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  The Mercer Kitchen, a two-storey restaurant serving food from ubiquitous hotel chef Jean-George Vongerichten, is after all these years, still a place to see and be seen Realme
  
  Splurging for a deluxe one-bedroom suite on the upper floors will get you not just more space and more design elements to copy for your own home, but also jaw-dropping views of downtown Realme
  
  The guestrooms are more grounded in style with neutral colours and all the luxury comforts well-heeled guests expect, such as plush bedding, 55” inch television screens, Nespresso machines and gourmet minibars Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $822 (£631) Book now Best for Central Park and Hudson River views: Mandarin OrientalPool with a view: the Mandarin Oriental (George Apostolidis)Situated in Columbus Circle in the soaring Time Warner Center, the Mandarin Oriental New York is one of the rare hotels in Manhattan that can offer guests either rooms overlooking Central Park or rooms overlooking the Hudson River (park views are slightly more expensive) Realme
  
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  Up a winding helix-shaped staircase is the Clocktower Restaurant where chef Jason Atherton serves contemporary British cuisine in three separate dining rooms, each with a different theme, and all adorned with giant photos of NYC’s famous denizens Realme
  
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  Downstairs, a Bloody Mary will be expertly mixed at the King Cole bar, the birthplace of the spicy hangover cure, while a proper meal can be had in the Astor Court, named after NYC’s own John Jacob Astor IV who founded the luxury St Realme
  
  The 234 guest rooms are sophisticated yet unfussy, with Italian walnut finishes, marble bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows Realme
  
  The Crosby Bar is a cosy place to take in a meal or afternoon tea (especially during the winter months) while the back patio during spring and summer is an idyllic respite from the city hustle Realme
  
  With all the hallmarks of the hipper-than-thou hospitality brand — rooftop pool and bar; Cowshed spa; cinema room — and its signature, New York-y design aesthetic (wood beams, exposed brick), this is the self-consciously coolest of the cool Realme
  
  Celebs from Diana Ross to David Bowie have lived in its suites; the lobby, complete with vaulted, frescoed ceiling, is one of New York’s finest; and that Mad Men aesthetic is strong enough to have actually made it onto the show: this is where Roger Sterling proposed to Jane Realme
  
  Some rooms have original scalloped ceilings while others have Instagram-perfect views of the Empire State Building Realme
  
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  Should the rat race get to be too much, head to The Spa and consult with one of the three resident healers who can curate mindful experiences for you, from acupuncture work to meditation Realme
  
  Each of the 86 rooms has floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light, charming fabric-covered headboards and original artwork Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $662 (£508)Book now Best for classic New York: The PlazaThe grandest of all the grandes dames: The Plaza (The Plaza)It doesn’t get more New York than The Plaza, where Alfred Hitchcock had Cary Grant kidnapped (in North By Northwest, that is), Kevin lived it up in Home Alone 2, and bridezillas Hathaway and Hudson went to war Realme
  
  But it’s what happens downstairs that makes The Carlyle so legendary and worthy of its own documentary, “Always at The Carlyle” Realme
  
  The Langham also has a varied selection of room types, some with kitchenettes, making it an ideal choice for families and guests on longer trips Realme
  
  Dining out is made easy too with the well-regarded Lambs Club from “Iron Chef” Geoffrey Zakarian Realme
  
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  But no matter where you step in the midtown hotel, jaw-dropping vistas are plentiful Realme
  
  In Madison Square Park’s Clocktower Building, a Beaux-Arts landmark dating back to 1909, the 273 rooms (designed by The Rockwell Group) feature a minimalist layout with neutral-coloured furniture and fabrics, save for the oak-panelled foyers, walnut headboards and faux fur throws on the bed Realme
  
  It was even once owned by Donald Trump, who bought the hotel for more than $400 million in 1988, then quickly became the only owner in The Plaza’s history to bankrupt it Realme
  
  ) Today, it’s owned by Fairmont, which has retained all that grande dame goodness: gilded mouldings, acres of marble, crystal chandeliers Realme
  
  All rooms have a sleek Art Deco style that befits the hotel’s prime Theater District location, as well as a butler service Realme
  
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  ) Yet this being Park Hyatt, Hyatt’s top-tier luxury brand, the high-end touches don’t stop there Realme
  
  Originally built in 1930, the 35-storey grande dame retains much of the decor and style of its first decorator, Dorothy Draper, most notably the striking black and white marbled lobby Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,147 (£880)Book nowBest for movie stars: The Greenwich HotelThe Greenwich Hotel, which is owned by Robert de Niro (Greenwich Hotel NYC)In the heart of Tribeca, the Greenwich has a bona fide film star pedigree – one of its owners is none other than Robert De Niro Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,020 (£782)Book now Best for giant outdoor terraces: The ChatwalThe Chatwal suites have the largest outdoor terraces in the city (The Chatwal)For the Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel from Starwood Hotels, its luxury claim to fame is its 29 speciality suites (dubbed “The Chatwal Crowns”), which have the largest outdoor terraces in the city Realme
  
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  Price: Doubles from $799 (£613)Book nowBest for power players: Park Hyatt New YorkThe rooms at Park Hyatt New York are designed by Yabu Pushelberg (Park Hyatt New York)RecommendedThe ultimate New York City guideBest hotels in New York: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and moreCheap hotels in Paris 2022: Where to stay for value for moneyThe Park Hyatt New York, located in Midtown across from Carnegie Hall and a block from Central Park, wowed even the most jaded of hotel observers when it opened, largely because of its gorgeous rooms (designed by Yabu Pushelberg) and its distinctive ribbon facade architecture (envisioned by Christian doe Portzamparc Realme
  
  The New York outpost delivers on all of that Realme
  
  The best room to book is a Loft Studio Suite which are typically corner rooms with views up Madison Avenue and west across the park Realme
  
  New York may be the city that never sleeps but when you’re paying top dollar for a hotel room, you’re going to want some quality shut-eye Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,085 (£833)Book now Best for wellness: The MarkThe Mark, with its signature black and white maze pattern (The Mark)A revered hotel among the fashion elite (most bold-type names attending the Met Gala stay here), The Mark is an Upper East Side haven, well-known for its subtle luxury Realme
  
  Now, The Mark is putting a luxury twist on wellness Realme
  
  Each of the 88 rooms and suites are styled differently yet all retain an old-world charm with a hodgepodge of cultural influences from Tibetan silk rugs to Moroccan tiles and “English leather settees Realme
  
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  Guests booking the new Wellness package will receive a custom Mark Hotel yoga mat with matching ear buds, a facial treatment, a personal training session with Dan Flores or a private yoga class, as well as fresh juice and vegan muffins at check-in from the hotel’s Jean-Georges Vongericten restaurant Realme
  
  The elevators still have their own operators (you’ll never have to push a button here) while the guest rooms (69 of them are suites) sport a classic Louis XVI style that’s at once comfortable and elegant Realme
  
  Guests can also be ferried about town in a Bentley within a 10-block radius of the hotel Realme
  
  Even while doing laps in the 75ft-high lap pool or from a treatment table in The Spa Realme
  
  And just when you thought it couldn’t get more “movie New York”, you step outside, where horses and carriages wait to whisk you around Central Park Realme
  
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  Part of that has to do with the air of mystery the hotel cultivates; the other part of it no doubt comes from the repeat celebrity guests (this is the sister hotel to Hollywood’s infamous Chateau Marmont; Kanye has stayed here while recording his albums) Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $826 (£634)Book now Best for design inspiration: The Crosby Street HotelElegant design in the Crosby Street Hotel lobby (Crosby Street Hotel)The thoroughly British Firmdale Hotels first crossed the pond to open the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho Realme
  
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  Studio rooms and suites give a bit more wiggle room, as well as better views and oversized bathtubs Realme
  
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  A treatment room at the hotel’s Spa Nalai will most likely overlook Central Park while views of the Hudson River can be glimpsed from the spa’s reception area Realme
  
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  Price: Rooms from $1,310 (£1,005) Book now Best for back-in-time vibes: The Sherry-NetherlandFor proper Mad Men vibes, without the attendant gaggle of Instagramming tourists, the chic and discreet Sherry-Netherland is a real find Realme
  
  At the street-level entrance, across from the Museum of Modern Art, there’s a wall adorned with 1,800 Baccarat “Harcourt” stemware, all lit up by LED lights in the shape of the Baccarat “B Realme
  
  The rooms are unabashedly tiny, starting at a minuscule 250sq ft, but most have high ceilings, and you’re paying for the excellent location on a cobble-stoned street on the corner of Mercer and Prince, with luxury shops and art galleries stacked all around Realme
  
  Though this is one of the city’s only hotels where you’re guaranteed a big, plush room, luxury isn’t limited to bedtime: see the massive food hall, ritzy Champagne Bar, and glass-domed, palm-dotted Palm Court Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,170 (£898)Book now Best for Instagram: Baccarat Hotel and Residences New YorkMad Men-esque style at the bar, Baccarat New York (Baccarat New York)Nearly every turn at this luxury hotel, inspired by the 253-year-old French crystal brand, is worthy of an Instagram post Realme
  
  In the rooms, the glamour continues in champagne-tinged colours with luxurious finishes like white marble surfaces and red-lacquer mini bars Realme
  
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  Price: Doubles from $1,028 (£789) Book now Best for Art Deco decadence: The CarlyleThe Carlyle is dripping with art deco details (The Carlyle)The Carlyle is not just an Art Deco gem that’s perched on the Upper East side, it’s a New York institution Realme
  
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  Price: Doubles from $594 (£456) Book now Best for Wolves of Wall Street: Four Seasons Downtown New YorkPeople have made money moves on Wall Street for decades, but the financial district was suffering from a dearth of luxury hotels – until the arrival of the Four Seasons in 2016 Realme
  
  Beneath the lobby is the exclusive Japanese-Inspired Shibui Spa and sultry indoor pool, while back upstairs, Locanda Verde from popular chef Andrew Carmelllini, serves hearty Italian food at its finest (the sheep’s milk ricotta crostini is a must) Realme
  
  ” Upstairs in the Grand Salon, just beyond check-in, is a delicate 64-armed chandelier that hangs over an assortment of high-backed banquettes and mirrored tables, all topped off with some form of Baccarat crystal Realme
  
  Inside the recently renovated rooms are silk wall coverings, crystal chandeliers, fancy writing desks and some state-of-the-art technology such as Bose sound systems and fast internet Realme
  
  comBest for central park and Hudson river views: Mandarin Oriental, Booking Realme
  
  But the piece de resistance is the “Champagne” button on the in-room telephone, which allows a guest to have their favourite bubbly delivered to their room Realme
  
  The landmark Carlyle Café opened in 1955 and has been host to music greats and celebrities such as Judy Collins, Paul McCartney, Bobby Short, Elaine Stritch, Bill Murray and Alan Cumming Realme
  
  And you’ll get a bit of a history lesson with your meal – The Lambs Club was America’s first theatrical society housed in the very building that now is home to The Chatwal Realme
  
  For art lovers, the only room to book is the presidential suite designed by French interior design retailer, Roche Bobois, and adorned with colourful paintings from Alex Katz Realme
  
  comBest for classic New York: The Plaza, Booking Realme
  
  Guests also have access to the Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden, which features three treatment rooms, a fitness centre with an indoor saltwater pool and a jacuzzi plunge pool Realme
  
  Yet the hotel’s luxury digs and service would hold up regardless of that Hollywood connection Realme
  
  Guests who opt to do laps in the large indoor swimming pool will be treated to music from Carnegie Hall via underwater speakers Realme
  
  Rooms are tastefully done in a subdued residential-style, while its lobby goes for drama, thanks to its signature black and white maze floor pattern Realme
  
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  Price: Doubles from $1,075 (£825)Book now Best for art lovers: The Langham New YorkThe Langham presidential suite is an art lover's dream (The Langham)The Langham has occupied a sweet spot on Fifth Avenue near Herald Square and Bryant Park for nearly a decade – with views of the Empire State Building at every turn – but it was just recently that the luxury hotel received a brand-new look, putting it on par with the brand’s flagship property in London Realme
  
  Stern has 161 guest rooms, a whopping 28 suites, and an additional 157 residences attached with eye-catching interiors by top-notch interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg Realme
  
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  At the Bemelmans Bar, named for artist and author Ludwig Bemelman who patronized the bar frequently, children can indulge in a special Madeline Tea during November and December, which includes a sing-a-long and children’s buffet Realme
  
  The 210 guest rooms and suites start at a spacious 500sq ft, and have both rainfall showers and deep-soaking tubs as well Rivolta Carmignani linens, the use of iPad minis and Nespresso machines Realme
  
  From the moment you check-in on the 35th floor’s Skylobby, to a fine-dining experience at the Asiate restaurant, to drinks at one of the two lounges, views are guaranteed Realme
  
  But the starting rooms at this Times Square hotel aren’t too shabby either Realme
  
  Every room here comes with the service of a dedicated maitre d’étages – butler to you and me Realme
  
  ” The beds are Duxiana, the bathtubs are deep-soaking and the minibar snacks, bottled water and soft drinks are complimentary Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $868 (£666)Book nowBest for artists: The Mercer (Mercer Hotel )One of the original boutique hotels in Soho, The Mercer has retained its exclusive je nai se quoi even after 20 years Realme
  
  The restaurant, Harry Cipriani, has waiters in white jackets and bow-ties Realme
  
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  After all that working out and heavy wellness concentration, guests can then hire one of The Mark’s chic black and white pedi-cabs to take them sightseeing Realme
  
  The throwback feel extends to rooms with fresh flowers and original fireplaces; actual, human elevator operators; and a barbershop on-site Realme
  
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  Downstairs, the Lobby Bar with its sultry backlit shelves of liquor, is a beacon for NYC’s prettiest people Realme
  
  Almost a decade later, the hotel, which sits off Soho’s main shopping thoroughfare, still feels like a fresh face, thanks in part to Firmdale’s design director Kit Kemp and her never-boring mix of patterns and prints Realme
  
  Fortunately the luxury hotels in Manhattan are among the best in the world, offering the finest interiors from renowned designers, chic in-room amenities, attentive service, and glorious city views (which is often the number one selling point for a hotel) Realme
  
  If you can bear to leave the inner sanctum, outside there’s art galleries, high-end fashion boutiques, and the High Line (if you feel like slumming it with the hoi polloi) Realme
  
  Regis New YorkThe St Regis is the place to go when you want to be cherished (St Regis)If your only wish is not to lift a finger during your visit to New York, look no further than the St Regis on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street Realme
  
  Price: Rooms from $1,175 (£902)Book now Best for insider access: Soho HouseThe Soho House rooftop pool (Soho House)An exclusive address in an exclusive neighbourhood, Soho House is where you go to feel like one of Manhattan’s on-trend elite Realme
  
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  Fear not, though: you won’t feel out of place Realme
  
  Wolfgang Puck has opened an outpost of his famous CUT Steakhouse and lounge on the ground floor of the hotel with a seductive vibe cultivated by designer Jacques Garcia Realme
  
  An 18th century fireplace is on display in the restaurant’s main dining room Realme
  
  Staff make hotel guests feel like one of the in-crowd, and it’s access-all-areas for the duration of your stay Realme
  
  A personal attendant will greet guests at the entrance and whisk them up to the second floor lounge to do the check-in process Realme
  
  
  
  But no matter where you step in the midtown hotel, jaw-dropping vistas are plentiful Realme
  
  Guests booking the new Wellness package will receive a custom Mark Hotel yoga mat with matching ear buds, a facial treatment, a personal training session with Dan Flores or a private yoga class, as well as fresh juice and vegan muffins at check-in from the hotel’s Jean-Georges Vongericten restaurant Realme
  
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  But the starting rooms at this Times Square hotel aren’t too shabby either Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,147 (£880)Book nowBest for movie stars: The Greenwich HotelThe Greenwich Hotel, which is owned by Robert de Niro (Greenwich Hotel NYC)In the heart of Tribeca, the Greenwich has a bona fide film star pedigree – one of its owners is none other than Robert De Niro Realme
  
  The best luxury hotels in New York are:Best for scene: New York Edition, booking Realme
  
  Each of the 86 rooms has floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light, charming fabric-covered headboards and original artwork Realme
  
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  Though this is one of the city’s only hotels where you’re guaranteed a big, plush room, luxury isn’t limited to bedtime: see the massive food hall, ritzy Champagne Bar, and glass-domed, palm-dotted Palm Court Realme
  
  The unapologetically modern hotel designed by architect Robert A Realme
  
  Should the rat race get to be too much, head to The Spa and consult with one of the three resident healers who can curate mindful experiences for you, from acupuncture work to meditation Realme
  
  The Langham also has a varied selection of room types, some with kitchenettes, making it an ideal choice for families and guests on longer trips Realme
  
  New York may be the city that never sleeps but when you’re paying top dollar for a hotel room, you’re going to want some quality shut-eye Realme
  
  Now, The Mark is putting a luxury twist on wellness Realme
  
  And it’s on Fifth Avenue, smack-dab on Central Park’s south-east corner Realme
  
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  A personal attendant will greet guests at the entrance and whisk them up to the second floor lounge to do the check-in process Realme
  
  comBest for central park and Hudson river views: Mandarin Oriental, Booking Realme
  
  Some rooms have original scalloped ceilings while others have Instagram-perfect views of the Empire State Building Realme
  
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  The restaurant, Harry Cipriani, has waiters in white jackets and bow-ties Realme
  
  For art lovers, the only room to book is the presidential suite designed by French interior design retailer, Roche Bobois, and adorned with colourful paintings from Alex Katz Realme
  
  At the street-level entrance, across from the Museum of Modern Art, there’s a wall adorned with 1,800 Baccarat “Harcourt” stemware, all lit up by LED lights in the shape of the Baccarat “B Realme
  
  Guests can also be ferried about town in a Bentley within a 10-block radius of the hotel Realme
  
  Guests who opt to do laps in the large indoor swimming pool will be treated to music from Carnegie Hall via underwater speakers Realme
  
  Dining out is made easy too with the well-regarded Lambs Club from “Iron Chef” Geoffrey Zakarian Realme
  
  comBest for design inspiration: The Crosby Street Hotel, Booking Realme
  
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  At the Bemelmans Bar, named for artist and author Ludwig Bemelman who patronized the bar frequently, children can indulge in a special Madeline Tea during November and December, which includes a sing-a-long and children’s buffet Realme
  
  The Crosby Bar is a cosy place to take in a meal or afternoon tea (especially during the winter months) while the back patio during spring and summer is an idyllic respite from the city hustle Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $662 (£508)Book now Best for classic New York: The PlazaThe grandest of all the grandes dames: The Plaza (The Plaza)It doesn’t get more New York than The Plaza, where Alfred Hitchcock had Cary Grant kidnapped (in North By Northwest, that is), Kevin lived it up in Home Alone 2, and bridezillas Hathaway and Hudson went to war Realme
  
  Yet the hotel’s luxury digs and service would hold up regardless of that Hollywood connection Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $822 (£631) Book now Best for Central Park and Hudson River views: Mandarin OrientalPool with a view: the Mandarin Oriental (George Apostolidis)Situated in Columbus Circle in the soaring Time Warner Center, the Mandarin Oriental New York is one of the rare hotels in Manhattan that can offer guests either rooms overlooking Central Park or rooms overlooking the Hudson River (park views are slightly more expensive) Realme
  
  Price: Rooms from $1,310 (£1,005) Book now Best for back-in-time vibes: The Sherry-NetherlandFor proper Mad Men vibes, without the attendant gaggle of Instagramming tourists, the chic and discreet Sherry-Netherland is a real find Realme
  
  Downstairs, the Lobby Bar with its sultry backlit shelves of liquor, is a beacon for NYC’s prettiest people Realme
  
  What a dream Realme
  
  Fortunately the luxury hotels in Manhattan are among the best in the world, offering the finest interiors from renowned designers, chic in-room amenities, attentive service, and glorious city views (which is often the number one selling point for a hotel) Realme
  
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  Part of that has to do with the air of mystery the hotel cultivates; the other part of it no doubt comes from the repeat celebrity guests (this is the sister hotel to Hollywood’s infamous Chateau Marmont; Kanye has stayed here while recording his albums) Realme
  
  Rooms are tastefully done in a subdued residential-style, while its lobby goes for drama, thanks to its signature black and white maze floor pattern Realme
  
  Originally built in 1930, the 35-storey grande dame retains much of the decor and style of its first decorator, Dorothy Draper, most notably the striking black and white marbled lobby Realme
  
  Up a winding helix-shaped staircase is the Clocktower Restaurant where chef Jason Atherton serves contemporary British cuisine in three separate dining rooms, each with a different theme, and all adorned with giant photos of NYC’s famous denizens Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $868 (£666)Book nowBest for artists: The Mercer (Mercer Hotel )One of the original boutique hotels in Soho, The Mercer has retained its exclusive je nai se quoi even after 20 years Realme
  
  Almost a decade later, the hotel, which sits off Soho’s main shopping thoroughfare, still feels like a fresh face, thanks in part to Firmdale’s design director Kit Kemp and her never-boring mix of patterns and prints Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,085 (£833)Book now Best for wellness: The MarkThe Mark, with its signature black and white maze pattern (The Mark)A revered hotel among the fashion elite (most bold-type names attending the Met Gala stay here), The Mark is an Upper East Side haven, well-known for its subtle luxury Realme
  
  An 18th century fireplace is on display in the restaurant’s main dining room Realme
  
  comBest for wolves of wallstreet: Four Seasons Downtown New York, Booking Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,170 (£898)Book now Best for Instagram: Baccarat Hotel and Residences New YorkMad Men-esque style at the bar, Baccarat New York (Baccarat New York)Nearly every turn at this luxury hotel, inspired by the 253-year-old French crystal brand, is worthy of an Instagram post Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $799 (£613)Book nowBest for power players: Park Hyatt New YorkThe rooms at Park Hyatt New York are designed by Yabu Pushelberg (Park Hyatt New York)RecommendedThe ultimate New York City guideBest hotels in New York: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and moreCheap hotels in Paris 2022: Where to stay for value for moneyThe Park Hyatt New York, located in Midtown across from Carnegie Hall and a block from Central Park, wowed even the most jaded of hotel observers when it opened, largely because of its gorgeous rooms (designed by Yabu Pushelberg) and its distinctive ribbon facade architecture (envisioned by Christian doe Portzamparc Realme
  
  Wolfgang Puck has opened an outpost of his famous CUT Steakhouse and lounge on the ground floor of the hotel with a seductive vibe cultivated by designer Jacques Garcia Realme
  
  Staff make hotel guests feel like one of the in-crowd, and it’s access-all-areas for the duration of your stay Realme
  
  The 210 guest rooms and suites start at a spacious 500sq ft, and have both rainfall showers and deep-soaking tubs as well Rivolta Carmignani linens, the use of iPad minis and Nespresso machines Realme
  
  Each of the 88 rooms and suites are styled differently yet all retain an old-world charm with a hodgepodge of cultural influences from Tibetan silk rugs to Moroccan tiles and “English leather settees Realme
  
  comBest for movie stars: The Greenwich Hotel, Booking Realme
  
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  And you’ll get a bit of a history lesson with your meal – The Lambs Club was America’s first theatrical society housed in the very building that now is home to The Chatwal Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,020 (£782)Book now Best for giant outdoor terraces: The ChatwalThe Chatwal suites have the largest outdoor terraces in the city (The Chatwal)For the Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel from Starwood Hotels, its luxury claim to fame is its 29 speciality suites (dubbed “The Chatwal Crowns”), which have the largest outdoor terraces in the city Realme
  
  The throwback feel extends to rooms with fresh flowers and original fireplaces; actual, human elevator operators; and a barbershop on-site Realme
  
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  Price: Doubles from $1,075 (£825)Book now Best for art lovers: The Langham New YorkThe Langham presidential suite is an art lover's dream (The Langham)The Langham has occupied a sweet spot on Fifth Avenue near Herald Square and Bryant Park for nearly a decade – with views of the Empire State Building at every turn – but it was just recently that the luxury hotel received a brand-new look, putting it on par with the brand’s flagship property in London Realme
  
  In Madison Square Park’s Clocktower Building, a Beaux-Arts landmark dating back to 1909, the 273 rooms (designed by The Rockwell Group) feature a minimalist layout with neutral-coloured furniture and fabrics, save for the oak-panelled foyers, walnut headboards and faux fur throws on the bed Realme
  
  Indeed, there are nearly 15,000 pieces of Baccarat stemware found throughout the hotel, along with other crystal fixtures which usually retail for over $1,000 a piece Realme
  
  Inside the recently renovated rooms are silk wall coverings, crystal chandeliers, fancy writing desks and some state-of-the-art technology such as Bose sound systems and fast internet Realme
  
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  The landmark Carlyle Café opened in 1955 and has been host to music greats and celebrities such as Judy Collins, Paul McCartney, Bobby Short, Elaine Stritch, Bill Murray and Alan Cumming Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $826 (£634)Book now Best for design inspiration: The Crosby Street HotelElegant design in the Crosby Street Hotel lobby (Crosby Street Hotel)The thoroughly British Firmdale Hotels first crossed the pond to open the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho Realme
  
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  ” The beds are Duxiana, the bathtubs are deep-soaking and the minibar snacks, bottled water and soft drinks are complimentary Realme
  
  If you can bear to leave the inner sanctum, outside there’s art galleries, high-end fashion boutiques, and the High Line (if you feel like slumming it with the hoi polloi) Realme
  
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  The guestrooms are more grounded in style with neutral colours and all the luxury comforts well-heeled guests expect, such as plush bedding, 55” inch television screens, Nespresso machines and gourmet minibars Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $1,028 (£789) Book now Best for Art Deco decadence: The CarlyleThe Carlyle is dripping with art deco details (The Carlyle)The Carlyle is not just an Art Deco gem that’s perched on the Upper East side, it’s a New York institution Realme
  
  Guests also have access to the Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden, which features three treatment rooms, a fitness centre with an indoor saltwater pool and a jacuzzi plunge pool Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $594 (£456) Book now Best for Wolves of Wall Street: Four Seasons Downtown New YorkPeople have made money moves on Wall Street for decades, but the financial district was suffering from a dearth of luxury hotels – until the arrival of the Four Seasons in 2016 Realme
  
  Every room here comes with the service of a dedicated maitre d’étages – butler to you and me Realme
  
  Downstairs, a Bloody Mary will be expertly mixed at the King Cole bar, the birthplace of the spicy hangover cure, while a proper meal can be had in the Astor Court, named after NYC’s own John Jacob Astor IV who founded the luxury St Realme
  
  But it’s what happens downstairs that makes The Carlyle so legendary and worthy of its own documentary, “Always at The Carlyle” Realme
  
  With all the hallmarks of the hipper-than-thou hospitality brand — rooftop pool and bar; Cowshed spa; cinema room — and its signature, New York-y design aesthetic (wood beams, exposed brick), this is the self-consciously coolest of the cool Realme
  
  Even while doing laps in the 75ft-high lap pool or from a treatment table in The Spa Realme
  
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  Price: Rooms from $1,175 (£902)Book now Best for insider access: Soho HouseThe Soho House rooftop pool (Soho House)An exclusive address in an exclusive neighbourhood, Soho House is where you go to feel like one of Manhattan’s on-trend elite Realme
  
  ) Yet this being Park Hyatt, Hyatt’s top-tier luxury brand, the high-end touches don’t stop there Realme
  
  Regis New YorkThe St Regis is the place to go when you want to be cherished (St Regis)If your only wish is not to lift a finger during your visit to New York, look no further than the St Regis on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street Realme
  
  From the moment you check-in on the 35th floor’s Skylobby, to a fine-dining experience at the Asiate restaurant, to drinks at one of the two lounges, views are guaranteed Realme
  
  The elevators still have their own operators (you’ll never have to push a button here) while the guest rooms (69 of them are suites) sport a classic Louis XVI style that’s at once comfortable and elegant Realme
  
  But the piece de resistance is the “Champagne” button on the in-room telephone, which allows a guest to have their favourite bubbly delivered to their room Realme
  
  And just when you thought it couldn’t get more “movie New York”, you step outside, where horses and carriages wait to whisk you around Central Park Realme
  
  The rooms are unabashedly tiny, starting at a minuscule 250sq ft, but most have high ceilings, and you’re paying for the excellent location on a cobble-stoned street on the corner of Mercer and Prince, with luxury shops and art galleries stacked all around Realme
  
  comBest for artists: The Mercer, Booking Realme
  
  The best room to book is a Loft Studio Suite which are typically corner rooms with views up Madison Avenue and west across the park Realme
  
  comBest for pampering: St Regis New York, Booking Realme
  
  The Mercer Kitchen, a two-storey restaurant serving food from ubiquitous hotel chef Jean-George Vongerichten, is after all these years, still a place to see and be seen Realme
  
  Beneath the lobby is the exclusive Japanese-Inspired Shibui Spa and sultry indoor pool, while back upstairs, Locanda Verde from popular chef Andrew Carmelllini, serves hearty Italian food at its finest (the sheep’s milk ricotta crostini is a must) Realme
  
  Splurging for a deluxe one-bedroom suite on the upper floors will get you not just more space and more design elements to copy for your own home, but also jaw-dropping views of downtown Realme
  
  comBest for giant outdoor terraces: The Chatwal, Booking Realme
  
  ) Today, it’s owned by Fairmont, which has retained all that grande dame goodness: gilded mouldings, acres of marble, crystal chandeliers Realme
  
  comBest for scene: New York EditionPenthouse at New York Edition (Nikolas Koenig)The sexy Edition brand, created by Studio 54 legend-turned-boutique-hotelier Ian Schrager in partnership with Marriott Hotels, caters to sophisticated travellers who are after high design and exciting nightlife, rolled up in five-star service Realme
  
  In the rooms, the glamour continues in champagne-tinged colours with luxurious finishes like white marble surfaces and red-lacquer mini bars Realme
  
  comBest for art lovers: The Langham New York, Booking Realme
  
  It was even once owned by Donald Trump, who bought the hotel for more than $400 million in 1988, then quickly became the only owner in The Plaza’s history to bankrupt it Realme
  
  The 234 guest rooms are sophisticated yet unfussy, with Italian walnut finishes, marble bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows Realme
  
  The New York outpost delivers on all of that Realme
  
  ” Upstairs in the Grand Salon, just beyond check-in, is a delicate 64-armed chandelier that hangs over an assortment of high-backed banquettes and mirrored tables, all topped off with some form of Baccarat crystal Realme
  
  Price: Doubles from $947 (£727)Book now Best for pampering: St Realme
  
  After all that working out and heavy wellness concentration, guests can then hire one of The Mark’s chic black and white pedi-cabs to take them sightseeing Realme
  
  A treatment room at the hotel’s Spa Nalai will most likely overlook Central Park while views of the Hudson River can be glimpsed from the spa’s reception area Realme
  
  Stern has 161 guest rooms, a whopping 28 suites, and an additional 157 residences attached with eye-catching interiors by top-notch interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg Realme
  
  Celebs from Diana Ross to David Bowie have lived in its suites; the lobby, complete with vaulted, frescoed ceiling, is one of New York’s finest; and that Mad Men aesthetic is strong enough to have actually made it onto the show: this is where Roger Sterling proposed to Jane Realme
  
  Studio rooms and suites give a bit more wiggle room, as well as better views and oversized bathtubs Realme
  
  All rooms have a sleek Art Deco style that befits the hotel’s prime Theater District location, as well as a butler service Realme