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5 NYC Hotels for Exploring the Big Apple in Style
Hotel On Rivington New York, NY
The Lower East Side is known by many as the cultural capital of New York City, if not the world. Stay in the heart of that action (but mercifully above it) with a room at Hotel on Rivington, where you have access to some of the city's best entertainment, food, and bars from your doorstep . Floor-to-ceiling windows adorn the walls for skyline views, while Frette linens ensure a cozy good night's sleep. If you want to feel like you're truly living the New York life, this is the place you want to stay.
Tucked away in New York City's chic NoMad neighborhood, MADE Hotel offers guests an oasis of style and creativity. The space is filled with touches of design ingenuity, from the shibori textiles and patterned throw pillows in the lobby to the anodized bronze, brass, and walnut racking system in the rooms. The accommodations are a masterclass in urban luxury, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, divine Leesa Hybrid mattresses, and bath amenities by MALIN+GOETZ. Culinary exploration awaits you at Debajo, a Spanish-inspired tapas haven. Stop into Good Behavior, the 18th-floor lounge, for panoramic city views and delicious cocktails. The hotel's seamless blend of design-forward minimalism and warm hospitality invites guests to slow down and immerse themselves in a uniquely crafted environment.
With spacious rooms and a design that takes minimal, modern cues from Japanese and Scandinavian traditions, Hotel Theta is a serene escape from the chaos of New York City. Still, there’s plenty to do. Dazzle at world-famous art at the MOMA just three blocks away, or borrow a PUBLIC bike for a serene ride through nearby Central Park. Grab a coffee at the lobby’s to-go window and catch up with friends over seasonal spritzes up on the rooftop bar to bookend your days.
Millennium Premier New York Times Square New York, NY
It can be a challenge to find a hotel in Times Square that offers an escape from the chaos characteristic of New York City. Enter: Millennium Premier New York Times Square, an affordable family-friendly lifestyle retreat just steps from the bright lights of Broadway. Spend your days shopping on nearby 5th Avenue, or take in the sunshine at Bryant Park, each only a short walk away. With only four to seven rooms on each floor for added privacy, you can stay tapped into the city through floor-to-ceiling windows without feeling overcrowded.
Those looking for an authentic New York City stay with a lively local scene should look no further than Romer Hell’s Kitchen. This boutique hotel is situated in one of the city’s most vibrant and happening neighborhoods, Hell’s Kitchen. The area, known for its residential charm, plentiful international cuisine, and dynamic nightlife is only a few blocks away from big attractions like Times Square, making it the perfect reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city. Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a place that embodies the energy of the neighborhood it calls home, from its bodega-inspired Corner Store to the all-day Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Café serving up home-grown local coffee. Guest rooms drawing inspiration from bohemian pre-war apartments with views of the city will make you feel right in the heart of the action, and at Romer Hell’s Kitchen the best part is you actually are.