New York City

The Greenwich Hotel is exceptional in its decor, forsaking passe minimalism or novelty in favor of the kind of rustic traditional warmth that has marked great hotels for centuries. — Star Service

The hotel also features the five-star Shibui Spa, and the concierge team is on hand to create a variety of private, customized experiences for guests. — Departures

If individuality is your thing, The Greenwich Hotel should be your auberge of choice. — Forbes Travel Guide

Robert De Niro is an owner of the Greenwich Hotel in TriBeCa, De Niro's backyard and a neighborhood he's helped put on the map as a culinary and cultural benchmark. — Fodor's

The chic 88-room Tribeca design hotel, owned by Robert De Niro, has a Morocco meets the tropics aesthetic, with elements of Europe and the Orient thrown in. — The Telegraph

It's a splashing success. — Michelin Guide

Offers spacious, impeccably furnished rooms to a sophisticated set who can afford the sky-high rates. — Oyster

Inside it’s all understated elegance. — The Telegraph

The stateside outpost of U.K.-based Tim and Kit Kemp’s Firmdale hotel group boasts the same eclectic English country-meets-modernist design as its London sisters. — Forbes Travel Guide

"If you're looking for a special place to stay", this "elegant" "hidden gem" in SoHo delivers a "one-of-a-kind" stay. — Zagat

The Mark is one of New York City’s chicest retreats, having been decorated top-to-bottom by French designer Jacques Grange. — Forbes Travel Guide

If you took every Upper East Side real estate fantasy and condensed it into a modern hotel, you'd come up with the Mark. — Fodor's

In a landmark building on the Upper East Side, The Mark has been reimagined by French designer Jacques Grange as a soigné retreat. — Travel + Leisure

French designer Jacques Grange left his artful mark on The Mark with bold geometric shapes and rich, playful forms that greet visitors in the lobby. — Lonely Planet

The exterior reads Upper East Side formality, but inside, this hotel screams exuberance. — Michelin Guide

This area, which sits at the juncture of the Flatiron, Gramercy, Chelsea, and midtown districts, is one of the city's hottest new neighborhoods. — Michelin Guide

Set in a classic beaux arts building in its namesake neighborhood, this upscale hotel features a chic, Parisian-inspired decor. — Zagat

The NoMad is Garcia's first New York hotel and is a re-imagined Parisian flat of the designer's youth. — Wallpaper

Celebrating a special occasion? Let the hotel know, and you may just get treated to the off-menu mignardises, a selection of house-made macarons, truffles, and aromatic sugarcoated gumdrops. — Travel + Leisure

This upscale-bohemian property quickly became one of the most buzzed-about hotel openings of 2012. — Fodor's

The new favorite of hipper downtown business types, the 253-room Andaz take sleek and handsome, and gives it a relaxed, new-school vibe. — Lonely Planet

For a "stylish", "sophisticated" "home away from home" set "in the heart of the Financial District", "business travelers" and tourists alike opt for this "hip" Downtowner. — Zagat

Sleek and modern, this spot is packed out with amenities, including a huge spa, a 24-hour gym, an outdoor beer garden in the summer, and meeting rooms galore. — goop

Two blocks west of the East River, half a mile from Battery Park, smack dab on Wall Street, this sleek 32-story hotel is Hyatt's counterpunch to Starwood's W Hotel Downtown — Star Service

Andaz delivers with stellar results... A welcome new addition to an area that doesn’t offer much boutique lodging. — Frommer's

Since its reopening, the hotel has drawn an eclectic crowd of leisure and business travelers with its 190 luxurious, yet comfortable, salons and suites. — Forbes Travel Guide

Refined Upper East Side classic with a roof garden and restaurant by Daniel Boulud, steps away from Museum Mile. — Jetsetter

Discreet service, a prestigious address, and amenities of the highest quality combine in this historic property. — Afar Magazine

Today The Surrey provides travelers with an ultra relaxing place to rest between visits to Upper East Side spots such as the Whitney Museum of American Art. — Gayot

Service operates on a high level, with guests at reception being escorted right to their guest rooms, while a Les Clefs d'Or concierge seemingly holds the keys to the city. — Star Service

Eloise's adopted home on the corner of Central Park, the Plaza is one of New York's most storied hotels, hosting all manner of dignitaries, moneymakers, and royalty. — Fodor's

This Beaux Arts–style 19-story landmark on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South is "synonymous with New York." — Condé Nast Traveler

Landmark hotel in iconic 20-story building. — Andrew Harper

With a standard for luxury that dates back more than a century, it is no surprise that the renovated Plaza Hotel reopened its doors in 2008 to pomp and pageantry. — Forbes Travel Guide

Suitably set in a landmark French Renaissance-style building, its 282 guestrooms are a suitably regal affair, with sumptuous Louis XV-style furniture and 24-carat gold-plated bathroom faucets. — Lonely Planet

Situated in the heart of Midtown, Park Hyatt New York is in an ideal location. Just a quick walk from Central Park and right across the street from Carnegie Hall. — Forbes Travel Guide

Housed in a section of one of Manhattan's priciest apartment buildings, the five-pearl Park Hyatt New York offers a slice of life as a Midtown millionaire. — Oyster

The Park Hyatt New York distinguishes itself from its lodging brethren with its eye-catching futuristic architecture, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc. — Gayot

The feel is high-end sophistication, evident in everything from the handsome decor to the contemporary art collection to the top-notch service. — Fodor's

The Park Hyatt group has pulled out all the stops to create an impressive setting for its first New York outpost and global flagship. — Wallpaper

One of the best boutiques in this part of town, with plush, contemporary design and furnishings with Classical and Art Deco touches; iPod docking station, plasma TV and large bathroom (with Kiehl products) included. — Rough Guide

From the lobby and its stunner of a bar to the 100 guest rooms, every last inch of Smyth Tribeca is a sexy and stylish treat. — Gayot

The Smyth gives off an upscale homey vibe through its spacious, apartment-inspired rooms. — Condé Nast Traveler

New York’s Smyth TriBeCa hotel has just emerged from a snazzy makeover. — Wallpaper

A recent renovation gave the Smyth Hotel a new mid-century residential vibe, with the lobby envisioned as Tribeca's living room. — Travel + Leisure

This prestigious sanctum, the city's tallest luxury hotel, commands jaw-dropping views in its plush rooms and suites. — Michelin Guide

This hotel has everything. Absolutely everything. — Gayot

Raising the opulence bar—even for a Four Seasons property—this soaring, sleek, I. M. Pei-designed tower epitomizes the cool high life in this coolest of American cities. — Travel + Leisure

Housed in a 52-floor tower designed by IM Pei, this five-star chain delivers seamless luxury. Even the smallest of the 368 neutrally hued rooms are generously sized. — Lonely Planet

The New York arm of the global luxury chain, housed in I.M. Pei’s 52-floor tower, is synonymous with dependable luxury. — Time Out

Facing the horse carriages queuing up in front of Central Park, this 29-story building—the former St. Moritz—is Ritz-Carlton's ornate traditional offering, a sumptuous, service-oriented... — Star Service

Originally the site of the landmark St. Moritz Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park offers some of the city’s most luxurious and elegant accommodations. — Forbes Travel Guide

"A stay here is extremely pricey but worth it for the excellent location and service." — Condé Nast Traveler

Fans rave that this is the best hotel for service in the entire Ritz-Carlton chain. Traditional in style, the large rooms are extremely comfortable and filled with the latest technology. — DK Eyewitness

"Luxurious" accommodations with "beds like heaven" and "to-die-for" views of Central Park star at this "incredible". — Zagat

"Perhaps Rosewood’s best achievement," this historic Upper East Sider a block from Central Park and a short walk from the Frick Collection "feels like a very posh private home." — Condé Nast Traveler

The Carlyle has been a favourite of everyone from Jackie O to Lady Di. A handsome, 35-storey 1930s Beaux Arts building with 188 Art Deco-styled rooms and suites. — The Telegraph

One block east of Central Park, across from the Hotel Surrey, this renowned old-fashioned residential-style hotel is the best overall offering for successful salt-and-pepper types on the East Side. — Star Service

Perfectly sited on Madison Avenue and surrounded by leading boutiques and galleries, this hotel is equal parts exclusive hideaway and world-class hotel. — Michelin Guide

The great bastion of Old New York caters to royals, politicians, and other elites, housing them in refined Art Deco-inspired guestrooms and pampering them with attentive service. — Insight Guides

"Oozing old-world elegance", this "quiet and discreet" luxury hotel, located a block from Central Park, is "gorgeous inside and out". — Zagat

This 1904 Beaux-Arts landmark is filled with luxury and old-world glamour, with chandeliers, expensive rugs, and a butler assigned to each floor. — DK Eyewitness

Butlers still attend to your every need and the liberally gilded interior retains an air of old-school opulence. — Time Out

This hotel specializes in all-out refinement... The ultimate taste of how the other half lives is the St. Regis' highly acclaimed butler service. — Michelin Guide

One of the city’s most iconic hotels, The St. Regis New York is a designated New York City landmark with a history that dates back to 1904. — Forbes Travel Guide

A plush palace of spacious, handsome rooms complete with Frette linens and floor-to-ceiling windows. — Rough Guide

The Mandarin Oriental New York competes with the Four Seasons across town as the best-situated, most modern luxury hotel in the city. — Concierge

Its most winning feature just may be its sweeping, floor-to-ceiling views. — Departures

MoBar on the 35th floor invites guests to lounge well into the evening, while the Lobby Lounge, though lacking views of the skyline, maintains the hotel's exceptional standard in service. — Gayot

With spectacular views of Central Park, the interior's Asian accents — fresh orchids, exotic purple and gold tones — merge with retro elements such as Art Deco chairs and tiled walls. — The Telegraph

Distinguished art deco landmark building originally designed by Stanford White in 1905, set in the heart of the bustling Theater District. — Andrew Harper

In a city awash with faux deco and incongruous nods to the style, the Chatwal New York opened in August 2010 in a Stanford White building whose interior art deco restoration is pitch perfect. — Time Out

This art-deco masterpiece near Times Square is a notable member of Starwood's Luxury Collection — Star Service

This 83-room luxury hotel in a landmark building near Times Square evokes the glamorous 1920s. — Oyster

What was once home to The Lambs, the nation’s first professional theater organization, is now a luxurious hotel with Art Deco details that harken back to a bygone era. — Forbes Travel Guide

More than half of the rooms are suites at this 1925-built legend, some with views overlooking Gramercy Park. — Frommer's

This 1925 landmark, whose bohemian sumptuousness had frayed in recent years, has been reanimated by hotelier Ian Schrager, who... buffed the old-school grandeur to a sheen. — Concierge

From the leather-topped dining tables to the artful splashes of color, the 185 guest rooms are mini versions of the ultra-fabulous public areas. — Condé Nast Traveler

When design partners Ian Schrager and Julian Schnabel unveiled their reimagined, ultraswanky Gramercy Park Hotel in winter 2006, it brought modern glamour back to this 1925-era property. — Travel + Leisure

It's tough to improve on a legend, but the Gramercy Park Hotel has done it. — Michelin Guide

As close as you can stay to the New York Public Library without hiding yourself in the stacks. Tony Chi design blends haute style with Hyatt hospitality. — BlackBook

The 184-room Andaz Fifth Avenue -- an outpost of Hyatt's stylish, luxury mini-chain -- sets itself apart with clean, New York-inspired design by Tony Chi and an unbeatable location. — Oyster

Couldn’t be a more central location on Fifth Avenue... But it’s not just the location that makes the property desirable. — Frommer's

The city’s second property from Hyatt’s boutique brand... has 184 loftlike guest rooms with 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and muted interiors by designer Tony Chi. — Travel + Leisure

Classy, clean-lined and business-chic with a great locavore restaurant. — The Telegraph

A quiet, classically luxurious hotel. — Oyster

While it lacks the dynamism and modern flair of other upscale Midtown hotels, The Peninsula remains a comfortable and handsome option for couples with means. — The Telegraph

The opulent New York branch of the Hong Kong–born hotel chain occupies a grand 1905 building on Fifth Avenue. Rooms: 239. — Time Out

Five star glamazon at Fifth Ave and 55th Street, with a clubby atmosphere, a pool and yearround rooftop bar. — Jetsetter

The Peninsula has retained its decorative Beaux-Arts façade—but inside, old-world grandeur meets streamlined modernity. — Travel + Leisure

Thoughtful renovations have freshened the bloom on the rose of this already wonderful hotel. — Gayot

Waterfront rooms fit with a telescope for chilaxing in comfort. — BlackBook

Service is efficient and professional, and the well-trained staff is a team in the true sense of the word, albeit an occasionally officious one. — Star Service

The only five-star hotel in lower Manhattan—with stellar views of the Statue of Liberty. — Jetsetter

If you don't mind the location and the commute to Midtown and beyond, you won't find a more luxurious choice. — Frommer's

Across from Central Park on Columbus Circle, this 52-story hotel is "great for shopping, dining, Broadway shows, and exploring the city." — Condé Nast Traveler

Anchoring the southwest corner of Central Park, this hotel is Donald Trump's gold-plated calling card, a flashy but sophisticated operation that borrows much of its allure from its... — Star Service

This modern luxury hotel tower prides itself on its exclusivity, discretion, and style. — DK Eyewitness

"Treat yourself" to a stay at this "superb" Columbus Circle high-rise and you'll "feel like a king" with "everything you'd expect from the Trump himself" including "amazing" rooms. — Zagat

An ostentatiously luxurious hotel with a supremely well-trained staff, and huge, elegant rooms designed by Ivanka Trump herself. — Oyster