Top Hotels in New York City

New York City may well be the best city in the world for hotels. Whether you want to stay in the tony Upper East Side or stylish TriBeCa, prefer a grande dame or a sleek boutique, or would like to live like a celebrity while saving your money for the city’s best restaurants, there’s a property that fits the bill. Yet among all that choice, a handful of hotels truly stand out—in particular, for their service and style.

The World’s Best Hotels

Every year, iBestTravel conducts a survey asking readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rate hotels based on their rooms/facilities, location, service, food and drink, and overall value.

Mini-Sanctuaries in a Bustling City

The greatest hotels serve as mini-sanctuaries from their city surroundings. You can revel in the Broadway crowds around Times Square, then escape into the Chatwal Hotel—a complete change of pace. Robert De Niro’s cozy Greenwich Hotel, situated in TriBeCa, boasts an open-air courtyard reserved exclusively for guests, making it a celebrity favorite.

Renovated and Modern Hotels

The renovated Knickerbocker has a moody, retro vibe—with staff uniforms reminiscent of the 1920s—and yet is entirely modern. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant is served in trays with built-in USB chargers, enabling guests to power up their devices while preparing for the day. Classic New York properties like the St. Regis made the list, as did newer places like the Refinery Hotel, which opened in 2014.

Experience Luxury at The Surrey

At the top of the list is the sleek and luxurious Surrey hotel, located on the Upper East Side, characterized by a black-and-white design scheme complemented by eye-catching modern art. “A gem of a hotel if you want to live in the lap of luxury when in New York.” Sounds appealing, doesn’t it?