TOP 15 HOTLIST

LURA’s favourite hotels in NYC

BACCARAT HOTEL

Address: 28 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

Located opposite the Museum of Modern Art, the rooms have French-inspired décor.  A palatial restaurant serves modern French cuisine. There’s also an elegant bar with a vaulted ceiling. Afternoon tea is available. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and an indoor pool, as well as a business centre, event space and chauffeured car service.

THE CARLYLE

Address: 35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021

Set off Madison Avenue, this luxe, art deco-inspired hotel is a block from Central Park, the plush rooms have skyline views, sitting areas, and/or soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Sleek suites offer separate living rooms; some have pianos, full kitchens and art collections. Dining options include an upscale restaurant, a vibrant bar, and the storied Cafe Carlyle. There's also an elegant spa, a hair salon and a gym.

THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL

Address: 1 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001,

After a thoughtful restoration, the McKim, Mead & White mansion at 250 Fifth Avenue has been reborn as The Fifth Avenue Hotel. The hotel celebrates its location’s legacy as an epicentre of Gilded Age culture, and champions a new era in hospitality, design, art, and food. Interiors are awash in lively colours and globally sourced artwork and decor, and its graciously designed rooms and suites invite guests to sink into luxury.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL NEW YORK

Address: 80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023

Across the street from Central Park, this upscale hotel has contemporary rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views, some have Central Park or river views, and luxe suites add separate living rooms and/or Nespresso machines. Perks include a chic modern American eatery, an airy lobby lounge serving snacks, and a specialty cocktail bar. There's also a fitness centre, an indoor pool and a posh spa.

PARK HYATT NEW YORK

Address: Two E 55th St, New York, NY 10022

Across the street from Carnegie Hall. Suites add living rooms and panoramic city views; upgraded suites include complimentary breakfast and minibars, as well as dining rooms and whirlpool tubs. There's an elegant restaurant and a cocktail lounge. Other amenities include a chic spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre.