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
Spacious rooms with stunning views and comfortable beds, though cleanliness and amenities vary by room. Staff goes hard to fix problems and make you feel welcome. Service shines when things go right but consistency issues happen when the hotel gets busy.

The Peninsula New York
The Peninsula delivers excellent service and a prime Manhattan location, though one recent guest hit climate control and concierge problems that suggest inconsistent quality. Most guests praise the immaculate rooms, quiet atmosphere, and thoughtful details like spa music in bathrooms.

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
Staff consistently goes above and beyond with warmth and helpfulness. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed with nice touches, though some guests found dirty windows, awkward shower controls, and an unusually low bed. Location on Fifth Avenue puts you near major attractions and transit.

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 113+ guest reviews.

Lotte New York Palace
Great location and views, but service varies wildly. Staff ranges from exceptional to dismissive. Rooms are spacious with stunning views, though beds are hard and bathrooms show wear. No in-hotel bar access and weak room service frustrated guests.

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 check-in moves slowly due to understaffing and the massive 2000-room size causes elevator delays. Rooms are clean and modern though average in size, and city noise reaches even higher floors. Staff quality varies widely.

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
Rooms feel luxurious and comfortable with impressive design details. Staff quality varies wildly—some go above and beyond while others feel cold and detached. Food and dining are excellent, but the high price doesn't always match the experience.

Arlo Midtown
Rooms are small but well-designed, clean, and comfortable with good beds and city views from higher floors. Staff are friendly and helpful. The location near Times Square and theaters is excellent, though housekeeping service can be inconsistent.

45 Times Square Hotel
Rooms are small but quiet with good bathrooms and water pressure. Cleanliness is inconsistent—some guests had dust and hair issues, while others found rooms clean. The location next to Times Square works well if you plan to stay out most of the day. Front desk staff are helpful, but housekeeping needs improvement.

InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG
Rooms are spacious and clean with stunning city views and excellent bathrooms, but noise from the Times Square location disrupts sleep. Staff provides exceptional service. The hotel is 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 Standard offers stylish, well-designed rooms with great views and comfortable beds, but cleanliness and maintenance issues pop up inconsistently. Staff quality varies wildly from genuinely warm and helpful to rude and dismissive. The rooftop bar and location near the High Line are strong points.

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 spacious and clean with comfortable firm beds, but noise from ice machines, mini fridges, and adjacent rooms disrupts sleep for some guests. Staff consistently impress with friendly service and helpful attention. The Grand Central location puts you steps from transit and major attractions without Times Square chaos.

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 has a comfortable bed and quiet high floors, but elevator waits hit 20 minutes and housekeeping is unreliable. Front desk service swings wildly between excellent and dismissive. You'll pay heavy fees at check-in.

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. Loud workspace areas make work calls difficult. Staff is friendly, rooftop bar has good views, and Times Square location is walkable. Parking costs $60 extra and breakfast credits only cover one pastry and coffee.

Hyatt Regency Times Square
The hotel sits steps from Times Square with clean modern rooms, comfortable beds, and great city views. Staff consistently go out of their way to help guests. The bar at Cue 48 makes excellent drinks.

PUBLIC Hotel
Rooms are small but well-designed with comfortable beds and open bathrooms. The rooftop igloos and bar scene are the main draws, though some bartenders lack professionalism. Staff varies from excellent to unreliable with lost items.

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.