Romantic Hotels NYC: Where to Stay as a Couple

New York has been the backdrop for countless romantic movies, and for good reason. It's one of the top destinations for popping the question. If you're looking for honeymoon options, here are the best hotels for couples in New York.

Fair warning: picking just one won't be easy!

5 Hotels for Couples in New York City

1. Hotel Elysée by Library Hotel Collection (Our pick)

The Hotel Elysée stands out for the warmth and charm of the world's best B&Bs, right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. It's a great choice if you're after romantic hotels in New York.

Your stay includes breakfast every morning and snacks around the clock, which you can enjoy while relaxing in the lounge. The rooms have a French charm that pairs nicely with the complimentary wine and cheese.

Why we like the Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection

• Its convenient location right by Rockefeller Center and Central Park, two of New York's biggest attractions.
• Book a minimum two-night stay in a suite and the hotel throws in free tickets to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
• If you let them know you're on your honeymoon or celebrating a special occasion, they'll go out of their way to make the stay memorable.

2. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue

The Langham, right on Fifth Avenue, is a luxury hotel full of sophistication and style that rises more than sixty floors above the city. It's very close to the Empire State, Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center.

It's one of the hotels in Manhattan we recommend for couples, especially for the food. Ai Fiori, the restaurant from chef Michael White, holds a Michelin star.

The comfortable rooms come with Duxiana beds, Pratesi linens, a coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water and floor-to-ceiling rain showers. Pure luxury for a special occasion.

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3. LUMA Hotel – Times Square

With a great location on 41st Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, the LUMA Hotel is a great pick when it comes to hotels for couples in New York. It's bright, innovative and welcoming, with 130 well-equipped rooms that make it one of the hotels in Times Square with the best views.

After a complimentary signature cocktail, you'll discover everything the room has to offer: Frette linens and robes, ETRO bath and body products, wifi, a smart TV, electronically controlled curtains, a Nespresso machine and a stocked minibar.

World-famous Times Square is just 300 meters away. At AperiBar you can enjoy an unforgettable meal, with an Italian menu full of surprising flavors.

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4. Lotte New York Palace

We include the Lotte New York Palace on our list of recommended hotels for couples because of what it offers: special Valentine's Day menus, breakfast in bed with late checkout, spa and wellness sessions, and weddings in its iconic Villard Mansion.

The beautiful decor and elegant details will leave you speechless. The rooms and suites have marble bathrooms, a minibar, a desk, King beds and luxurious cotton sheets. Some even have views of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

For an unforgettable breakfast, book a table at Villard, where they serve classics like French toast, a smoked salmon bagel, quiche Lorraine and eggs Benedict.

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5. The Standard, High Line New York

We'll close with The Standard, one of the few hotels in Manhattan that sits right on top of the High Line, a former elevated train line turned famous and gorgeous public park, ideal for a stroll as a couple.

One highlight is the rooftop terrace with a hot tub and huge windows for taking in the Hudson River views. If you want to explore the area, add a visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art and the streets of the lively Chelsea, Meatpacking District and Hudson Yards neighborhoods.

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The best romantic hotels in New York

• Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection from 248€
• The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue from 577€
• LUMA Hotel – Times Square from 194€
• Lotte New York Palace from €438
• The Standard, High Line New York from €236