So, you’re visiting New York City, have enough funds for extravagance, but aren’t exactly sure where you should stay once you arrive—no worries, we’ve got you covered. From decadent 54-story hotels to cozier – but still deluxe – nooks, we’ve outlined five luxe Big Apple hotels for you, with high price points for the occasion. Now all you have to do is click and book. (If you can afford to.)
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Nestled among patches of skyscrapers in midtown, The London hotel boasts 54 stories of sheer luxury. Many of the chic white-and-gray suites – larger than most Manhattan apartments – include their own living rooms (with a view), leather rocking chair and all. To chow down, you can visit Gordon Ramsay’s titular restaurant or the more relaxed London Bar, where chandeliers are still plentiful.
2. Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
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Now, this isn’t just any Ritz-Carlton: This Ritz was the first hotel to open near the World Trade Center after the attacks in 2001, thereby garnering it much attention and affection from locals. Situated in Battery Park, its rooms face the Hudson River and feature a telescope, offering spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
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Dubbed as a “true New York landmark” for sophisticated travelers, the Carlyle is a historic structure finds itself a block from Central Park and just a couple more from the Frick Collection museum. With porcelain lamps and whirlpool tubs, the hotel’s rooms feel more like lavish residences, while its Bemelmans Bar showcases a ceiling decorated in 24-karat gold leaf.
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Built in 1890 for mogul John Jacob Astor, SoHo’s Mercer stands as a structure of Romanesque revival and was converted into a hotel in 1998 by André Balazs. Designed by Christian Liagre, the rooms boast modernly stylish rooms filled with high ceilings, large windows, and massive bathrooms. Some rooms even have a working fireplace—not bad for New York City, huh?
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Settled on 28th Street, The Nomad Hotel is in a beaux arts building and houses charming Parisian-inspired rooms, with freestanding clawfoot bathubs, based off the childhood dwellings of the designer. The hotel offers acclaimed dining at its in-house restaurants, Atrium and The Parlour, and even better cocktails at its two opulent bars.
