5 star Hotels in New York, New York

Known for its gracious service, the iconic Fifth Avenue hotel overlooking the emerald expanse of Central Park has recently completed a meticulous $100 million renovation to create new guestroom and bath interiors. Guests are welcomed into a marble lobby with exquisitely arranged fresh flowers, graceful archways and museum-caliber artwork. White-gloved elevator attendants whisk guests to their rooms. The hotel is located close to a wide array of New York's fabled attractions, from the renowned shopping of Fifth and Madison Avenues to outstanding museums and cultural centers. Today, as in decades past, the hotel is noted for its impeccable service. The Pierre is a testament to understated elegance., Opened June 2009 after a $100 million-dollar renovation project.

The Peninsula New York is a 23-story, 1905 landmark building located in central Manhattan. Many of the original Beaux Arts architectural features, designed by Hiss and Weekes, have been retained, and the result is one of modern accents on old world elegance for this luxury property. The Peninsula New York has 239 luxuriously appointed guestrooms including 54 Suites and a Peninsula Suite, with more than 3,000 sq ft (307 sq m) of living space. Each guestroom and suite is equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic system that allows guests to control guestroom features with the touch of a button. The hotel offers airport transfer, baby sitting service, banquet facilities, bar, beauty salon/ hairdresser, business center, concierge, conference facilities, currency exchange, disabled facilities, doctor on call, dry cleaning service, gift shop, gym/ fitness facilities, high speed Internet access, Internet access Wireless, laundry service, lift/ elevator, lobby, non smoking rooms, parking facilities (chargeable), reception, restaurant, room service- 24 hrs, safe deposit box, secretarial services, spa services and swimming pool indoor. Pets are allowed.

The Waldorf=Astoria, the renowned New York luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan, offers elegant accommodations and amenities including boutiques, restaurants and banquet facilities. The Waldorf=Astoria is the embodiment of luxury and splendor. An official New York City landmark since 1993, this legendary Art Deco treasure occupies an entire city block on fashionable Park Avenue. The hotel is walking distance to Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the world-famous galleries and shopping of Fifth Avenue. Each of the hotel's 1,415 guest rooms is individually and stylishly decorated to echo the sophisticated tastes of the hotel's clientele. The hotel offers a wide variety of accommodations-from spacious single rooms to grand multi-bedroom suites. All feature high speed internet access, dual-line telephones with voicemail, hair dryers and large marble bathrooms. Travelers return again to The Waldorf=Astoria for timeless elegance, luxurious comfort, and classic sophistication.

A 1904 Beaux Arts landmark in the heart of midtown Manhattan, The St. Regis New York provides the atmosphere and attentive service found only in the most gracious residences of that era. Yet it still keeps up with the finest modern amenities, such as High Speed Internet Access available in all guest and meeting rooms. Its 256 guest rooms and suites feature Louis XVI-style furniture, crystal chandeliers suspended from high ceilings, deeply carved crown moldings and wainscoting, marble baths, and silk wall coverings.

Elegant furnishings and gracious service have helped rank The St. Regis New York among the top hotels in the world for over a decade. Most recently, our hotel was named one of the "Top 75 Hotels in the United States" by CondA Nast Traveler, as well as to their 2005 and 2006 Gold Lists and a 2004 Readers' Choice winner, Travel + Leisure magazine also named us one of the "World's Best" in 2004. We were also awarded the Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star Award and AAA Five Diamond Award for 2006 - the highest honors from the industry's most discerning rating organizations.

We are also delighted to announce that The St. Regis New York was named the "Number One Hotel in the World" in 2005 by the readers of Institutional Investor magazine. The hotel is the first New York hotel to win the coveted top spot in the survey's 25-year history.

Synonymous with luxury and excellence, our 259-room hotel is a worldwide symbol for the finest in facilities, dining, and services. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central park offers a private townhome setting that is intimate and exclusive. Thoughtful property amenities include the North American debut of The La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, a 24-hour complimentary Fitness Center, casual dining at BLT Market which features changing menus based on the freshest season offerings, the Club Lounge, which offers five fabulous food and beverage presentations daily, and oustanding scenic views of Central Park.

As you approach its doors, it is apparent that you are about to enter a truly special place it is The Benjamin. In a classic 1927 building carefully restored to its original grandeur, The Benjamin provides discerning travelers with a warm, intimate atmosphere and the utmost in personal attention. The Benjamin brings a unique level of comfort to business and leisure travelers in a sophisticated, boutique-style setting. An Executive Suite Hotel, The Benjamins guest rooms and suites are luxuriously appointed and specifically designed to enable guests to both work and relax in the comfort of their own rooms. From premier technology to the finest amenities, The Benjamin creates a world of luxury and service that's hard to replicate. Parking is available for $55 for a regular size car and $65 for SUV's (for a 24 hours period with no in and out privileges)
All rooms are now non-smoking. Isn't that a breath of fresh air?

Sleek and stylish. Hotel Gansevoort is the first luxury, full service hotel in Manhattans vibrant Meatpacking District. Located on Ninth Avenue at 13th street steps from New Yorks most notable restaurants, bars and boutiques. Hotel Gansevoort is known for its signature rooftop, offering stunning 260 degree river and city views and a coveted 45 foot long, heated outdoor pool with underwater music. The hotels rooftop is also home to Plunge Bar, a tranquil garden area, and an event loft with soaring 20 foot ceilings. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the new Japanese pub and sushi bar, Tanuki Tavern. The menu draws its inspiration from the Japanese izakaya-a gastro pub serving Japanese snacks, small plates, noodles and grilled items. Unlike most izakayas, Tanuki Tavern also has an extensive menu of sashimi and inventive and traditional sushi/rolls and riceless rolls. Tanuki Tavern offers a wide array of signature cocktails, craft beers and hard to find sakes. The light wood interior, glowing paper lanterns and eclectic soundtrack of American rock and soul create Tanuki Taverns casual and convivial atmosphere, great for a quick bite, leisurely complete meal or late night snack. Other hotel amenities include well equipped fitness center that is open 24/7 and Exhale Spa. Exhale offers a vast array of transformational spa therapies and results-oriented mind body classes including our highly publicized and proprietary Core Fusion programming. Pre or post-therapy, calm the mind and body in our oversized herbal steam or lounge by one of the three hydrotherapy pools in the relaxation area.

Nested among the residences of the fashionable east side of Manhattan, on a quiet tree-lined street, this charming boutique hotel is just a stroll away from central park, Madison Avenue shopping, museums and business areas. This elegant, European-style hotel, known for providing the ultimate in personalized service offers 114 guestrooms and 35 suites, some with glass enclosed indoor terraces and outdoor balconies. Amenities are Airport transfer, Dry cleaning, Room service, Baby sitting service, Room service 24 hrs, Safe deposit box, Banquet facilities, Bar, Gym / Fitness facilities, Smoke-free hotel, Internet access High-Speed, Internet access Wireless, Laundry service, Lift / Elevator, Business centre, Lobby, Non-smoking rooms, Concierge, Parking facilities at cost, Pets allowed, Currency exchange, Doctor on call and Restaurant.

A delightful Victorian townhouse in exclusive Gramercy Park. Built in 1834, two restored Manhattan brownstones retain their historic legacy whilst championing 21st century sophistication.

Rooms, Jr. suites and apartment-style residences are filled with antiques, rugs, ornate mirrors and rich fabrics in keeping with the period architecture. It is all tucked away behind a modest front door that looks like the entrance to a family house, which perfectly reflects the cosy, homey ambience inside.

Stroll around Gramercy Park, Manhattan s last remaining private park, or wander around nearby Greenwich Village where you will find buzzing cafes and wonderful shops. Having worked up an appetite, return to the hotel for the renowned five-course High Tea. In the evening, enjoy an enticing range of tapas and then retire to the Cibar Lounge for martinis.

The Inn at Irving Place is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.

AKA United Nations by Korman Communities offers 95 luxury fully furnished one bedroom apartments with resort type amenities.Services such as 24hr Concierge, Molton Brown products, Valet Laundry Services, Complimentary club breakfast with coffee, herbal teas, fresh fruit & pastries. The property also offers complimentary use of the fitness center, business center and outdoor Zen garden.
The apartments are elegantly appointed with hard wood flooring throughout marble bathroom with granite countertops, a full kitchen with microwave& dishwasher.