Faced with the wealth of good New York hotels, choosing where to stay in the city is not as straightforward as it might seem. You might prefer a boutique property furnished almost exclusively with handcrafted materials, a smart set-up in Times Square by Yabu Pushelberg, or perhaps the newly unveiled Warren Street Hotel, a colourful marvel in downtown Tribeca. Here are 12 design-worthy New York hotels that Wallpaper* suggests checking into on your next trip.
The best New York hotels for design lovers
The Ned NoMad
Designed by French interior designer Jacques Garcia (the man behind Paris’ Hotel Costes), The Ned NoMad – housed in a Beaux-Arts building restored by Stonehill Taylor – is Garcia’s first New York hotel and is a re-imagined Parisian flat of the designer’s youth, sporting traditional French mahogany writing desks, reclaimed maple wood floors and Deyrolle butterfly boxes on the walls. The grand two-level library is complete with a mezzanine ‘catwalk’ and an eclectic literary collection. Meanwhile, the dining offerings include the classic Italian restaurant Cecconi’s, and Little Ned, a 1920s-style bar. – Lauren Ho
The Ned NoMad is located at 1170 Broadway, thened.com
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
The Fifth Avenue Hotel, designed by Martin Brudnizki and opened in autumn 2023, answered the existential question ‘Does New York need another hotel?’ affirmatively. The 153-room property is within walking distance of Madison Square Park, the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, and a clutch of major museums and galleries. Notably, the hotel occupies two buildings – a handsomely restored 19th-century brick and limestone manse, and a 24-storey glass tower. The spacious rooms cheerfully mix ornate furnishings with antique mirror-panelled walls and ceilings, pink corridors, elevator lobbies wrapped in rose-hued silk, and yellow wallpaper depicting images of an exotic bestiary. – Daven Wu
The Fifth Avenue Hotel is located at 1 W 28th St, thefifthavenuehotel.com
Warren Street Hotel
Among the cobblestone streets and red brick accents found in downtown Tribeca, Firmdale Hotels’ third New York property, the Warren Street Hotel, sticks out with its striking blue exterior and bright yellow roof, developed by architecture firm Stonehill Taylor. The property is designed by British designer and Firmdale founder Kit Kemp, and her daughters, Minnie and Willow. Its 69 individually designed bedrooms and suites are bathed with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, and showcase Kemp’s distinctive style through intricately embellished headboards, bespoke lighting, and custom-designed tableware.
Warren Street Hotel is located at 86 Warren St, firmdalehotels.com
Hotel Fouquet’s New York
Hotel Fouquet’s New York combines the chic style of Paris with the trendy vibe of Tribeca to offer a chic pied-à-terre in the heart of the city. The hotel, which provides 97 residential-style rooms and suites designed by world-renowned designer Martin Brudnizki, also emerges as a vibrant food and beverage destination encompassing an outpost of historic French brasserie Fouquet’s by Michelin-starred Chef Pierre Gagnair. The amenities are equally tantalising, ranging from a Spa Diane Barrière with a pool and a fitness centre by luxury, a personalised training gym, Dogpounds, to the state-of-the-art screening room, Cannes Cinema.
Hotel Fouquet’s New York is located at 456 Greenwich St, hotelsbarriere.com
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Featuring views of Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge Park, the East River and Manhattan’s shimmering skyline, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge opened in 2017 with a design by local firm INC Architecture & Design. The hotel’s interiors make extensive use of regional and reclaimed materials, including original heart pine beams from the former Domino Sugar Factory, walnut from the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and pine flooring from the Old Crow Distillery in Kentucky. The 194 rooms are dressed in native natal mahogany trees, with a lush 25 ft-tall living wall of creeping figs and ferns installed in the lobby lounge. – Daven Wu
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is located at 60 Furman St, 1hotels.com
11 Howard
Howard Street is something of a design mecca at the heart of SoHo. Occupying a former post office and opened back in 2016, 11 Howard boasts a slick blend of a Scandinavian design sensibility and a distinctly New York personality that are clear from the moment you enter. An Alexander Calder mobile is the centrepiece of the bleached-oak lobby, and a design gallery/boutique by Studio Oliver Gustav takes the place of the usual hotel gift shop. The hotel’s 221 rooms have an individual charm thanks to the irregular floor plan, and feature Danish-made furnishings and marble bathrooms. – Pei-Ru Keh
11 Howard is located at 11 Howard St, 11howard.com
The Whitby Hotel
Featuring 86 bedrooms and suites scattered across 16 floors of a purpose-built building designed by Kit Kemp, The Whitby is based in Manhattan’s upper midtown; an area that recalls New York in its full postcard glory. If the drama of nearby Broadway is not enough (or, realistically, too much) the show-stopping Whitby Bar offers an exciting alternative. Amongst expansive warehouse-style windows and patterned banquettes, the elegant room hosts guests and locals alike for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, while cocktails are served from an impressive 30-foot pewter bar. The Whitby Hotel private screening room is the latest addition – Ella Marshall
The Whitby Hotel is located at 18 W 56th St
Public Hotel
Occupying the bottom half of his 215 Chrystie Street tower, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the 370-room Public Hotel is Ian Schrager’s 21st-century iteration of the boutique hotel concept he pioneered over three decades ago. The property eschews the usual tropes such as bellhops and room service, to focus on the details that really matter. A sweep of facilities includes a fabulous restaurant and grocery/coffee shop concept, as well as multiple bars, a public garden and a boutique. – Pei-Ru Keh
Public House is located at 215 Chrystie Street
Boro Hotel
Boro Hotel in Queens is located within easy distance of MoMA PS1, the Noguchi Museum and M Wells steakhouse. From its inviting lobby, which features a library of Strand Bookstore titles and periodicals, to the café bar that doles out complimentary breakfasts to guests, Boro owes its stylish interiors to the design firm Grzywinski + Pons. Finished off with a restaurant, outdoor terrace and rooftop bar, the hotel sits on top of a new wave of hip offerings putting Queens on the discerning traveller’s map.
Boro Hotel is located at 38-28 27th St, Queens
Park Hyatt New York
Occupying the first 25 floors of the 90-storey One57 skyscraper (designed by Paris-based architect Christian de Portzamparc), the 210-room Park Hyatt New York opened in 2014, brimming with special touches, including 475 sq ft entry-level rooms, a top-floor wellness centre, a collection of museum-quality artwork – by the likes of Rob Fischer, Ellsworth Kelly and Richard Serra – and an exclusive soundtrack for the pool, courtesy of Carnegie Hall, played through underwater speakers. Understated interiors come courtesy of Yabu Pushelberg, while additionally, the hotel provides New York brand Le Labo’s Tubereuse 40-scented toiletries, a line exclusive to the city. – Pei-Ru Keh
Park Hyatt New York is located at 157 W 57th St, hyatt.com
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