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Where Should I Stay in New York?
Searching for a unique accommodation for your visit to New York? A boutique hotel may be just what you want if you enjoy smaller hotels with personalized service and good atmosphere. Select from 328 boutique-style accommodations in New York to find a property that captures this destination's local spirit.
Travelers say they like these boutique hotels in New York:
Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel: 4.5-star hotel with 126 guestrooms. Enjoy the restaurant, bar, and fitness center. Popular with our guests for its breakfast and comfortable rooms.
The Kimpton Muse Hotel: 4.5-star hotel with 200 guestrooms. This property offers a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and in-room massages. Expedia travelers like its overall value and close public transit.
Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection: 4-star hotel with 100 guestrooms. Take advantage of this property's restaurant, bar, and free breakfast. Our guests enjoy the central location and clean rooms.
NoMo SoHo: 4.5-star hotel with 263 guestrooms. Provides guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and in-room massages. Reviews say the comfortable beds is noteworthy.
The Michelangelo Hotel: 5-star hotel with 179 guestrooms. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a restaurant, a bar, and a fitness center. Expedia travelers like the comfortable rooms and proximity to shopping.
What Should I See and Do in New York?
Once you've decided where to stay in lively New York, plan what to do for fun on your vacation. Visitors speak positively about this destination's scenic landscape, art galleries, and renowned opera.
New York is also well known for its:- Theater
- Entertainment
- Skyscrapers
- Museums
- Architecture
- Parks
While you're out and about in New York, popular attractions like Times Square, Broadway, and New York Public Library are worth a visit. You might also want to see well-known spots like Lyric, Macy's, and Rockefeller Center during your trip.
When Should I Plan a Trip to New York?
If you want to know about the local weather, use this info to plan when to get away to New York:
- Hottest months: July, August, June, and September, with an average temperature of 83ยฐF
- Coldest months: January, February, December, and March, with an average temperature of 28ยฐF
- Driest months: February, January, November, and December, with an average rainfall of 3.69 inches
- Rainiest months: July, April, August, and June, with an average rainfall of 4.49 inches
Getting Around New York
The closest major airport is in New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia), which is located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the heart of the city, but Teterboro, NJ (TEB) may also be an option. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Times Sq. - 42 St. Station, 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station, and 49th St. Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from New York W 32nd St. Station, New York Grand Central Terminal Station, or New York Penn Station.
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What is the definition of a boutique hotel?
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New York boutique hotels pride themselves on being unique. They are typically small properties that are independently run or part of a small chain, with a strong personality and attention to detail, creating a more immersive and memorable experience for guests than the average hotel.
Size: Boutique hotels usually have less than 100 rooms. Sometimes as few as 10. Due to the small size, guests tend to get more attentive service and flexibility with special requests.
Guestrooms: Often fitted with luxury bedding, upscale bathrooms, premium toiletries and added unique touches. Itโs common to find each room in a boutique hotel looks different.
Ambience: Youโll find distinctive decor and luxury artwork in every space from the lobby, to restaurants to guestrooms, often influenced by the local community or made by local artisans. Thereโs likely to be several welcoming communal spaces.
Food: Some boutique hotels have a gourmet restaurant or cafe. In-room amenities may include a good coffee machine and interesting minibar selection.
Local community: Many boutique hotels support local businesses and involve the local community. Some boutique hotels are heritage hotels that preserve a cultural significance.
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How many rooms does a New York boutique hotel have?
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Small and stylish is the general rule. Boutique hotels tend to have between 10 - 100 rooms and suites.
Many boutique hotels will feature guest rooms with individual decor or themes, meaning each room looks different.
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What is the difference between a New York boutique hotel and a regular hotel?
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The main differences come from size, design and individuality.
Additionally, boutique hotels tend to incorporate Intricate designs, standout art pieces, involvement with the local community, and more inviting communal spaces free of crowds. All of these together with more flexible and attentive service, creates a more memorable experience for guests than a regular hotel affords.
Size and Identity: New York boutique hotels are smaller, often with less than a hundred guestrooms. Most are independently owned, which gives them the freedom to express a strong unique character -- often chic and luxurious, sometimes quirky or historic. The unique decor and attention to upscale details features centrally in boutique hotels, whereas regular hotels might be more focused on function to cater to more guests.
Design and Individuality: Every space in a New York boutique hotel is often designed to be not only beautiful, but interesting and engaging for guests. No generic hotel art in sight. Where large chain hotels tend to have similar decor across their properties, boutique hotels are more likely to go for one-of-a-kind effect. They may even incorporate local influences or craftsmanship. Itโs also common for each guestroom to look completely different than the next.
Experience: The smaller size and independence of a New York boutique hotel allows staff to offer a more personal experience to guests compared to most other hotels. Larger hotels have to cater widely to many guests spread across a bigger property; hotel chains need to be consistent, sensible and similar across all properties in the brand; other small hotels arenโt necessarily concerned with all the frills and luxury facilities. In contrast, at boutique hotels are able to focus on a small number of guests and offer fresh 4-star and 5-star amenities.
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Is a boutique hotel the same as a luxury hotel?
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No. Some boutique hotels are classed as luxury hotels, while others are not.
A boutique hotel must be small, whereas luxury hotels can be of any size. They are usually much larger, with hundreds of rooms. Boutique hotels are often independently-run or part of small boutique chain. Majority of luxury hotels are part of large international hotel chains. There are many luxury hotels that are not boutiques.
Not all boutique hotels are luxury hotels, but many are. A luxury New York boutique hotel will likely be fitted with luxury amenities like premium bedding, artisan toiletries and in-room conveniences, upscale decor and expensive furniture. It may also have a gourmet restaurant on-site.
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Are New York boutique hotels expensive?
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Not necessarily. The price of boutique hotels varies. Some boutique hotels are expensive to stay in, but others are not.
Most New York boutique hotels are independent and have upscale amenities. They are also committed to high-quality, attentive guest services. Together, this creates a luxury experience. Therefore it's not uncommon to find boutique hotels classed as luxury hotels with higher rates.
However, there are often affordable boutique hotels too. Especially when they are located outside the tourist hotspots and away from the hotel chains, you might find beautiful boutique hotels that are cheaper. Hotel chains also mean a consistent level of service and guests pay for that brand experience. Boutique hotels are independent and may in fact be cheaper. So it really depends on the hotel and the destination.
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