{"id":265880,"date":"2024-03-07T09:19:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T14:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=265880"},"modified":"2025-05-01T08:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:48:29","slug":"best-hotels-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hotels-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Hotels in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New York City<\/a> is the most iconic and most visited city in the United States. With its distinctive skyline, diverse neighborhoods<\/a>, world-class museums, incredible Broadway productions, and melting pot of cultures, NYC attracts millions of visitors each year. (It\u2019s also the place I call home.) <\/p>\n

New York City is huge<\/em>. I mean ten million people live here. Where do you stay when you’re here? There’s so many hotels to choose from. <\/p>\n

To help you plan your visit and narrow down your options, here\u2019s my list of the best hotels in NYC: <\/p>\n

1. East Village Hotel<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Sunny
\nLocated in the East Village, my absolute favorite neighborhood in NYC, this boutique apart-hotel is run more like an Airbnb than a traditional hotel. You get sent a code before arrival to check in and there\u2019s no staff or restaurant on site (though an outpost of The Bean, a popular NYC caf\u00e9, is right downstairs). The studio apartments are designed to reflect the neighborhood’s bohemian spirit, with contemporary artistic d\u00e9cor, beautiful exposed brick walls, and lots of natural light. The kitchenettes include a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and silverware. <\/p>\n

Rooms include comfy pillowtop beds, showers with good water pressure, a flatscreen TV, and complimentary bath products. Everything is pretty compact, but in an area with few hotels, this is one of the best value spots. Stay here if you want to be in a central location with tons of great restaurants and bars at your fingertips. <\/p>\n

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2. The Marlton<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Stately
\nOriginally built in 1900, this historic boutique hotel in Greenwich Village has been home to many of the area\u2019s bohemian set, including one of my favorite writers, Jack Kerouac (he even penned a few novellas here). I like that the hotel\u2019s extensive renovations still kept its classic aesthetic. The beautiful interior has a stately feel, with ornate moldings, herringbone parquet floors, and vintage furnishings like brass light fixtures, ornate rugs, and custom-made furniture. The staff are super friendly too. <\/p>\n

The rooms are pretty small, but well designed to make use of the space. They come with flatscreen TVs, comfy beds with plush bedding, wardrobes, minibars, and marble bathrooms. The Marlton is also home to an excellent bar that serves incredible cocktails, and there\u2019s a complimentary breakfast available too. I think it\u2019s the best value for your money in the area. <\/p>\n

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3. voco The Franklin<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Simple
\nThis three-star hotel is in a 19th-century brownstone in the Upper East Side, the neighborhood I live in (if you see me, say hi!). The rooms here are simple, but the hotel has some great perks, like a free 24-hour espresso bar and a standard late checkout time (12pm). The restaurant is currently being renovated so there\u2019s no breakfast available on-site, but there are tons of places just steps away.<\/p>\n

The rooms are decorated in a minimal (but cozy) style, with white-painted chandeliers and cute original art. All rooms come with large TVs and comfy pillow-top mattresses, while their larger rooms come with a desk and easy chair. Everything is newly renovated, and the glass-enclosed showers have excellent pressure. The location is great too as it\u2019s on a quiet, leafy street close to Central Park and Museum Mile. <\/p>\n

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4. Hotel Indigo<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Rooftop
\nThis four-star hotel is dedicated to supporting local street art and artists, and you\u2019ll see plenty of their work throughout the building. The rooftop bar, Mr. Purple, is a favorite among locals for fancy cocktails, and on the weekends, the area turns into an upscale club. (Because of that, it\u2019s a 21+ hotel). There\u2019s even a heated pool on the rooftop too. <\/p>\n

The rooms boast hardwood floors, bold artwork, and floor-to-ceiling windows with impressive views over the city. All rooms also include Keurig machines, desks, and a minibar (for which you get a $20 USD credit). The bathrooms are large, beautifully tiled, and feature rainfall shower heads. While there\u2019s no breakfast served on site, you\u2019re just steps away from tons of great eateries open at all hours. Overall, I think this hotel is the best place to stay if you want to experience NYC\u2019s legendary nightlife. <\/p>\n

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5. The Standard<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"A
\nThe Standard is one of the best hotels in the city (I think this East Side location is even better than the one in the Meatpacking district). The bar serves some of the best drinks in town and is usually always packed with NY\u2019s fashionable set. There\u2019s a caf\u00e9 where you can get breakfast in the mornings too. <\/p>\n

The recently renovated rooms are gorgeous, decorated in a minimal design with bright pops of color and lots of natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. They\u2019re pretty big too, especially by NYC standards. All rooms at this four-star hotel feature plush beds, fluffy down pillows, huge flatscreen TVs, Bluetooth speakers, cozy bathrobes, work desks, and stocked minibars. The bathrooms are spacious, with tiled walk-in showers and organic designer toiletries. You\u2019ll also get complimentary access to the nearby Crunch gym (in case you want to work off all the delicious food from the plethora of nearby restaurants). <\/p>\n

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6. The Library Hotel<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"The
\nEverything at this four-star hotel is book related. Each of the ten floors has a different theme, and all of the 60 rooms have dozens of books that fit within that theme (the hotel has a collection of over 6,000 books!). There\u2019s also a Reading Room lounge with work desks, cozy nooks for reading or writing, and 24\/7 coffee, tea, snacks, and drinks. <\/p>\n

Guest rooms are a good size (for NYC) and feature rich wood furnishings in a sleek, contemporary design, with plush bedding, minibars, flatscreen TVs, desks, and luxury bath products. There\u2019s also free breakfast, a rooftop terrace with a bar that serves literary themed drinks, and really helpful staff. It\u2019s a quiet respite from an otherwise busy and loud neighborhood. Stay here for a unique experience that\u2019s close to major tourist sites like Times Square, the Empire State Building, and Grand Central Station. <\/p>\n

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7. The Sherry-Netherland<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"The
\nLocated on Fifth Avenue right across from Central Park, this ornate five-star hotel is housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts building. The lobby boasts vaulted, painted ceilings, custom-made chandeliers, and the elevator even has a white-gloved operator, just to highlight how upscale this property is. The property\u2019s Italian restaurant serves breakfast in the mornings and there\u2019s a fitness center available too. <\/p>\n

The spacious rooms are elegantly decorated, with mahogany desks, tasteful art on the walls, and large marble bathrooms. All rooms include flatscreen TVs, luxury bath products, complimentary soda, mineral water, and chocolates, and daily newspaper delivery. This is the place to stay if you want to splash out on a classy and timeless NYC hotel experience. <\/p>\n

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New York City<\/a> is a massive city that offers something for everyone. With tons of hotels to choose from here, the ones I recommend above are really good and will help you save hours of research time. Choose one from the list above and have a great trip!<\/p>\n

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Book Your Trip to New York City: Logistical Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n

Book Your Flight<\/strong>
\nUse Skyscanner<\/a> to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned. Start with Skyscanner first though because they have the biggest reach!<\/p>\n

Book Your Accommodation<\/strong>
\nYou can book your hostel with Hostelworld<\/a> as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com<\/a> as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more budget-friendly places to stay, here is my complete list of my favorite hostels the city.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Additionally, if you\u2019re wondering what part of town to stay in, here\u2019s my neighborhood guide to NYC!<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong>
\nTravel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n