Beneath the towering skyscrapers and a lights of Times Square, New York City is both electrifying and mysterious.
There’s no shortage of boutique hotels in New York City. Whether you want to be walking distance from main tourist spots in a trendy neighbourhood like SoHo, or staying across the river in Brooklyn is more your style, this list of the top boutique hotels in New York has you covered.
Top boutique hotels in New York City
Elegance, amenities, rooftop views, and more. You’ll find it all among our picks for the top 10 boutique hotels in New York City.
These hotels are a short distance from LaGuardia Airport, but don’t let that deter you from flying into JFK or Newark, which are just as close to Manhattan and might have flight options that are better for your wallet. That’s one of the best things about visiting New York — there’s no shortage of options for flights or hotels. Now, let’s help you make a choice about the latter.
WestHouse Hotel New York
17km from LaGuardia Airport
Upper Midtown
WestHouse is among the most impressive five-star boutique hotels in New York City. Elegantly furnished rooms and suites with high ceilings are complete with plush bedding and marble-tiled bathrooms with glass-front rain showers. Guests amenities include breakfast, high-speed WiFi, bicycle rentals, a well-equipped fitness centre, and daily complimentary happy hour on the terrace. The WestHouse Hotel’s upper Midtown location puts you in the heart of the city, an ideal place to be whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure.
NU Hotel
17 km from LaGuardia Airport
Downtown Brooklyn
Just across the East River in Brooklyn, NU Hotel is one of the coolest boutique hotels in New York. NU Perspective Rooms feature Brooklyn-themed, hand-painted murals, while the Urban Suite comes with its own private hammock and an inviting king bed that’s recessed in a dark alcove for a good night’s sleep. Bring your furry friend along at this pet-friendly hotel and go for long walks in Prospect Park or head south for a day at Coney Island Beach. And with a subway stop just a three-minute walk from the hotel, you can quickly hop over to Manhattan, too.
Executive Hotel Le Soleil New York
15 km from LaGuardia Airport
Midtown Manhattan
Be transported to Europe in the heart of Manhattan at this Parisian-inspired luxury hotel. Executive Hotel Le Soleil is well known for its friendly staff and helpful concierge, who can take the stress out of scoring tickets to a popular Broadway show or getting your name on the reservation list at one of the city’s many Michelin-starred restaurants. Treat yourself to the Empire View Queen Room, where you’ll have a memorable experience waking up to an unobstructed view of one of New York City’s most iconic buildings.
SIXTY LES
16 km from LaGuardia Airport
Downtown Manhattan
Boutique hotels in New York City don’t often boast outdoor pools. Then again, SIXTY LES isn’t an average hotel. Its stylish and sophisticated rooms are exactly what you’d expect to find in this fashionable metropolis. Accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows, custom-designed linens, and Ink&Water bath amenities. Guests can break a sweat any time of the day in the 24/7 fitness centre, go for a swim, or relax poolside on comfortable loungers with food and beverage service. The rooftop bar, with its panoramic cityscape views, is the perfect first stop before a night out.
Dylan Hotel NYC
15 km from LaGuardia Airport
Midtown Manhattan
The facade of this historic building — originally built for the Chemists’ Club in the early 1900s — retains its architectural charm, while the interior is nearing the completion of a $25 million renovation. This project will further elevate what is already applauded as a first-rate guest experience, with a new elegant lobby, well-appointed suites, fitness centre, and more. New York City is a pedestrian’s paradise, but when staying at the Dylan, you’ll be just a stone’s throw away from top sights, like Broadway theatres, Times Square, Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and Rockefeller Center.
Arlo NoMad
15.5 km from LaGuardia Airport
Midtown Manhattan
Relax at the rooftop bar with sweeping views of the city, dive into comfort food (and a Bloody Mary bar) at the on-site diner, and sleep in a stylish room with modern amenities — all in a convenient location just a couple blocks from the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. Staff go above and beyond at the Arlo NoMad, so ask them for their favourite restaurant recommendations in nearby Koreatown or where the locals go for unforgettable nightlife that lasts long into the next morning.
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
15 km from LaGuardia Airport
Midtown Manhattan
The name of this upscale, 4-star hotel appears to pay homage to the world-renowned New York Public Library, just a block away, but it’s in fact part of the Library Hotel Collection, which has properties in North America and Europe. Still, it’s a fitting location. Avid readers will feel right at home the minute they step inside. There are 10 floors, each dedicated to a different Dewey Decimal Classification category, such as languages, history, and philosophy. Each room contains several books and guests have digital access to The New York Times. The real treat is the hotel’s Reading Room, which boasts an impressive 6,000 books, plus refreshments and snacks so you can stay a while.
Archer Hotel New York
15 km from LaGuardia Airport
Midtown Manhattan
The only thing that beats Archer’s Midtown location is the jaw-dropping view of the Empire State Building from the hotel’s rooftop. Back on the ground floor, just off the lobby, is the hotel bar, AKB, where visitors and locals share stories over handcrafted cocktails and flavoursome bites. Rooms at Archer are tastefully designed with artistic touches, like exposed brick, an analog clock on the nightstand, and framed black-and-white photographs. It’s decor that screams New York and perfectly complements a stay in this storied city.
The Historic Blue Moon Hotel
16 km from LaGuardia Airport
Downtown Manhattan
This historic hotel on the Lower East Side was once a tenement building, dating back to 1879. When it was renovated in the early 2000s, artifacts like fixtures, knobs, and wood moldings were preserved and incorporated into the decor of what is now a luxury boutique hotel in New York City. Spacious rooms combine history with modernity, and those with a balcony afford a fantastic view of the city. In this part of Manhattan, you’re just steps away from luxury retail in SoHo, bars and concert venues in the East Village, and a gastronomic tour of cultures in Chinatown and Little Italy.
Nolitan Hotel
16 km from LaGuardia Airport
Lower Manhattan
Trendy and cultural SoHo is one of New York City’s coolest neighbourhoods, and the Nolitan Hotel puts you minutes from an afternoon of art museums and retail therapy. Kick your feet up after a day of exploring at the Nolitan’s rooftop bar, with stunning city views, or from the comfort of your room’s glass-enclosed balcony. Nosh on Italian-Japanese fusion at the hotel’s own Kimika restaurant, serving up dishes like uni spaghetti and rigatoni with miso bolognese.
Now that you know which boutique hotel in New York City to book, it’s time to plan your trip to the Statue of Liberty, buy tickets to a Broadway show, and reserve a spot at the best restaurants in town. What a trip it’ll be!
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