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Ranked picks · United States

# 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](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/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.

## The 20 best hotels in New York, ranked

1. 1 [★★★★★ 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 Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/one-hotel-brooklyn-bridge/) Official 5-star classification
2. 2 [★★★★★ 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 Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/aman-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
3. 3 [★★★★★ 5-star 114 rooms Midtown / MoMA, New York £450–£950 Baccarat Hotel New York Ultimate guide to Baccarat Hotel New York — a 114-room crystal-led luxury boutique across from MoMA with Spa de La Mer, an indoor pool and Parisian-contemporary rooms. Book when you want small-scale Midtown luxury rather than a palace hotel. Boutique luxury travellers who want fewer rooms JFK to Midtown West 53rd is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/baccarat-hotel-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
4. 4 [★★★★★ 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 Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/conrad-new-york-downtown/) Official 5-star classification
5. 5 [★★★★★ 5-star 177 rooms Hudson Yards, New York £400–£900 Equinox Hotel New York Ultimate guide to Equinox Hotel New York — the fitness-forward luxury hotel at Hudson Yards with about 180 rooms, Equinox club access cues and High Line adjacency. Book when wellness hardware and the far-west Midtown skyline matter more than Fifth Avenue. Fitness- and spa-led luxury travellers JFK to Hudson Yards is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/equinox-hotel-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
6. 6 [★★★★★ 5-star 219 rooms Midtown East / 57th Street, New York £700–£1600 Four Seasons Hotel New York Ultimate guide to Four Seasons Hotel New York — the I.M. Pei-designed Midtown tower on East 57th Street with about 220 rooms, classic Four Seasons service and Madison/Fifth Avenue access. Book for polished tower luxury without Times Square chaos. Travellers who want classic Four Seasons tower service JFK to East 57th is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/four-seasons-hotel-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
7. 7 [★★★★★ 5-star 800 rooms Midtown East, New York £280–£600 Lotte New York Palace Ultimate guide to Lotte New York Palace — the Madison Avenue palace hotel beside St. Patrick’s Cathedral with roughly 800 rooms, courtyard drama and strong Midtown East positioning for Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue. Midtown East sightseeing and Rockefeller Center JFK to Midtown East is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/lotte-new-york-palace/) Official 5-star classification
8. 8 [★★★★★ 5-star 244 rooms Columbus Circle, New York £420–£900 Mandarin Oriental, New York Ultimate guide to Mandarin Oriental New York — high-floor luxury above Columbus Circle with Central Park and Hudson views, a serious spa/pool and about 240 rooms. Book for skyline calm beside the park and Lincoln Center. View-led luxury stays overlooking Central Park JFK to Columbus Circle is typically 45–80 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/mandarin-oriental-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
9. 9 [★★★★★ 5-star 210 rooms Midtown West / 57th Street, New York £400–£850 Park Hyatt New York Ultimate guide to Park Hyatt New York — a 210-room luxury hotel in One57 near Carnegie Hall and Central Park, with an indoor pool, spa and spacious Midtown rooms. Strong when you want modern five-star calm a short walk from the park. Luxury travellers who want space and a pool in Midtown Taxi/rideshare from JFK is typically 45–75 minutes into Midtown West Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/park-hyatt-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
10. 10 [★★★★★ 5-star 287 rooms Financial District, New York £220–£480 The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel by Hyatt Ultimate guide to The Beekman — the landmark atrium hotel in FiDi with about 290 rooms, Temple Court drama and walking access to the Brooklyn Bridge and World Trade area. Best Downtown architectural pick on our list. Downtown and Brooklyn Bridge itineraries JFK to FiDi is often 40–70 minutes by car — sometimes kinder than Midtown in evening traffic Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/beekman-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
11. 11 [★★★★★ 5-star 190 rooms Upper East Side, New York £500–£1200 The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel Ultimate guide to The Carlyle — the Rosewood-managed Upper East Side Art Deco landmark near Central Park and Museum Mile with about 190 rooms, Bemelmans Bar heritage and residential-neighbourhood calm. Book when UES culture beats Midtown neon. Museum Mile and Upper East Side itineraries JFK to the Upper East Side is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/the-carlyle-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
12. 12 [★★★★★ 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 Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/langham-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
13. 13 [★★★★★ 5-star 242 rooms Midtown / Fifth Avenue, New York £420–£880 The Peninsula New York Ultimate guide to The Peninsula New York — Beaux-Arts Fifth Avenue luxury near MoMA with roughly 240 rooms, a rooftop bar scene and a serious spa/pool stack. Ideal for classic Midtown shopping and museum itineraries. Fifth Avenue shopping and MoMA days JFK to Midtown Fifth Avenue is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/peninsula-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
14. 14 [★★★★★ 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 Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/plaza-hotel-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
15. 15 [★★★★★ 5-star 253 rooms Central Park South, New York £450–£950 The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Ultimate guide to The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park — Forbes-leaning park-south luxury with about 250 rooms, Club Lounge options and a residential penthouse feel facing Central Park. Book for park views with Ritz-Carlton service. Park-view luxury stays JFK to Central Park South is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/ritz-carlton-new-york-central-park/) Official 5-star classification
16. 16 [★★★★★ 5-star 238 rooms Midtown / Fifth Avenue, New York £400–£850 The St. Regis New York Ultimate guide to The St. Regis New York — Astor-founded Fifth Avenue luxury with butler service, King Cole Bar heritage and about 240 rooms. Best when you want old-New-York ceremony steps from Midtown shopping and MoMA. Travellers who want butler-led classic luxury Same Midtown pattern: JFK 45–75 minutes by car typical Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/st-regis-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
17. 17 [★★★★★ 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 Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/times-square-edition-new-york/) Official 5-star classification
18. 18 [★★★★ 4-star 60 rooms Midtown East / Grand Central, New York £160–£320 Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Ultimate guide to Library Hotel — the book-themed Midtown East boutique near Grand Central with about 60 rooms organised by Dewey Decimal categories. Best small-scale, characterful pick when palace rates are overkill. Boutique character seekers JFK to Grand Central / Madison is typically 40–70 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/library-hotel-new-york/) Official 4-star classification
19. 19 [★★★★ 4-star 1966 rooms Times Square / Theatre District, New York £220–£500 New York Marriott Marquis Ultimate guide to New York Marriott Marquis — the vast Times Square atrium hotel with roughly 2,000 rooms, The View revolving rooftop restaurant and deep Marriott Bonvoy inventory. Book when Broadway access, group logistics and loyalty nights beat boutique scale. Broadway trips and large groups JFK to Times Square by taxi is typically 45–75 minutes Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/new-york-marriott-marquis/) Official 4-star classification
20. 20 [★★★★ 4-star 338 rooms Meatpacking District / High Line, New York £250–£550 The Standard, High Line Ultimate guide to The Standard, High Line — the elevated Meatpacking hotel straddling the High Line with about 340 rooms, Hudson River views and nightlife energy. Book when design, Whitney Museum walks and west-side evenings beat Midtown palace formality. Design-led travellers and High Line walkers JFK to Meatpacking is typically 45–75 minutes by car Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/united-states/new-york/standard-high-line-new-york/) Official 4-star classification

## 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/](https://flightlogic.co.uk/methodology/); how we make money at [/how-we-make-money/](https://flightlogic.co.uk/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.