New York City is home to the priciest urban hotel in the United States, according to a survey conducted by TravelMag.com
Room at the The Lowell (Photo: Booking.com)
The survey compared all luxury hotels located within US cities based on their rates for the most affordable double room during October 2024.
With a minimum rate of $1,524 per night for the least expensive room, The Lowell Hotel leads the rankings. Located near Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the hotel is housed in a historic building and features wood-burning fireplaces and landscaped terraces with city views.
Only slightly more affordable is the Four Seasons DC in Washington, DC, where you will have to spend a minimum of $1,519 per night. Completing the podium is another New York City hotel, The Peninsula, where guests will have to spend an average of $1,500 per night.
Meanwhile, the recently opened Regent Santa Monica Beach ranks as the 5 th most expensive hotel at $1,475 per night. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the beachfront hotel features a contemporary restaurant, a large fitness centre and a 4th floor elevated pool with fire pits and oceanfront views.
A total of 14 out of the 20 most expensive hotels are located in New York City. Florida’s priciest hotel is the Four Seasons at The Surf Club, located in Miami, with a minimum rate of $1,265 per night.
The following table shows the 20 most expensive city hotels in the United States. The rates listed reflect the minimum rate (including taxes and fees) for the most affordable double
room during the month of October 2024.
1. Lowell Hotel (New York City) $1,524
2. Four Seasons Washington DC $1,519
3. The Peninsula (New York City) $1,500
4. The Mark (New York City) $1,481
5. Regent Santa Monica Beach $1,475
6. Crosby Street (New York City) $1,455
7. Baccarat Hotel & Residences (New York City) $1,446
8. Ritz Carlton Nomad (New York City) $1,444
9 The St Regis New York $1,405
10.Ritz Carlton Central Park $1,372
11. The Greenwich Hotel (New York City) $1,352
12. Park Hyatt (New York City) $1,306
13. Hotel Fouquet’s New York $1,294
14. Four Seasons at the Surf Club (Miami) $1,265
15. The Whitby (New York City) $1,260
16. Equinox Hotel New York $1,234
17. The Beverly Hills Hotel $1,224
18. The Maybourne Beverly Hills $1,190
19. Hotel Bel Air (Los Angeles) $1,121
20. The Plaza (New York City) $1,106
Disclaimer: Rates were gathered during the last week of September, based on leading hotel booking sites. Rates for the cheapest available room may be higher or lower since the survey was conducted.