32 Best Hotels in New York City, New York

The Ace is not your ordinary boutique hotel; the lively lobby melds the look of an Ivy League library with the concept of a curiosity cabinet—eclectic artwork, mosaic tile floors, wooden bookcases, antique sofas, a photo booth—and the vibe is laid-back, making it a popular hangout for freelancers and creatives. The rooms run from "Small," "Large," "Medium Queen," "Medium King," and "Bunk" (traditional bunk bed, sleeps 2) to "Loft Suite," indicative of the hotel's inclusive high/low ethos. No two rooms are alike, with original artwork and curated furnishings like turntables, Gibson guitars, and exclusive Pendleton wool blankets. The Lobby bar has good food and quality drinks though there are plenty of great restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. A Stumptown coffee bar on-site will keep you caffeinated.

Sun-streaked, spacious rooms define this new art-centric boutique hotel in the formerly industrial enclave of Long Island City known as Dutch Kills. The queen deluxe rooms are larger than most NYC studios, and come outfitted with stylish, modernist-inspired furnishings, a kitchenette, and a Juliet balcony. Half the rooms have outdoor spaces and since it’s family-built, owned, and designed, there’s an intimate warmth to the intentionally curated rooms. There’s also a small on-site fitness center, work space, and an art gallery furnished with plush sculptural chairs on the ground floor, which doubles as an event space and features the work of local artists.

A multihued series of stacked blocks standing out from its prewar neighbors "in the Heights," this boutique hotel knew it needed to be cool, affordable, and authentic to attract visitors all the way uptown, and it is all of these in spades. Rooms are contemporary and stylish, with polished concrete floors, light wood furnishings and sleeping spaces that are minimal in style and palette, while accent walls and bathrooms pop in one primary color pulled from the facade. There are family-friendly options with bunks, studios that are more podlike, as well as king, double, and ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in rain showers. Suites includes a pullout sofa and expansive views of the Manhattan skyline. Despite its busy location just off 181st Street and overlooking the Harlem River Drive, the Radio is quiet and calm, well, in guest rooms, at least; the on-site restaurant, Jalao, an outpost of a popular restaurant of the same name in Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, offers classic and authentic Dominican food that is a huge hit with locals (the neighboring community is known as "Little DR"), which makes it a lively vibe that you will want to join. Speaking of locals, hotel programming brings the neighborhood's rich culture and vibrancy in with bachata lessons in the spacious courtyard, customized pop-up shops with local artists, and neighborhood food tours. Bustling Washington Heights offers plentiful attractions, bodegas, and bars, but Midtown Manhattan is a direct and surprisingly fast subway ride on the nearby 1 or A trains. Yankee Stadium is a 10-minute cab ride.  Like many NYC hotels, you'll find the best deals if you book a weeknight stay.

Conveniently located right on 125th Street, The Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel is hard to miss, with its bright lights out front that read "Victoria," an ode to being in the space of the famed Victoria Theater. Aside from its central location, one of the best perks of staying at The Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel is its connection to The Apollo Stages at The Victoria, which are accessible via the third floor of the hotel's building. On the fifth floor is where you'll find the hotel's front desk, along with a restaurant/bar, appropriately named The Victoria Theater Restaurant, which offers live music on select nights. The highest rooms can be found on the 27th floor, and when the elevator doors open, you're greeted with floor-to-ceiling window views of Harlem. Overall, the vibe is super swanky, with gold accents throughout the building, and plenty of dedicated memorabilia to some of Harlem's most prominent musical figures.

The main draw of the Belvedere, which was built during the 1920s, is its Times Square/Theater District location; the rooms, which are basic but clean and relatively spacious, have kitchenettes (useful for families) with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Executive rooms are much brighter and even bigger. The helpful staff and 24-hour fitness center also help to make this affordable hotel a solid pick.

A sleek, affordable boutique chain operation in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Aloft is a lively yet comfortable offering from the Marriott group.

With the Empire State Building just two blocks north, Koreatown a few blocks west, the Flatiron District seven blocks south, and easy access to subway lines, bars, and restaurants, the compact but stylish Arlo NoMad is perfectly positioned for the visitor who cares more about proximity and value than floor space and amenities. Rooms feature space-saving design (under-bed storage, a pegboard closet system, no-tub bathrooms, etc.) and trendy decor, but they really are not designed to linger in: get ready and get going, once you have appreciated those floor-to-ceiling Empire State Building views from the Sky Rooms and the popular rooftop bar with an interactive glass floor tile and Middle Eastern influenced menu. There's also a bodega-like pantry and, instead of a fitness center, the hotels offers off-property gym and CitiBike passes. Excellent events—from rooftop soirees to happy hours to art receptions—solidify Arlo targets a trendy young crowd. 

You'll find welcome fortune cookies on your bed at this vintage design-forward hotel with elegant touches, from leather headboards to exposed brass pipes in the bathroom. Rooms can be a refuge from the weekend nighttime party scene, spread across four different areas of the property. It's Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Sungold impresses with their celery root latkes and chicken parmesan.

This industrial-chic property just two subway stops from Manhattan has spacious rooms, balconies with skyline views, and downright huge bathrooms. What's more, the high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows are features not commonly found in Manhattan, especially at such a reasonable price. Catching the sunset behind the Manhattan cityscape—from the rooftop lounge or privacy of your room—is a real highlight. The lobby lounge has a fireplace and shelves stocked with books from the Strand. The all-day restaurant, Beebe's, serves new American dishes and thin-crust pizzas. While Long Island City is rapidly changing, Its location does feel a bit isolated.

Hotels have started to realize what New Yorkers themselves have known for years: that Long Island City is a convenient base for exploring Manhattan. All the budget chains are here, but among the most smartly located is the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, right near multiple subway lines, in a neighborhood that has gone from shabby warehouses to gleaming high-rises in the blink of an eye. Rooms are incredibly spacious and more reasonably priced than their Manhattan counterparts. Meanwhile, the hotel restaurant nosh! offers breakfast sandwiches and evening cocktails, and hotel staff will help you choose among a wealth of local dining options, including the nearby Adda Indian Canteen, that offer delivery.

Queens is home to two of New York's major airports, and LaGuardia is much closer to the action than John F. Kennedy. Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York LaGuardia Airport/Astoria is overall a no-frills accommodation, and offers a complimentary shuttle from LGA. It's close to some of Astoria's top restaurants, but you won't need that convenience for the first meal of the day since a fantastic continental breakfast is included with your stay.

Located at a busy TriBeCa intersection close to subways, the boutique Frederick Hotel is an ideal launching pad for exploring downtown neighborhoods. The building dates from 1828 (and famously hosted Abraham Lincoln), and while a 2018 overhaul transformed the former Cosmopolitan Hotel into today's modern accommodations, you can still enjoy historic photos hanging in its common spaces. The hotel rises seven stories, and its guest rooms are undoubtedly compact, but balanced with modern touches and New York–inspired design details like artistic maps on subway tiles in the bathrooms. There's also a small fitness center. Primo's bar adds an art deco flair, while neighborhood-fave Serafina serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and room service.

The New York location of this hip hotel combines chic-but-homey design, several restaurants and bars, and accommodations that range from single rooms to rooms with bunk beds to suites. Blocky wood furniture and funky art, with murals painted by local Bard College students and alumni make a stay here feel like you're visiting your coolest college friend's apartment though the rooms don't have much in the way of amenities (bring your own body lotion). The several on-site dining and drinking destinations include a rooftop outpost of Miami's award-winning Broken Shaker as well as the ground floor, Latin-inflected Comodo restaurant and Smile-to-Go for coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches. 

Situated near Penn Station and convenient for Chelsea's attractions, the Hotel Hayden doesn't look like much from outside, but step inside, and a stylish atmosphere unfolds—all the way to your room. The colorfully bedecked rooms (and two suites) are large by New York hotel standards and are equipped with coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, plush bathrobes, and a cozier-than-usual bed. Rates also include continental breakfast. 

If space is a priority, head to the southern tip of Manhattan: this sleek Hyatt Centric hotel has generously sized rooms with large windows, hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and extra-large bathrooms. Deluxe rooms are 450 square feet, with king beds and roomy bathrooms with walk-in rain showers. The on-site restaurant is open daily for breakfast, and the Centric Bar & Grill serves breakfast and dinner, with lounge service all day. This full-service, modern hotel also has an always-open fitness center, is kid-friendly, and welcomes dogs (with a one-time cleaning fee).

Tall and pale, the tower that houses the new Hyatt Place is not particularly easy on the eyes, but when you're marveling at the stunning skyscraper-laden view from an upper-floor room, you won't give a damn what the facade looks like. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, blackout shades, complimentary water, coffeemakers, ultracomfy king-size beds, and 50-inch, flat-screen TVs. The in-house eatery and bar doesn't compare to the surrounding restaurant landscape—all the more reason to take advantage of the Chelsea restaurant scene. 

If you want to be near Midtown but a bit removed from the hustle and bustle, this hotel is a great option, with spacious, reasonably priced rooms, expansive views, and solid service that make up for a long walk from most subways. The hotel is within range of Hell's Kitchen's dining, nightlife, and shopping options. Rooms have spacious bathrooms and eco-friendly bath products, and some suites have soaking tubs that are cheekily located in the bedrooms themselves. Though windows are double paned, some street noise can intrude from the nearby West Side Highway, especially on lower floors.

To some, the Jane, with its appealing public spaces, is impossibly chic; to others, the tiny rooms with single beds and a shared unisex bathroom down the hall are reminiscent of Sing Sing. The historic building housed survivors of the Titanic in 1912, and many feel the standard rooms resemble ships' cabins or railway cars. Captain's Cabins are five times larger, with private baths and Hudson views. 

The chic, affordable Marcel gives guests both style and substance in a prime location; the small lobby feels a bit like a swanky nightclub but is still comfortable for lounging. Lower-priced rooms are quite small but are decorated with a fun, modern aesthetic that includes bright colors and animal-print designs. The 10th-floor lounge has free coffee and a connecting outdoor patio, creating a welcome respite from the bustling city below.

A hopping bar and sunken lounge in the reception area, slick decor, modern art, and clean, comfortable guest rooms make this a hipper hotel than others in the vicinity. Downstairs, Heartbeat Restaurant serves heart-healthy foods, while the attached Living Room Lounge draws a moneyed crowd.

Among Midtown's trendy lodging choices is this good-value hotel designed with modern boutique swagger and a vibrant dining and drinking scene. One of several Moxy hotels in NYC, it's perched between Times Square and Penn Station. To maximize limited space, guest rooms employ "urban camping" design features such as under-the-bed drawers, hooks instead of closets, and sinks outside the bathroom. Expect comfort no matter the room or bed sizes (even for the bunk beds in some rooms, a treat for kids). Enjoy a drink at Bar Moxy or dine at seafood-centric Legasea. Magic Hour is one of Manhattan's biggest rooftop spaces; half nightclub and half bar, it's decorated as a sort of adults-only amusement park.

The hip-yet-affordable NU, on one of Brooklyn's main nightlife and shopping streets, is perfect for visitors seeking a perch near the best of the borough. Flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and hookups for your iPhone or laptop are pluses in the above-average-size rooms, and the minimalist white-and-gray color scheme is punctuated with eco-friendly flourishes like cork floors and organic cotton sheets (a few suites even have cozy hammocks). An on-site marketplace offers a selection of local Brooklyn snacks and drinks, including beer and wine.

This historic, century-old building that was once the stage of the Marx Brothers and Harry Houdini in the early 20th century, has found new life as a beautifully renovated hotel that captures the essence of its former glory. Originally designed by New York architect George Keister, who completed the building in 1913—the same year he also did the famed Apollo Theatre in Harlem—this present-day hotel is a great value for exploration of the Bronx, with straightforward subway access into Manhattan.

The cheap and cheerful sibling of Pod 51 (on 51st Street) has tight quarters and trendy amenities, including a rooftop bar and a ground-floor restaurant. Single, bunk, full, and queen pods maximize space, fitting in private bathrooms with rainwater shower heads, room safes, work desks, and flat-screen TVs. The pods are tech-friendly, too, with free Wi-Fi and a media center that allows you to easily connect your devices to the TV and speakers. Common areas are spacious: the rooftop lounge and bar has stellar views while the lobby lounge, complete with games and a fireplace, is another appealing place to kick back.

If cramped quarters don't bother you, this hostel-like hotel is one of the best deals in town, with rooms that borrow space-saving ideas from mass transit, including sink consoles like those in an airplane restroom and built-in shelves under the beds. Some rooms have standard queen beds and private baths; others have twins or spotless stainless-steel bunks with pull-out, flat-screen TVs. All come with amenities like iPod docking stations and free Wi-Fi. The location is convenient, and common areas are cheerful and modern, with an outdoor bar-café and a stylish rooftop deck, but don't expect luxe linens or toiletries. Clinton Hall, its dining option, is a craft brewery and restaurant space with card and board games. Book well in advance, as stylish thrifty folk of all ages keep this hotel hopping.

New to the neighborhood in 2023, the Romer brand introduces a fresh, modern take on affordable lodging in the Theater District—rooms are surprisingly spacious and nicely decorated with artistic touches and retro-modern light fixtures and furnishings. The first-floor Neighborhood Cafe serves quality java and baked goods, while So & So's is a cozy piano bar with happy hour and pretheater dining. The hotel's Corner Store partners with local designer/retailers for uncommonly cool NYC souvenirs, and there's a convenient parking garage attached to the building (with its own pricing). With the hotel's Urban Fee, guests get complimentary bike rentals, access to the off-site Crunch gym, free hard-copy printing, and high-speed Wi-Fi; pets are welcome with a $150 fee.

A favorite of European visitors and business travelers who work in fashion and entertainment, Grace delivers high-design lodgings on a budget. The style here, as at other hotels in the chain, is modern and playful—Jonathan Adler reflective wallpaper, bright geometric patterns, and a check-in desk that doubles as a newsstand. Guests and locals gravitate to the glowing lobby bar and swimming-pool lounge (a real glassed-in pool, with sauna and steam room) for cocktails and eye candy. Rooms are smallish but smartly designed (comfortable beds are elevated on platforms, so luggage can be stored underneath) and well insulated from street noise. Room capacity varies from two to four people (in a quad bunk-bed layout—each bed with its own TV and headset), convenient for traveling with teenagers or kids.

Named after Teddy, not Franklin, this Midtown icon just steps from Grand Central has an ornate lobby with cushy couches and an old-school bar detailed in heavy wood that makes the place feel like it's from another time, and it is—the property dates from 1924. Happily, the amenities don't hark back to that era, though rooms are a little tired. Carpeting shows some wear, and the art on the walls is chain-generic, but the beds do have pillow-top mattresses. Bathrooms are nice and big. The rooftop lounge, mad46, offers nightly happy hour after 9:30.