Top 5 Hotels In New York City in 2026.
1. Aman New York
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Why it stands out
• Best service in the city
• Massive indoor pool and spa
• Prime Fifth Avenue and Central Park location
• Extremely quiet and private
Restaurants inside
• Arva. Elevated Italian
• Nama. Amazing Japanese and sushi
Best nearby restaurants
• Le Bernardin. World-class seafood
• The Modern. Michelin star winning New American
• Marea. Italian seafood
• La Grande Boucherie. Classic French
2. The Peninsula New York
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Why it stands out
• Classic luxury with consistent service
• Excellent indoor pool
• Fifth Avenue location near museums and shopping
Restaurants inside
• Clement. Refined American
• Gotham Lounge. All-day dining and cocktails
• Pen Top. Rooftop cocktails
Best nearby restaurants
• Nobu Fifty Seven
• Ocean Prime
• Le Rock
3. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
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Why it stands out
• Rooftop pool with the best skyline view in NYC
• Waterfront setting feels like a getaway
• Strong service with relaxed luxury vibe
Restaurants inside
• Harriet’s Rooftop. Cocktails and small plates with skyline views
Best nearby restaurants
• The River Café. Iconic fine dining
• Celestine. Mediterranean
• Time Out Market. Multiple top tier options
4. The Dominick. SoHo
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Why it stands out
• Seasonal rooftop pool
• Downtown skyline views
• SoHo location near nightlife and galleries
Restaurants inside
• Vestry. Michelin starred modern American
Best nearby restaurants
• Locanda Verde
• Balthazar
• Raoul’s
5. Equinox Hotel New York. Hudson Yards
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Why it stands out
• Health/luxury
• Excellent indoor pool and spa
• Modern rooms with Hudson River views
Restaurants inside
• Electric Lemon. Seasonal New American
Best nearby restaurants
• Mercado Little Spain
• Ci Siamo
• Zou Zou’s
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Quick picks
Best pool view. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Best service. Aman
Best classic luxury. Peninsula
Best downtown scene. The Dominick
Best modern wellness hotel. Equinox