Modern Hotels NYC: Stylish Stays You’ll Enjoy

New York is a city that never stops innovating, and you can see it in the hotel industry too. If you're looking for places to stay that are at the cutting edge of technology and design, you'll love this list of 5 modern hotels in New York City. All central, all recently opened.

5 modern hotels in New York

1. Moxy NYC Downtown (Our pick)

The Moxy NYC Downtown tops our list of modern hotels in New York, not only for its great location in the heart of the Financial District, but for how impressive the facilities are. It opened back in 2018.

For starters, its 298 rooms are fully soundproofed and come with 50-inch LED TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Add a desk, a seating area, blackout curtains, surround-sound speakers, and automated temperature and lighting controls.

But the real fun happens in the lobby. Here you can take a welcome selfie on the LED wall and use «Recreation«, the hotel's slick co-working and hangout space, perfect for meeting people over arcade games and ping-pong tables.

Why we like the Moxy NYC Downtown

• It's just 500 meters from One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
• There's a nightclub and a high-tech game room with all kinds of arcade machines, a pool table, and even an indoor basketball court.
• Other perks include free wifi, a gym, a fitness room, private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning and laundry service.

2. The Ludlow Hotel

The Ludlow is a beautifully designed hotel that blends classic and modern. The rooms stand out for their hardwood floors and delicate silk rugs, and the lounge bar and Moroccan lamps are a nice touch

Its handy location in Manhattan's Lower East Side puts you in one of New York's most classic neighborhoods, once home to hundreds of thousands of immigrants.

It's also around the corner from Katz's Deli, where you have to try the legendary pastrami on rye. They've been serving them since 1888!

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3. Ace Hotel Brooklyn

The Ace Hotel Brooklyn is one of the newest design hotels in New York. It opened in the Boerum Hill neighborhood in July 2021. The interiors are genuinely cozy, and the lobby decor and in-house art gallery are worth a look on their own.

The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning panoramic views of Manhattan. They also come with a flat-screen TV, safe, minibar, and coffee/tea maker.

It pairs a 1970s-inspired aesthetic with all the amenities you'd expect from a four-star hotel in New York.

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4. NH Collection New York Madison Avenue

The NH Collection New York Madison Avenue is one of the new hotels in Manhattan that has drawn the most buzz. Since opening in 2021, it has already been named the most «Instagrammable» hotel in New York by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine.

One of this hotel's strengths is its social spaces. The lobby has lounge areas around two fireplaces, where you can feel the influence of the golden age of advertising in the 50s and 60s, pure Mad Men.

As for the rooms, which include suites with terraces and family rooms, all come with a Nespresso machine, Chromecast TV, high-speed wifi, a closet, and a hair dryer.

The location is unbeatable, just 450 meters from the Empire State, Bryant Park, and Grand Central Terminal.

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5. Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards New York City

Finally, here's a 5-star property that's pricey, sure, but impossible to leave off any list of the most modern and luxurious hotels in New York.

Opened in 2019, it sits in Hudson Yards, New York's newest neighborhood, surrounded by shops, parks, and restaurants. In fact, it's literally next door to The Vessel, one of Manhattan's new icons.

Highlights include two pools, a terrace, and a sun deck with direct views of The Vessel. The luxurious, spacious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, and pretty much everything is controlled through an app. The rooftop bar has knockout views too.

There's also private parking and a seriously well-equipped gym with a sauna, steam room, yoga classes, and massage service. If you can splurge, it's an out-of-this-world experience.

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A selection of modern hotels in New York

• The Ludlow Hotel from €252
• Moxy NYC Downtown from €137
• Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards New York City from €620
• Ace Hotel Brooklyn from €205
• NH Collection New York Madison Avenue from €269

You can find more places to stay with these picks for the best 5-star hotels in New York or these New York hotels with a private jacuzzi.