The Top 5 hotels for an unforgettable New York vacation

Andrea Soglio

New York has always been one of the most beloved cities in the world, capable of attracting thousands of tourists every day, from all parts of the world, including Italy. A city of a thousand lights and emotions, hectic and romantic, a mix of sounds and cultures, art and entertainment, sports and shopping. Everyone, at least once in their life must travel to New York City.

And, needless to say, the hotel options for travelers are countless and diverse. These are the solutions we have picked out for you:

(Mandarin Oriental)

Central Park Wiev


Mandarin Oriental

Manhattan's skyscrapers have always been the symbol of the Big Apple. They shape the skyline, making it unique in the world. Buildings that we look up to as we walk New York streets. And, everyone knows, there is nothing better than changing perspective: to look at the city from above. And, when it comes to it, nothing is better than the Mandarin Oriental in Central Park.

Located above Columbus Circle, the city's iconic square with skyscrapers to the right and the park to the left, the Mandarin Oriental's 35th-floor reception leaves you breathless from the very first moment. The stained glass windows also provide an unforgettable sight because they change daily, hour after hour.

There can be a sunny or cloudy sunrise, with NY looking like Gotham City. There are the night lights and the glow of life that flows (or instead runs) at noon.

And this feeling of endless beauty follows you even in the pool (swimming with the feeling of being suspended in the sky is a crazy thing), in the gym, and especially in the breakfast room and bar. Thanks to the view, a drink, coffee, or anything you order takes on a new flavor.

All this with the impeccable, typical style of Mandarin, a leading group in the world of luxury hotellerie.

Needless to say, getting one of the rooms with a Central Park view is the best choice to turn the trip into a timeless and endless vacation.

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(Casa Cipriani)


Casa Cipriani

Beauty is often not thought to be what's right in front of our eyes, it is not to be found in the middle of the street, by accident. Sometimes it must be sought out because it remains hidden, almost shy, aloof, but regal. And, when you think and recognize it will remain yours forever.

These are the feelings experienced after seeing and staying at Casa Cipriani, a place that from the very first glance will make you open your mouth wide in amazement and exclaim, "Wow."

Above all, it is a place capable of taking you to a different dimension of New York City. Forget the skyscrapers, the honking and the traffic; forget the hustle and bustle and the tight spaces. Here, it is all about the skyline, the sea, the 360-degree panorama that will sweep you from New Jersey to Brooklyn with, at the center of it all, the Statue of Liberty, one of the symbols of the Big Apple.

Casa Cipriani, mind you, is not a hotel, or at least it's much more than a hotel. It is a philosophy, a concept of hospitality that the members of its exclusive club know well and can find in all Cipriani places around the world.
Starting with the structure, a stone's throw from the departure of the ferries to Staten Island; a former pier where ferries with goods and people arrived and departed, renovated without ruining but, rather, amplifying the history, elegance, and charm of this place. Everywhere you will find the old iron beams, huge, giant, with their bolts; all incorporated, all connected to the style of the furnishings and elegance of the rooms as well as the common areas.

Not to mention its treasure, the terrace where you can have breakfast, drinks, lunch and dinner but with comfortable and unique spaces to work or organize meetings and events of various kinds. A terrace on the water, looking at Brooklyn before you in all its glory.

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(Four Season)

La piscina


Four Season NY Downtown

If you want to stay in the heart of the Financial District, or rather, if you want to stay a stone's throw from the Twin Towers Memorial, one of the most innovative ( or rather renovated) areas of New York City, close to such iconic neighborhoods as Tribeca, Chinatown, and Soho, well, the best choice is certainly Four Seasons NY Downtown.

Beyond what the Four Seasons brand guarantees (even in the Big Apple) the New York hotel has its own uniqueness. It is in fact one of the few places capable of existing in different dimensions and perspectives. 

There is the street entrance with the not-to-be-missed "Cut" bar where one can enjoy one of the best aperitifs in the city, and not only for the attention to the selection and preparation of the drinks but also for the appetizers, curated in the same way.

Then there is the other dimension, the one that depending on the room, will take you higher and higher, and, trust me, as the elevator numbers keep on growing, the view will become more and more unique.

Also not to be forgotten are the services made available to guests, which are essential because even if you are on vacation, New York will drain you of the energy it takes to visit, or better to manage it.

The spa and especially the pool are something unique, to devote time to, every day.

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(1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge)


1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Located in Brooklyn's coolest neighborhood - Dumbo - the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge it's ideal for those who want to discover another side of New York City.

The property overlooks the East River, offering a wonderful waterfront view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. More than half of the hotel was made from reclaimed materials including pine beams from the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn (which now serve as tables in the lobby) and wood from the Coney Island boardwalk.

Every detail is designed to have as little impact on the planet as possible, from the heating system to the faucets equipped with a special filtration system. Even the cups and pitchers inside the rooms are made from recycled wine bottles, in the spirit of a circular economy.

Thirteen types of rooms - including six suites- constitute the hotel, which also includes a fitness center, a spa, a rooftop swimming pool, a bar as well as three restaurants where you can spend different times of the day.

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Ace Hotel New York

Intended for the artists, the eclectic, and those who really want to experience a New York that never sleeps, Ace Hotel is the perfect choice to live the City to the fullest.

Housed inside a historic turn-of-the-century building in Midtown, this hotel has everything you could possibly need. Between craft beers, spirits, and quick plates, The Lobby is the perfect bar to relax at after a long day, while for an evening of fine dining there's Koloman, a contemporary French restaurant where chef Markus Glocker blends Parisian creativity with Viennese tradition. For a quick coffee, simply stop by Stumptown and choose the perfect blend for you.

Each room is adorned with small design details, such as a Smeg refrigerator, vintage record player, or Gibson guitar. Scottish bedspreads, retro leather sofas, and dark floors lend that vintage 1970s feel that seems to have won over even the big names in Silicon Valley, who choose the Ace for their trips to the Big Apple.

The hotel's highlight, however, is the lobby, with its original stained-glass ceiling and club chairs inspired by the punk era. This is where people gather during the day to answer a few quick emails or at sundown to have a drink together and listen to good music. Live performances are almost an everyday occurrence.

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