The Best Midtown Manhattan Hotels, New York

The world's most vibrant and exciting city, 'the city that never sleeps’, New York has become popular as a short-break destination. And Manhattan’s Midtown is a great place to stay. Not only is it in the centre of things, but it’s also home to the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, MoMA, Broadway and Times Square. There are a lot of hotels here, but our Guru’s have saved you the trouble of trawling though them by creating a list of the best Midtown Manhattan Hotels. There are hotels which offer unbeatable luxury, some classic options, and those whose USP is more on the design side. But we've also found some properties which won't break the bank and others that are perfect for a family break. So use this guide and get planning your trip!

For the Scrapbook

The Baccarat Hotel is a deliberately swanky pick just off Fifth Avenue, close to MoMA and the Rockerfeller Center. The Baccarat’s decor is fancy, with oversized chandeliers and plenty of glass cases, white leather and red velvet, but it feels super stylish with it. The 114 rooms and suites are decorated in white, with clean lines, elegant details and indulgent marble bathrooms. The restaurant is fine dining, the cocktail bar hip and there’s an impressive pool and spa.

For Classic New York Style

The Algonquin Hotel is a New York icon that's hosted the world’s cultural and artistic elite on their visits to Manhattan. Opened in 1902, this is one of New York’s most historic and beautiful hotels. It was here where Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table (otherwise known as the ‘vicious circle’) would meet everyday for lunch throughout the 1920s. Recently renovated and reopened in 2004, the Algonquin retains the rich aura of its past within an understated modern feel.
The Lotte New York Palace is a gilded-age institution, with a contemporary tower extension. So you can reference your style preferences within the one super-central landmark hotel. There are now 909 rooms and suites, with impressive facilities to serve that many guests, including a library, a spa and gym, lounges, terraces and and historic New York dining institution for a restaurant.

For New York Views

New York EDITION occupies many stories of an historic clock tower opposite Madison Square Park, with many rooms offering expansive city views. The hotel also offers chic, contemporary minimal design in 257 spacious rooms and suites, but wonderfully old fashioned glamour in the lively cocktail bar and Michelin-starred restaurant. There’s a gym and sanctuary of a spa too.
The Langham New York on Fifth Avenue is elegant and luxurious, with 234 rooms and suites and an impressive array of art, and facilities. In addition to original art in the rooms, they have spacious marble bathrooms and incredible city views — the deluxe rooms and suites have private balconies, and the largest have between one and four bedrooms. There’s also a gym, spa, cocktail bar, and a Riviera inspired restaurant.

For Seeing the Sights

Ink48 is a chic, contemporary hotel in Hell’s Kitchen, overlooking Manhattan on one side and the Hudson River on the other. There are 22 rooms and suites in a range of shapes and sizes, but they’re all decorated with a sense of space and peace in mind, with lots of light and black and white photos on the walls. The roof terrace cocktail bar is really something, and the farm-to-fork restaurant is both stylish and popular.
The Hotel 48Lex is a smart hotel that’s doing everything right: think floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible city views, stylish, contemporary decor that feels fresh yet timeless, a restaurant serving organic farm-fresh produce, and a bar known for its chic cocktails. And a 24 hour gym.

For a City Break

Big, chic and friendly, the Moxy NYC Times Square is in an enviable spot steps from Times Square. There are 612 rooms and suites, the majority of which are compact, but well designed, and with fantastic city views. The rooftop bar, Magic Hour, is the largest indoor/outdoor rooftop bar in New York, and it’s open all year round — it even has its own mini-amusement park!
The Hotel Elysee is an elegant and intimate old hotel, formerly the host to Manhattan’s literary elite, with the stylish Monkey Bar, one of Midtown's most iconic and hip bars, and surrounded by decent restaurants. The suites feature French style furnishings, rich fabrics and plush carpets. It's classy, elegant and intimate.
Just steps from Times Square and the theatre district, The Time New York is a seriously stylish and surprisingly spacious hotel with 193 rooms and suites. The decor is varied, but within the range of industrial chic, there are plenty of memorable pieces of art and furniture, and there’s a chic lounge and bar.
The Hotel Giraffe is a stylish boutique hotel which offers complimentary breakfasts and complimentary cheese and wine six evenings a week.

For Romance

Built in 1905, The Chatwal on 44th Street is a grand hotel of that era, with incredible original Art Deco details in the lobby, bar and restaurant, and 76 stylishly contemporary rooms and suites. A personalised butler service comes as standard, which may date for the earliest service standards, and The Lambs Club restaurant has become an historic and well regarded culinary landmark.
The Casablanca Hotel has uniquely Moroccan-style decor and an enviable location just steps from Times Square. The funky themed rooms and opulent old school bars featuring live piano sets, will transport you to another time; it's a warm and welcoming spot in an enviable location — perfect for a charming city stay.
Or there’s the Library Hotel, a peaceful spot with a literary theme, obviously, with themed rooms, a poetry garden and a writer’s den.

For Design Chic

Converted from a former hat factory, the Refinery Hotel is beautiful, with just the right about of quirk and reference to the building’s heritage to make it memorable, without impeding the feeling of contemporary spaciousness. The 197 rooms and suites have wooden floors and high ceilings, contemporary art and the odd impressive antique. The prohibition-style jazz bar is super cool and lots of fun, and the rooftop bar, from which you can see the Empire State Building, is relaxed and stylish.

For Families

The Marmara Park Avenue is an elegant hotel, with a beautiful Art eco entrance and lobby and 128 well laid out rooms and suites. The suites have kitchenettes, making this an excellent choice for families or those planning a longer stay. 40 of the suites have a private terrace. The decor feels luxurious but unfussy, with high ceilings, hardwood floors, marble bathrooms and quality fabrics.
The William is a collection of just 32 rooms and suites in the heart of Bryant Park. Though the hotel is small by New York standards, the suite are spacious, and decorated in vibrant monochrome colour schemes. You can self cater if you want, but there’s also an American/British restaurant, and a speakeasy style cocktail lounge.

For Something Different

If you’re looking to leave New York changed for the better you could help yourself out by staying at the Equinox Hotel, which is geared up to leave you feeling fitter and better when you hand over your room key. There are both indoor and outdoor pools, a spa is aimed to recuperate you, and they offer personalised fitness plans and a healthy menu in the chic restaurant.

For Great Value

Located just behind Madison Square Garden in hip NoMad, the Evelyn Hotel is chic, and surprisingly affordable with it. There are 160 rooms and suites in a range of shapes and sizes, but all decorated with a Neo Deco vibe that really complements the original Art Deco features of the lobby, lounge and restaurant.

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The 20 Best Midtown Manhattan Hotels

The Algonquin Hotel

New York (Central Midtown)

Historic Manhattan hotel and host to the city's artistic and cultural elite. Old-world charm and contemporary comforts to suit anyone on business or leisure. The hotel was newly refurbished in 2004 but retains its original opulent charm.

Sights nearby - This downtown hotel is just seven minute walk from Times Square and ten from the Rockefeller Center.
Literary - A well-known literary history.
Historic - Oldest-running hotel in NYC.
Business Hotel

from $427 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The 20 Best Midtown Manhattan Hotels

For the Scrapbook

For Classic New York Style

For New York Views

For Seeing the Sights

For a City Break

For Romance

For Design Chic

For Families

For Something Different

For Great Value

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The 20 Best Midtown Manhattan Hotels

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