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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFirst off, let\u2019s look at some luxury hotels. Got money to splash or a big event to celebrate? The big city has luxe stays just waiting to welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. The Plaza New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"View](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/View-of-Plaza-Hotel-exterior-in-New-York-1024x719.jpeg\")
Credit: Arun Kristian Das<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhere to find it: <\/strong>768 Fifth Avenue at 59th Street, New York, NY 10019<\/p>\n\n\n\nOne could argue that no New York City hotel is more iconic than The Plaza<\/a>, thanks to its location at the southwest corner of Central Park, French Renaissance style, century-plus history, and many appearances in film and television (\u201cHome Alone 2,\u201d \u201cSex and the City,\u201d \u201cCrocodile Dundee,\u201d \u201cNorth by Northwest,\u201d etc.) as well as the \u201cEloise\u201d children\u2019s books. The series chronicles the title character\u2019s adventures as a resident of the hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe real-life Plaza gleefully celebrates this with several Eloise-inspired experiences<\/a> that children will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. The Algonquin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/The-Algonquin-Blue-Bar-in-New-York-1024x683.jpg\")
Credit: Courtesy of The Algonquin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhere to find it: <\/strong>59 West 44th Street near Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10036<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen the Algonquin<\/a> opened in 1902, a single room cost $2 a night. Today\u2019s rates are, let\u2019s just say\u2026 somewhat higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAlthough the building itself isn\u2019t known for its architecture, the hotel achieved city landmark status for its place in New York\u2019s literary and cultural history. Over the years, many notable writers and artists, including Dorothy Parker and Maya Angelou, stayed or hung out here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hotel is also known for its resident cat<\/a> who patrols the hotel lobby. The latest in a long line of felines to hold the position is Hamlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. The St. Regis New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"St](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/St-Regis-Hotel-in-New-York-1024x693.jpg\")
Credit: Pavel Mares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhere to find it: <\/strong>2 East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022<\/p>\n\n\n\nOpened in 1904 by Col. John Jacob Astor IV (who later died in the sinking of the Titanic), the luxurious St. Regis New York<\/a> is perhaps best known for its signature butler service<\/a> (a big draw for the rich and famous) and the Bloody Mary cocktail<\/a>, which was invented at the hotel\u2019s King Cole Bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Historic](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/Historic-clothes-hanger-in-Hotel-St-Regis-1024x677.jpg\")
Credit: Pavel Mares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed after the Maxfield Parrish mural \u201cOld King Cole,\u201d which hangs inside, the bar (and other public areas of the hotel) underwent a major renovation<\/a> in 2024 and does a good job evoking the dark and cozy atmosphere of early 20th century New York City, minus the cigarette smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Four Seasons New York Downtown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Entrance](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/Entrance-of-Four-Seasons-Hotel-in-New-York-Downtown-1024x768.jpg\")
Credit: Arun Kristian Das<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhere to find it:<\/strong> 27 Barclay Street at Church Street, New York, NY 10007<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to hospitality, the \u201cFour Seasons\u201d is synonymous with ultra luxury. While the Four Seasons in Midtown Manhattan may have more history, we chose the Four Seasons New York Downtown<\/a> (opened in 2016) for its Tribeca location \u2014 yes, you\u2019ll be near fine dining and trendy bars, but you can also walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, stroll along the Hudson River Greenway, or take one of our tours, such as the Wall Street Insider Tour<\/a> or the 9\/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t![\"9\/11](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/10\/911-Memorial-fountain-at-Ground-Zero-e1602597012318-500x500.jpg\")
\n\t\t\t![\"9\/11](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/group-1-250x250.jpg\")
\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHear firsthand stories of tragedy and heroism<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9\/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Tour<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\nThe hotel itself is known for opulent suites (the Empire Suite<\/a> is big enough to host a dinner party for 10 people), a luxury seven-room spa, a 75-foot lap pool, and the ultra-premium steakhouse Cut by Wolfgang Puck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Waldorf Astoria New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Hotel](\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/Hotel-Lobby-of-the-Waldorf-Astoria-in-NYC-1024x682.jpeg\")
Credit: No\u00eb & Associates\/Courtesy of The Boundary | Hilton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhere to find it:<\/strong> 301 Park Avenue at East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo list of iconic New York hotels would have any credibility without including the Waldorf Astoria<\/a>, which opened nearly a century ago and has hosted every president from Herbert Hoover to Barack Obama, according to the White House Historical Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClosed to the public since 2017, the hotel underwent a years-long restoration and a change in ownership. Both the interior and exterior of the 47-story Art Deco building have landmark status, so the work had to seamlessly integrate the property\u2019s classic and modern elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVisitors returning to the property will notice many of the historical elements, from the Grand Ballroom to the lobby with the famous Waldorf Astoria clock, have been restored to bring back the original grandeur, while thoughtful enhancements were incorporated for today\u2019s traveler,\u201d says Luigi Romaniello<\/a>, the hotel\u2019s managing director.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Waldorf is set to reopen any day now and is booking guest stays from September 2025 onward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The above are some of the biggest and best hotel brands in New York, but if you\u2019re craving something different, a boutique hotel is a better fit. New York City has plenty of those too. Here are some of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. The Standard High Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where to find it: <\/strong>768 Fifth Avenue at 59th Street, New York, NY 10019<\/p>\n\n\n\n One could argue that no New York City hotel is more iconic than The Plaza<\/a>, thanks to its location at the southwest corner of Central Park, French Renaissance style, century-plus history, and many appearances in film and television (\u201cHome Alone 2,\u201d \u201cSex and the City,\u201d \u201cCrocodile Dundee,\u201d \u201cNorth by Northwest,\u201d etc.) as well as the \u201cEloise\u201d children\u2019s books. The series chronicles the title character\u2019s adventures as a resident of the hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The real-life Plaza gleefully celebrates this with several Eloise-inspired experiences<\/a> that children will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to find it: <\/strong>59 West 44th Street near Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10036<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the Algonquin<\/a> opened in 1902, a single room cost $2 a night. Today\u2019s rates are, let\u2019s just say\u2026 somewhat higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the building itself isn\u2019t known for its architecture, the hotel achieved city landmark status for its place in New York\u2019s literary and cultural history. Over the years, many notable writers and artists, including Dorothy Parker and Maya Angelou, stayed or hung out here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The hotel is also known for its resident cat<\/a> who patrols the hotel lobby. The latest in a long line of felines to hold the position is Hamlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to find it: <\/strong>2 East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opened in 1904 by Col. John Jacob Astor IV (who later died in the sinking of the Titanic), the luxurious St. Regis New York<\/a> is perhaps best known for its signature butler service<\/a> (a big draw for the rich and famous) and the Bloody Mary cocktail<\/a>, which was invented at the hotel\u2019s King Cole Bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Named after the Maxfield Parrish mural \u201cOld King Cole,\u201d which hangs inside, the bar (and other public areas of the hotel) underwent a major renovation<\/a> in 2024 and does a good job evoking the dark and cozy atmosphere of early 20th century New York City, minus the cigarette smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to find it:<\/strong> 27 Barclay Street at Church Street, New York, NY 10007<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to hospitality, the \u201cFour Seasons\u201d is synonymous with ultra luxury. While the Four Seasons in Midtown Manhattan may have more history, we chose the Four Seasons New York Downtown<\/a> (opened in 2016) for its Tribeca location \u2014 yes, you\u2019ll be near fine dining and trendy bars, but you can also walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, stroll along the Hudson River Greenway, or take one of our tours, such as the Wall Street Insider Tour<\/a> or the 9\/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t 9\/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Tour<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n The hotel itself is known for opulent suites (the Empire Suite<\/a> is big enough to host a dinner party for 10 people), a luxury seven-room spa, a 75-foot lap pool, and the ultra-premium steakhouse Cut by Wolfgang Puck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to find it:<\/strong> 301 Park Avenue at East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022<\/p>\n\n\n\n No list of iconic New York hotels would have any credibility without including the Waldorf Astoria<\/a>, which opened nearly a century ago and has hosted every president from Herbert Hoover to Barack Obama, according to the White House Historical Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Closed to the public since 2017, the hotel underwent a years-long restoration and a change in ownership. Both the interior and exterior of the 47-story Art Deco building have landmark status, so the work had to seamlessly integrate the property\u2019s classic and modern elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVisitors returning to the property will notice many of the historical elements, from the Grand Ballroom to the lobby with the famous Waldorf Astoria clock, have been restored to bring back the original grandeur, while thoughtful enhancements were incorporated for today\u2019s traveler,\u201d says Luigi Romaniello<\/a>, the hotel\u2019s managing director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Waldorf is set to reopen any day now and is booking guest stays from September 2025 onward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The above are some of the biggest and best hotel brands in New York, but if you\u2019re craving something different, a boutique hotel is a better fit. New York City has plenty of those too. Here are some of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. The Algonquin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. The St. Regis New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Four Seasons New York Downtown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t5. Waldorf Astoria New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. The Standard High Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n