The Best New Hotels in NYC

by Mary Howard
- June 15, 2024

My Favorite Hotels in NYC

– Best New Hotel: Pendry
• 5-A 5-star choice: Mandarin Oriental
• 4-The lodging option offers a four-star rating: Refinery
• 3-Star Hotel: Row NYC
• · Honeymoon Hotel: Library
• For families: Lowell
• Near Times Square: The Chatwal link
• Near Central Park: The Pierre
• Affordable Accommodation: Sunset Inn
• Near Grand Central: Hyatt

New Hotels in New York City

1. Pendry Manhattan West – Midtown West/Hudson Yards

- Open September 2021.
- Located in Midtown West`s Hudson Yards district adjacent to Chelsea, with convenient access to the High Line, Madison Square Garden, and Penn Station.
- Relaxed luxury hotel with 164 guest rooms (including 30 suites) in a 23-story tower. All are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows and carefully selected art and book collections. The Pendry Suite features a fireplace, full kitchen, dining room for eight, and a baby grand piano.
- Decorates in a sophisticated yet serene style with a casual West Coast essence. Neutral tones ground the space, warmed by jewel accents; furnishings blend contemporary and mid-century modern vintage. An curated art collection features works from New York and Los Angeles artists.
- Signature restaurant is the lively, modern, and Middle Eastern-influenced Zou Zou’s, with an open kitchen centered around a wood-fired hearth.
- Intimate lobby cocktail lounge, Bar Pendry, features beautifully decorated walls and artwork.
- Air-filled, all-day Garden Room restaurant is surrounded by lush tropical foliage.
- Breakfast is served daily in the laid-back 4th-floor Vista Lounge.
- Rooftop reservations-only beverage bar opening in 2022.

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A 24/7, 1,700-square-foot cutting edge fitness facility well stocked with Peloton and Technogym machines. Visitors may also have Peloton bicycles conveyed to their own room, upon request.
No pool, spa, or on-site parking.
Best Budget/Mid-Priced Hotel:Hampton Inn
(212) 933-7000 • Lodging website
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2. Park Lane New York – Midtown/Central Park South

Renovated and reopening December 2021.
Prime downtown location directly across from The Pond in Central Park.
Luxury lifestyle hotel with 610 fully-updated guest rooms and suites over 47 floors, nearly half of which have perspectives over Central Park. The 45th-floor Belvedere Suite is a two-bedroom penthouse with a separate dining area and media room.
Decor is tastefully elegant, with plush textiles and luxurious understated furnishings that don`t compete with the scenery. Throughout the hotel, hand-painted landscape murals feature in both the guest rooms and public areas.
Rose Lane is the hotel’s Parisian art nouveau-inspired signature restaurant located on the second floor, which also provides impressive private event spaces.
Harry’s New York Bar, an 80-seat lobby bar with an outdoor terrace offers classic cocktails as well as indulgent burgers and seafood-inspired fare – including caviar.
The only rooftop venue on Central Park South, the hotel’s rooftop “secret garden” cocktail bar on the 47th floor above the treetops of Central Park, with sweeping Manhattan and river views.
11,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
On-site fitness center featuring Precor machines, Peloton bicycles, and The Mirror by Lululemon.
No pool or spa.
Valet parking is available.
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+1 (212) 371-4000 – Hotel Website
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3. The Wall Street Hotel – Lower Manhattan/Financial District

Open March 2022.
Located in Lower Manhattan`s Financial District, within easy walking distance of Battery Park, the World Trade Center, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Exquisite boutique hotel with 180 uniquely adorned rooms and suites within a historic Beaux-Arts building. Accommodations range in size from 300 sq. ft. cozy king rooms to spacious 800 sq. ft. suites. All include curated libraries, authentic artworks, and state-of-the-art extras like Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers; suites add fireplaces and soaking tubs. Rooms sleep up to 4, and connecting rooms are available.
The hotel cultivates a comforting home-like aura drawing inspiration from traditional New York City dwellings, with subtle yet abundant color palettes, plush fabrics, and fine details throughout the property.
The casually refined all-day lobby lounge and bar serves beverages and light fare such as coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches, salads.
JF Restaurant offers a gourmet menu.
Highest Floor Lounge, Bar, & Terrace coming soon.
A “Concierge Curated” service can arrange in-room tailoring, shaving, spa or massage treatments, nanny assistance, and personal training, yoga, and pilates.
Complimentary shoeshine and use of electric bicycles during your stay.
Guests’ hotel rooms are provided free of charge with delivery of a “mobile office” including a printer, copier, scanner, and full set of cables and adapters for international use along with courier and mailing services.
Hotel services include an “at-your-service” area stocked with snacks, drinks, toiletries, and essential items available upon request.
Over 6,500 square feet of flexible event and meeting space, including a 2,100 square foot ballroom.
Well-equipped 24-hour fitness center, with personal training, yoga, Peloton bikes, and more available on request.
No pool.
No on-site parking available; secure private parking is located nearby for $55 daily.
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+1 (212) 688-9255 – Accommodation Website
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4. Hard Rock Hotel – Midtown/Times Square

- Open April 2022.
- Central downtown area between the Theater District and Radio City Music Hall, along a strip once known as Music Row, within steps of Times Square and Broadway Theaters.
- Contemporary, music-inspired 36-level skyscraper hotel with 446 guest rooms and suites. All feature marble restrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and Lavazza espresso machines; Deluxe Balcony accommodations add private exterior terraces. The dual-level Rock Star suite on the 34th floor is glass-enclosed with spectacular views, bar and butler’s pantry, music memorabilia, and a 1,600 square foot furnished terrace – one of the largest in the city.
- The décor and design in public spaces at the hotel takes inspiration from rock and roll glam, featuring walls decorated with memorabilia from the music scene of New York City. Guest room decor presents a more refined aesthetic, with a subtle color palette and unique headboards patterned after sound waves.
- Guests at the hotel can enjoy complimentary room service that provides Crosley turntables and a specially curated collection of vinyl records, as well as Fender guitars, over-ear headphones, amplifiers, and access to online music lesson content.
- Pets are welcome; ‘sWAG’ bags and memory foam beds are provided for furry guests.
- Sessions Restaurant & Bar on the main level is a three-story atrium and open-air terrace offering farm-fresh all-day dining and live, acoustic musical performances.
- The wood-paneled NYY Steak restaurant, a partnership with the New York Yankees, features sustainably-sourced heritage steaks and locally-caught seafood.
- The rooftop bar and lounge, RT60, offers cocktails, small plates, city views, and performances by acclaimed DJs and local talent.
- Flexible event space The Venue on Music Row has ability to accommodate up to 400 guests and will host A-list performances, fashion shows, after-parties, and gala dinners.
- Rock music gift shop with on-site Lavazza Café.
- Fitness center with bodyweight exercises and an in-room yoga program combining poses with music curated by DJs.
- Neither a pool nor spa are on site, though valet parking will be available.
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5. ModernHaus SoHo – Lower Manhattan/SoHo

- Open May 2021.
- Situated in lower Manhattan’s SoHo District, in the former James Hotel building.
- 114 rooms and suites featuring reclaimed wood floors, large windows with stunning city views, and vibrant artwork. The Gallery penthouse suite has a separate open floor plan living and dining area (with 12-person dining table) and uninterrupted views of the Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge, and East River.
- The hotel`s decor maintained a minimalist style with clean lines, emphasis on geometrical harmony, and a soft neutral color palette accented by metals and vibrant artwork. Throughout, there was an extensive collection of modern and contemporary pieces from iconic artists such as Hans Hartung, George Condo, and Kaws.
- Signature Veranda restaurant from Michelin-starred chef George Mendes boasts two bars, a globally-inspired American menu, and a fully retractable glass roof for al fresco dining when weather permits.
- Jumpin Jacks provides breakfast, coffee, pastries, and items to go during the daytime, mixing cocktails in the evening with views overlooking the city.
- On the 18th floor, trendy year-round rooftop bar, Jimmy, features both an expansive outdoor pool terrace and indoor freeform lounge area.
- 3,100 sq. ft. event space featuring a private dining room, terrazzo bar, velvet furnishings, and an olive tree.
- Fitness centre open 24 hours with Peloton bicycle, TechnoGym equipment, and magnificent views.
- Dog-friendly: on arrival, guests with pets receive a dog bed and bowl, treats, and 25% off local SoHo doggie daycare.
- Complimentary rental of ModernHaus bikes.
- Secure on-location parking is available (fees apply).

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6. Margaritaville Resort – Midtown/Times Square

Open July 2021.
Situated at the heart of Times Square, within walking distance of Broadway, the Empire State Building, and Central Park.
Colorful, beach-themed resort with 234 tropical-inspired guest rooms (accommodating 2-4 guests) and five dining/drinking areas over 32 floors. All guest rooms have tastefully tropical décor and soundproof floor-to-ceiling windows.
Signature 2-story Margaritaville Restaurant features New York’s largest Tiki Bar and a 32-foot replica of the landmark Statue of Liberty hoisting a margarita in place of her torch.
The seventh-floor License to Chill Bar has indoor and outdoor seating with cozy fire pits.
The 5 o’Clock Somewhere Lounge (spanning the hotel’s 31st & 32nd floors) features panoramic 360o views of Times Square, the Hudson River and city skyline.
An outdoor heated pool on the fourth floor (the only one in Times Square) remains open throughout the year and is served by LandShark Bar and Grill.
Joe’s Merchant Coffee & Provisions is situated on the 5th-floor lobby.
Street-level Margaritaville retail store.
Versatile event spaces are available for groups ranging in size from 20 to 1,000 guests.
On-site fitness center.
No spa, no on-site parking.
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(212) 221-3007 — Hotel Website
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7. The Fifth – Midtown/NoMad

Open Spring 2022.
Situated in the NoMad neighborhood of Midtown near Madison Square Park, the Empire State Building, and Chelsea.
153 guest rooms split between a landmark six-story, Gilded Age building and adjacent new 24-story glass tower. Rooms have eclectic styles featuring sophisticated color palettes and vintage-inspired textiles and furnishings.
Throughout the hotel, rich colors, textures, furnishings predominate, sprinkled with historic details and grounded by high-end finishes.
Four dining and drinking options are provided at the hotel’s Signature Restaurant, The Portrait Bar, The Study and The Terrace.
5,000 sq. ft. ballroom with a conservatory terrace, reminiscent of an Italian Renaissance palace, with sweeping views of Fifth Avenue and room for 200 guests.
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+1 (212) 231-9400 • Hotel Website

8. Arlo Midtown – Midtown West/Garment District

Open May 2021.
Situated among Times Square and Hudson Yards in midtown`s clothing manufacturing zone.
Formal accommodation with hundreds of rooms and suites spread across multiple floors and focused on artistic expression, melodic entertainment, and physical/mental well-being. Living areas are compact (welcoming 2-4 guests most) and decorated with a soothing blue-gray scheme including brushed alloy and leather surfaces, walnut furnishings, and window seated areas; some include private outdoor terraces.
Decor throughout draws from a refined mid-century modern aesthetic balanced with organic details and vibrant art.
An all-day eatery serving sustainable Italian American meals, handcrafted beverages, and extensive wine and beer selections.
Two bar/lounge spaces: one indoors, and a panoramic and garden-like oasis on the 26th floor rooftop.
Glass greenhouse-like terrace.
Coffee and sandwich shop available for light refreshments.
Seven adaptable meeting and event spaces providing a total of 7,334 square feet of gathering area spread across three floors.
The fitness center has cutting-edge equipment including Peloton bikes, an interactive fitness mirror, a yoga studio, traditional weights and cardio machines, and more.
Complimentary use of custom multi-speed bicycles available from dawn to dusk.
No pool, no spa, no parking.
Recommended mid-range hotel:Millennium Hotel Minneapolis
(212) 343-7000 – Hotel Website
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9. Pestana Park Avenue – Midtown/Murray Hill

Open March 2020.
Situated in Midtown’s Murray Hill District between Madison and Park Avenues, with easy walking access to Bryant Park, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Grand Central Station.
This contemporary boutique hotel is steeped in Portuguese tradition, housing 95 rooms over 27 floors (only 3-4 rooms per level). All rooms sleep a maximum of two guests and feature current furnishing, a neutral palette, and expansive windows; select rooms offer balconies with perspectives of the Empire State Building.
As the second hotel in Portugal from a prominent chain, Pestana Park Avenue`s design and decor aim to evoke the feeling of staying in a Portuguese home, with various traditional details like tile work and murals found throughout the hotel.
colorful and cozy lobby lounge with fireplace.
The lodging offers a home-like dining room with a complimentary daily breakfast buffet, including famous Portuguese pastries, as well as complimentary light snacks, water, and coffee available throughout the day for guests.
Seasonal outdoor courtyard with tiled mural by Portuguese creative people.
No restaurant, pool, spa, or fitness center.
On-site parking is available for $40/day.
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+1 (646) 952-6100 • lodging facts
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10. Graduate Roosevelt Island – East River/Roosevelt Island

Open June 2021.
Situated on the East River between Manhattan and Queens, just south of the Queensborough Bridge at the entrance of the Cornell Tech campus; it is the sole hotel on Roosevelt Island with access via the F Train, tram, NYC Ferry, and car.
Fun, fresh high-rise hotel with 224 rooms spread over 18 stories. Guest rooms pair modern architectural style with bespoke interior design details, collegiate plaid motif, and impressive views of the East River and Manhattan skyline.
While the building design is contemporary and technology-focused, the décor offers a warm and eclectic style – filled with academically-themed details and nods to Cornell and the island`s history.
The bright and spacious lobby features 5,000 linear feet of bookshelves, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a unique 12-foot sculpture called `Flyboy` created by artist Hebru Brantley.
The hotel’s all-day lobby restaurant Anything At All has a circular bar, menu focused on vegetables and produce from local farms, and sourcing ingredients close to where they’re grown.
The Panorama Room is a plush and futuristic indoor-outdoor rooftop bar with jaw-dropping city views.
Poindexter Coffee Bike Cart offering coffee and a curated selection of morning and afternoon grab-and-go items.
More than 3000 square feet of flexible meeting and event areas.
On-site fitness center.
No pool or spa.
Valet parking is available for $65/day.
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11. Henn na Hotel – Midtown/Garment District

- Open October 2021.
- Situated in Midtown’s fashion district, with convenient access to Hudson Yards, the High Line, and Bryant Park.
- Stylish and tech-forward Japanese-brand hotel with 92 rooms and suites, accommodating a maximum of 2-4 guests; connecting rooms are available. All guest bathrooms feature Toto Washlets; Executive rooms and suites add LG-brand steam closets that freshen your clothes, deep-soaking tubs, and private balconies.
- Contemporary minimalist décor throughout, public spaces feature playful touches like a 5-foot animatronic T-Rex in the lobby welcoming guests.
- All-day dining is available at the Gosuke restaurant on the first floor, offering Japanese cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including sushi/sashimi menus and an extensive selection of sake and Japanese beer.
- Second-floor Mezzanine guest lounge features a digital concierge to assist with planning sightseeing and shopping destinations, secure restaurant reservations, and more.
- No pool, no spa.
- No on-site gym, but guests get access to Planet Fitness across the street.
- No on-site parking is available; discounted parking is offered to guests at a secure garage one block away for $40 per day.

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12. Ace Brooklyn – Boerum Hill, Brooklyn

Open August 2021.
Situated in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Boerum Hill near Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, Fort Greene Park, and numerous distinctive local retailers and eateries, with convenient subway transit into Manhattan.
Hip and cutting-edge boutique hotel with 287 guest rooms spread across 13 floors. Rooms boast original artwork by local fiber and textile artists, D’Angelico Guitars, Music Hall turntables (on which to play the provided vinyl record selections from Rough Trade), and – on higher floors – full-length windows with sights of the Statue of Liberty.
Guest rooms at this hotel feature a modern industrial design with minimalist fixtures that are softened by custom wooden furnishings and cotton materials. Public spaces are decorated with warm earth tones and plush textiles.
The spacious and inviting lobby has a sizable installation by sculptor and muralist Stan Bitters, cozy lounge, communal workspace, and dual-sided fireplace providing warmth.
As You Are restaurant provides another bar option as well as a wide-ranging global menu available for dinner and a bakery counter serving pastries and coffee in the morning.
Spaces with adjustable dimensions allowing events from small workshops to large receptions.
Distinctive gym constructed in collaboration with physical fitness brand ‘Yeah I Work Out.’
No pool or spa,
Vehicle parking is not available on site, but nearby parking can be found for $34 each day.
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+1 (718) 313-3636 • Hotel website link
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13. CIVILIAN – Midtown West/Hell’s Kitchen

- Open November 2021.
- Centrally-located in Midtown West, a 5-minute walk from the Theater District and Times Square.
- Good value high-end hotel with 203 guest rooms over 27 levels, accommodating 2-4 people.
- The hotel`s decor throughout, like guest rooms, draws inspiration from Broadway theater auditoriums and vintage dressing rooms, incorporating plush velvet fabric, marquee-inspired lighting, and a curated art collection including works by theater creators and contemporary Broadway photographers.
- Daily artisanal breakfast served on the second level.
- A gourmet all-day dining establishment, rooftop bar, and secret garden access coming soon.
- Vintage inspired guest lounge/library.
- Self check-in kiosks available.
- Guests have online and application control of features like wifi speed, cuisine and beverages, and housekeeping services.
- No pool, spa, fitness center, or parking.
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- (646) 692-8012 • Hotel Homepage

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14. Riu Plaza Manhattan – Midtown/Times Square

- Open 2022.
- Situated a block from Times Square in the heart of the Theater District, well-positioned for Broadway plays and Midtown attractions.
- The stylish 4-star hotel houses more than 650 rooms in a 48-story tower decorated in a crisp neutral color palette. The guest rooms are comfortably efficient.
- The lobby and breakfast room décor utilizes a Broadway theme, featuring plush velvet seating and marquee-style lighting.
- Daily American buffet breakfast.
- Consumable provisions stand for liquids and snacks to carry along.
- 24-hour fitness center.
- No restaurant, bar, pool, spa, parking.
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- +1 (212) 706-3170 – Hotel Website

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