The 9 Best Hotels on Madison Avenue, New York

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Madison Avenue is one of the few non-numbered streets on the Manhattan grid. It runs parallel to Park Avenue and 5th Avenue, taking traffic uptown, or northward, from Madison Square right up to Harlem. The avenue is renowned for several things — primarily, Madison Square Park and Garden and also its upscale boutique outlets. However, it also played centre stage in Mad Men as Madison Avenue was/is synonymous with the American advertising agencies. This is an upscale address and many of the best hotels on Madison Avenue are fittingly grand and luxurious. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of their favourite properties in the area chosen on their design, service, amenities, and value for money. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city stay?

For a room with a view

The Roger

  • Stylish and recently renovated, The Roger is contemporary, elegant and in a great spot on Madison Avenue offering views of the Empire State Building from the best of its cool and luxurious rooms and suites. The lobby doubles as a bar and bistro offering a relaxed vibe and excellent cocktails. A chic choice.
  • The Carlyle Hotel is a landmark hotel on the Upper East Side. Expect opulence, but in a timeless style, as well as great views and maybe a piano in your room. Before you book, check out the newly revamped cafe’s performance schedule. You might get a chance to see something pretty special. A real New York experience.

For luxury

New York EDITION

  • The Mark is right in the heart of the Upper East Side and offers some old fashioned elegance despite a recent refurbishment by French designer Jacques Grange. The award-winning restaurant, which has become extremely popular with celebrities and New York royalty, is worthy of a visit alone.
  • New York EDITION is an upscale hotel, set in a historic clocktower, near Madison Square Park. Luxurious rooms and suites feature faux fur throws, sweeping vistas of the Manhattan skyline and large bathrooms with rainfall showers. It's an adult-vibe here, offering a tranquil spa, cocktail bar and a Michelin-star restaurant.
  • Lotte New York Palace is glitz, glamour and Gilded-Age at its very best. This classic luxury city hotel comprises a 19th-century mansion and contemporary tower. The ultimate blend of old and new, rooms are slick in the new wing and decorative in the historic. Channel your inner Gossip Girl on a special weekend away.
  • The Gotham is a luxury apartment-style hotel set on 46th Street. Bold contemporary suites and rooms have loft-like ceilings, private balconies and spacious en-suites. Enjoy delicious dry-aged steaks and wines at the restaurant. An indulgent and well-placed base to sightsee from.

For a hip stay

The William

  • The William is a modern designer hotel set in the heart of Bryant Park. Spacious bright suites have vibrant mono-colour schemes, luxury linens and rainfall showers. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails in the speakeasy lounge and American/British fare at the Shakespeare Dining Room. A fun laid back stay.
  • HGU New York is a mindfully designed and eco-conscious hotel in the NoMad district. Luxurious rooms and suites feature chic modern art collections, custom Turkish patchwork rugs and white-tiled bathrooms. Complete with a rooftop bar and a bistro, this is a good choice for the young and trendy.

For a unique stay

Library Hotel

  • Library Hotel is a book lover's paradise set between Grand Central and Bryant Park featuring literary-themed rooms and a writer's den. The rooftop bar and poetry garden offer excellent cocktails and city views. A truly unique place to absorb art and culture.

Still not sure where to book?

The 9 Best Hotels on Madison Avenue, New York

The Carlyle Hotel
The Carlyle Hotel

New York (Upper East Side)

This iconic 5 star hotel boasts a legacy of unmatched sophistication and privacy in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Art Deco elegance with a modern flair - reminiscent of New York's golden era. Highlights include the storied Bemelmans Bar & Café Carlyle. Classic New York luxury in spades.

  • Romantic Break - Romantic suites, chic in-house restaurants and bars and proximity to Central Park make this a perfect getaway for two
  • Hotel Entertainment - Swing to jazz at Bemelmans Bar, a gem for an iconic New York stay with whimsical murals and classic cocktails
  • Designer Shopping - Madison Avenue is just a few minutes away with Cartier, Gucci, Hermès, Prada and Chanel all nearby
  • Sights nearby - Experience the charm of Afternoon Tea in The Gallery, inspired by Turkey's Topkapi Palace
from AU$2308 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Library Hotel, New York
Library Hotel, New York

New York (Grand Central)

A book-lovers' paradise between Grand Central and Bryant Park. Literary themed rooms and writer's den. The rooftop bar and poetry garden offer excellent cocktails and city views. Complimentary continental breakfast is served in the Reading Room. A truly unique place to absorb art and culture.

  • Theme hotel - Floors are themed around a category of the Dewey Decimal system
  • Writing a novel - A literary-themed hotel with library and poetry garden
  • Literary - The free public library is within walking distance
  • City Style - Contemporary comfort in the heart of the city
from AU$357 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Mark, New York
The Mark, New York

New York (Upper East Side)

An old favourite with spectacular neo-deco Jacques Granges interiors. Right in the heart of Upper East Side, old style elegance meets modern chic. The award-winning restaurant is reason enough to visit. A super stylish way to experience New York. Popular with celebs and New York royalty!

  • City Style - Upper East Side glamour in all its old-moneyed glory with a clean cut and suave injection of style from designer Jacques Grange.
  • Foodies - The phenomenal Jean Georges heads the kitchen here, be prepared for some of the best food in NY- and that's saying something!
  • Great walks - New York was made for walking, this hotels central location makes it ideal for exploring on foot.
  • Restaurant -
from AU$1377 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Roger
The Roger

New York (NoMad)

Stylish, recently renovated hotel with contemporary and elegant designer furnishings & a fantastic location on Madison Ave. Many rooms have stunning views of the Empire State Building and private furnished terraces. Colourful, bright, and buzzy this hotel is perfect for a cool city break.

  • Foodies - On the edge of Madison Square Park and the Flatiron District, which feature plenty of high-end restaurants and stylish bars.
  • Local exploring - A little off the beaten track but well connected to the major tourist sites and buzzing with local offerings.
  • Views - Some rooms with terraces have breath-taking views across Manhattan.
  • City Style - A landmark location on Manhattan's Madison Avenue.
from AU$311 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace

New York (Midtown East)

Glitzy, glamorous & Gilded-Age at its very best. This classic luxury city hotel is comprised of a 19th-century mansion & contemporary tower. The ultimate blend of old and new, rooms are slick in the new wing and decorative in the historic. Channel your inner Gossip Girl on a special weekend away.

  • Weddings - 900 bedrooms, a courtyard on Madison Avenue and neo-Italian Renaissance architecture make this perfect for big society weddings
  • City Style - The ornate vaulted Gold Room - a historic New York dining institution - is worth the visit alone
  • Sights nearby - Rockefeller Center & St Patrick's Cathedral are around the corner; make sure to climb the 'top of the rock' to admire the view
  • Spa - ILA Only Spa is the first in the US, offering stress relieving treatments in its rooms with sound healing experiences
from AU$526 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Gotham
The Gotham

New York (Grand Central)

A luxury apartment-style hotel set on 46th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Bold contemporary suites and rooms have loft-like ceilings, private balconies and spacious en-suites. Enjoy delicious dry-aged steaks and wines at the restaurant. An indulgent and well-placed base to sightsee from.

  • Local exploring - Just steps from Bryant Park and Broadway, a boutique hotel in Midtown East from which to explore the streets, sights, and sounds
  • Foodies - Experience world-class dining at the top-rated restaurants in Midtown East
  • Restaurant - Wolfgang’s Steakhouse at The Gotham Hotel is an upscale chophouse serving dry-aged steaks and wine
  • Sights nearby - Discover Times Square, the Empire State Building and Radio City Music Hall
from AU$282 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The William, New York
The William, New York

New York (Murray Hill)

A modern designer hotel set in the heart of Bryant Park - Midtown Manhattan. Spacious bright suites have vibrant mono-colour schemes, luxury linens and rainfall showers. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails in the speakeasy lounge and American/British fare at the Shakespeare Dining Room. A chic city base.

  • City Style - Standing at the intersection of New York’s cultural and business communities, The William is within blocks of Grand Central
  • Business meetings - The hotel is closely located to some of the most prestigious corporate headquarters in the world
  • Foodies - The hotel is nearby to world-famous five-star culinary destinations
  • Restaurant - The Shakespeare Dining Room boasts a New York cosmopolitan menu with a strong British backbone
from AU$258 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The New York EDITION
The New York EDITION

New York (Flatiron)

An upscale hotel, set in a historic clocktower, near Madison Square Park. Luxurious rooms and suites feature fur throws, sweeping vistas of the Manhattan skyline and large bathrooms with rainfall showers. More of an adult-vibe offering a tranquil spa, cocktail bar and a Michelin-star restaurant.

  • Local exploring - Discover Union Square and Greenwich Village to the south, Chelsea to the west, NOMad to the north and Gramercy Park to the east
  • Foodies - Jason Atherton's Michelin starred Clocktower Restaurant should not be missed
  • Spa - Set on the 39th floor of The New York EDITION, a serene sanctuary with various treatments, therapies and massages offered
  • Sights nearby - Close by are Union Square, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal and The Morgan Library & Museum
from AU$703 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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HGU New York
HGU New York

New York (Nomad)

A mindfully designed and eco-conscious hotel in the NoMad district of New York. Luxurious rooms and suites feature chic modern art collections, custom Turkish patchwork rugs and white-tiled bathrooms. Sip on artisan cocktails on the terrace and eat at the delicious bistro. A hip base.

  • Local exploring - Situated in the heart of NoMad - perfect for discovering trendy restaurants, landmark sites and more
  • Sights nearby - Explore Central Park with the Zoo, Rumsey Playfield, Delacorte Theatre and John Lennon’s iconic memorial at Strawberry Fields
  • Restaurant - Ground floor stylish restaurant serving lunch and dinner from a simple bistro-style menu
  • Great walks - Take a trip to the High Line and see art installations
from AU$491 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

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