Top 5 of the best hotels in New York City

For the ultimate city break this summer, there’s no place like New York. Whether you’re looking to stay midtown on Fifth Avenue or overlooking Central Park, there’s a sensational hotel to suit you.

Baccarat Hotel & Residences
With interiors conceptualised by Gilles & Boissier, this property features 114 rooms and suites accentuated by Baccarat crystal and the fiery crimson shade of Baccarat red. The lobby is a modern, vibrantly eccentric destination boasting pleated silk walls, a rug printed with a crystal glass pattern and impressive white marble table.

The property also houses an impressive collection of fine art dating back to 18th century to present day. From paintings to conceptual art, the pieces selected suit Baccarat in their own unique ways.

The on-premises spa is fully stocked with venerable skincare brand La Mer. The space features ambient lighting and sounds of the sea. In its four treatment rooms, guests can let the stress of the concrete jungle melt away.

Guests can enjoy a full bar menu, coffee, tea and the property’s signature cuisine in the opulently decorated salon. The pièce de résistance of the space is undoubtedly the 64-arm Baccarat chandelier.

Park Hyatt New York
Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc, this elegant and sophisticated flagship Hyatt property sits opposite the world-famous Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, one block from Central Park.

Combining luxury furnishings with high-tech amenities, rooms at the Park Hyatt New York are generously oversized, chic and modern, each offering original artworks and breath-taking views of the New York skyline.

The Back Room features a “farm-to-table” gastronomic concept serving creative American cuisine while The Living Room features specialty cocktails crafted via an enhanced mixology technique.

Amenities include the Spa Nalai, an indoor pool, eucalyptus steam room, hot tub and fitness centre.

The New York Edition
The New York EDITION brings together lasting comfort, extraordinary style and an exceptional level of service. Located in the heart of midtown New York’s Flatiron District, steps from Madison Square Park, the luxury hotel seamlessly blends the integrity and character of a prestigious landmark building with a simple, sophisticated design.

The New York EDITION’s 273 stylish guest rooms, suites and penthouses feature oak floors and dark oak wood-paneled foyers that create a cozy residential entrance combined with a modern feel.

The Clocktower, celebrated Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton’s US debut, embodies The New York EDITION’s elegance while offering all day dining for those who enjoy high-quality, seasonally inspired food and drink in a unique setting.

Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental, New York enjoys a prime position at the top of Time Warner Centre overlooking the Hudson River and Central Park.

Towering high above the city, luxurious rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views and marble bathrooms with separate soaking tubs.

Presenting sophisticated interpretations of traditional American gourmet cuisine and a breath-taking tree-branch sculpture suspended from its ceiling, Asiate restaurant is one of the most satisfyingly unique Manhattan dining experiences.

There is also an elegant lobby lounge serving light bites and cocktails and the fashionable MObar.

Four Seasons Hotel New York
This 52-storey modern-deco tower designed by I.M. Pei is ideally located in Midtown Manhattan with Fifth Avenue on its doorstep.

Ultra-spacious rooms, among the largest in the Big Apple, boast chic décor with neutral colours and upper tower rooms offer sweeping views over Central Park.

For the ultimate luxury indulgence, the Ty Warner Penthouse Suite offers a chauffeured Rolls-Royce Phantom service, round-the-clock personal butler, and unlimited caviar, champagne and massages.

The Garden restaurant serves American haute-cuisine under African acacia trees and custom cocktails are mixed at The TY Lounge.

For more information about any of the hotels mentioned, please contact your Insignia Lifestyle Boutique Personal Assistant.