New York City

In 2009, Britain’s hospitality power couple, Tim and Kit Kemp, brought their super-successful Firmdale formula across the Atlantic with the 11-story, warehouse-style Crosby Street Hotel. — Time Out

Anyone familiar with London and its early boutique-hotel surge will recognize this Kit Kemp creation from a mile away. Part of the London-based Firmdale Hotel chain (Charlotte Hotel,... — Star Service

All in all, the place oozes excellent taste. When you're ready to leave your room but don't want to step out into the city, the Drawing Room offers fireplaces and access to a courtyard garden. — Gayot

"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 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

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

Ball out in the big city at Robert De Niro’s funky Greenwich Hotel, planted in NYC’s trendy TriBeCa neighborhood. — Condé Nast Traveler

Robert DeNiro owns it - say no more. — Not For Tourists

"Celebrities are plentiful" at this "delightful", "cozy" TriBeCa oasis ("what a boutique hotel should be") that's co-owned by actor Robert De Niro and has a "private club feel" and "fabulous" ambiance. — Zagat

I’m excited. Having been in New York on business with my wife, my one-year-old son and my wife’s mum excitement isn’t necessarily the obvious sentiment attached to a break which involves... — Mr & Mrs Smith

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

The exterior may be classic Upper East Side elegance, but peek through the front door, and within a second, you'll understand that there's more to this hotel than first meets the eye. — Gayot

Upper East Side boutique hotel housed within a 1927 building that underwent a flamboyant makeover by French designer Jacques Grange. — Andrew Harper

Located in a 1927 landmark building in the heart of the Upper East Side, the Mark Hotel epitomizes understated New York luxury from every angle. — Departures

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

Each room has its own art collection, built on the theme of travel around photographs, sketches and correspondence amassed from French antique shops. — Time Out

In the heart of the historic NoMad neighborhood (North of Madison Square Park), this 168-room hotel is located in a fully restored, turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts building. — Gayot

Set in a historic Beaux-Arts building, The NoMad exudes European sophistication while maintaining a distinct New York edge. — Afar Magazine

Beaux-Arts stunner infiltrates Ace territory. Designer Jacques Garcia looks back to the classic grand hotels of Europe, also nods to his childhood flat in Paris. — BlackBook

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

This "very cool" 42-story property, which opened on Wall Street in 2010, has a sculptural steel-and-stone staircase that links the public areas. — Condé Nast Traveler

If space is a priority, head to the southern tip of Manhattan: this sleek hotel offers generous rooms with large windows, oak floors, and extra large bathrooms. — Fodor's

Haute yet homey temple to Wall Street luxe, with upscale eats and a buzzy beer garden. — Jetsetter

The address may read Wall Street, but there's nothing buttoned-up or stuffy about the Andaz. — Michelin Guide

Andaz Wall Street is perfect for the traveler who prefers luxury off the beaten path. — Forbes Travel Guide

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

For a taste of "Upper East Side elegance", fans flock to this "handsome nest" offering "beautiful", "spacious-for-NYC" quarters that are "well appointed" with "wonderful" marble bathrooms. — Zagat

Modern, lux accommodation on the Upper East. Beaux-Arts classic upgraded to the tune of $60 mill. — BlackBook

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

One block east of Central Park, on Madison Avenue, two blocks west of the nearest subway station (line 6), this 1926 beaux-arts beauty may be priced a notch lower than the Carlyle Hotel... — Star Service

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

The exceptional spa and 24-hour butler service make it worth the splurge. — Oyster

For a European-palace-style experience, this is the only game in town. — Travel + Leisure

The Plaza has come back from its hiatus looking better than ever. — Rough Guide

New York's Grande Dame, the landmark 1907 Plaza Hotel, will probably never regain its storied status as the hotel icon of New York City. This is partly because of the fractured character... — Star Service

On the intersection of Chambers Street and West Broadway, next to the Chambers Street subway station, this purpose-built hotel has good bones and blends in with the neighborhood more... — Star Service

Art fans will adore the eclectic display of works hanging on the walls, and there’s even an art map so you can find out who created each piece. — Forbes Travel Guide

"In the heart of TriBeCa" this "swanky and upscale" boutique is "surrounded by nice restaurants" and offers "easy access to the subway". — Zagat

Resting almost on top of a convenient subway stop, this thoroughly modern hotel makes TriBeCa a welcoming landing spot for visitors. — Fodor's

Mirroring the neighborhood’s style, this hotel is understated and chic. — Afar Magazine

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

From the stellar service—only surpassed by the Ritz-Carlton hotels and Trump International—to the fantastic facilities, including a luxurious spa, this is a stunner. — Frommer's

"Where the cream of the crop like to stay" in New York, this "sleek", 52-story tower designed by I.M. Pei is "exceptional in every way". — Zagat

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

"Hands down the classiest hotel in New York without being snooty, a refuge of elegant tranquillity in a sea of activity." — Condé Nast Traveler

There’s a lot to like about this hotel... but what I like best is that this luxury hotel manages to maintain a homey elegance and does not intimidate you with an overabundance of style. — Frommer's

From the moment you enter the lobby, it's easy to forget the outside world. — Gayot

If you're looking for a five-star experience in New York, and you insist on a Ritz, the sister property downtown offers a nearly identical experience for half the price. — Oyster

Tony uptown mainstay with sweeping Central Park views, Ritz service and a serene spa. — Jetsetter

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

Adopt unrecognizable accent, put on tuxedo and eye patch, and get ready to take over the world. Deluxe, dutiful, discreet. — BlackBook

Opened in 1930 as a residential hotel, the elegant Carlyle is best known for its classy cabaret room, Café Carlyle, and Bemelmans Bar. — Time Out

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... — Star Service

Since its 1930 opening, the 188-room Carlyle has been known as a bastion of demure elegance. — Lonely Planet

This 1930 Art Deco gem on the Upper East Side is a New York icon. — Departures

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

Sumptuously restored Beaux Arts landmark hotel in the Midtown Fifth Avenue shopping district. — Andrew Harper

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

Founded more than a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, The St. Regis New York recreates the glamour of a bygone era at Manhattan’s finest address. — The Telegraph

World-class from head to toe, this 5th Avenue Beaux Arts landmark comes as close to flawless as any hotel in New York. — Fodor's

With the opening of the Park Hyatt New York the Manhattan power nexus has once again shifted to Midtown. — Condé Nast Traveler

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

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

Occupying the first 25 floors of the 90-storey ‘One57’ skyscraper in Midtown, Park Hyatt New York offers 210 state-of-the-art rooms. — The Telegraph

The Hyatt chain’s flagship is a luxury lodging on 25 floors with 210 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering roomy (for New York City) digs. — Zagat

Suites, however, are really what set this hotel apart, by creating enough stage space to make the hotel's Asian-influenced decor really dazzle. — Fodor's

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

The 251-room hotel... offers what it should: tip-top opulence. — Lonely Planet

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

Mandarin guests are treated to a seemingly limitless selection of haute cuisine hot spots and gourmet dining outposts-all quite literally at their doorstep. — Michelin Guide

A top-to-bottom refit of the Lambs Club... has turned this actors’ den into a sleek 83-room hotel with Art Deco lines and ocean liner-inspired fittings that hark back to travel’s bygone eras. — Condé Nast Traveler

For the interiors, Thierry Despont put an updated twist on Art Deco: from the red-leather banquettes and a limestone fireplace to the terrazzo floors and leather-wrapped closets. — Travel + Leisure

A lavishly refurbished reincarnation of a classic Manhattan theater club that lay fallow for decades, the Chatwal New York delivers the luxury experience in style, with the price tag to match. — Fodor's

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

Baroque-meets-boho playground for the celeb set with a museum-worthy art collection at one of New York’s most exclusive addresses. — Jetsetter

Pieces from the likes of Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Richard Prince, and Jean-Michel Basquiat hang on the walls. — Afar Magazine

Designed by Ian Schrager, the man behind Miami Beach's Delano and West Hollywood's Mondrian, the Gramercy Park Hotel is as bold --- if not, at times, bolder --- than the city it calls home. — Gayot

Ian Schrager went all out when he partnered with artist Julian Schnabel to re-imagine this landmark on the northern edge of private Gramercy Park. — The Telegraph

The eclectic elegance continues in the spacious rooms, with a jewel-toned color palette, tapestry-covered chairs, hand-tufted rugs, mahogany drinks cabinets and iPads. — Time Out

This 23-story Beaux Arts–style "oasis on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan" is "one of the greats." — Condé Nast Traveler

Housed in a beauty of a landmark Beaux Arts building, the Peninsula is the perfect combination of old-world charm and modern, state-of-the-art technology. — Frommer's

It offers a smooth combination of Art Nouveau interiors and top-of-the-line business services, some copied from its Hong Kong flagship. — Concierge

The New York member of this top-of-the-line hotel group is superbly located in a turn-of-the-century landmark Beaux Arts building on Fifth Avenue, where the east and west side converge. — Gayot

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

"A top-notch" hotel overlooking New York Harbor that offers "superb quality and attention to details". — Zagat

Set at the southern tip of Manhattan, this Ritz may be the only hotel in the city where you'll wake to the morning cries of seagulls. — Travel + Leisure

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

"Ritz" tells you that the hotel... features gorgeous rooms, top-notch service, and a premier gym and spa. — Oyster

Telescopes in the elegantly modern rooms offer spectacular close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. — DK Eyewitness

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 iconic New York property with incomparable views of Central Park has interior design and decor... with the rest of the hotel's stellar standards. — Fodor's

The most unique feature of the services offered here is the Trump Attaché, a valet assigned to each guest upon reservation to anticipate his or her every need. — Gayot

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

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

The gorgeous hand-painted murals are still there (even in the fitness center), but they now share space with Indian artwork, some of which hails from the Taj flagship in Mumbai. — Forbes Travel Guide

In a cherished location facing Central Park just north of Grand Army Plaza and the Plaza Hotel, between 61st Street and Fifth Avenue, this venerable grande dame proudly shows off its... — Star Service

You could easily mistake this property for an Old World club rather than a modern luxury hotel. — Gayot

An elegant, historic hotel across the street from Central Park, the Pierre offers a taste of grand old New York to those staying in any of its 189 small but freshly renovated guest rooms. — Oyster

Look past the Corsican name, this luxe HQ is running on Indian hospitality. Taj Hotels broke the bank for renovation, keeps the staff to guest ratio at a hefty three to one. — BlackBook