A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated December 2023.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in New York, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Lovely property. Unique. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Situated in upper midtown Manhattan, 483 metres from the Central Park, the Whitby Hotel is a short distance away from stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. The Whitby Hotel offers complimentary WiFi to all guests. Each room at The Whitby Hotel is individually designed with floor to ceiling windows. Interiors have been designed by Kit Kemp. Some rooms have a private terrace and offer views of the Manhattan skyline. Guests will also have access to The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, an Orangery, a book-lined drawing room as well as a fully equipped gym. The Museum of Modern Art is 483 metres from the property, while Rockefeller Centre and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are 805 metres from the property. Guests will find many restaurants in the vicinity as well.Show full description
Amazing hotel with beautiful design and incredible staff who go above and beyond. Try to get a room not facing 56st street. This is the most well designed boutique hotel in New York.
Delightful property. Charming. Superb breakfast.Opened April 2022. Located in New York and with Flatiron Building reachable within 800 metres, The Hotel Chelsea provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Penn Station, The High Line and Macy's. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 13 km from The Hotel Chelsea.Show full description
The Hotel Chelsea is a standout among boutique hotels in New York, combining bohemian opulence with modern art deco style. The rooms are beautifully decorated with linen, velvet, and jewel tones, offering a spacious and luxurious experience.
Great views.Opened June 2021. A new side of the city. Where elegance and ease comingle. Where a warm, contemporary design story envelops you from the inside out with stunning interiors and an awe-inspiring, rippling wave façade that stands out amid the city’s iconic skyline. Where an understated, California-inspired take on progressive luxury ushers you into an airy, relaxed version of New York and its timeless sophistication. Located in the center of the city’s new west side, we are an extension of the area’s sophisticated energy with a pulse that is all our own. Welcome to Pendry Manhattan West.Show full description
One of the most ELEGANT and BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels with stunning skyline scenery and great attention to detail. Spacious yet simply designed rooms have all the necessities and luxurious bathrooms with great toiletries.
Trendy. Lively. Great bar. Popular among women. Featuring a terrace, MADE Hotel is set in New York, 600 metres from Empire State Building. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Debajo, the restaurant, a neighborhood tapas bar is open for lunch and dinner. 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. Paper, the coffee shop, serves coffee, tea and baked goods during the day, and the Lobby Baroffers 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.Show full description
Everything in this boutique hotel is exceptional, from the great coffee shop to the excellent rooftop bar. Stylishly designed rooms are really picturesque, with high-quality furnishings and first-class facilities. SO NICE!
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Great bar. Popular among couples. Located within 2 minutes’ walk of Bryant Park and Grand Central Terminal, this boutique Midtown hotel offers Wi-Fi, and a library. Decorated with the theme of a traditional American library, the rooms at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection include amenities like a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Our restaurant, Madison & Vine, serves daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. A bathrobe and slippers are also provided. The rooftop bar and Poetry Garden offer literary inspired cocktails and city views. Times Square and the Empire State Building are within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. The New York Public Library is 2 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Excellent hotel in an excellent location in the middle of busy Manhattan. Attentive and helpful staff.
Romantic. Historic. Great value. Located in Times Square, you'll find the Irish culture of hospitality woven into this New York boutique hotel. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk and an on-site restaurant and bar at this property. The on-site restaurant, Public House, is a true Irish pub serving food from the Celtic tradition with a New York twist. Bryant Park is a 5-minute walk from Merrion Row Hotel and Public House. Merrion Row Hotel and Public House offers a business centre, an airport shuttle and meeting rooms. Conceirge services, free WiFi and dry cleaning services are also available to guests. All guest rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom with all-natural, socially conscious bath amenities and a bathrobe. An American breakfast is served daily at the property and there is an on-site coffee shop serving local gourmet coffee. Popular points of interest around the property include Top of the Rock, Radio City Music Hall and Grand Central Terminal. The property is close to attractions such as The Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building and Central Park. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 12.7 km from the property. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 26.5 km away.Show full description
I am in love with the interior design and fashionable decor details of Merrion Row Hotel and Public House. The lobby, main restaurant, and all rooms have great ambiance and all facilities for a comfortable stay. This boutique hotel has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST!
Very stylish. Beautiful. Great location.Opened October 2021. Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, CIVILIAN Hotel is situated in the centre of New York, 800 metres from Radio City Music Hall. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The accommodation features nightclub and a concierge service. Guest rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms have a safety deposit box. Guests at CIVILIAN Hotel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Speaking Greek, English, Spanish and French, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Broadway Theatre, Carnegie Hall and Rockefeller Center. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 12 km from CIVILIAN Hotel.Show full description
The CIVILIAN Hotel is a trendy boutique hotel with a theater-inspired design. The creatively decorated rooms showcase props from Broadway shows. The hotel has a stylish bar, adding to its vibrant atmosphere.
Guest House.Charming. Great location. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Hotel Scherman is a boutique hotel in midtown Manhattan. All rooms feature pillow-top mattresses and guests will have access to daily newspapers and housekeeping services A continental breakfast is served every morning at this Manhattan property. Guests will find several theatres and restaurants within 600 metres of the property. Concierge services are available on site. Times Square is 500 metres away.Show full description
This boutique hotel in a bustling city is known for its unique design and cozy vibe. The rooms and suites are comfortable, with plush mattresses for a good night's sleep. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast during their stay.
Hip. Lively. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. 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.Show full description
A lovely boutique in the true sense of being quirky but very comfortable with every extra thought. The rooms are very tastefully redone, with outstanding views from the upper floors, comfortable beds, and nice bathrooms.
Camp Site.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Offering a garden and city view, Collective Governors Island is situated in New York, 6.3 km from National September 11 Memorial & Museum and 7 km from One World Trade Center. The property has sea and garden views, and is 5.1 km from Barclays Center. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests. At the campground, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and fridge. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the campground, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. Yoga classes and fitness classes are arranged at the fitness room in house. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around New York, like walking tours. Collective Governors Island features an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area. Brooklyn Bridge is 8.1 km from the accommodation, while Bloomingdales is 8.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport, 21 km from Collective Governors Island.Show full description
I think this is the most relaxing and romantic boutique hotel in New York.
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. The on-site restaurant, Jams, features an open kitchen, exposed brick and reclaimed oak. 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. 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.Show full description
I really like this place...It might be the chicest and most beautiful hotel in New York, with a great accent on eco-friendliness. The rooms are beautifully designed, and they have great toiletries, including even a bergamot-scented body lotion!
Rooftop restaurant. Comfortable beds.Opened December 2020. Arlo Midtown has free bikes, fitness centre, a shared lounge and terrace in New York. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and free WiFi. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American and Mediterranean cuisine. The property is less than 1 km from Macy's, and within 900 metres of the city centre. Rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms have a balcony. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Arlo Midtown include Times Square, Bryant Park and Madison Square Garden. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. This boutique Manhattan hotel is located in the Theater District and steps from Times Square. The hotel offers a daily continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour access to refreshments. Guests can also enjoy Italian cuisine at the on-site Tony’s di Napoli Restaurant. The accommodations at Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection include a flat-screen cable TV, DVD player and iPod docking station. A bathrobe and slippers are supplied in the en suite bathroom. Featuring yogurt, cold cereal, the light continental breakfast includes items like pastries, and boiled eggs. Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center are within 7 minutes’ walk of the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel is one of the most popular in New York among couples!
Cool. Comfortable beds. Ideally situated in the centre of New York, Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown New York features free WiFi throughout the property and free bikes. Popular points of interest nearby include Penn Station, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Empire State Building. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Macy's. Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Madison Square Garden, Times Square and Bryant Park. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 12 km from Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown New York.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Great value. Located 644 metres from Rockefeller Center and 805 metres from Central Park, this Midtown hotel offers free WiFi, on-site dining and passes to a nearby fitness centre. The Museum of Modern Art is 483 metres away. Guests staying at Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection can enjoy in-room features like an iPod docking station, flat-screen cable TV and en suite marble bathroom. Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection is decorated in a French Country style. Times Square is 1.6 km away. Grand Central Terminal is 805 metres from the hotel.Show full description
Beautiful. Featuring Baccarat crystals in every room, the Baccarat Hotel and Residences is located in New York. Guests can relish in the intricate architecture and design features while enjoying the indoor pool, fitness centre and on-site French restaurant. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at the hotel is furnished with contemporary Parisian décor and offers a flat-screen TV, sofa and desk. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer, free toiletries, slippers and a bathrobe. An iron, coffee machine and safety deposit box are also provided. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to New York’s Baccarat Hotel and Residences, which provides a personal host with every reservation. Additional amenities offered at the hotel include a spa and wellness centre, laundry and concierge services. The hotel is 100 metres from Museum of Modern Art, 200 metres from St Patrick's Cathedral and 200 metres from Radio City Music Hall. Newark Liberty International Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
Located right by Central Park, this hotel is adorned with decorative art. Free WiFi is offered. A flat-screen TV is provided in each relaxing room of Sonder Chambers. A work desk and private bathroom are included. The Museum of Modern Art and the Rockefeller Center are within 805 meters of the property.Show full description
Comfortable beds. The Lowell is a 17-story building established in 1927 and is located 321.8 metres from Central Park. The property is 50 metres from Madison Avenue. Fifth Avenue is 161 metres form the property. Hotel Lowell features rooms and suites with marble bathrooms. A nightly turndown service and free New York Times newspaper are also provided. The Lowell features wood-burning fireplaces and landscaped terraces with views of the city. Restaurateur Charles Masson oversees the property’s onsite dining options, Majorelle and Jacques Bar. Majorelle offers a seasonal dishes. The Club Room at The Lowell offers a space to unwind, while the Pembroke Room offers breakfast and afternoon tea. Guests will find luxury fashion stores like Hermès, Barneys New York and Roberto Cavalli Store within 35 metres of the property. Lincoln Centre is 1.8 km from the property and Carnegie Hall is 1.3 km away.Show full description
Great views. Great bar. Hotel 50 Bowery, part of JdV by Hyatt, is a boutique hotel that enables guests to easily access Lower East Side, Tribeca, Soho, Little Italy and Brooklyn neighborhoods. All rooms at the Hotel 50 Bowery, part of JdV by Hyatt, come with a desk, bathrobes, Lefroy Brooks rain shower head and bath amenities from Jonathan Adler. Complimentary WiFi, 24-hour fitness centre and an onsite restaurant are available as well. In-room safe is provided to secure guests' valuables and original Artwork adorns the rooms. Brooklyn Bridge and the City Hall is 1 km away. LaGuardia Airport is 15.6 km away.Show full description
This hotel has outstanding views and an amazing hotel bar.
Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. Centrally located in Midtown Manhattan on Fifth Avenue, this hotel is across from the Grand Army Plaza and Central Park's main entrance. It features on-site dining and free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are included in each room at The Sherry Netherland. The rooms boast high ceilings and marble bathrooms. Belgian chocolates and a bouquet of flowers are provided upon arrival. All rooms offer complimentary soft drinks and water, as well as Keurig coffee machines. A gym with floor-to-ceiling mirrors is part of this Manhattan hotel. Concierge and ticket services are available. Rockefeller Center is a 10-minute walk from The Sherry-Netherland. The Museum of Modern Art is also just 10 minutes from the hotel on foot.Show full description
The Sherry-Netherland is a renowned boutique hotel City, cherished by the elite for decades. The rooms exude elegance and provide breathtaking views of Central Park. The hotel is complemented by exclusive shops, enhancing its upscale ambiance.
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