The Best Hotels near the Guggenheim, New York

Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘temple to the spirit’ that houses the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a landmark piece of 20th century architecture. White, round and spiralling upwards this is definitely the building I would choose to display my art collection in, if I had a significant one. There or in The Orangerie in Paris. And it did begin with one collection too, containing works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Chagall, Delaunay, Leger, Miro, Modigliani, Paul Klee, Alexander Calder… the list goes on. For some people the Guggenheim is one of the main reasons to visit New York - the Guggenheim and The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MoMA. And for those of you this list of 5 of the best hotels near the Guggenheim is is a great place to start looking for where to stay in Manhattan.

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Staying in one of our recommendations for the best hotels near the Guggenheim also puts you close to Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and 5th Avenue. And, of course, our main advice about the best places to stay in New York City comes down to transport links. The best hotels in New York are those with good subway access, and our recommendations for the best hotels near the Guggenheim all make the cut. There’s good access to the B and C trains, the 1, 2 and 3 trains and some stations catch the express A and D trains too. And there are plenty of bus stops around as well.

For a Classic New York Hotel

• The Carlyle Hotel is a timeless, classic, luxurious, Upper East Side landmark hotel with 190 rooms and opulent suites. As well as park views, the best rooms also have grand pianos. 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.
• The Mark is right in the heart of the Upper East Side, and offers an old fashioned elegance, despite a recent refurbishment by French designer Jacques Grange, who put in a fantastic, Esher-esque restaurant which has become extremely popular with celebrities and New York royalty.

For a luxury hotel

• The Lowell is a charmingly crafted Upper East Side Hotel, just a block to the east of Central Park. The decor is very classical, think marble bathrooms, neutral tones, elegant furnishings and art and even proper wood-burning fireplaces. The location is residential, a quiet, tree-lined street off Madison Avenue, and the overall feels is of staying in a gorgeous, 70 room townhouse.

If you haven’t found you idea of the best hotels near the Guggenheim on our Guru’s list of 5 you could try:

• Expanding your search to include our list of the best places to stay in New York? or our Guru’s recommendations for 40 of Manhattan's Best Hotels?
• Or you could try our Guru's recommendations for 5 of the Best Hotels near The Metropolitan Museum of Art? or 5 of the Best Uptown Manhattan Hotels? or 6 Best Hotels for MoMA, New York? or 12 of Times Square’s Best Hotels? or 11 of the Best Hotels near Central Park?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • The Mark, New York New York (Upper East Side) 152 rooms from £699

    
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    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  -  Recommended.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Fodors, Frommers, Kiwi Collection

    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! See More

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  • Lowell Hotel New York (Upper East Side) 74 rooms from £527

    
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    City Style  -  Sleek accommodations in the heart of the city

    Great walks  -  Just one block from Central Park

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    5* Luxury  -  Very high service standards.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection

    A finely crafted and charmingly intimate Upper East Side hotel, one block from Central Park. Classically decorated - marble bathrooms, neutral tones, paintings, and elegant furnishings. Some rooms have real wood burning fireplaces. A luxurious destination, reminiscent of a private townhouse. See More

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  • The Carlyle Hotel New York (Upper East Side) 190 rooms from £1171

    
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    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

    

    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. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Wednesday, 21st June 2023