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These are the 18 best boutique hotels in New York City.
Theres a see-and-be-seen vibe that can be a bit much if youre not in the mood for it.
Guest rooms are beautifully designed but can feel a bit spartan.
A guest room with a city view in Public New York.Courtesy of PUBLIC
Guest rooms skew minimalist, with clean lines, smart technology, and a decided lack of clutter.
Rooms are a bit small and have fewer amenities than you might find at more corporate luxury properties.
Borrow one of the hotels Shinola bikes to explore Chelsea attractions like the eponymous linear park and Little Island.
Fireplace in a Highline hotel guest room.Courtesy of The Highline Hotel
And you never know who you might be rubbing shoulders with in the ornate, fireplace-lit lobby.
The rooms could use a refresh.
Rooms are well-designed but more frills-free than some other properties on this list.
Cozy fireplace lounge in The Bowery Hotel.Courtesy of The Bowery
(Especially charming are the teal window frames that you’re able to see throughout the property.)
The all-day brasserie leans into Firmdales British heritage with Sunday roasts and afternoon tea.
All that entertainment means that the hotel can get noisy for older travelers or families with kids.
Red interior of The Mark’s hotel bar.Adrian Gaut
Amenity-light minimalism isnt everyones idea of a luxe experience.
Room decor can feel a bit dated for some tastes.
The Financial District has always had a reputation for slowing down after dark, though thats beginning to change.
Guest room in MADE Hotel.Courtesy of MADE Hotel
(you could buy the half-shell bottle opener in your room to help the cause.)
Guest rooms areveryUpper East Side, so some might consider the decor somewhat dowdy.
And its also the only hotel in New York City to offer wood-burning fireplaces in select suites.
The Warren Street Hotel’s library.Courtesy of Warren Street Hotel
If youre more used to contemporary design hotels, some of the glitz can feel over-the-top.
And, yes, crystal stemware in all guest rooms.
Nine Orchard
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The former bank building is an architectural stunner.
Lounge inside Hotel Barriere Fouquet’s New York.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
The neighborhoods buzzy reputation means you may sometimes have to deal with unwanted noise at night.
Guests have complained about the noisiness of 23rd Street outside.
Greenwich Hotel
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Guests-only spaces make you feel like an insider.
Guest room inside The Roxy.Courtesy of The Roxy Hotel
Standard rooms can feel somewhat small.
Robert De Niro co-ownsthis Tribeca favorite, where attention to detail is taken to the extreme.
The relaxation continues at theShibui Spa, where guests lounge around in Japanese yukata robes.
Interior lounge area in 11 Howard.Courtesy of 11 Howard
Protect your feet (and your peace of mind during your vacation) by packing comfortable shoes.
However, a boutique stay can cost a pretty penny.
He also considered things like each hotels location, amenities, and value.
Lobby of Archer Hotel.Courtesy of Archer Hotel New York
Each property picked also aligns with ourT+L Hotel Values.
The Lounge on Pearl inside The Wall Street Hotel.Greg Powers/The Wall Street Hotel
Seating in The Lowell’s lobby.Courtesy of The Lowell
Interior of guest room in the Baccarat Hotel.Courtesy of Baccarat Hotel
The check-in desk in Nine Orchard’s lobby.Courtesy of Nine Orchard
Guest room inside the Fifth Avenue Hotel.Courtesy of Fifth Avenue Hotel
Interior of the bar in Hotel Chelsea.Courtesy of Hotel Chelsea
The Greenwich Hotel’s lobby.Courtesy of Greenwich Hotel
