From Manhattan to Long Island: The 10 Coolest Hotels in New York City by Neighborhood (2024)

One of the things that make hotels in NYC stand out among the hundreds of options is having a great, on-site restaurant. At The Marlton, Margaux checks that box. (Get the Squid Ink Bucatini and send us your thank you cards later.)

Trendy and cozy, the Marlton is a boutique hotel in the heart of Greenwich Village. After its buyout and renovation in 2014, the hotel has been stylishly uplifted. That same year, Conde Nast Traveler named The Marlton one of “The World’s Greatest Hotels.” Despite the nod, it continues to remain pleasantly affordable and is a smart choice if you can appreciate the character found in the relatively snug accommodations.

Just outside of Manhattan in Long Island City, The Paper Factory is a stylish and affordable industrial-chic hotel. It has bigger rooms and more space than most Manhattan accommodations so you get more for your money, and traveling into the city is still a breeze.

Built where a 100-year-old paper factory once stood, the boutique hotel exudes all the things you like about industrial design without feeling cliché. It has a playful, laid-back vibe with neat antiques, like telephone booths and bicycles displayed throughout. It almost feels like you’re staying with you’re really cool cousin in their artsy downtown loft.

The Lower East Side is chock full of both models and hipsters and is quickly becoming the place to live, eat, drink, and stay while you’re in town. Much like the neighborhood it resides in, the Ludlow Hotel oozes cool. Luckily, there is plenty of substance behind that hip façade; the rooms are both simplistic and chic, whether you choose a basic studio, a terrace room, a loft, or the penthouse.

Head to the Lobby Lounge or Garden Bar to quench your thirst and be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-property restaurant, Dirty French while you’re there. A foodie destination in and of itself, they’re serving such delicious French fare, like coq au vin, that you’ll swear you’re in Paris.

There is no shortage of hotels in Midtown Manhattan, but the Viceroy New York stands out for its chic, tech-focused design and prime location. Steps from both Central Park and 5th Avenue, you couldn’t ask for a more central location.

The hotel has a buzzing bistro-style restaurant, Kingside, on the first floor, and one of the best rooftops scenes in all of New York with magnificent views of Central Park. A glass of rosé is a perfect complement to the stunning views.

Choosing the Upper West Side as your home-base is always a good idea. It has easy access to the subway system going uptown or downtown, Central Park is nearby, and it’s one of the few areas in the city to retain a true neighborhood feel.

The best place to both hangout and rest your head at night is the Arthouse New York City on Broadway & 77th Street. The cool, industrial-style lobby level is contrasted by serene, spacious guestrooms with plush bedding. You won’t have to travel far for a co*cktail and a good meal, either. The hotel has a great rooftop bar and is home to two of the best restaurants in the neighborhood, Serafina and Red Farm. (Be sure to get two orders of the spicy crispy beef because you won’t want to share.)