It’s often said that you can tell the difference between a tourist and a local in New York because the tourists are always gazing upwards. And with so many breathtaking new additions to the skyline in recent years, it’s easy to see why.
For views across Manhattan, head to observation decks like SUMMIT One Vanderbilt or the Empire State Building, two of the best ways to take in the city’s skyline.
Hotel standards are high across the board, with standout luxury options in every neighbourhood and acclaimed restaurants and designer shopping to match.
The city shifts with the seasons, with festive skating at Rockefeller Plaza in winter, or open-air concerts and long afternoons in Central Park come summer.
Broadway shows sit alongside a strong museum line-up, including the Met, MoMA, and the American Museum of Natural History.
Visits to landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial all carry weight well beyond sightseeing.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the tallest building in Midtown Manhattan, offers striking views from its glass-enclosed sky decks. Hudson Yards boasts the highest outdoor observation deck in the western hemisphere, while the Empire State Building has unveiled a fully revitalised visitor experience, with exhibits, dining and observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors. Closer to the ground, Little Island at Pier 55 is a striking three-acre park that floats above the Hudson River on tulip-shaped stilts.
Of course, the city’s timeless icons remain. Broadway’s bright lights, the billboards of Times Square and the many ways to experience Central Park never lose their magic. Shop designer brands at Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s, visit the moving 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and cruise past the Statue of Liberty. Stroll the High Line, now one of New York’s most inspired green spaces, or explore world-class museums like MoMA and the Met.
With exceptional hotels and dining, New York dazzles in every season. Come for summer picnics in Central Park or festive winter traditions at Rockefeller Center. But above all, come, for you haven’t seen America until you’ve experienced New York.
The most eagerly anticipated hotel to open in New York for some time, The Fifth Avenue Hotel is as whimsical as it is luxurious, bringing a breath of fresh air to New York’s up-and-coming NoMad neighbourhood.
Perfectly placed on the corner of Times Square, The Knickerbocker is a New York icon reimagined. Its sleek rooms and suites offer a tranquil retreat above the city, while a celebrated rooftop bar, fine dining and impeccable service create a refined urban sanctuary.
Blending Gilded Age grandeur with contemporary sophistication, Lotte New York Palace offers opulent suites, skyline views and unrivalled service in a prime Madison Avenue location.
With an enviable location overlooking Central Park and close to the famed shops of Fifth Avenue, this landmark hotel offers newly imagined rooms and suites with townhouse-inspired spaces, Central Park views and bespoke furnishings.
Where the west side of New York meets the west coast of America, this chic and contemporary property marries the timeless sophistication of Manhattan with the airy, more relaxed feel of sunny California.
Located in Columbus Circle’s Deutsche Bank Center, Mandarin Oriental, New York earns its place among some of the most prestigious hotels in the city.