Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the Big Apple or a local craving an inner-city staycation, NYC has hotels for every type of traveler. Some, like the venerable The Carlyle and the Hôtel Ritz-Carlton in Central Park, are historic addresses that are practically a part of the city’s identity (it is where Kevin McCallister and Eloise live after all), while others are modern, luxe spaces that boast top-notch amenities, tony locations, and designer details — think Michelin-starred chefs, rooftop bars with jaw-dropping views, and reclaimed wood floors.
Then there are the hip new openings, a few of which have landed on TripAdvisor’s 2024 list of “Best Hotels in the World.” While the majority of these boutique and luxury properties are found in Europe, two hotels from the US also made the cut: Hotel Emblem San Francisco in California and the FivePine Lodge and Spa in Sisters, Oregon.
From opulent suites to sleek boutique hotels, these posh spots make a stay feel like an escape from reality. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a bit of luxury on the cheap or splash out for an all-out splurge, you’ll find it at one of these best hotels, which offer everything from curated art collections to out-of-the-box amenities and tony locations.
If you’re a Broadway fan or dead set on staying in Times Square, the EDITION is the place to go for a picture-perfect experience that rivals the real thing. It’s a modern space in a renovated Art Deco building with oak finishings, a curated art collection from Trunk Archive of Andy Warhol Factory, and incredible service.
For something a little more intimate, check out the Mercer Hotel in SoHo. The hotel has a minimalist Christian Liaigre design that’s made it a hotspot for the SoHo It-crowd, and it’s where celebrities like Calvin Klein have stayed.
Or, if you’re a Brooklyn-er, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a welcome dose of nature in the concrete jungle. The eco-friendly hotel welcomes guests with reclaimed wood floors, a multi-story green wall in the lobby, and front-facing rooms with stunning skyline views. Guests will also get the benefit of organic mattresses, in-room water filters, and rain showers. You’ll want to book the penthouse, of course, which comes with three terraces and a Poggenpohl kitchen.