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The Fab Four: The very best luxury hotels in New York City

By LLM Reporters   |  

Staying in the lapse of luxury is one of the most sought-after aspects of a trip to New York City for almost every traveller heading there. There’s plenty to enjoy in the city, from the food to the sights, but finding the perfect place to stay can often truly top off a trip to the city.

Once you’ve applied for your US Visa, and started looking at flights, make sure that your visit to NYC is complete with an enjoyable stay in one of the luxurious hotels listed below. With numerous boutique hotels on offer, we’ve put together a list of some of the best and most luxurious for you to consider for your trip to the dazzling Big Apple.

Mandarin Oriental

Looming high above Manhattan, Mandarin Oriental allows visitors to stay within the epicentre of the city, while experiencing incomparable views of Central Park and the rest of the city. From the Mandarin Oriental, you can enjoy the sights of the iconic New York City skyline, while enjoying the amenities of a five-star hotel. With a Spa Suite available if you’re looking to further improve your stay, and sleek, relaxing décor to enjoy, the Mandarin Oriental is the ideal choice for those looking to stay in the height of luxury.

The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

This iconic hotel has been restored to offer modern amenities combined with its traditionally beautiful design, encompassing the balance between its past and endless future. With a new, contemporary soul and an ideal location just off Central Park, the Plaza Hotel can provide visitors with a whole new element. With an elegant Champagne Bar, a food hall, and delicious Afternoon Tea, this legendary hotel is the perfect choice for all travellers looking to marvel in grandeur.

The Mark

A daytime view of the atrium entrance to The Mark Hotel, NYC

Located near Central Park, this gem is designed by Jacques Grange, with numerous suites and rooms offering an elegant and beautiful stay. The Mark believes itself to be the city’s most boldly lavish hotel, and with in-room dining overseen by Jean-Georges, this particular hotel has been one of the premiere landmarks of the city since it opened its doors in 1927. With renowned museums, shops and restaurants just footsteps away, this iconic hotel is the perfect choice for any visitor. Chic, sophisticated and stylish, what’s not to love.

Hotel 50 Bowery

This boutique hotel is located on Bowery, near the Manhattan Bridge and is ideal for exploring locations such as Little Italy, Soho and Brooklyn. This immersive hotel is unique and modern, blending spirit and creativity within every detail of the rooms and suites. With a rooftop lounge created specifically by Chef Dale Talde, David Massoni and John Bush, the Asian-centric theme encompasses Chinatown. With fine dining onsite and nearby, Hotel 50 Bowery is an ideal choice for all. One small perk for guests to consider in this hotel, is that all guests making reservations receive a complimentary drink at the bar & lounge on the rooftop. In addition to this, the hotel is pet-friendly, so your beloved pet can make the trip with you too!

There’s plenty of luxurious options to choose from when visiting New York City, and the hotels listed above are just the tip of the iceberg. Elegance, sophistication and luxury are the epitome of what New York stands for, so you are certain to find a hotel that suits your requirements, every time.