The 18 Essential New York City Hotels
The Plaza Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

1. The Plaza Hotel

8.9
5th Avenue, Central Park South (at Central Park S), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 233 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Remains iconic in the NYC hotel world. The hotel, designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbegh, opened in October 1907 after a $12 million, 2-year construction process. At the time, rooms cost $2.50/night. Leggi tutto.

Ace Hotel New York is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

2. Ace Hotel New York

8.7
20 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 404 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: The Ace Hotel is one of the newish crop of hotels that sprang up in its neighborhood. It's also one of the more affordable hotels on this list, with a lobby beloved by the city's startup kids. Leggi tutto.

Library Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

3. Library Hotel

7.2
299 Madison Ave (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 40 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Design of this hotel is inspired by the Dewey Decimal system, with each floor devoted to one Dewey category. There's an ancient languages room on the 4th floor and a dinosaurs room on the 5th. Leggi tutto.

Waldorf Astoria New York is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

4. Waldorf Astoria New York

301 Park Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 275 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: The hotel was the first to ever offer room service and has a secret subway platform underneath the hotel where dignitaries could access the building without being seen. Leggi tutto.

Mercer Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

5. Mercer Hotel

8.5
147 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 47 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Sister hotel to the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, so, naturally, it's popular with celebrities. William Schickel designed the 1890 building—a Romanesque Revival landmark—as offices for the Astors. Leggi tutto.

Lotte New York Palace is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

6. Lotte New York Palace

8.4
455 Madison Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 108 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: The Palace Hotel—yes, the one from Gossip Girl, has had cameos on 30 Rock and Law & Order. The hotel actually began as a private residence for Henry Villard and built in 1882. Leggi tutto.

SoHo Grand Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

7. SoHo Grand Hotel

8.3
310 W Broadway (Grand St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 188 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: The 352-roomer's past-meets-present design is meant to intertwine the historic grandeur of the 1870s with the more mod stylings of the 1970s. It's also pet-friendly, with sculptures of canines. Leggi tutto.

JW Marriott Essex House New York is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

8. JW Marriott Essex House New York

8.4
160 Central Park S, New York, NY
Hotel · Theater District · 76 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Perhaps more iconic than the hotel itself is its sign. The Art Deco hotel opened in 1931, and the sign was put up the following year. Guests include composer Igor Stavinsky and author Herman Wouk. Leggi tutto.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

9. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
Ristorante americano · NoMad · 392 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: The NoMad's aesthetic leans toward the European, with Paris-inspired interiors by Jacques Garcia featuring clawfoot bathtubs & reclaimed maple floors. The rooms range from standard to apartment-esque. Leggi tutto.

The St. Regis New York is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

10. The St. Regis New York

8.7
2 E 55th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 82 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: This Beaux Arts hotel is 110 years old, & founded by Titanic victim John Jacob Astor IV—one of the wealthiest people in the country at the time. Dali, William Paley & Marlene Dietrich rested here. Leggi tutto.

The Standard, High Line is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

11. The Standard, High Line

9.1
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Meatpacking District · 256 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Hotel guests' peep shows have generated some headlines, but The Standard also has things to offer to the non-nudity-inclined. The building contains an ice rink and rooftop bar. Leggi tutto.

Gramercy Park Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

12. Gramercy Park Hotel

2 Lexington Ave (at E 21st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Gramercy Park · 71 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Humphrey Bogart got married on the rooftop terrace! The Rolling Stones & U2 are among the many musicians who've stayed here. The hotel's look is artsy & includes pieces by Hirst, Haring, and Warhol. Leggi tutto.

Greenwich Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

13. Greenwich Hotel

8.9
377 Greenwich St (N. Moore), New York, NY
Hotel · Tribeca · 36 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Robert De Niro is an owner of this hotel, & he's occasionally clashed with the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission over the penthouse he added. Each of the 88 rooms has different furnishings. Leggi tutto.

The Peninsula New York is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

14. The Peninsula New York

9.0
700 5th Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 50 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Bought up by the Hong Kong-based Peninsula group in 1988 & reopened after a gut renovation. Now boasts 185 guest rooms, 54 suites, & a pretty sterling reputation. Oh, & a bespoke BMW is the house car. Leggi tutto.

Hudson Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

15. Hudson Hotel

6.9
358 W 58th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 300 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Tiny but impeccable rooms and the lobby has been described as a "Manhattan marvel." The entrance is designed to be eye-catching, with a 30-foot glass tunnel enclosing the elevator up to the lobby. Leggi tutto.

The Bowery Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

16. The Bowery Hotel

9.2
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Hotel · East Village · 89 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: A poster child for the evolution of the Bowery, the hotel combines a few common NYC design elements like "industrial styled windows" and loft-inspired layouts & a well-known event space for up to 600. Leggi tutto.

Wythe Hotel is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

17. Wythe Hotel

8.9
80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 160 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: The 70 rooms once included spaces specifically for bands, sleeping 4-6, and standard rooms named for their sizes and views. There's no room service, but beds are made from the building's own ceilings. Leggi tutto.

McCarren Hotel & Pool is one of The 18 Essential New York City Hotels.

18. McCarren Hotel & Pool

160 N 12th St (btwn Berry St & Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 62 consigli e recensioni

CurbedCurbed: Has a place-to-be-in-summer pool and hopping rooftop nightspot. It's also home to lauded restaurant The Elm. This 64-roomer, with glassy facade and modern meets mid-century interiors boasts views. Leggi tutto.