Best Design Hotels in New York

Located on a cobbled street in the SoHo neighborhood, this contemporary design hotel features a beautiful inner courtyard and an on-site terrace restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The Crosby Street Hotel offers bright, modern rooms with high ceilings and full-length windows. Each is equipped with flat-screen cable TV, DVD player and iPod docking station. Guests of Crosby Street are welcome to work out in the 24-hour gym or relax in front of the fireplace in the plush drawing room. Films are shown in the hotel’s private theater each Sunday. The Crosby Bar and Terrace serves gourmet items including breakfast and brunch. An afternoon tea with pastries and sandwiches is offered daily. The Crosby Street Hotel is adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art Design and 1 block from the Spring Street subway station.

- "Gorgeous!" - "Lovely, cheerful respite in New York City." - "Wonderfull stay to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday" - "A full #10 across the board" - "Can’t fault this hotel at all. The location is amazing The hotel decor is beautiful. It was also spotless.."

Featuring spectacular views of the skyscrapers and bridges of New York City, this hotel is located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. WiFi access is provided in each guestroom free of charge. Hardwood floors, handmade silk rugs and artisan-crafted Moroccan lamps are featured in every room at The Ludlow Hotel. A mini-bar featuring local products is also provided. The private bathroom, decked out in marble mosaics, includes a deep soaking bathtub and brass rain shower. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to the Ludlow Hotel, which provides a trellis-covered garden for relaxation. Guests can also grab a drink in the lobby bar and lounge, or use the 24-hour fitness center. Parking is available nearby. The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is 1476 feet from the hotel, while the New Museum is 1969 feet away. The 2nd Avenue Station is 528 feet from the property, offering easy access to all of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

- "Loved this cool hotel! Would definitely recommend it." - "Great rooms and great location" - "Fabulously down to earth and very nice place to stay." - "Great location to stay! Lots to do within the property." - "High-rise boutique in one of NYC's most bustling enclaves" - "Great location and facilities" - "I appreciate that some items were taken off the bill and the dinner to make up for the shortcomings."

Boasting 2 gourmet restaurants, this 4-star hotel has modern rooms. It is centrally located in Chelsea Gallery district, one-half mile from High Line Park and the Hudson River. Bright accent colors and contemporary furniture are featured in every Hotel Alameda, Highline room. A flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are provided. Hotel Alameda, Highline offers concierge services on site. New York Penn Station and Chelsea Market are both a 15-minute walk from this boutique hotel. Times Square is 1.5 miles away.

- "Amazing" - "I would return visit" - "Awesome!" - "Great value, safe and clean, minimalistic hotel with no frills" - "More appropriate for younger guests - not Boomers" - "Airport stopover" - "I would find a difference hotel the next time I come to New York." - "Great location, nice lobby and rooftop, room is less than 4 stars" - "Fair" - "Likes: location; Dislikes: $100 charge held for up to 3days, water bottle should be complimentary."

Featuring a rooftop bar, The Standard, High Line New York is located in the trendy Meatpacking District, 29 metres from the High Line. Free WiFi access is offered. With floor-to-ceiling windows, every room features city views, a flat-screen TV and overstocked minibar. Each room also has a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at The Standard, High Line New York. This pet-friendly hotel also offers several on-site bars and restaurants as well as 24-hour room service and complimentary bicycle rentals. The Standard Grill, the on-site steakhouse, serves new American cuisine. The rooftop bar and nightclub Le Bain offers world-famous DJs and skyline views, while The Standard Biergarten offers sausages, pretzels, beer and table tennis under the High Line. Whitney Museum of American Art is 300 metres away from The Standard, High Line New York, while Chelsea Market is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is La Guardia Airport, 12 km away.

- "This is always a one of a kind experience in the best way possible." - "Perfect!" - "Loved it!" - "great location and great beer garden" - "great place, special and different, super cool" - "In a overall it was amazing my stay during one week at The Standard" - "I do love this hotel!" - "Beautiful but very loud noise from the club upstairs" - "Want to go back ASAP" - "We had a great stay, I would recommend this hotel"

Just steps from the iconic Empire State Building, Hotel Park Ave NYC is a thoughtfully curated space where you can be yourself and embrace the bold. Ideally located in the heart of the NoMad district, the hotel offers seamless access to all of New York City and is within walking distance of Manhattan’s top attractions—including Central Park, the shops of Fifth Avenue, and many of the city's most beloved restaurants. All rooms and suites are thoughtfully designed with comfort and convenience in mind, featuring mini-bars, smart flat-screen TVs, premium beds, marble bathrooms with walk-in showers, and D.S. & Durga amenities. Hotel Park Ave NYC provides a selection of curated hotel amenities and services like complimentary Wi-Fi, bespoke tote bags, robes and slippers and complimentary bicycles. LaGuardia Airport is just 11 miles away, and JFK International Airport is 16 miles from the hotel. An exciting new dining experience is coming soon—our full food and beverage program will debut in Fall 2025.

- "Super Comfortable, great location and kind people." - "AMAZING" - "Comfortable hotel in a good location" - "Just what we were looking for" - "Quiet and comfortable stay in NYC." - "10's ACROSS THE BOARD!" - "Amazing stay in NY" - "overall lovely place to stay" - "Our family intends to stay in this hotel again in case of second visit in NY." - "Would come again next time I'm in NY" - "Will come back again for sure"