Live the high life with a penthouse hotel suite in New York City. Here are five of the best.
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If you are a millionaire high flyer heading to New York you don’t stay in a hotel – you stay on top of one. The US city is famed for its incredible five-star hotels but there is usually one hotel suite that doesn’t show up on booking websites. The penthouse suite is reserved for only the most discerning and deep-pocketed customer and as they say, if you have to ask how much it is, it’s probably too expensive. These suites in the sky feature dazzling fittings and furniture, mind-boggling floorplans, and the best views in the city. Prepare to be amazed.
The Mark Penthouse
The grand penthouse at The Mark Hotel is the kind of accommodation that puts most large houses, let alone apartments, to shame. No wonder the hotel claims this is the largest penthouse suite in the USA – it’s huge, covering 10,000 square feet, including 2,500 square feet of rooftop terrace that looks out over Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The penthouse, which includes five bedrooms, four fireplaces and six bathrooms, is the work of French interior designer Jacques Grange, and is a stunning interpretation of lavish Art Deco style, mixed with mid-century and modernist minimalism.
Book at Themarkhotel.com
Empire State Penthouse Suite
The Langham in Central Manhattan is hard to miss, towering over Fifth Avenue and overlooking the Empire State Building. It’s easy to guess where the penthouse suite gets its name – the floor-to-ceiling windows directly face the famous skyscraper that stands alongside, with seating specially arranged to enhance this iconic view. The Empire State Penthouse Suites are designed by French retailer Roche Bobois and inspired by both the legendary fashion and music industries in New York City. The penthouse suites, which are 1905 square feet and can accommodate up to five guests, feature plush fabrics by designers Maison Lacroix and Paul Smith, along with art by Alex Katz.
Book at Langhamhotels.com
Ty Warner Penthouse Suite
The 4,300 sq.ft. Ty Warner Penthouse Suite sits upon the 52nd floor with commanding views over New York City. If hotel penthouses are all about unique selling points, the Ty Warner has a seriously good hand to play too. The four cantilevered, glass balconies are said to be the highest in the world, offering a 360-degree view of the city – Uptown, Downtown and Midtown. Elsewhere there are incredible bespoke features, including hand-lacqured walls with mother of pearl inlay by American Artist, Nancy Lorenz, and a custom-designed canopy bed in the master bedroom made of Thai silk with 22-carat pure-gold threads.
Book at Fourseasons.com
The Penthouse Suite/ The Plaza Hotel
The penthouse suite at The Plaza Hotel, located on the 20th floor, is all about old school grandeur. This 1,500 square feet of ornate living space on two levels looks more like a palace than a hotel, with the upper level featuring a large bedroom with its own beautiful terrace. There are exquisite details everywhere, from the marble wet bar to beautiful mosaic floors in the bathroom, complemented by walls with a gilded floral motif, private WC, and 24-carat gold-plated fixtures. Naturally the penthouse also comes with its own white glove butler service too.
Book at Theplazany.com
Penthouse Suite NYC
The penthouse suite at the Time Hotel New York is effortlessly stylish with a luxury contemporary feel and high end features throughout. The 2,000-square-foot penthouse suite is spread over three floors, with 500 square feet of private patio space. The first floor is where you’ll find a living and dining area, including gourmet minibar and kitchenette, whereas the real showpiece is the one-bed master a level up, with Hudson River views, a sauna and an impressive marble master bath. On the top floor of this three-level setup is a sitting room and private terrace. The attention to detail is staggering, from the Siberian oak wood flooring to the Frette luxury linens, this is true upmarket sophistication.
Book at Thetimehotels.com