The 17 Coolest Hotels in New York
We've spent hours researching blogs and glossy magazines for the best hotel recommendations. These are our top picks of the coolest hotels in New York. Bon voyage!
Hannah, Travel Blogger
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Arlo SoHo
Great vibe and atmosphere, well designed. Staff is nice and helpful. Pleasant place to hangout if weather doesn't allow you to go out. One of the best hotel experiences I've had.
Located close to SoHo, Tribeca and West Village neighborhoods, guests at Arlo Soho will find many dining and shopping destinations within easy reach. One World Trade Centre is 1.6 km from Arlo Soho. The ferries for Liberty Island and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park which is 3.5 km away.
Each room at the Arlo Soho features a refrigerator, flat-screen cable TV, work desk and free WiFi. Select rooms come with a terrace that offers views of the city.
Guests at Arlo Soho can dine at Harold’s, enjoy drinks at the Arlo Lobby Bar and relax in The Courtyard. The rooftop bar, A.R.T (Arlo Rooftop Bar), offers panoramic views of the city. The 24-hour onsite market has a food selection that is curated by Mouth NYC and includes a gift emporium with souvenirs and more from Exit9.
Newark International Airport is 24 km from Arlo Soho. Arlo Soho’s proximity to Soho neighborhood, which is often hailed as one of the top shopping destinations in the city, will put guests close to stores like American Two Shot, Evolution, Opening Ceremony and Housing Works as well.
Moxy NYC Chelsea
Cool hotel with modern and clean finishes in the heart of Manhattan. Amazing views, spectacular room, great service, and the rooftop bar was the cherry on top.
Voted one of Travel Weekly's best midscale hotels.
The property boasts a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a bar. Moxy NYC Chelsea is located in New York and is 800 metres from Madison Square Garden. Built in 2018, the property is within just less than 1 km of Flatiron Building and a 13-minute walk of Macy's. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. The rooms at Moxy NYC Chelsea have air conditioning and a desk.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Moxy NYC Chelsea offers a business centre for guest use.
Bryant Park is 1.1 km from the hotel. LaGuardia Airport is 15 km away.
MOXY NYC Times Square
Wonderful trendy hotel right in Times Square. Rooms are ultra modern, clean and oddly quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff. We absolutely loved this place!
MOXY NYC Times Square, offers pet-friendly accommodation, and features free WiFi and a fitness centre. Macy's is 200 metres from the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and a rooftop bar.
All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries, a hairdryer, pen pegboard closet with foldaway hanging desk, luggage rack, bench and chair.
There is a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy an evening drink at the roof-deck bar on the 18th floor with views of the Empire State Building.
Madison Square Garden is 400 metres from MOXY NYC Times Square, while Empire State Building is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 10 km from the property.
Hotel Hendricks
Beautiful modern hotel with an awe inspiring view of the Empire State Building right across the street. Great bar on the top floor and super friendly staff.
Situated in the Midtown New York City Hotel Hendricks offers rooms with free high speed WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a full service restaurant which serves Latin inspired cuisine.
All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a Keurig coffee machine, private bathroom with a shower and free luxury Argan toiletries, some rooms at Hotel Hendricks also boast a city view. All units at the accommodation come with a 40 inch smart TV with cable channels.
A continental breakfast is available every morning and serves a la carte.
The Empire State Building is 600 metres from the accommodation. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 14 km from Hotel Hendricks.
MADE Hotel
Perhaps the most stylish boutique hotel you’ll find on Manhattan. The rooms have a cool minimalist design, the bed is heaven and the bar upstairs had great music. Highly recommended!
Featuring a terrace, MADE Hotel is set in New York, 600 metres from Empire State Building. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are featured.
At the hotel, select rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows. Every room comes with air conditioning, bathrobes, Revo SuperConnect® multi-format radio and a Samsung® flat-screen TV. Some units at MADE Hotel have a city view.
An American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Ferris, the restaurant, specialises in American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Paper, the coffee shop, serves coffee, tea and baked goods during the day and offers craft cocktails and select wines in the evening.
On the 2nd floor, a patio is available to guests. Good Behavior is a lounge on the 18th floor with panoramic views of New York City. It offers Tiki-inspired cocktails and craft beers.
Macy's is 600 metres from MADE Hotel, while Madison Square Garden is 550 metres from the property. LaGuardia Airport is 14.6 km away.
Sister City
A grown-up designer version of a Pod hotel. I was spellbound by the attention to detail and architectural design. Also very trendy location close to loads of restaurants, bars and boutique shops.
Ideally located in the Lower East Side district of New York, Sister City New York is set less than 1 km from Bloomingdales, a 17-minute walk from NYU - New York University and 2.9 km from Brooklyn Bridge. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has a fitness centre, nightclub and a 24-hour front desk.
All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. At Sister City New York all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.
The accommodation offers a terrace.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum is 3.2 km from Sister City New York, while Flatiron Building is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 16 km from the hotel.
Ace Hotel New York
Perfectly located in the center of Manhattan. Great design and super cool atmosphere. Loved it!
This boutique hotel is located in the center of Manhattan, only a 10-minute walk to Madison Square Garden. The hotel features two on-site restaurants, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
Each unique guest room at the Hotel Ace is individually designed and features modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock. A fully stocked minibar and a refrigerator are also offered.
Situated inside a historic building, the Ace Hotel offers a unique style developed by local artists and designers. Guests at the hotel can eat at the Breslin Restaurant. Enjoy gourmet coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters Cafe and live music in the hotel lobby.
Herald Square Subway Station is a 3-minute walk from the New York Ace Hotel. Times Square is a 5-minute subway ride from the hotel and the Empire State Building is also close by. A variety of stores and restaurants surround the hotel.
The High Line Hotel
Charming boutique hotel. Fantastic location and very cool decor. Loved the old charm of the place and the courtyard.
Located 1 minutes’ walk from the High Line Park, this historic hotel is located in the Chelsea neighbourhood in New York. The nearest underground station to hotel is 23 Street. WiFi access is available.
Each room at The High Line Hotel will provide you with a 46” flat-screen TV, a Jawbone MINIJAMBOX and a mini bar. En suite bathrooms feature a bath or shower and complimentary C.O. Bigelow bath amenities.
At this hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a bar. The hotel offers Shinola bicycle rentals.
The High Line Hotel is 6 minutes’ walk from Chelsea Market, 10 minutes’ walk from shopping and dining in the Meatpacking District, and 28 km from Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Ludlow Hotel
Warm and inviting staff at chic boutique hotel in fun neighbourhood with great nightlife and restaurants just outside its door. An absolutely amazing experience!
Featuring spectacular views of the skyscrapers and bridges of New York City, this hotel is located in the Lower East Side neighbourhood of Manhattan. WiFi access is provided in each guestroom free of charge.
Hardwood floors, handmade silk rugs and artisan-crafted Moroccan lamps are featured in every room at The Ludlow Hotel. A minibar featuring local products is also provided. The en suite bathroom, decked out in marble mosaics, includes a deep soaking bathtub and brass rain shower.
A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to the Ludlow Hotel, which provides a trellis-covered garden for relaxation. Guests can also grab a drink in the lobby bar and lounge, or use the 24-hour fitness centre. Parking is available nearby.
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is 450 metres from the hotel, while the New Museum is 600 metres away. The 2nd Avenue Station is 161 metres from the property, offering easy access to all of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Beekman
Fabulous boutique hotel full of history and charm. The hotel itself is a piece of Art, if you are looking for something different from the usual ‘luxury’ hotel The Beekman is definitely for you.
The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel is located 500 metres from the Brooklyn Bridge and the Westfield World Trade Centre.
The rooms and suites boast custom beds, leather headboards, oak floors, craft cocktail tables and marble bathrooms.
The Beekman is architecturally distinguished by its 9-story atrium that has a pyramidal glass ceiling at the top. The upper stories of the atrium are bordered by balconies. Artwork adorns the walls of the The Beekman.
Restaurateur and chef, Tom Colicchio, and restaurateur Keith McNally have restaurants at Beekman, offering guests distinguished culinary experiences.
Newark International Airport is 24 km away while JFK Airport is 31 km from the property. Wall Street is 805 metres from the property.
The Assemblage
Clean, spacious, quiet, and all the amenities in the room. The staff also so friendly and warm. A sanctuary in the bustling city!
The Assemblage John Street is located 1.5 km from The National September 11 Memorial & Museum and One World Trade Center. Free WiFi is offered.
The air conditioned units at the hotel feature city views and have a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Guests at The Assemblage John Street can enjoy a weekday buffet breakfast at Plant Cafe. The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and offers vegan options upon request.
Guests can enjoy the on-site business centre and sun terrace at The Assemblage John Street.
NYU - New York University is 2.4 km away while Brooklyn Bridge is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 23.4 km from The Assemblage John Street.
Mr C Seaport
The staff was phenomenal, and the room was beautiful. If I could afford to live here for the rest of my life, I would.
This hotel is located in Manhattan next to the Wall Street Financial District and is a 13-minute walk to Ground Zero. The hotel features on-site parking and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Mr. C Seaport offers a 24-hour front desk and in-room dining. A complimentary housecar is offered within 3.2 km of the property.
Each guest room at Mr. C Seaport features cable TV with HBO and in-room movies. Also included are a large work desk and refrigerator.
The Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall Subway Station is a 10-minute walk from Mr. C Seaport. Guests can catch the Statue of Liberty Ferry at Battery Park or go shopping in SoHo which are both a 15-minute subway ride away.
11 Howard
Great location, great design and nice communal space. Will for sure go back!
Located close to Soho, Bowery, Chinatown and Little Italy neigbourhoods in Manhattan, 11 Howard offers free WiFi throughout the property. An on-site bar provides a place for guests to relax at the end of their day.
Guest rooms feature Scandinavian inspired furnishings and custom artwork. A 48-inch flat-screen TV is provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.
The restaurant in 11 Howard is a French restaurant built and envisioned in association with famous restaurateur Stephan Starr. The property has a 24-hour front desk.
One World Trade Center is 1.3 km from 11 Howard, while National September 11 Memorial & Museum is 1.4 km away. La Guardia Airport is 12 km from the property.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Brand new boutique hotel with spectacular view. Staff service was superb; all willing to assist with every issue.
This 10-story, waterfront hotel, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is located 644 metres from the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade and is 322 metres from the East River.
Every room has a coffee machine with recyclable pods, mattresses with a hemp blend filling and organic cotton sheets. Digital newspaper is available via the Press Reader which is available on the in-room device and can be downloaded on personal devices as well.
Guests will have access to a Tesla vehicle for complimentary rides with a 3-mile radius, subject to availability, from 7:00 to 21:00 hours every day.
The property has communal spaces for working or relaxing, 24-hour Fieldhouse fitness centre, a 50-person screening room and a grab-and-go café with a menu comprising locally sourced fare.
The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 13 km from 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
Sago Hotel
Modern and well appointed. Beautiful bathroom and serviceable kitchenette. Nice location in a vibrant and less touristic neighborhood.
Set in New York City, 600 metres from Little Italy, Sago Hotel boasts a terrace with views of the city.
A flat-screen cable TV is included in each guest room. For your comfort, the private bathrooms are equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Select rooms have a balcony or a seating area.
Guests at Sago New York Hotel are greeted at the 24-hour front desk.
Brooklyn Bridge is 1.7 km from Sago Hotel, while Ground Zero is 2.1 km away. LaGuardia Airport is 12 km from the property.
The NoMad Hotel
A Paris-inspired, writerly, boutique hotel in Manhattan. I loved the European character and overall decor of the hotel. The size of our room was generous for a Manhattan hotel. I loved the vibe and the buzz in the restaurant and bar.
Featuring a French decor and complimentary WiFi, The NoMad Hotel is located 644 metres from the Empire State Building and Herald Square. Madison Square Park is 161 metres from the property.
The property includes multiple distinct dining spaces and 24-hour room service is available.
Rooms include custom bathrobes and slippers by Frette, a mahogany work desk, down comforters and pillows, custom plush top mattress, a fully stocked minibar and in-room safe. Nightly turn down service is provided.
Enjoy a workout in the fitness centre or read the daily newspaper. Laptops and iPads are also available upon request. The hotel provides morning coffee service and one hour of hors d'oeuvres in the evening.
The subway station is directly next to the property while The Museum at FIT is 483 metres away. Times Square is 1.2 km away.
1 Hotel Central Park
Beautiful and cool overall vibe. The location was amazing. Theatre district and Times Square are only blocks away as was Rockefeller Plaza and Central Park.
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. 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.
At 1 Hotel Central Park you will find a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a snack bar. 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.
The hotel is 300 metres from Carnegie Hall, 500 metres from Museum of Modern Art and 600 metres from Central Park. Newark Liberty International Airport is 19 km away.