
New York’s MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) is arguably one of the largest and most influential modern art museums in the world. With a collection that includes not just contemporary and modern art, but also features architecture and design in the medium of drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film and electronic media. For some, MoMA is one of the reasons to visit New York. However, the museum's Midtown Manhattan location means that the area is also a convenient choice for accessing some of the city's other well known attractions such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. Some of the best hotels for MoMa are New York's classic five stars, however, there are also a good selection of boutiques and also some well-priced modern stays. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best in the area selected on their design, service, amenities, and price. So, why not browse through our collection to start planning your stay?
For close proximity to MoMA

- The Westhouse Hotel is closer to MoMA than Broadway or Times Square, but this exclusive hotel’s location is just really convenient for a lot of places, Central Park and Carnegie Hall 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 a luxury hotel

- The Whitby is one of the newest additions in husband and wife duo Tim and Kit Kemp's portfolio and it doesn't disappoint. Their beautifully designed rooms make traditional style contemporary — and the best rooms have large terraces. There’s also a chic bar, an excellent restaurant and a cinema!
- The Peninsula New York is a grand five-star set in midtown Manhattan right on Fifth Avenue. Old school elegance is found in the vast lobby and elegant New York restaurant. While the trendy rooftop terrace and subdued rooms have more of a contemporary flair. A perfect blend of the old and the new with all the luxury trimmings.
- Baccarat Hotel is a swanky New York establishment with enormous sleek modern rooms. Complete with a fine-dining restaurant and hip cocktail bar as well as the obligatory spa and indoor pool, it may not be cheap but it's certainly worth the price.
- Ritz Carlton Central Park offers timeless elegance with all the five-star trimmings. Enormous rooms feature picture windows, grand Italian marble bathrooms, and black & white photography. Complete with a spa, cocktail bar, and small plate dining — nothing is amiss here.
- Lotte New York Palace is glitzy, glamorous & Gilded-Age at its very best. This classic luxury city hotel comprises a 19th-century mansion and a 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!
For old-world charm

- Hotel Elysee was formerly a host to Manhattan's literary elite and has retained its old world charm. Expect suites with French style furnishings, rich fabrics and plush carpets. While the Monkey Bar has become one of Midtown's most iconic and hip bars. Classy, elegant and intimate.
For an eco hotel

- 1 Hotel Central Park is a boutique eco-hotel (LEED certified) with a chic natural aesthetic. Rooms are designed with reclaimed woods and boast organic cotton sheets and stunning views of Central Park. A stylish choice for a home-away-from home.
For great value

- CitizenM New York is another in that set of innovative, modern, no-frills-hotels-with-funky-design. It’s about one minute from Times Square, has wall-to-wall windows and a panoramic rooftop bar.
Still not sure where to book?