Vibe
Properties where the architecture does the talking. Minimalist rooms, smart controls, floor-to-ceiling glass, and the kind of thoughtful design where nothing is decorative and everything works.

Mandarin Oriental, New York
Rooms are spacious, quiet, and comfortable with stunning views. Staff is genuinely attentive and fixes problems well. Service consistency varies: some guests got excellent treatment while others faced delays and missed amenities like room refreshes and upgrades.

The Peninsula New York
Staff delivers exceptional service most of the time with thoughtful touches. Prime Manhattan location puts you steps from shopping and landmarks. One guest reported temperature control problems and declining concierge reliability on a recent stay, suggesting inconsistent quality.

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
Staff here goes above and beyond with genuine hospitality. Rooms are spacious with nice touches like bathroom heaters and good beds, though shower controls are awkwardly placed and windows sometimes dirty. Location on Fifth Avenue puts you near everything walkable.

Hotel 50 Bowery - JDV by Hyatt
Spacious rooms with good views sit in prime Chinatown location near great restaurants. Staff goes above and beyond to help guests. The rooftop bar has stunning city views but plays loud music late into the night, so request a room away from it if you need quiet.

RH Guesthouse
Rooms consistently well-reviewed across 116+ guest reviews.

Lotte New York Palace
Great Midtown location near parks and shopping, but service is inconsistent. Rooms are spacious with impressive views, but beds are hard and bathrooms show wear. Staff quality varies wildly; some staff are rude, while standout employees go above and beyond.

Made Hotel
Rooms are small, minimalist, and comfortable with great beds and showers, but noise from the hallway disrupts sleep and advertised features like soundproofing and slippers don't exist. Staff quality varies wildly. The location, cafe, and rooftop bar make up for the room shortcomings.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
Rooms are spacious and well-maintained with great views, but the hotel struggles with climate control issues and inconsistent service. Check-in delays happen, and staff feel rushed during busy periods. Expect to pay luxury prices for hit-or-miss hospitality.

New York Marriott Marquis
Great location in Times Square with excellent views, but expect long check-in waits and slow elevators during peak hours. Rooms are clean and modern with good views. City noise is noticeable, though manageable. Staff quality varies significantly.

The Times Square EDITION
Spacious, quiet rooms with excellent Times Square views. Staff goes out of their way to welcome guests and remember details. Rooms show some wear but outstanding service makes up for it.

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area
Spacious rooms with working kitchenettes suit longer stays well. Location near World Trade Center and subway beats everything else. Staff ranges from exceptional to indifferent, breakfast is basic, and prices run three to five times higher than other Residence Inns.

Aman New York
Aman NY has stunning rooms and excellent dining, with staff who generally deliver attentive service. One guest felt the atmosphere cold and unwelcoming, so experiences vary. The hotel justifies its price for most visitors, though some find the luxury presentation better than the actual hospitality.

Arlo Midtown
Rooms are tiny but clean and well-designed with comfortable beds and good views from higher floors. Staff are friendly and responsive, location beats everything for getting around Midtown, and the rooftop bar and modern elevator system impress. Housekeeping occasionally misses towel deliveries and service details like bag handling could improve.

45 Times Square Hotel
Rooms are small but quiet with good bathrooms and showers. Housekeeping is inconsistent—dust and hair problems occurred, and staff didn't follow through on cleaning requests. Staff at the front desk are helpful and the Times Square location is excellent for exploring.

InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG
Rooms are clean and spacious with stunning city views and excellent bathrooms. Expect noise from the busy Times Square location even on higher floors. Staff delivers exceptional service, breakfast offers great variety, and the hotel feels smaller in person than photos suggest.

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown
Rooms are small but clean with good beds and useful amenities like microwaves and Keurig machines. Staff quality varies wildly—day shift is helpful but night staff can be rude. Location near Battery Park and subway access is excellent, though mold issues, fire alarms at 6am, and occasional maintenance problems occur.

Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt
Staff treats you exceptionally well and the location near Central Park is excellent. Rooms are clean and quiet with comfortable bedding, though some guests found the decor dated and views limited. One guest reported a shower mold issue that didn't get fixed.

The Standard, High Line
The rooms look great with big windows and stylish design, but cleanliness is inconsistent. Staff quality swings wildly between genuinely caring and rude. Maintenance issues pop up and the hotel may already know about them.

Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South
Rooms are clean, quiet, and surprisingly spacious for Times Square. Staff treats you well and handles requests fast. The location puts you steps from Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, and transit, making it easy to explore the city.

The Westin New York Grand Central
Rooms are clean and spacious with firm beds and comfortable sheets, but noise from ice machines and mini fridges can disrupt sleep. Staff consistently impressed guests with friendliness and helpfulness. The location near Grand Central makes getting around the city easy.

W New York - Times Square
Excellent staff and Times Square location draw visitors, but the hotel feels dated and worn with misleading website photos. Rooms are small with spotty service inconsistencies and unreliable shower temperatures.

The Westin New York at Times Square
The Westin Times Square has a great location near Times Square and subway access. Rooms are clean and comfortable with excellent beds and minimal noise on higher floors. Service varies wildly: front desk and housekeeping are inconsistent, elevators sometimes have long waits, and breakfast quality depends on when you visit.

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Midtown Park Ave
Rooms are small but clean with comfortable beds and good views, though duvet covers scratch and a musty smell sometimes appears. Staff go out of their way to help. The location beats everything else, steps from Grand Central and subways with minimal street noise despite busy streets.

Hilton New York Times Square
Rooms are spacious and clean with great views. Staff are friendly but the front desk doesn't answer phones. Skip the overpriced room service and market food, eat at nearby restaurants instead. Location near Times Square and subway is excellent.

Moxy NYC Times Square
Rooms are small but clean and comfortable with smart layouts. Staff is friendly and helpful. The workspace gets noisy from breakfast crowds and loud music, parking costs $60 extra, and the food credit barely covers coffee and a pastry. The rooftop bar and Times Square location are solid.

Hyatt Regency Times Square
The hotel sits right next to Times Square with clean, modern rooms, comfortable beds, and great city views. Staff consistently go out of their way to help guests, and the bartender Erhan at Cue 48 makes exceptional cocktails. Guests love this place and keep coming back.

PUBLIC Hotel
Rooms are compact but thoughtfully designed with Japanese-inspired style and comfortable beds. The rooftop igloos and bar scene are highlights, though some bartenders lack professionalism. Most staff excel, but lost-item handling was bungled with poor communication.

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG
Rooms are small with undersized beds that won't fit tall people, though they're clean and quiet if you're away from the street. Location near Penn Station and Times Square is excellent. Staff varies: some go above and beyond, but checkout bag storage staff may pressure you for tips.

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Rooms are small but clean with comfortable beds, good soundproofing, and Times Square views. Staff consistently goes above and beyond to fix problems. The hotel delivers solid service and comfort for the price in a prime location.

Hotel on Rivington
Rooms are spacious and clean with incredible skyline views. Staff goes out of their way to help. You get nice touches like complimentary wine and luxury bath products, but skip room service and luggage help. Location on Lower East Side means occasional street chaos but mostly quiet nights.