Top 10: The best New York hotels for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in New York is about more than roast turkey – it's also about the giant floats of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade that rolls down Broadway to Macy's. See our expert guide to the best hotels for a ringside seat.
LUMA Hotel Times Square
New York, United States
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Slipped between two pre-war buildings and within earshot of Times Square and Bryant Park, this hotel has the best of both worlds when it comes to location. Not only is it removed from the rowdiness and crowds of the busiest part of the Theatre District, but it's a quick walk to the beautiful park. The drama begins outside with an all-glass curtain wall fa?ade. Step inside to a clean, modern aesthetic characterised by an illuminated lobby complete with colour-changing LED lighting. Rooms come with Frette bed linens and robes, ETRO bath and body products, stocked minibars, and turndown service.
Trump International Hotel & Tower
New York, United States
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This 52-storey, 172-room luxury tower is situated in one of the premier power corners of Manhattan, on Columbus Circle, across the street from the Time Warner Center and overlooking Central Park. The imperious chandelier-hung marble lobby is a perfect melding of Manhattan glitz and European grandeur, and the modern, minimalist guest rooms with spectacular Central Park views, are sleek yet surprisingly understated. There's a heated indoor lap pool and state-of-the-art spa offering everything from nutritional consultations to massages, herbal wraps, body glow treatments, and pedicures.
Warwick New York
New York, United States
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Old New York mingled with a dose of Tinseltown glam seeps from the pores of Warwick New York. Remnants of the past still linger in the interior detailing, and no-one can overlook the fabled past of the Emory Roth structure. Soothing, neutral colours adorn most guest rooms, but spacious suites take on more striking tones including black-and-white with gold-and-green accents. The hotel dates to 1926, so even the most modest rooms provide plenty of wiggle room for couples or friends. Its location is ideal, with easy access to Central Park and minutes from the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center and the array of luxury shops that line Fifth Avenue.
JW Marriott Essex House New York
New York, United States
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At the JW Marriot Essex House you have soothing green acres of the Park right in front of you and carriage horses trotting by. This Art Deco icon, its name sentinel on the rooftop, dominates Central Park South. Dating back to 1931, its architectural stylings – ornate gilded doors, rich wood-panelling, that vintage rooftop sign – recall the glorious Art Deco era, while all the modern interiors and cutting-edge technology associated with Marriott bring it up to date. A gorgeous Beaux-Arts-style Grand Salon off the lobby continues the refined aesthetic.
The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park
New York, United States
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From the handsome limestone fa?ade to the clubby wood-panelled lounge and gracious guest rooms (damask curtains, soft rose-pink tones), the property has a refined European charm. There are Asian elements too — note the Oriental accents in the lobby furnishings and flower arrangements. But it's really the spa, the first American outlet of the beloved La Prairie brand, with six treatment rooms, famous facials and the decadent Caviar Luxe manicure that sets this place apart. Don't miss The Feeding of the Horses, a noontime ritual in which you get to feed the carriage horses that trot by the front door.
Refinery Hotel
New York, United States
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Much of the charm of the original Gothic skyscraper has been preserved, from the high ceilings to the wood-floor rooms, although the décor is never overdone. And while hipster touches abound, there's nothing too over the top. Locally curated artwork is on display in communal areas, along with vintage furnishings. The live music at Winnie's Jazz Bar in the lobby greets guests most nights. It's close to Grand Central Station, Times Square, and the Empire State Building, as well as fashion-world favourites Bryant Park and the Beaux-Arts masterpiece that is the New York City Public Library.
Mandarin Oriental New York
New York, United States
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Set on floors 35 to 54 of the north tower of the Time Warner Center, with spectacular views of Central Park below, this is the ultimate in modern New York luxury. Décor-wise, expect lots of Asian accents – fresh orchids, exotic purple and gold tones – which merge with retro elements such as Art Deco chairs and tiled walls. City View rooms looking out on the Manhattan skyline from the 38th and 39th floors come with Asian cherry wood furnishings, marble bathrooms, Fili D'Oro linens and floor-to-ceiling windows. Splurge for one of the Central Park View rooms, with views over the park.
The Quin
New York, United States
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First-time visitors keen to tick off the main sites are well-placed here. Central Park is just around the corner; Carnegie Hall, MoMA, 5th Avenue and Times Square are all a short walk away. The Quin's compact common areas are made impressive through Quin Arts, a programme that sees public areas used to host exhibitions, installations, cultural events and performances. Fringed by buttery leather banquettes and lit by burnished globe lamps, the Wayfarer restaurant is glossy, gorgeous and buzzy. Rooms are modern, stylish and replete with quality touches.
1 Hotel Central Park
New York, United States
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The interior is designed by NYC hipster firm AvroKo to feel like an enchanted forest. Ivy grows up the outside of the building and on the inside 24,000 plants dangle from the lobby ceiling, climb up the walls and surprise you in the shower. The rooms are beautifully appointed with craft-made furniture and interesting details like bedheads made of salvaged wood from water towers and barns. This is an oasis in the heart of bustling midtown and is a fantastic location for visiting the park and reaching anywhere in Manhattan. The hotel is one block away from Central Park on East 58th Street and the Avenue of the Americas.
The NoMad Hotel
New York, United States
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Inspired by the Paris apartment he lived in as a child, French designer Jacques Garcia's interiors combine European elegance – white walls, soaring ceilings, tiled floors – with funky, decadent touches such as tapestry-covered antique furniture, worn and faded Persian rugs, a 200-year-old fireplace, an antique staircase, and a glass atrium-like structure on the ground floor that houses a restaurant. There are two swanky bars, a vintage fireplace and a three-Michelin-star restaurant. Don't forget to sample the dark and decadent cocktail emporium Elephant Bar.