New York's Best Luxury Hotel

Luxury and standard-setting service overlooking New York City’s greatest attraction.

Reviews:

• “I LOVED IT!”
• “great place to wow your significant other…”
• “Best that it gets”
• “What an Incredible Stay!”
• “The Ultimate”

Tips: Check out the in-house La Prairie Spa. It offers massages and facials, as well as post-shopping pick-me-ups and party primping services.

Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Famed Irish designer David Collins mixes comfortable luxury and the royal elegance of London at this high-end midtown hotel.

Reviews:

• “Unimpressed with Afternoon Tea”
• “Traditional Afternoon Tea”
• “Phenomenal food, excellent service”
• “Delicious”
• “Ultra comfy rooms and ambience, excellent staff, fantastic restaurant!”

Tips: In homage to the hotel’s name, calls to London are free from the room phones for up to eight hours every day.

The London Bar

The world-class chain reigns over downtown with a stunning, waterfront hotel.

Reviews:

• “Top of the line”
• “it doesn’t get any better than this”
• “You must see the view”
• “The Omnipotence of all Hotels!!!”
• “Amazing Battery Park at the Ritz Carlton”

Tips: Unique offerings include fusion bento boxes, outdoor hibachi grill and barbecue, luxury tea service, champagne brunch and two-to-four person tasting “Tiers.”

Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park

A luxury hotel for bookworms within blocks of the New York Public Library.

Reviews:

• “an oasis”
• “No comlaints”
• “Hidden Charm”
• “Very Original”
• “Library has fairy tale quality”

Tips: You can hold your business meeting in an executive conference room with windows on the 15th floor; the room accommodates 12. There’s also a business center with computer stations.

Library Hotel

One of the most visually exciting hotels in the city.

Reviews:

• “Haa haa!”
• “The Best Hotel In NYC”
• “Wouldn’t do it again…”

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Location, luxury and style have made this boutique hotel a favorite with the fashion set.

Reviews:

• “Best Hotel in town”
• “My new favorite in Manhattan”
• “Recomnded ! !”
• “We LOVE the Bryant Park!”
• “Loved it”

Tips: Returning guests can skip lobby check-ins and -outs forever; instead, they’re whisked directly to and from their room by a member of the friendly staff.

The Bryant Park Hotel

A grande dame of early 20th-century New York hotels.

Reviews:

• “Excellent hotel, great value!”
• “A classy establishment”
• “The Original New York Luxury Hotel”
• “Save Your Money”
• “Wonderful hotel”

Tips: Other art-deco gems are a short cab ride away: the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the Grand Central Terminal.

The Waldorf-Astoria

Vast high-rise views and sleek Asian-inspired style help make this the closest thing to hotel heaven.

Reviews:

• “Just incredible!!!”
• “Excuisite Service”
• “Looking forward to my stay.”
• “Wonderful room, wonderful service…wonderful weekend”
• “Man-tastic.”

Tips: Get a view of the park without renting a room at the hotel’s popular Asiate restaurant.

Mandarin Oriental New York

Middle Eastern hospitality at its best.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful Boutique Hotel in downtown NYC”
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• “A Wonderful Stay!”
• “first class”
• “Can’t beat the location”

Tips: Check out our guide to Times Square dining.

Casablanca Hotel

The most comely atrium in Manhattan.

Reviews:

• “Horrible”
• “Yes, it’s pretty grand”
• “Classy and fun”
• “TRYST NOT SO GRAND”
• “Very nice hotel experience downtown”

Tips: The hotel’s Church Lounge attracts locals and travelers alike.

Tribeca Grand Hotel

An Italian palace in walking distance from St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Reviews:

• “Avoid this hotel if you like good customer service”
• “Gilt is good”
• “I’d rather have no service at all then bad service”
• “great service”
• “The Best In The Area”

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