Eight Luxury 5-Star Hotels in New York
Manhattan's five-star hotels are the perfect way to experience the city in the most memorable way. These luxury hotels offer an urban stay of the highest level, with spacious rooms, elegantly designed and inviting lobbies, and of course, fine dining and an international atmosphere. The hotels are located in skyscrapers, and the stunning skyline view is an integral part of the experience, so it's worth booking as high a floor as possible.
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Luxury 5-Star Hotels in Manhattan
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue (Midtown)
The flagship New York hotel of the luxury London brand, located in the heart of Fifth Avenue, three blocks north of the Empire State Building and three blocks south of Bryant Park. This is an excellent five-star hotel predominantly catering to business people and companies. The hotel's design is very clean, featuring relatively large and well-equipped rooms, a spacious lobby, and a sought-after Italian restaurant with a Michelin star. It's not a lavish hotel but a very practical one offering the Manhattan experience at a high level and often at a reasonable price.
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Trump International New York (Columbus Circle)
This five-star hotel from the 80s with its black look over Columbus Circle and the southwest corner of Central Park is one of the hallmarks of New York power. The black and shiny tower houses one of the most efficient hotels in Manhattan, blending modern touch with plenty of luxury. The hotel offers large rooms with simply stunning views of Central Park and the first line of towers on 59th Street, high-level culinary offerings, and an atmosphere straight out of an 80s movie.
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The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad (Madison Square)
The brand new and magnificent hotel by the luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is located on Broadway and 28th Street, halfway between Herald Square and Madison Square. The hotel is a five-star deluxe, housed in a very new and efficient building with giant windows offering views of Midtown and the neighboring Empire State Building. Despite the luxury brand, the hotel's design is very modern and sleek, with dreamy rooms, a delightful and cozy lobby, and of course, high culinary standards. The hotel is not cheap, but it is a very special and experiential stay.
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Conrad New York Downtown (Downtown)
The Conrad is a well-known hotel establishment attached to the One World Tower in downtown Manhattan. The hotel offers a rare visual experience with a simply stunning design of a glowing and innovative lobby in shades of blue, above a magnificent luxury restaurant. The hotel features large and well-designed rooms, experiential public spaces, and of course, a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline and the Jersey City towers across the Hudson River.
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InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel, an IHG Hotel (Midtown)
The flagship luxury hotel of the British hospitality giant IHG (whose brands are originally all American), is a fantastic five-star hotel on 48th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington. The hotel is exactly what a five-star hotel should be in the heart of Manhattan – relatively large and equipped rooms, a luxurious lobby, a fine dining restaurant, and very high service standards. The hotel is not the newest in the city but maintains a high standard and occasionally offers very attractive rates.
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The Wallace Hotel (Upper West Side)
The Wallace is a five-star hotel located in the heart of the Upper West Side, at Broadway and 76th Street. The hotel's location amidst trendy residential areas is an integral part of the stay, offering a real sense of Manhattan's daily life. The hotel features relatively large, well-equipped rooms, an elegant restaurant, and a small lobby. With a very high and meticulous level of service, it's perfect for those who wish to experience the quieter side of New York while still being well-connected to the vibrant city, only three blocks from a subway and five blocks from Zabar's.
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Crosby Street Hotel (SoHo)
The Crosby Street is a luxurious five-star hotel and one of the trendiest in Manhattan. The hotel is located in the heart of Soho, one block from Broadway and one block from the Spring Street subway station, a short walk from all the restaurants of Little Italy. The hotel is a classic New York experience, with optimal service, stunningly designed rooms, a large mingling lobby, and a very high culinary standard. The hotel is perfect for those looking to combine their New York experience with the elegance of New England estate hotels.
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The Wall Street Hotel New York City (Downtown)
The Wall Street Hotel is a five-star hotel located on Wall Street and Water Street in downtown Manhattan. Despite its nearly generic name, the hotel maintains a high standard and is considered one of the best value five-star hotels in the city. It is an integral part of the formal atmosphere of the stock exchange folk but with a pleasant touch of evening in an area known mainly for its demand in the morning and afternoon. The hotel's rooftop terrace offers a stunning view of the imposing towers surrounding it and the eastern piers. Although the hotel has a distinctly business character, it is elegantly designed, with large and well-equipped rooms, high culinary standards, and a lobby for mingling and business.
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Guy's 5 Tips for Finding a Five-Star Hotel in Manhattan
The luxury hotels in New York City are often excellent hotel facilities that provide a very convenient base for traveling in Manhattan, but they are really expensive. These hotels enjoy the most beautiful views of the skyscrapers and the city's skyline and have the best locations. They are usually flagship hotels of large luxury chains. The hotels feature high-level amenities such as indoor pools, fitness facilities, and spa services, very high-level dining, and a formal lobby used for business meetings.
Guy's Tips
- Hotel Location – The luxury hotels of Manhattan are more or less concentrated in Midtown, around Times Square and heading north towards Central Park and Fifth Avenue. This is an area full of tourist attractions, bustling shopping streets, and high-end restaurants. There are additional luxury establishments in New York's attractive boroughs and business-style five-star hotels in the downtown skyscrapers.
- The Season – New York is a city that's lively all year round. Even in winter, there is a big peak of tourism around Christmas and plenty of tourist traffic afterward. Despite the frost and snow, the city has a special charm in winter. Winter is the most moderate season in terms of accommodation prices, and you can even find a good deal here and there for truly excellent hotels in Midtown. In peak season, from spring to mid-fall, the city is expensive, and it's advisable to book accommodations well in advance.
- Public transportation in Manhattan – Manhattan boasts great public transportation, including both subway lines and the MTA's bus routes. The subway and buses are easy and convenient to use and not too expensive. They allow you to explore Manhattan when looking for a place to stay.
- Reviews on dedicated websites – If you're not familiar with Manhattan's luxury hotels or don't rely on word of mouth, it's very important to read reviews about the hotel on the review sections of sites like Booking, TripAdvisor, or Hotels. Every hotel-selling site allows you to see feedback about the hotel's quality, and from the reviews, you can learn well about the pros and cons.
- Get to know the hotel virtually – Google Earth software allows you to familiarize yourself with the lodging location in advance. It's worth taking a virtual tour with this cool tool, which lets you check the quality of the hotel and its surroundings. Some hotels in Venice are located in less pleasant spots, and a quick virtual tour can help you identify the hotel's quality and the nearby environment.
Where to Stay in New York? – The Complete Guide to Hotels in Manhattan
The five most popular areas for tourists visiting the city are:
- Times Square – vibrant nightlife and theaters
- The Garment District – the best location
- South Midtown between Herald Square and Madison Square Park – a vibrant area in the shadow of the most famous skyscrapers
- SoHo and Chinatown – a pleasant evening atmosphere, full of bars and entertainment spots
- Greenwich Village – cozy and neighborhood-like New York
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Map of Accommodation Areas in Manhattan
