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New York

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New York, one city and many different stays.

Five contrasting Manhattan hotels, from Upper East Side tradition and park views to a calm Fifth Avenue sanctuary and a more playful NoMad base.

New York rewards an unhurried plan. Spend a morning in Central Park or at a museum, cross town for lunch, then leave an evening open for a show or a long dinner. The subway is often the simplest way to move between neighbourhoods; walking gives each part of Manhattan its own scale.

Our five addresses set different rhythms. Mandarin Oriental overlooks Columbus Circle; The Carlyle is an Upper East Side institution; The Fifth Avenue Hotel places you in NoMad. Aman New York offers unusually spacious suites inside the Crown Building, while Baccarat Hotel New York is a more theatrical Midtown stay near MoMA. Choose the neighbourhood first, then the kind of room and atmosphere you want.

Know the city

Where to base yourself.

Columbus Circle

A useful base for Central Park, Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side.

Upper East Side

Residential streets, museums and classic New York hotel bars beside Central Park.

NoMad

Madison Square Park, restaurants and an easy walk toward Midtown or Flatiron.

Midtown Fifth Avenue

Aman at 57th Street and Baccarat near MoMA, both close to Fifth Avenue.

New York in pictures

Evening view of a corner suite living room at Aman New York, featuring a fireplace, neutral tones, and contemporary furnishings.
Man and women walking  hand in hand under an ornate chandelier in a bar
Upper East Side skyline and Central Park from The Carlyle
Indoor pool at Mandarin Oriental, New York
Café Carlyle dining room
Topiary Suite at The Fifth Avenue Hotel
Three-bedroom home at Aman New York with pool terrace at sunset.
Evening view of a corner suite living room at Aman New York, featuring a fireplace, neutral tones, and contemporary furnishings.

Photos courtesy of the hotels.

When to go

New York through the year.

  1. Janquiet
  2. Febquiet
  3. Marquiet
  4. Aprbest
  5. Maybest
  6. Junbest
  7. Julgood
  8. Auggood
  9. Sepbest
  10. Octbest
  11. Novgood
  12. Decgood

Best · Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Mild days make neighbourhood walks and park time especially appealing.

Good · Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec

Summer has long evenings; November and December bring theatre, exhibitions and holiday energy.

Quieter · Jan, Feb, Mar

Colder months favour museums, restaurants and shows, with fewer visitors outside holiday periods.

Getting there

Arriving in New York.

Each hotel page lists its address, check-in times and the hotel's own transfer times.

Good to know

  • Choose your hotel area around the days you plan to spend in the city; Manhattan distances add up.
  • The subway often beats road traffic for cross-city journeys. Use official MTA route updates before travelling.
  • JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty each have different transfer options and journey times.

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Practical

Before you go.

Getting there
New York is served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. Allow time for the journey into Manhattan; rail and road options vary by airport.
When to go
Spring and autumn are comfortable for long walks. Summer brings outdoor dining and longer evenings; winter suits museums, theatre and the festive season.
Currency
US dollar (USD). Cards are widely accepted.
Our tip
Choose the neighbourhood first. Columbus Circle works for park access, the Upper East Side for museum days, and NoMad for a central, restaurant-focused stay.

Questions

New York, answered.

Where should I stay in New York?

Choose Columbus Circle for park views, the Upper East Side for classic New York, NoMad for dining, or Midtown Fifth Avenue for Aman’s calm suites and Baccarat’s more theatrical style.

When is New York best for walking?

Spring and autumn usually make the longest days on foot most comfortable. Summer is lively but can be hot and humid.

How should I get around?

Walk within a neighbourhood and use the subway for longer trips. Allow extra time for cars, especially around rush hour and major events.

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