New York has some of the most luxurious hotels around. Ratings for New York luxury hotels are 3.5 stars – 5 stars. Many tourists like to be in the centre of things and want hotels in Manhattan, Times Square and the Upper Eastside, Greenwich Village and Chelsea.
3.5 Star Hotels
The Park Avenue Hotel is located at the corner of 38th Street and Park Avenue, which is a central and sought after location. The hotel has 205 suites and rooms over 17 floors and there is full service concierge between 7am and 11pm. The 84 seat Silver Leaf Tavern is the hotel’s restaurant, offering its own interpretations of classic American dishes.
The Hilton New York is situated between West 53rd Street and 6th Avenue, in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The hotel has a staggering 1980 suites and rooms spread over 45 floors, with a concierge and bell staff on call. The hotel boasts several restaurants/cafes including the Etrusca, serving Italian cuisine, New York Marketplace, the Lobby Lounge, Bridges Bar and Starbucks – rates for both these hotels are not displayed online.
4 Star Hotels
The Waldorf Astoria is a well known New York hotel and the Art Deco building occupies a whole block of Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The Waldorf Astoria has 1245 rooms and suites over 27 floors, with concierge and bell staff between 7am and 11pm. The hotel has a number of restaurants and cafes including the Bull and Bear Steakhouse and bar and the Inagiku serving new style Japanese cuisine.
The Crown Plaza is situated on Times Square right in the centre of midtown Manhattan and a short walk from Fifth Avenue shops and the theatre district. The Crown Plaza has 770 rooms and suites spread over 46 floors with the concierge available from 8am to 8pm during the week and 8am to 6pm at weekends. The hotel has a coffee shop, bar and restaurant that serves a wide menu of food.
4.5 Star Hotels
The New York Palace Hotel is located between 50th and 51st Streets in midtown Manhattan, just across the street from St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The hotel has 899 suites and rooms spread over 55 floors, part of the building, the Villiard House, dates back to 1882 and the concierge is available from 6am to 1am. The hotel has a cocktail bar and a brasserie and the GILT restaurant which serves modern American cuisine.
The luxury Surrey hotel is situated on 76th Street at Madison Avenue on the Upper Eastside. The hotel has 150 suites and rooms spread over 17 floors, there is a baby sitting service available and there is a concierge on duty 24 hours a day. The Surrey Hotel has a bar, a roof top terrace and garden and the Boulud Café offers French dishes made with fresh American ingredients.
5 Star Hotel
The Plaza Hotel is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South. The hotel has been in existence for more than 100 years and has recently had a $5million makeover. The Plaza Hotel offers 282 suites and rooms spread over 20 floors with a concierge on call. The Plaza has a club, the Rose Club, a couple of bars and a couple of restaurants.