One of the world’s most iconic destinations, the city that never sleeps is also the city that never stops building new hotels.
(Photo: Little Charlie Hotel)
New York City caters for its visitors with a huge choice of places to stay – with new properties routinely popping up across its five boroughs. Over the past year, the city has once again seen a large number of additions to its hotel landscape, most of which are on the higher end of the budget spectrum. We’ve created a rundown of the latest and most notable contributions to the Big Apple’s accommodation sector below.
Little Charlie Hotel
A new urban retreat in the heart of Manhattan’s Midtown East, this 4-star hotel packs plenty of refined style into its modest confines. On the outdoor patio with views of the city’s glistening skyscrapers, there’s a mix of seating, both exposed and in glass pods for those breezy New York evenings. Guest rooms are designed in modern, chic and minimalist style and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom. Elsewhere in the hotel, thoughtfully designed interiors are complemented by attentive staff and buffet breakfasts served daily. Notable nearby places of interest include Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station and New York Public Library.
Romer Hell’s Kitchen
(Photo: Romer Hell’s Kitchen)
Officially opening its doors in late 2023, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a vintage-themed palatial hotel designed to showcase the rich heritage of the eponymous Hell’s Kitchen neighbourhood. Each of the 295 guest rooms includes artistic flourishes and are equipped with a TV, a fridge and a private bathroom. Elsewhere in the hotel, there’s a living room, a library with a cosy fireplace and a piano bar serving exotic cocktails and hosting live music in the evenings. There’s also an on-site café and convenience store selling artisan goods and fresh pastries sourced locally. For nearby attractions, several eclectic theatres and diverse restaurants can be found a short walk away.
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Housed in an impressive 19th-century mansion building in New York’s fashionable NoMad district, Fifth Avenue Hotel’s aesthetic is the culmination of designer Martin Brudnizki’s distinctive taste and touch. His visual stamp is instantly recognised as you enter the vaulted lobby decorated in ornate panels and walk down corridors bedecked with vivid wallpaper featuring oversized flora and fauna. Guest rooms are no less striking, complete with painted screens, pagoda-style lamps and an assemblage of art. A restaurant, butler service and dedicated concierge add to the sense of luxury, while an assortment of trendy bars, lounges and shops are on the hotel’s doorstep.
Maison Hudson
(Photo: Maison Hudson)
Located on the banks of the Hudson River at the fringe of trendy West Village, Maison Hudson is a new apart-hotel hotel offering minimum guest stays of a month. For your money, you’ll get all the perks and amenities of a high-end hotel with plenty of home comforts, including a large private living space, a fully-stocked kitchen and your own washer-dryer. Communal facilities include an in-house spa and a French-themed gourmet restaurant, and there’s also a concierge service. For respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, the gardens, playground and recreation areas of Hudson River Park are just minutes away on foot.
Roomza Times Square at Pestana CR7
Fans of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo looking for somewhere to stay in New York were given an early Christmas present in December 2023 when the unique Roomza hotel concept – part of an ongoing partnership between Pestana Hotel Group and the Portuguese legend – opened its latest venture in Midtown Manhattan. The cosmopolitan boutique hotel combines comfort with state-of-the-art digital services, while the modern guest rooms are influenced by the colours and art of Portugal. There’s an on-site restaurant serving international dishes and Portuguese signature snacks and multiple HD-TV screens showing live sport. The many attractions of Times Square are just seconds away.
Warren Street Hotel
(Photo: Warren Street Hotel)
One of New York’s newest hotels has swiftly become one of its most glamorous. Situated in the vibrant Tribeca neighbourhood, the art and colour-filled hotel is far removed from the parking lot that once occupied the land on which it has been built. Everywhere you look is a feast for the eyes, from the turquoise blue facade and bright yellow top to the specially commissioned art pieces sprinkled around the hotel’s interior. Each of the 69 guest rooms and suites is individually designed and comes with floor-to-ceiling windows and a marble-clad ensuite bathroom. A terrace and an all-day restaurant serving brasserie-style food add to the appeal. For a spot of retail therapy, the prestigious Bloomingdales department store is close by.
The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel
One imminent NYC opening is on the former site of the historic Surrey Hotel, which is being taken over by the Corinthia luxury hotel group with a slated reopening in summer 2024. Situated on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the 16-storey hotel’s extensive renovation draws inspiration from its distinguished history when it epitomises the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties. It also offers several nods to the local area, in particular in its modern art collection. Guests can make use of a seasonal rooftop bar and garden, a chic bar and a jewel-box spa featuring two treatment rooms, a steam room and sauna and a gym.
Opening Summer 2024