11 Best Hotels in Flatiron District, New York City

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.

Named for the small, charming "North of Madison" (as in, Madison Square Park) neighborhood in which it's located, this upscale-bohemian property features a gorgeous design by Jacques Garcia, a restaurant by award-winning chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park fame, and a destination cocktail bar. The Beaux Arts–style hotel has lovely guest rooms and suites furnished with a selection of quirky original artwork (pieces are unique to each room), damask-printed velvet partitions, claw-foot tubs, reclaimed maple hardwood floors, leather headboards, and vintage area rugs. Guests can gather in the clubby atrium restaurant, or linger with a good read and creative cocktails in the wood-paneled library, surrounded by book-lined shelves and a spiral staircase from France.

Friendly service, large rooms, a convenient but peaceful location, and nice extras, such as a complimentary continental breakfast until 10 am, draws lots of repeat customers (particularly business travelers) to the Hotel Giraffe. The style is art deco, right down to the balcony rooms' red-velvet armchairs and French doors, which open onto private Juliet balconies from which you can survey Park Avenue. Be sure to take time to relax at the open-air Rooftop Garden bar, which offers drinks in the warmer months. The civilized service here includes all-day coffee, other refreshments, and snacks.

The landmarked clock tower in the 1909 Metropolitan Life building that overlooks Madison Square Park also houses an ultrasleek hotel—masterminded by renowned hotelier Ian Schrager—with neutral-tone rooms, a luxurious lobby bar, and a highly regarded restaurant, The Clocktower, helmed by British chef Jason Atheron.

This discreet Nomad hotel exudes Gilded Age decadence from the moment you enter its discreet lobby, set in a former 5th Avenue bank designed by lauded architects McKim, Mead & White in 1907, plus a sleek new tower next door. It’s a jewel box wrapped up in lavish European wallpapers and fabrics and infused with a signature house scent. Even the smallest rooms are large by NYC standards (starting at 300 square feet). All come with a "maxi" bar with full-size everything (the soft drinks and snacks are complimentary), sumptuous decor, and bespoke toiletries. A free breakfast is served daily in a sunlit, guest-only atrium, whipped up by celebrated chef Andrew Carmellini (of Locande Verde, Lafayette, and The Dutch fame), whose first namesake restaurant, the swish Café Carmellini downstairs, delivers Tuscan fare in a dazzling two-story space. The cozy, wood-paneled Portrait Bar tucked down a back hallway adds speakeasy vibes and a global drinks list.

Sleek but comfortable, with a playful design aesthetic, the James is an easy spot to relax into for a few nights. The downstairs lobby is a good spot for relaxing—not too trendy but with comfy seating.

The first stateside location of London's Ned Hotel is run by Soho House so the property doubles as a private-member venue but, unlike many Soho House properties, anyone can book its elegant prewar rooms and guests and members alike get priority access to the hotel's northern Italian restaurant, Cecconi's, and Little Ned bar, where the cocktail list is helmed by Chris Moore, whose mixology credits include Dante and the Savoy. Contemporary art and bespoke chandeliers liven up the public spaces while the spacious rooms feature 11-foot ceilings (at minimum), emperor king beds, deluxe Cowshed toiletries, a writing desk, and a classy bar set-up, including a vermouth spritzer. What's more, they're pin-drop quiet.

In a beautifully transformed 1906 office building, this contemporary hotel is a great vacation base: comfortable and convenient but basic enough to be good value. Guest rooms feel smartly modern, though they've retained some period details, while the updated lobby is a comfortable place to lounge.

Convenient to the action without being smack in the middle of it, the bohemian-chic Redbury is a stylish hotel with three Roman-inspired dining venues by acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer, including the pizzeria Marta (reserve ahead) and wine bar Vini e Fritti. Guest rooms are cozy, with whimsically colorful decor.