In a nutshell
- We show you our 7 tips for beautiful, small boutique hotels in New York – sorted from cheap to more luxurious.
- The hotels are located directly in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. So you always have a great starting point for your sightseeing in New York.
- Our favorite is The Cloud One New York with an unbeatable price-performance ratio and a really convincing, modern hotel concept.
- Alternatively, the Moxy Chelsea NYC is also a really great boutique hotel in New York. With an urban vibe in a central location.
Our Top Tips: Boutique Hotels in New York
In this article, we show you in detail what options there are for staying in New York in a stylish and very special way – in charming boutique hotels.
If you’re just looking for a quick overview, you’ll find a selection of recommended boutique hotels in New York in the following table.
| The Cloud One New York | Stylish hotel in downtown Manhattan with top value for money |
| Moxy NYC Chelsea | Trendy design hotel in Midtown – with Empire State Building-view |
| Library Hotel | Literature meets 4-star hotel in the heart of Manhattan |
| Merrion Row Hotel & Public House | Centrally located hotel with Irish flair and pub feeling |
| The Beekman | Elegant boutique hotel in downtown in 1920s style |
| Hotel Giraffe | Charming boutique hotel in Manhattan with rooftop |
| Henry Norman Hotel | Stylish loft hotel in Brooklyn |
The Cloud One New York
The Cloud One New York is the perfect mix of top location and top value for money.
The hotel is located in downtown Manhattan and is just a stone’s throw away from the Financial District and the One World Observatory. The Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street and Battery Park are also just a few minutes away. And with the many stops nearby, you can get anywhere in the city in a flash.
The design is modern and industrial, with a touch of boho. The rooms are surprisingly large by New York standards, some with great views of the surrounding area and the Hudson River.
For the perfect start to the day, you can book breakfast as an option, and after a long day in the city, you can relax in the hotel’s own bar. Mega cool.
The Cloud One New York is a real insider tip among boutique hotels in New York and is suitable for anyone who wants to experience New York without breaking the bank – stylish, central and absolutely city-friendly!
Moxy NYC Chelsea
The Moxy NYC Chelsea is hip, urban and right in the middle of it all. A New York design hotel with a casual vibe and an unbeatable location in midtown Manhattan. Perfect for exploring the city.
Thanks to the height of the building, many rooms have a breathtaking view of the New York skyline, some even with a direct view of the Empire State Building.
Inside, it is quiet and cozy – the perfect mix of urban flair and relaxed retreat.
The Moxy also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine. An on-site bar and four restaurants await you. Breakfast is optional, and if you want to work out despite sightseeing, you can do so in the hotel’s own fitness center.
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
New York has inspired so many writers, and our number 3 of the most beautiful boutique hotels in New York has come up with a fitting concept. The entire Library Hotel is designed like a giant library.
Each of the ten floors is dedicated to a specific theme, such as philosophy, and the rooms are dedicated to individual themes, such as love. Each room has works of art and books that reflect the theme.
There are around 6,000 books scattered throughout the hotel!
On the 14th floor of this special boutique hotel, there is also a lounge area called Writers’ Den and the Poetry Garden on the roof terrace. On cold New York winter days, there is even a warm fire crackling in the fireplace.
Merrion Row Hotel and Public House
Now it’s getting Irish: Merrion Row takes up the tradition of public houses, which were supposed to offer travelers accommodation day and night. So you can look forward to plenty of Irish hospitality.
And what else are the Irish famous for? Of course, their pubs! So it’s no wonder that there is a typical Irish pub in the hotel. Here, 24 different beers are on tap, delicious schnapps is served and Irish-American cuisine is served.
Incidentally, Merrion Row was also one of the first hotels in Time Square. The location is undoubtedly unbeatable, as the famous square is one of the top sights in New York and you are right on the pulse of the city.
The Beekman by Hyatt
The Beekman is pure New York elegance. A little bit Gatsby, a little bit Wall Street and super stylish. A real design jewel with historic charm and modern luxury.
The boutique hotel is located in downtown Manhattan, between the Financial District and City Hall Park. Busy in the morning, a mix of business and urban lifestyle at lunchtime, relaxed in the evening with atmospheric lighting.
The rooms are elegantly furnished with a vintage touch – dark wood, heavy fabrics and even bathtubs in some suites.
The impressive lobby with its huge atrium is like a journey back in time to the 1920s.
There are also three top restaurants, one of which is by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio. You can also have breakfast here. This is optional, but definitely a good idea.
Perfect if you don’t just want to visit New York, but really experience it.
Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
The Hotel Giraffe has a very unique design concept that lives up to its name. Because giraffes are hidden throughout the hotel. The rooms are also decorated with cool photographs from the 1920s and 1930s.
Hospitality is a top priority here: Every day between 5 and 8 pm, the Hotel Giraffe invites guests to enjoy small snacks with wine, cheese and piano music.
The boutique hotel also has a cozy rooftop terrace with a breathtaking view of the city. Madison Square Park is right next door and top New York sights such as the Empire State Building or the Chrysler Building can be reached on foot in around 15 minutes.
By the way: there is a separate ballroom that you can hire for special events such as weddings.
Henry Norman Hotel
The Henry Norman Hotel is simply typical Brooklyn – creative, casual and cozy.
This special New York boutique hotel is of course located in a brick building and before the Henry Norman was built, a textile factory and artists’ studios were housed here. You can still see that today: the hotel has a cool style of industrial-chic, artistic-modern and vintage.
As is typical for the district, you stay in loft apartments. They offer plenty of space and some also have a terrace with a view over the city.
You’re a little away from the usual New York attractions here. If you like it a little quieter, the Henry Norman is the place for you.
The nearest metro station is only a ten-minute walk away, so you can easily get to Manhattan.
These were the most beautiful Boutique Hotels in New York
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