Boutique Hotels New York: Small Stays You’ll Love

If you're after a stylish place to stay on your next trip to New York, a boutique hotel might be the answer. To help you choose from all the options out there, we picked 5 well-located, high-quality boutique hotels in New York.

5 Boutique Hotels in New York City

What makes a boutique hotel different?

Boutique hotels offer a mix of comfort, style, and personalized service that you just won't find in a conventional hotel.

• They're often set in historic buildings and tend to be small, which means more personal attention.
• Each one is designed around a particular theme, with a lot of attention to detail.
• They aim to deliver unique, unconventional experiences.

1. The Box House Hotel (Our pick)

If you're looking for a quiet hotel in New York, The Box House Hotel is for you. It's in Greenpoint, the neighborhood favored by New York's Polish community and increasingly packed with restaurants, nightspots, and trendy hangouts. The location is excellent, much like these hotels in Brooklyn.

The rooms are spacious and modern, with a real emphasis on quality, extra-large beds. Guests get free breakfast and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

Why do we like The Box House Hotel?

1. Many of the rooms come with a balcony or terrace with views.
2. The staff stands out for being friendly and attentive, going out of their way to make sure guests have an unforgettable stay in New York.
3. The facilities are accessible for people with limited mobility.
4. Guests rate it «Fabulous,» with a score of 8.6.

2. MADE Hotel

The MADE Hotel is one of the standout boutique hotels in New York. Modern, minimalist, and elegant, it sits in the NoMad neighborhood right in the heart of Manhattan.

It has a sophisticated design and a strong focus on the guest dining experience. Its tapas restaurant, «Debajo,» serves breakfast and lunch, and the café and bar pour tea and pastries during the day and cocktails at night.

The hotel is about 600 meters from the Empire State Building and a few minutes' walk from Madison Square Garden. If you like this area (and I do recommend it), take a look at my picks for the best hotels in Chelsea.

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3. Arlo SoHo

With a focus on simplicity and a minimalist style, the Arlo SoHo in the West Village could easily make the list of the best hotels in New York, but at friendlier prices.

You can have an unforgettable evening without ever leaving the hotel: dinner at its restaurant Harold's, then cocktails at the ultra-modern Arlo Rooftop Bar, which serves up panoramic city views (take a look at other hotels with views in New York).

All the rooms are spacious and bright, with high-quality finishes and cutting-edge tech, including HD screens, built-in sound systems, and high-speed internet. Some rooms even have their own terrace with views (you can request one when you book).

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4. Roxy Hotel New York

Between the service, the facilities, the programming, and the decor, the Roxy Hotel New York has earned its place as one of New York's landmark hotels. For starters, it's in Tribeca, Robert De Niro's neighborhood, about 10 blocks from the World Trade Center.

One of its signatures is The Roxy Bar & Lounge, where you can eat modern American dishes all day long. They also put on jazz concerts and DJ sets to liven up the weekends.

As if that weren't enough, the hotel has its own private 118-seat movie theater. Fitting, given it's in the Tribeca Film Festival's neighborhood.

Among its special perks, guests can:

• Borrow an iPad for free.
• Use the 24-hour fitness room.
• Explore the city on the bikes the hotel provides free of charge.

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5. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel

The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel is a five-star property whose style and decor make it one of the most luxurious hotels in Manhattan. The rooms aren't cheap, but if you want to treat yourself, you won't regret it.

Rooms are spacious (the smallest measures 300 square feet) and the details are carefully done: leather headboards, oak floors, coffee tables and marble bathrooms, some with a tub.

The hotel is home to three well-known restaurants: Temple Court, The Barr Room and Le Gratin. There's also its own nightclub, a gym, a wellness center and everything you need to make going home feel like a bad idea.

It sits on Wall Street, in the Financial District. From here it's easy to get to the One World Trade Center observatory or walk to Battery Park, where the ferries leave to visit the Statue of Liberty.

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Best boutique hotels in New York City

• The Box House Hotel From 199€
• MADE hotel From 259€
• Arlo SoHo From 185€
• Roxy Hotel New York From 261€
• The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel From 483€