Onik Hossain

There’s nowhere quite like New York, but when you’ve only got a handful of days to museum-hop, shop, dine and sightsee all there is to behold, you’re going to need somewhere pretty darn good to rest your weary head.  Luckily for you, Time Out has scoured the twinkling streets of N.Y.C. to find the very best places to stay, from swish resorts in Brooklyn with rooftop pools to landmark hotels in Manhattan which have stood the test of time. So, without further ado, below is our freshly updated list for fall 2026, tried and tested by our brilliant writers. New York’s very best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Fifth Avenue Hotel 👛 Best budget: The FiDi Hotel 🌃 Best view: The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad 👙 Best pool: The William Vale 🤩 Most iconic: The Hotel Chelsea ➡️ Discover our ultimate guide to the best budget hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛌 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York

Eight years since its opening, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge continues to redefine hotel sustainability in “the city that never sleeps.” Upon walking in, my partner and I were greeted by an airy, plant-filled lobby with loads of guests and digital nomads working away, and a charismatic set of staff dressed in casual denim from head to toe—both signs that we were in fact, in New York, and steps away from the natural world that keeps us afloat. During our stay, we couldn’t help but notice the little details that reminded us what it means to live sustainably and in tune with our environment. Room keys and interiors made of reclaimed wood, an engraved rock inviting guests to recycle their used clothing, sand timers in the shower, a filtered water system separate from the sinks in every room, a farmstand beside the lobby elevators, even the bridge and park views all served as moments of mindfulness. From bottom to top, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge has built in services, amenities, and a genuine sense of hospitality that makes you feel as though you never have to leave (or would want to leave). Starting at Level -1, the Bamford Wellness Spa offers a wide range of treatments, including a steam room and relaxation lounge. Zephie and Maria treated us to full-body massages in dimly-lit, modern rooms. The highlight of the experience was when the concierge at the front desk referred to us as “king” and “queen.”  In addition to the co-working space, the first floor also houses The Osprey, a