We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in New York, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
Great views. Located in Columbus Circle’s Deutsche Bank Center, this hotel is a 2-minute walk from Central Park. It features a 75-foot indoor pool and offers rooms and suites with panoramic views of Central Park, Manhattan skyline and Hudson River. MO Lounge, located on site, serves contemporary American cuisine and well-crafted cocktails and has wall-to-wall views of Central Park and the Manhattan Skyline. Every room at Mandarin Oriental, New York features floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can enjoy the 55-inch flat-screen TV. A mini-bar is included and a chocolate and bottle of water are provided each day. Mandarin Oriental, New York offers a full-service spa with a sauna and massage rooms. The hotel also provides an extensive on-site fitness center. New York City tourist information and ticket services are also available through the Concierge. This hotel is within a 10-minute walk of shopping on Fifth Avenue and 350 metres from the Museum of Art and Design. The Museum of Modern Art is 1.1 km away.Show full description
Very stylish. Creative. Great restaurant. Situated in upper midtown Manhattan, 483 metres from the Central Park, the Whitby Hotel is a short distance away from stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. The Whitby Hotel offers complimentary WiFi to all guests. Each room at The Whitby Hotel is individually designed with floor to ceiling windows. Some rooms have a private terrace and offer views of the Manhattan skyline. Interiors have been designed by Kit Kemp. Guests will also have access to The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, an Orangery, a book-lined drawing room as well as a fully equipped gym. The Museum of Modern Art is 483 metres from the property, while Rockefeller Centre and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are 805 metres from the property. Guests will find many restaurants in the vicinity as well.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in New York.
Elegant. Stylish. Friendly staff. Centrally located in Midtown Manhattan on Fifth Avenue, this hotel is across from the Grand Army Plaza and Central Park's main entrance. It features on-site dining and free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are included in each room at The Sherry Netherland. The rooms boast high ceilings and marble bathrooms. Belgian chocolates and a bouquet of flowers are provided upon arrival. All rooms offer complimentary soft drinks and water, as well as Keurig coffee machines. A gym with floor-to-ceiling mirrors is part of this Manhattan hotel. Concierge and ticket services are available. Rockefeller Center is a 10-minute walk from The Sherry-Netherland. The Museum of Modern Art is also just 10 minutes from the hotel on foot.Show full description
Central. With an ideal location on Central Park, this luxurious Midtown Manhattan hotel offers elegant on-site dining options. It features spa services, a 24-hour fitness centre and rooms with custom designed furniture. Situated on Central Park South, the 59th Street Columbus Circle Subway Station is steps from this hotel. JW Marriott Essex House New York boasts elegant rooms with a flat-screen TV with cable and a minibar. The hotel also offers Internet TV equipped with high-speed access to Netflix, HuluPlus, YouTube and Pandora. Some rooms provide interior views while others offer city and park views. Guests can relax and enjoy a variety of beauty and spa treatments. Information on local tours, entertainment, shopping and more can be obtained at the concierge desk. JW Marriott Essex House can also arrange for limousine services and airport transfers. SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant is located on site and serves a selection of small plates made with locally-sourced ingredients. Drinks are also available. Times Square is 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
A New York Classic, Remastered. The property offers a combination of suites and rooms with varying views and low floor options. Thompson Central Park New York is within 500 metres of Carnegie Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park entrance and Radio City Music Hall. Designed to accommodate work and play, our rooms have been upgraded with refined finishes — warm woods, sleek marble, jewel-toned pops — and unexpected touches, like sculptural ombré lighting, ribbed wall detailing and an inventive geometric étagére. And starting in early 2022, our guests can also expect an elevated New York experience from our Upper Stories collection of rooms and suites perched on our topmost guest floors. Just off the lobby, you’ll find Chef Manish Mehrotra’s signature restaurant, the inventive Indian Accent, which has consistently ranked high in Zagat, Time Out and Eater. And for a quick bite, our incognito Burger Joint outpost has long been a beloved best-kept secret. Recharge, refresh and restore your wellbeing with a retreat Underground — and discover our one-stop wellness and beauty collective on our lower level, featuring a state-of-the-art gym and a duo of salons byDrybar.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Great value. Located in Midtown and framed by Central Park, the Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park is the perfect spot for a luxurious stay, featuring experiences tailored to city living. This prestigious hotel is a short walk from Fifth Avenue shopping and Rockefeller Center and one block from the 57th Street subway station for convenient access to the entire city. Stylishly designed with a townhouse-inspired atmosphere, each guest room and suite is exquisitely furnished with luxury features and amenities. Guest rooms provide breathtaking views of either Central Park or the city skyline. Guests will find the iconic Radio City Music Hall and Broadway Theatre District only one mile away. Relax in the exclusive La Prairie Spa and rejuvenate with massage, facial, and sauna services, or take advantage of the hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center.Show full description
Super central. Great breakfast. Great location. Located in Midtown Manhattan, this hotel is an 8-minute walk from Times Square and a 3-minute walk from Central Park. The hotel features multiple luxury amenities, including a lounge bar with premium alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, continental breakfast, and Wi-Fi access. Featuring luxury bedding, each room at the WestHouse Hotel New York includes a flat-screen cable TV, a tablet and a desk. Guests staying at the WestHouse Hotel New York can enjoy additional luxury amenities including a 24-hour reception area, 24-hour business centre services, concierge services, digital newspapers and magazines, and bottled water. Free premium toiletries, a hairdryer, and a professional hair styling tool can be found in the en suite bathroom. The Terrace is private to hotel guests and features two spacious lounge areas with views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.Show full description
This might be one of the most CENTRAL luxury hotels in New York. It also has a central location.
Creative. Trendy. Great restaurant. Offering a restaurant and a fitness centre, 1 Hotel Central Park is located in New York. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a seating area. At 1 Hotel Central Park you will find a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a snack bar. The hotel is 300 metres from Carnegie Hall, 500 metres from Museum of Modern Art and 600 metres from Central Park. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also comes with a hairdryer, cotton slipper socks and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box, a laptop safe, a yoga mat and a Nespresso® machine. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The on-site restaurant, Jams, features an open kitchen, exposed brick and reclaimed oak. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Newark Liberty International Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CREATIVE luxury hotels in New York.
Comfortable beds. Friendly staff. The Lowell is a 17-story building established in 1927 and is located 321.8 metres from Central Park. The property is 50 metres from Madison Avenue. Guests will find luxury fashion stores like Hermès, Barneys New York and Roberto Cavalli Store within 35 metres of the property. Fifth Avenue is 161 metres form the property. Hotel Lowell features rooms and suites with marble bathrooms. A nightly turndown service and free New York Times newspaper are also provided. The Lowell features wood-burning fireplaces and landscaped terraces with views of the city. Restaurateur Charles Masson oversees the property’s onsite dining options, Majorelle and Jacques Bar. Majorelle offers a seasonal dishes. The Club Room at The Lowell offers a space to unwind, while the Pembroke Room offers breakfast and afternoon tea. Lincoln Centre is 1.8 km from the property and Carnegie Hall is 1.3 km away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. This Midtown Manhattan hotel is located 500 metres from Central Park. It features an on-site bar. Select suites have views of Central Park. Fifth Avenue is 805 metres from Conrad New York Midtown. Rooms include a flat-screen cable TV, free WiFi, a dual receptacle USB charger and an iPod docking station.Conrad New York Midtown boasts Filli D'oro Italian linens, hand-woven throws, blackout curtains and turn-down service. Conrad New York Midtown has a 24-hour health club with state-of-the-art equipment and offers 24-hour room service. The concierge team can arrange a variety of services throughout the city. Times Square and Rockefeller Center are both within 1 km of the property.Show full description
Nice style. Creative. Featuring Baccarat crystals in every room, the Baccarat Hotel and Residences is located in New York. Guests can relish in the intricate architecture and design features while enjoying the indoor pool, fitness centre and on-site French restaurant. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at the hotel is furnished with contemporary Parisian décor and offers a flat-screen TV, sofa and desk. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer, free toiletries, slippers and a bathrobe. An iron, coffee machine and safety deposit box are also provided. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to New York’s Baccarat Hotel and Residences, which provides a personal host with every reservation. Additional amenities offered at the hotel include a spa and wellness centre, laundry and concierge services. The hotel is 100 metres from Museum of Modern Art, 200 metres from St Patrick's Cathedral and 200 metres from Radio City Music Hall. Newark Liberty International Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
Very central. Rooftop pool. Rooftop bar. Located steps from Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, this hotel boasts a rooftop terrace and a spa with an indoor pool. Rockefeller Center is 644 metres from the property and Central park is 483 metres from the property. Each room offers complimentary WiFi, international calls, flat-screen TVs, a fully stocked minibar and mood lighting. The marble bathrooms feature a built-in TV and robes. Some rooms overlook the city. Gourmet dining at The Peninsula New York includes contemporary American cuisine at Clement restaurant. Salon de Ning is a modern rooftop bar and terrace that offers a range of signature cocktails and Asian-inspired light fare. The Museum of Modern Art and 5 Av/53 Street Subway Station are within 805 metres of the property. Broadway theatres, including Winter Garden and Gershwin Theatre, are within 1.2 km from the property.Show full description
Very clean. Great value. The Carnegie Hotel in midtown Manhattan is a modern intimate boutique hotel, designed with fine architecture and custom Italian furniture. It is 161 metres from the Carnegie Hall and 322 metres from Central Park. Each room and suite at Carnegie Hotel has in-room safes, complimentary Malin + Goetz bath amenities, linen and bathrobes. Complimentary continental breakfast and Wi-Fi access is offered to all guests. Relax in the lounge area with a complimentary wine hour hosted every night. Guests can also enjoy the 24 hour snacks and coffee service. The shopping destinations of Fifth Avenue are within easy access of the the Carnegie Hotel. Columbus Circle and the Museum of Modern Are are 483 metres from this midtown property, and Times Square is 805 metres away.Show full description
Cool. Creative. Rooftop bar.Opened October 2021. Situated conveniently in the centre of New York, Hard Rock Hotel New York offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Hard Rock Hotel New York include Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and Museum of Modern Art. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hip. Highly elegant. Great location. With two onsite dining options, The St. Regis New York offers guests exclusive dining experiences. Rooms offer 24-hour butler service. This hotel is located 483 metres from The Museum of Modern Art. The spacious guest rooms provide flat-screen cable TVs, seating areas with sofas and desks. They have minibars, refrigerators, bathrobes and safety deposit boxes. WiFi is available. The St. Regis New York offers guests a gym and business center. It provides meeting rooms, a beauty and florist shop. The hotel offers valet parking and limousine rentals. Other guest services include shoe shines and childcare. Rockefeller Center is 644 metres away, while St. Patrick's Cathedral is 483 metres from the property.Show full description
I rate this as the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in New York. It also has a great location!
Located at the crossroads of Central Park and 5th Avenue, this internationally renowned Manhattan hotel is steps away from world class shopping. The luxurious and spacious rooms at The Plaza boast modern bathrooms with 24-karat gold-plated fixtures and separate rain showers. The Plaza Hotel is home to The Palm Court Restaurant, one of New York City's finest destinations for Afternoon Tea. Amenities at The Plaza include exclusive boutiques and health and wellness facilities including a Guerlain Spa and 24-Hour Fitness Center.Show full description
Great views. Park Lane New York is a deluxe hotel with a European ambiance, providing views over Central Park and the New York skyline. It is only 2 minutes’ walk from the elegant shops of 5th Avenue and the 59th Street N,Q,R underground station. Spacious and bright, rooms at Park Lane New York are fitted with oversized windows and fine linens. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and access to the on-site fitness centre. Enjoy a seasonal menu created by Joseph Fontanals at The Park Room Restaurant, or select from a wide variety of cocktails at Harry's New York Bar. New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center, are all within 10 minutes' walk. With the park directly in front of the hotel, jogging and recreational activities are easily accessible.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Friendly staff.Opened June 2021. Situated in New York and with Strawberry Fields reachable within 1.1 km, The Wallace Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Lincoln Center is 1.2 km from The Wallace Hotel, while Central Park is 1.9 km from the property. The hotel has family rooms. The rooms include a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at the hotel have a city view. Speaking English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This luxury hotel has very cosy rooms, amazing staff and great affordability.
Central. Superb breakfast. Great views. Offering complimentary WiFi and a complimentary breakfast, Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park is 644 metres away from Central Park and The Museum of Modern Art. All rooms at this property come equipped with kitchenettes, iPod docks, flat-screen cable TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Some rooms offer views of the city, Central Park, Hudson River or Times Square. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park has a fitness centre. The on-site restaurant, Nosh!, serves breakfast and lunch and guests can get meal deliveries from local restaurants. A convenience store is also available onsite. The property is 161 metres from the 57th Street and 7th Avenue subway station. Carnegie Hall is 322 metres away.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast and outstanding views.
Opened May 2023. Located in New York, 300 metres from Broadway Theatre, Romer Hell's Kitchen provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is 700 metres from Carnegie Hall, and within 400 metres of the city centre. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available daily at Romer Hell's Kitchen. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 11 km from Romer Hell's Kitchen.Show full description
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