When traveling to New York City many tourists want to go big in the big city and stay at the finest hotels. There definitely is not a shortage of luxury hotels in The Big Apple, but how can you find the best of the best? Whether you’re looking for a hotel in the most interesting neighborhoods, such as TriBeCa or Midtown, or you want to know which hotels have the best amenities and services, we have created a list of some of the best hotels you need to check out. To start off this list, we checked out the NoMad Hotel first.
What Is NoMad Hotel?
The NoMad Hotel in New York City is based in a turn of the century Beaux-Arts building built in 1903. The building was designed by French Designer Jacques Garcia, who was inspired by a Parisian flat he grew up in and has been fully restored to feature his work. The 12-story building is now home to 168 rooms with a residential feel and timeless style.
NoMad Hotel Guest Rooms
The NoMad Hotel in New York City takes pride in the design of each guest room. Each room has hand-selected custom-designed furnishings and original artworks. Each room also has luxurious amenities such as free-standing clawfoot bathtubs, down comforters and pillows, large flat screen TVs, and views of the Atrium or New York City.
Pricing
The NoMad Hotel offers five classic rooms and two suite options. The most affordable option is the Classic Room which can be booked for around $370 per night. The other room options are the Atelier which can be booked for around $400 per night, the Salon Double for around $405 per night, the Salon King for around $450 per night, and the Grande for around $485 per night.
The Suite options are the One-Bedroom Suite which can be booked for around $665 and the NoMad Suite for around $1360 per night.
The NoMad Hotel offers five classic rooms and two suite options. The most affordable option is the Classic Room which can be booked for around $370 per night. The other room options are the Atelier which can be booked for around $400 per night, the Salon Double for around $405 per night, the Salon King for around $450 per night, and the Grande for around $485 per night.
The Suite options are the One-Bedroom Suite which can be booked for around $665 and the NoMad Suite for around $1360 per night.
How It Compares
We picked a few similar products available on the market to see how they compare.
- Baccarat Hotel
- Hotel Elysée
- The Greenwich Hotel
NoMad Hotel
Price – $
The NoMad Hotel offers seven accommodation options. The most affordable option can be booked for around $370 per night and the most expensive is around $450 per night.
Services – 4 Stars
The NoMad Hotel offers a variety of services to its guests. These services include 24-hour room service, nightly turndown service, concierge services, valet parking, and laundry service. Guests can also request laptops, iPads, and daily newspaper deliveries.
Facilities – 2 Stars
The only facility the NoMad Hotel has on-site is their 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center. However, the hotel’s restaurant and bar is a sprawling 5-room site where guests can relax and enjoy their time during the day. Some of the rooms include a library and an atrium that fills with sun during the day.
Foods & Drinks – 4 Stars
The NoMad Hotel has one on-site restaurant which is inspired by the head chef’s other restaurant, the Michelin three-star rated Eleven Madison Park. The restaurant offers menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. The restaurant also has The Nomad Bar, which offers an extensive wine list and a number of cocktails and beer.
Nearby Attractions – 4 Stars
The NoMad Hotel is located right on Broadway, just north of Madison Square Park, putting guests in an extremely convenient spot. There are several museums close by to explore such as The Museum of FIT and The Museum of Mathematics. A short walk north and guests will find the Empire State Building 5 blocks from the hotel.
Those who are looking to shop can also head over to the Flower District to enjoy the colorful sights of dozens of flower shops showing off their products around 6th avenue or Dover Street Market on 30th and Lexington where visitors can explore seven floors of luxury retailers.
PROS
- Luxury and modern amenities
- Convenient location
CONS
- Lack of facilities
- Only one on-site dining option
Baccarat Hotel
Price – $$$
The Baccarat Hotel offers nine accommodation options. The most affordable option is the Atelier King which can be booked for around $745 per night. The most expensive option available is the Two-Bedroom Suite which can be booked for around $18,750 per night.
Services – 3 Stars
The Baccarat Hotel offers the service of concierges who are available to help at any time. The hotel also offers a unique luxury house car service that allows guests to request a chauffeur and ride to anywhere within 15 blocks of the hotel. Guests can also order room service throughout the day but may find it too pricey and limited to bother with.
Facilities – 5 Stars
For active guests of The Baccarat Hotel, there is an on-site private fitness center that offers state-of-the-art gym equipment and a separate freestyle room for yoga and Pilates. There is also a heated indoor pool in the hotel with private daybed cabanas available for relaxing.
For even more relaxation, guests can enjoy La Mer, the hotel’s on-site spa which offers a variety of facials, body treatments, and massages.
Food and Drinks – 5 Stars
The Baccarat Hotel has one on-site restaurant and one on-site bar. The Grand Salon is the hotel’s restaurant that serves food throughout the entire day. It is a sight to see just for the amazing architecture and luxurious decor, but it also serves several meals throughout the day.
In the mornings, guests can enjoy a full breakfast menu and at night the restaurant serves French-inspired small plates with signature cocktails. Between breakfast and dinner, guests can sit down for either a light lunch or afternoon tea.
Nearby Attractions – 5 Stars
At a prime location, guests of the Baccarat Hotel will find there is not a shortage of places to explore nearby. The hotel is right across from the Museum of Modern Art and close to all the shopping Midtown has to offer. There is also Radio City Music Hall a five-minute walk away, while Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Central Park, and Carnegie Hall are all within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
PROS
- Luxury spa
- Indoor heated pool
- Convenient location
CONS
- Only high-end food, expensive is available on-site
- Limited services available
Hotel Elysée
Founded in 1926, Hotel Elysee was built and designed to reflect the aesthetics of European hotels. With its old-world charm and history and its convenient location to popular tourist destinations and high-end shopping in Midtown, Hotel Elysee is a unique choice for guests that cannot be found elsewhere.
Price – $$
Hotel Elysee offers four accommodation options. The most affordable room available is the Deluxe Room with a Queen Bed which is available for around $200 per night and the most expensive room available is the Presidential Suite which can be booked for around $360 per night.
Services – 5 Stars
Hotel Elysee offers several services to their guests. In the mornings the hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast and in the evenings there is a complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres reception. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy all day refreshments such as freshly brewed coffees and teas and an assortment of pastries.
Guests can also make special requests to make their stays more comfortable such as empty mini-fridges, coffee makers, tea kettles, humidifiers, and DVDs to watch. There are also bedding requests that can be fulfilled such as mattress toppers, fleece blankets, white noise machines, eye masks, and ear plugs.
Facilities – 1 Star
Guests of Hotel Elysee may be disappointed to find there is not a fitness center on-site, however, guests can request complimentary passes to the New York Sports Club five blocks away where guests can use cardio equipment, weights, a sauna, and daily fitness classes.
Food and Drinks – 5 Stars
Hotel Elysee offers two dining options. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the mornings and a complimentary wine and hors-d’oeuvres reception in the evenings at The Club Room. For guests looking for a fine dining experience, there is The Monkey Bar. The Monkey Bar is one of the most world-renowned restaurants in New York City and has been featured in the television shows “Sex in the City” and “Mad Men”.
Nearby Attractions – 5 Stars
Hotel Elysee is in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offering tons of tourist attractions within a 10-minute walk. For guests interested in exploring a few museums they can check out The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Whitney Museum. For those looking for entertainment, there is NBC Studios and Radio City Music Hall. And for those looking to explore there is Central Park and Times Square.
PROS
- Complimentary breakfast
- Convenient location
- Several special requests can be fulfilled
CONS
- Some guests may find the furnishings and décor of the rooms dated
- No on-site fitness center
The Greenwich Hotel
The Greenwich Hotel is a smaller 88-room hotel that is well-known and sought after due to its celebrity clientele and celebrity ownership. The hotel is also one that prides itself in giving guests a “home away from home” feeling by providing many free amenities for guests to enjoy in their room such as complimentary minibars and complimentary entertainment.
Price – $$
The Greenwich offers 13 types of accommodations. The most affordable room available is the Greenwich Room which can be booked for around $650 per night. The most expensive room available in the hotel is the Fireplace Corner Suite which can be booked for around $2,300 per night.
Services – 5 Stars
To ensure guests feel like they are at their “home away from home” while staying in The Greenwich Hotel they invest a lot into their services. The service is tailored to each guests’ needs and all staff, from management to housekeeping, undergo intensive butler training so that guests can always be provided with the information and care they need.
Some requests the staff can fulfill for guests include newspaper delivery from any major companies in the world, turndown service, video game consoles, dog bowls and organic pet food, and special food and drink selections. The front desk staff also work as concierges and are available at any time.
Facilities – 4 Stars
The facilities of The Greenwich Hotel are a pool, a gym, and the Shibui Spa. The pool and fitness center are both located inside the Spa which is designed as an intimate and relaxing Japanese farmhouse.
There is also The Drawing Room where guests can enjoy a fully stocked bar and an open-air Courtyard that is exclusive to hotel guests.
Food and Drinks – 3 Stars
While drinks can be found in The Drawing Room of the hotel, food can be found at Locanda Verde which is attached to the hotel. Locanda Verde is a casual neighborhood taverna that serves a seasonal Italian menu featuring house-made pasta. Guests can enter the restraint through the hotel lobby or they can order room service from the same kitchen 24-hours a day.
Nearby Attractions – 3 Stars
Located in the TriBeCa neighborhood of New York, guests can experience hip and upcoming stores and restaurants. Guests are also only a block away from the Hudson River Greenway which is over 11 miles of walking and bike trails along the Hudson River that connect several parks and public spaces to enjoy.
PROS
- Convenient Location
- Well-trained and accommodating staff
- Tranquil spa with indoor pool
CONS
- Guests cannot take photos in the hotel outside their private rooms
- The only dining option is an attached restaurant
Conclusion
After looking at all these luxury hotels in New York City, it is hard to decide which is the best. Each hotel has its own upsides and downsides, but the NoMad Hotel seems to be in the middle of the pack for everything.
While the NoMad hotel only has a fitness center as its only on-site facility, it is still more than the Hotel Elysee offers. Also, while the NoMad may not be in the prime location of Times Square, it is still in a decent neighborhood with a lot to see and do. Some guests may even prefer the off-the-beaten-path location because it provides more seclusion and peace from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
We also love that the hotel offers guests use of laptops and iPads during their stay. Other hotels may offer more services, but the NoMad Hotel seems to offer what guests really can use. Plus it is the most affordable of this list.
In the end, no matter where you stay in the glamorous location of New York City you are guaranteed to have a magical stay you will not soon forget.
