14 of the Best Cool Hotels in New York (2026)
The cool hotels in New York stretch from SoHo lofts in Romanesque Revival buildings and mid-century design in Tribeca to eco-conscious waterfront retreats in Brooklyn and creative hideaways on the Lower East Side. Converted warehouses, rooftop pools with skyline views and artist-inspired interiors define this collection. For top-tier stays, explore our five-star hotels in New York.
Featuring a mid-century modern aesthetic with hints of Art Deco and Regency, each of the 201 accommodations at The Roxy hotel is subtle yet luxuriously sleek— with a mix of clean, classic lines with bold punctuations of colour and style.
A boutique hotel set in a historic building in Midtown Manhattan, a central hub for New Yorkers and international travellers alike. Rooms range from small twin bunk bedrooms to spacious loft suites. Enjoy gourmet coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters Cafe and live music in the hotel’s bustling lobby.
A retreat on the waterfront of Brooklyn Bridge, with expansive skyline views of Manhattan. Designed by local artists using native greenery, reclaimed woods, industrial steels and organic cotton mattresses. 1 Hotel Brooklyn is probably the most eco-friendly hotel in New York City. The rooftop pool is pretty unique.
The Bowery hotel offers a quintessential NY experience, featuring 17 stories and 125 sunny guest rooms, with floor-to-ceiling industrial-styled windows, hardwood floors, vintage-inspired decor and their signature Oushak rugs.
The Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a 208-room stylish hotel located in the heart of Brooklyn in New York City. As expected from the Ace brand, one of the world's trendiest hotel chains, the overall aesthetic offers a minimalist industrial-chic vibe. Right in the building, you will find top-notch dining and drinking options, morning, noon and night.
The Walker Hotel Tribeca is a boutique hotel that breathes life into an old ribbon factory, gracefully blending past with present. The hotel provides small yet well-designed rooms, with some like the Cortland Corner King room, creatively maximising space.
The Ludlow Hotel is located in the heart of hip Lower East Side in downtown Manhattan. The stylish rooms decor include silk rugs, cream-painted wood beams, oversized round brass chandeliers, marble tables and purple velvet chairs. Relax and enjoy people-watching in a Maison Margiela bathrobe.
1 Hotel Central Park is an eco-friendly hotel tucked just behind Central Park, in the middle of Manhattan, making it the perfect refuge for your urban adventures. Relax in comfort, surrounded by living green plants and thoughtful touches of nature.
Rising above a former elevated train line that has become downtown’s favorite public park. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Manhattan or the mighty Hudson River. The hotel’s open spaces include a bustling German beer garden, a rooftop disco and an outdoor public plaza with rotating art installations and a winter ice rink.
The Wythe Hotel inhabits a 1901 factory building on the waterfront of vibrant Williamsburg in Brooklyn. It has been meticulously converted into a 69-room hotel. We love the exposed brick walls, high wooden ceilings and large windows - with King Kong skyline views from many rooms, including its magnificent Art Deco-inspired rooftop bar.
Located in the trendy Williamsburg neighbourhood in Brooklyn, the hotel is styled with double-height ceilings, natural finishes and unique style elements such as the elegant marble and brass bathrooms. The signature restaurant is distinguished by the vegetable-focused menu.
Nestled off Cooper Square, The Standard East Village embodies the eccentric charm of one of New York's most artistic neighborhoods. This 21-story tower begins with a tenement-style entrance, leading to rooms with unmatched Manhattan views.
The Hoxton Williamsburg opened its doors in September 2018 as the Hoxton's first foray into the US market. The hotel occupies a historical site, previously housing the Rosenwach Water Tower Factory.
The SIXTY SoHo is a boutique hotel in Manhattan’s SoHo District with 97 chic rooms and suites, each thoughtfully appointed with distinct details and graced with outstanding art pieces by Harland Miller.
