The Best Hotel Views in New York

New York is home to a lot of great views, it’s just a fantastic, lively skyline to admire. You’ve got your obvious contenders for views and for viewing, like the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge, the Rockefeller Centre, the One World Observatory or the roof garden of the Metropolitan Museum of Art — all of these are great places for looking out and down. Or for views closer to ground level where you can look out and up you could try the Staten Island Ferry, Belvedere Castle in Central Park where they have telescopes on hand, the Meatpacking District’s The High Line park or the Gantry Plaza State Park — it might not ring a bell but it’s the star of many films. But you could also plan to stay in one of the hotels with our choices for the best hotel views in New York, and potentially see a fantastic view out of your own hotel room window — or from the hotel roof terrace.

For a classic stay

The Hotel Elysee was once hosted Manhattan’s literary elite - most famously Tennessee Williams, who spent his final years living here. It’s classy, elegant and intimate so you can see why people lived here. The suites feature French style furnishings, rich fabrics and plush carpets and the Monkey Bar has become one of Midtown's most iconic and hip bars.
The Carlyle Hotel is a luxurious, landmark hotel on the Upper East Side, they say it’s: ‘a showcase of great art, a purveyor of privacy and a sanctuary of refined taste’. Expect opulence, but in a timeless, classic style, plus great views and maybe a piano in your room. And before you book into The Carlyle Hotel you should check out the newly revamped cafe’s performance schedule, you might get a chance to see Eartha Kitt or Woody Allen’s New Orleans Jazz Band.

For a luxury hotel with a view

The Refinery Hotel is not a luxury hotel converted from an oil refinery, but a hat factory. The 197 plush rooms have high ceilings, hardwood floors, contemporary artworks and some offer views of the Empire State Building. The industrial conversion vibe is mixed with a suave contemporary flare to great effect.
The Crosby Street Hotel is an achingly cool, 86 room SoHo hotel loved by celebrities and design addicts for it’s chic Kit Kemp interiors. You’re surrounded by cool, with original art on the walls and an impressive list of celebrity guests - including James Bond himself, but yet the hotel is on quite a quiet street, and the main event of most rooms are the floor-to-ceiling views of Manhattan’s skyline.

For a romantic stay

The Maritime Hotel has really taken the nautical theme and run with it throughout its 125 cabin-style rooms and suites, it’s library, lounge, it’s pool, cafe, bar and both restaurants, and all the way out its porthole shaped windows overlooking the Hudson River. And they have a 10,000square foot terrace.

For a city break

About a mile from Times Square and just four blocks up from the Empire State Building, the Archer New York offer a quirky blend of downtown-style industrial chic and uptown decorative influences. The 180 rooms are modern and there’s a cool rooftop bar called Spyglass - named for its panoramic views.
The Standard is tall, thin and covered in windows, so you have views from every room - even from the comfort of your bath. The decor is chic, and a bit edgy to suit the neighbourhood, and the bar and restaurant are places to be seen in, as well as to enjoy hip all-American food. The 18th floor lounge has 360degree views, and becomes a nightclub after 9pm.
The Roxy Hotel TriBeCa offers downtown chic in it’s most classic form, from its in-house cinema to its suave roof terrace and sleek, mid-century and modern rooms all fitted out with the latest technology. This is the sister hotel to the SoHo Grand just two blocks away, and two blocks makes for some difference when it comes to design aesthetics. This is a lively place frequented by beautiful people, yourself included.
Arlo Soho is a 325 room boutique hotel with plenty of light and plenty of beautiful wood furniture. Rooms have their own fridge, or you can enjoy a drink and excellent food in the rooftop bar. The best rooms have balconies with more incredible views. If you like mid-century design you’ll like it here.
The Hotel Hugo is a retro delight, with 122 rooms designed by architect Marcello Pozzi and decorated with custom-made Italian furnishings. You’re on the edge of SoHo with views of the Hudson River and the skyline of Downtown Manhattan, which you can really enjoy from the double storey rooftop bar.
The Hotel on Rivington is close to Wall Street and the World Trade Centre, SoHo, TriBeCa and Chinatown, and it’s about five minutes from Little Italy. It’s also hip and youthful, with floor-to-ceiling window and bright, modern furnishings. The restaurant is a fusion of an America brasserie and a sushi restaurant.

For a hip roof terrace

Gansevoort Meatpacking is a vibrant, 186 room hotel with a fantastic rooftop pool and terrace with 360degree views of New York, a relaxing spa and a reputation being being a fun place after dark. The decor is modern in a 60s way and stylish, with an industrial feel that goes with the area, and rooms have big windows and high ceilings. The bistro is good too.
MADE Hotel is super cool, from its leafy, coffee shop/ cocktail bar lobby to its reclaimed walnut floors, brushed concrete walls and rooftop bar and terrace with show-stopping views of New York and superb food.
The SoHo Grand Hotel is in lively, fashionable SoHo, and is a sumptuous, elegantly designed 353 room hotel - think the gilded cage of the 1870s meets the lux. fashion of the 1970s? Perfect for your average ultra-chic New Yorker, with the original artworks, the stylish bar, sophisticated club and acclaimed restaurant. Plus, if you didn’t bring your pet you can ask for a complimentary goldfish..

The Best Hotel Views of Times Square

The Westhouse Hotel is technically closer to MoMA than Times Square, but this exclusive hotel’s location is just really convenient for a lot of places, Central Park and Times Square included. Channeling rich 1920s glamour with a touch of Art Deco, it boasts crystal chandeliers, polished wooden floors, a vintage speakeasy bar and al fresco dining on the 23rd floor.

For Views of the Empire State Building

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 some of its cooly luxurious 194 rooms and suites - some even have a private balcony or terrace with ESB views. The lobby doubles and a bar and bistro offering a relaxed vibe and excellent cocktails.

In Brooklyn

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a contemporary design hotel with wood-hewn furniture, clean lines and fantastic views! You’re right by the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade with views across to the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan.
The William Vale is in uber-cool Williamsburg, an 183 room modern hotel with sleek, futuristic interiors and floor to ceiling windows.The rooftop pool is New York’s largest, and the hip, happening bar draws crowds of a Saturday night. Plus the restaurant menu is prepared by two of the city’s top chefs.

For great value

CitizenM New York is another in that set of innovative, modern, no-frills-hotels-with-funky-design-frills. It’s about one minute from Times Square, has wall-to-wall windows and a panoramic rooftop bar.

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The 20 Best Hotel Views in New York

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 £1182 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hotel Elysee

New York (Midtown East)

The Elysee, formerly a host to Manhattan's literary elite, has retained its iconic old world charm. The suites feature French style furnishings, rich fabrics and plush carpets. The Monkey Bar has become one of Midtown's most iconic and hip bars. Classy, elegant and intimate.

Great walks - Central Park is under ten minutes from the hotel with plenty of trails for walking, running and cycling.
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from £168 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The 20 Best Hotel Views in New York

For a classic stay

For a luxury hotel with a view

For a romantic stay

For a city break

For a hip roof terrace

The Best Hotel Views of Times Square

For Views of the Empire State Building

In Brooklyn

For great value

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The 20 Best Hotel Views in New York

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