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Best hotels in New York

20 hand-picked properties, ranked — ordered by official star classification. Every entry links to a full guide with live partner rates*. For neighbourhood context and filters, see the New York hotels hub.

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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge tops FlightLogic's ranking of the best hotels in New York (official 5-star classification). The full list ranks 20 hand-picked properties: hotels we have stayed at and reviewed rank first by editorial score, the rest by official star class. Every entry links a full guide with live rates and no markup.

The 20 best hotels in New York, ranked

  1. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — Brooklyn Bridge Park / Dumbo, New York
    ★★★★★ 5-star 184 rooms
    Brooklyn Bridge Park / Dumbo, New York £250–£550

    1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

    Ultimate guide to 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — the sustainable design hotel on Brooklyn Bridge Park with about 180 rooms, Manhattan skyline views and a true Brooklyn waterfront base. Book when you want park walks and skyline photos over Midtown density.

    Brooklyn-based itineraries and skyline views JFK to Brooklyn Bridge Park is often 35–60 minutes by car — sometimes better than Midtown

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  2. Aman New York — Midtown / Fifth Avenue, New York
    ★★★★★ 5-star 83 rooms
    Midtown / Fifth Avenue, New York £1200–£3000

    Aman New York

    Ultimate guide to Aman New York — the ultra-luxury hotel inside the Crown Building on Fifth Avenue with about 80 suites, a multi-floor spa and a sanctuary pitch above Midtown. Book when quiet Aman service and suite scale beat conventional Midtown five-stars.

    Ultra-luxury travellers who want suite scale and spa depth From JFK, expect roughly 45–75 minutes by taxi or rideshare to Fifth Avenue / 57th Street

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  4. Conrad New York Downtown — Battery Park City / Lower Manhattan, New York
    ★★★★★ 5-star 466 rooms
    Battery Park City / Lower Manhattan, New York £250–£550

    Conrad New York Downtown

    Ultimate guide to Conrad New York Downtown — a suite-heavy Hilton luxury hotel in Battery Park City with about 470 keys, Hudson River park access and One World Trade proximity. Book when Lower Manhattan sightseeing and spacious rooms beat Midtown tourist density.

    Lower Manhattan and harbour itineraries JFK to Battery Park City is typically 40–70 minutes by car — sometimes cleaner than Midtown gridlock

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  12. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue — Midtown / Fifth Avenue, New York
    ★★★★★ 5-star 234 rooms
    Midtown / Fifth Avenue, New York £280–£600

    The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue

    Ultimate guide to The Langham New York, Fifth Avenue — contemporary Fifth Avenue luxury near the Empire State Building with about 230 rooms, Ai Fiori dining and strong Midtown south positioning for Bryant Park and Koreatown.

    Empire State / Bryant Park Midtown stays JFK to Midtown South / Fifth is typically 40–70 minutes by car — sometimes quicker than Central Park South in peak Midtown traffic

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  14. The Plaza - A Fairmont Managed Hotel — Central Park South / Midtown, New York
    ★★★★★ 5-star 282 rooms
    Central Park South / Midtown, New York £450–£900

    The Plaza - A Fairmont Managed Hotel

    Ultimate guide to The Plaza on Fifth Avenue — the Fairmont-managed Central Park South landmark with about 280 rooms, Palm Court heritage and a castle-on-the-park address. Book for icon status and Fifth Avenue access; choose a quieter boutique if you want a less theatrical Midtown stay.

    First-timers who want the most recognisable Central Park South address From JFK, expect roughly 45–75 minutes by taxi or rideshare to Midtown depending on time of day — the AirTrain + subway combo is cheaper but slower with luggage

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  17. The Times Square EDITION — Times Square / Theatre District, New York
    ★★★★★ 5-star 452 rooms
    Times Square / Theatre District, New York £350–£800

    The Times Square EDITION

    Ultimate guide to The Times Square EDITION — Ian Schrager’s luxury hotel above the Crossroads of the World with about 450 rooms, terrace dining and a design-led lobby above the neon. Book when Broadway nights and polished Times Square lodging share the brief.

    Broadway and Theatre District trips JFK to Times Square is typically 45–75 minutes by car — often the most traffic-sensitive Midtown run

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How this ranking works

Hotels a named FlightLogic author has stayed at and reviewed rank first, ordered by their published editorial score. The remaining curated picks follow by official star classification — a licensing fact, never a FlightLogic invention. We do not scrape review sites or invent aggregate ratings. Full rubric at /methodology/; how we make money at /how-we-make-money/.

Best hotels in New York — FAQ

What is the best hotel in New York?

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge tops FlightLogic's ranking of the best hotels in New York (official 5-star classification). The full list ranks 20 hand-picked properties: hotels we have stayed at and reviewed rank first by editorial score, the rest by official star class. Every entry links a full guide with live rates and no markup.

How does FlightLogic rank the best hotels in New York?

Properties a named FlightLogic author has stayed at and reviewed rank first, ordered by their published editorial score. The remaining curated picks follow by official star classification. We never invent aggregate ratings or scrape review counts — the basis for every position is visible on the page.

Are these all the hotels in New York?

No — this is a curated shortlist, not a directory. For the full market inventory (hundreds of properties with live pricing), use the partner browse link on any hotel page; for neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood context, see the New York hotels hub.