms
- Some rooms overlooking the river
- Good conference facilities
- Near the city's financial district
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Blue Moon Hotel
100 Orchard Street- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
A traditional hotel with spacious rooms in a classic boutique style. Very good location on the Lower East Side. Close to the popular area of Little Italy with art galleries, live music, great restaurants and bars. Many couples seek out the East Village area because it is considered to provide an authentic experience of the city.
Plus- Historic East Village
- Spacious rooms - many with balcony
- Close to Little Italy
- Area of restaurants and bars
- Art galleries and live music
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Hotel East Houston
151 East Houston Street- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Popular budget hotel on the Lower East Side. Large roof terrace with views of Manhattan and the Empire State Building. Nearby are many good bars and restaurants. Close to the metro. Conveniently close to the trendy SoHo and the East Village, with many art galleries and shops.
Plus- Popular budget hotel
- Great location on the Lower East Side
- Roof terrace with views
- Close to the metro
- Close to Soho and the East Village
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Crosby Street Hotel
79 Crosby Street- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Modern designer hotel in Soho with beautiful, uniquely decorated rooms and suites. The rooms have high ceilings and large windows and a magnificent view of the city. Located on a nice cobblestone street the hotel offers many amenities like a comfortable garden with a lounge and terrace.
Plus- Luxury designer hotel
- Great location in Soho
- Close to Tribeca and Little Italy
- Gourmet Restaurant and bar
- Garden and terrace
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Popular Hotels is a dynamic website that is largely based on feedback from our users. We have done our homework using reviews and experiences from previous guests in making our choices. This means that the selection is constantly updated to provide a current picture of the situation.
Location and offerings
In New York, there are plenty of hotels in all categories. For most travelers who want to make the most of their visit to this vibrant international city, the more centrally located the accommodations are the better. All the hotels that we have selected are located in Manhattan.
Most business travelers choose to stay at high-class hotels in central Manhattan, but there are also popular hotels in quieter areas such as the West Village and near the financial district.
Among families with children we also see two tendencies. Some want to stay as centrally as possible with close proximity to the museums and Central Park Zoo. Others prefer lower Manhattan where one can find authentic neighborhoods and more reasonably priced hotels.
Among the couples it is about the same. Many appreciate a higher end hotel located near entertainment and restaurants, while others seek out more intimate and genuine areas like Little Italy and Tribeca.
In such a large and crowded city like New York, there is a great demand for cheap budget accommodations. We have sought out the most popular of these hotels located in the more central parts of the city. However, one should note that many of these hotels have shared bathrooms.
The most popular luxury hotels are concentrated in central Manhattan, in the fashionable neighborhood around Central Park and Fifth Avenue. These hotels offer many amenities and very good service and many of them boast beautiful views of the city.
In New York and other US cities, often breakfast is not included in the price of the hotel, you should check on this when booking.
Attractions and sights
New York is known as the city that never sleeps and there is always something new to discover. The city offers such classic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, but many come here just to enjoy the metropolitan atmosphere. In midtown Manhattan you can find Central Park, with its famous zoo. Also nearby are many famous museums such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim and the American Museum of Natural History. In the meatpacking district you can enjoy High Line park, a green space and sometimes art walk recently created from the once abandoned overhead railway.
Restaurants, shopping and nightlife
In New York there are many famous restaurants with international chefs and innovative menus of very high class. But there are also many other exciting and less costly alternatives. One example is Little Italy, where you are able to find some of the best pizzerias in the city.
The city has a rich cultural life and the Broadway theater district offers high class music, theater and performances. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance, as they often sell out quickly for popular events. Tickets bought on site are also often very expensive compared to those bought in advance.
There are also many art galleries and smaller venues with live music. You will find many areas with stimulating nightlife and trendy wine bars. Among the more popular areas are the Meatpacking District, Soho and the West Village.
Trade shows and events
New York is a cosmopolitan city and has a constantly changing array of activities and events going on. During large concerts, sporting events and international fairs, the hotels in the central city can quickly become all booked up. Although there is a good supply of hotels in the city, it may be a good idea to book hotels in advance, especially if you have a desire to stay in any particular hotel.
Travel to and in the city
In New York there are three major airports; JFK, LaGuardia and Newark International Airport. Many arrive by plane and then travel further by taxi, subway, bus or train to get to the hotel. Compared to other US cities New York has reliable, relatively safe public transit. It is best to plan your trip from the airport to the hotel before you travel, so that you don't have to worry about this on arrival. Some larger hotels offer airport shuttle services it is good to check under services when booking for this benefit. Some however may charge extra for this service. You should be aware that there are rogue taxis around airports, so it's safest to choose one of the famous Yellow cars or to book a taxi at the airport counter for transportation service.
In midtown Manhattan the Grand Central Terminal (Grand Central Station) is another major entry point into the city and from here there are very good public transport connections. In New York, it's easy to travel by train, metro and bus. Around the island there are also various boat trips and ferries, which provide you with different views of the city.
If you come to the city by car you should before departure ascertain that there is parking close to the hotel. Parking garages are expensive and some hotels charge guests as much as $25 a day for using their parking lot. Sometimes there may be traffic jams which can be a big problem. It may therefore be a good idea to leave the car at home and rely on public transport or use taxi with a driver who is used to driving in the city.
In 2009, new rules for entry into the United States were put in place. Be sure to apply early for electronic travel authorization if you lack a valid visa. Special rules apply concerning hand baggage contents and flight safety. Be sure to have the hotel's address and ZIP code ready upon arrival. This information must be reported at the airport customs and border control. If this information is lacking you may be refused entry. Also do not bring fresh foods into the country in your bags. Even the banana from your breakfast on the plane is not allowed. You will be asked to dispose of it at customs control.
Weather and climate
In New York, the climate varies considerably and oscillates between very hot summers and sometimes very cold winters with snow and ice. Because the climate is relatively humid winters are often perceived as colder than they actually are. Most hotels are well equipped to cope with these temperature changes but in summer it can be of great value to book a hotel with good air conditioning.
Price structure
New York is a relatively expensive city to stay in, but there are also affordable options. Parking difficult to find anywhere in the center, daily parking rates are anywhere from $25-50 per day. Hotels often collect a fee for parking in their own lots. Many hotels also charge for breakfast and in many cases it may be worthwhile to instead visit a nearby cafe. Downtown Manhattan Fifth Avenue has many upscale shops, but nearby there are also large chain stores with more reasonable prices.
City pass
A New York-card or ”New York Pass” can be a good investment if you want to see much of the city. The card gives you free admission to 80 different attractions and museums and precedence in the queue to many attractions. It also includes sightseeing and discounts in many stores and restaurants.
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