Mandarin Oriental, New York

Every room at Mandarin Oriental, New York offers floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, or the Hudson River. The 55-inch flat-screen TV and a daily chocolate and bottled water are included in each room. A personalized bridal suite is provided for wedding events, and the hotel has received the first GSTC Certification for sustainability in North America.

The 14,500 square-foot Forbes Five-Star spa offers a range of treatments including deep tissue massage, sauna, and steam room. A 75-foot indoor lap pool with skyline views is available for guests, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center offering yoga classes and a personal trainer. The VIP Spa Suite provides personalized treatments, and guests have access to a running club and complimentary bikes for Central Park exploration.

MO Lounge on site serves contemporary American cuisine and well-crafted cocktails with wall-to-wall views of Central Park and the Manhattan Skyline. In-room dining is available with breakfast credit up to $82 per room, and the menu includes options like lobster cobb salad and white fish with coconut sauce. A speakeasy-style bar offers cocktails such as the Bangkok, and afternoon tea with gluten-free selections is a noted offering.

This hotel is a 2-minute walk from Central Park and within a 10-minute walk of shopping on Fifth Avenue. The Museum of Art and Design is 350 meters away, and the Museum of Modern Art is 1.1 km from the hotel. Lincoln Center and the Broadway Theater District are steps away, and the Shoppes at Columbus Circle are directly accessible from the hotel.

The hotel offers a 6,000-square-foot ballroom for events and a business centre with meeting and banquet facilities. Family guests can use babysitting services and board games, while daily housekeeping and laundry are provided. An electric vehicle charging station and valet parking are available, and the hotel has been named Best Business Hotel in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Location: 2 min from Central Park, near Broadway & Lincoln Center

Rooms: Panoramic views of park, skyline, or river

Spa: 14,500 sq ft Forbes Five-Star spa with 75-ft lap pool

Dining: MO Lounge with contemporary American cuisine & speakeasy bar

Sustainability: First GSTC Certification in North America

Business: 6,000 sq ft ballroom & Best Business Hotel America award