Luxury guide · Manhattan
Luxury New York: Our Favourites
The finest of New York in one place: the grandest hotels, MICHELIN-starred tables, legendary bars, Fifth and Madison Avenue’s jewellers and fashion houses, helicopters, private jets, yachts and car showrooms.
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Grand hotels
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Fifth Avenue landmark
The Plaza
The landmarked hotel at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, with the Palm Court, the Champagne Bar and a 111SKIN spa.
768 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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Home of the King Cole Bar
The St. Regis New York
A Beaux-Arts hotel at Fifth Avenue and East 55th Street, home of the King Cole Bar and its Maxfield Parrish mural.
Two East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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Rooftop views over Fifth Avenue
The Peninsula New York
A Fifth Avenue grand hotel at West 55th Street, with a rooftop lounge looking over Central Park and Fifth Avenue.
700 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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In the historic Crown Building
Aman New York
Aman’s Manhattan hotel in the Crown Building at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, with a three-floor spa and the Jazz Club.
730 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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Reopened in 2024
Four Seasons Hotel New York
The Four Seasons tower on East 57th Street between Madison and Park, reopened in November 2024.
57 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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Facing Central Park
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
A Taj hotel on Fifth Avenue at East 61st Street, opposite Central Park, known for its Rotunda and white-gloved lift attendants.
2 E. 61st St, New York, NY 10065Explore View on map
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The Art Deco landmark reborn
Waldorf Astoria New York
The 1931 Art Deco landmark on Park Avenue, restored and reopened with Lex Yard, Peacock Alley and a Guerlain spa.
301 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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Crystal and the Grand Salon
Baccarat Hotel New York
The crystal house’s hotel on West 53rd Street, opposite MoMA, with the Grand Salon, Spa de La Mer and a pool.
28 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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High above Columbus Circle
Mandarin Oriental, New York
A Mandarin Oriental high above Columbus Circle, with views over Central Park and the Hudson, a spa and the MO Lounge.
80 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023Explore View on map
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Bemelmans Bar and Café Carlyle
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
The Upper East Side’s landmark hotel since 1930, home to Bemelmans Bar, Café Carlyle and Dowling’s.
35 E. 76th St, New York, NY 10021Explore View on map
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Madison Avenue at 77th Street
The Mark
A stylish Madison Avenue hotel at 77th Street, with The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges.
25 East 77th Street (Madison Avenue at 77th Street), New York, NY 10075Explore View on map
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Between Madison and Park
The Lowell
A discreet hotel on East 63rd Street with Majorelle, Jacques Bar and the Pembroke Room.
28 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065Explore View on map
Fine dining
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Seafood as the star
Le Bernardin
A French seafood restaurant on West 51st Street, a New York institution since 1986.
155 W. 51st St, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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On Madison Square
Eleven Madison Park
A tasting-menu restaurant in a vaulted Art Deco dining room overlooking Madison Square Park.
11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010Explore View on map
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Thomas Keller at Columbus Circle
Per Se
Thomas Keller’s restaurant on the fourth floor of the Shops at Columbus Circle, with views over Central Park.
The Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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Korean fine dining
Jungsik
Modern Korean tasting menus on Harrison Street in Tribeca.
2 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013Explore View on map
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Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s flagship
Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s flagship at 1 Central Park West, with Nougatine and its terrace alongside.
1 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023Explore View on map
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Daniel Boulud’s flagship
Daniel
Daniel Boulud’s seasonal French restaurant on East 65th Street.
60 E. 65th St, New York, NY 10065Explore View on map
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Masa Takayama’s counter
Masa
Chef Masa Takayama’s Japanese restaurant in the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle.
10 Columbus Circle, Time Warner Center, New York, NY 10023Explore View on map
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Facing Central Park
Marea
Italian seafood and pasta on Central Park South.
240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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Under the vaults of Grand Central
The Grand Central Oyster Bar
A huge seafood restaurant under the tiled vaults of Grand Central’s lower concourse.
89 E 42nd St, Grand Central Terminal, Lower Concourse, New York, NY 10017Explore View on map
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Harry’s Bar on Fifth Avenue
Harry Cipriani
A near-replica of Harry’s Bar in Venice, on Fifth Avenue opposite Central Park.
781 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
Legendary bars
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Under Ludwig Bemelmans’ murals
Bemelmans Bar
The Carlyle’s cocktail bar, with whimsical Central Park murals by Ludwig Bemelmans and live piano.
35 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021Explore View on map
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Where the Bloody Mary came to America
King Cole Bar
The St. Regis’s bar under the Maxfield Parrish mural of Old King Cole.
The St Regis New York, 2 E. 55th St, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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Back at the Waldorf
Peacock Alley
The Waldorf Astoria’s famous meeting place, returned to the restored hotel for dining and cocktails.
301 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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65 floors up
Bar SixtyFive at the Rainbow Room
A cocktail bar on the 65th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Fl, New York, NY 10112Explore View on map
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Cabaret through the season
Café Carlyle
The Carlyle’s intimate cabaret room, with performers through the autumn and winter season.
35 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021Explore View on map
Luxury shopping
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Facing the Plaza
Bergdorf Goodman
The luxury department store on Fifth Avenue at 58th Street.
754 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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Opposite Rockefeller Center
Saks Fifth Avenue
The flagship department store at 611 Fifth Avenue, opposite Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s.
611 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue flagship
Tiffany & Co. The Landmark
Tiffany & Co.’s flagship at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.
727 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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In a Fifth Avenue mansion
Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion
Cartier’s New York flagship in a Fifth Avenue mansion at 52nd Street.
653 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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Fifth Avenue salon
Harry Winston
Harry Winston’s Fifth Avenue salon at 56th Street.
718 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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At 57th Street
Louis Vuitton Fifth Avenue
Louis Vuitton’s store at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.
1 E. 57th St, New York, NY 10022Explore View on map
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A Madison Avenue maison
Hermès Madison Avenue
Hermès’s Madison Avenue maison at 706 Madison Avenue.
15 Broad Street, New York, NY 10005Explore View on map
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Menswear flagship
Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue
Ralph Lauren’s men’s flagship at 867 Madison Avenue.
867 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021Explore View on map
Helicopters and private jets
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Helicopters on the East River
Downtown Manhattan Heliport
The city’s heliport at Pier 6 on the East River, used by sightseeing and charter flights.
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To the airports and the Hamptons
Blade
Scheduled and charter helicopter flights between Manhattan, the airports and the Hamptons.
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Private jets for Manhattan
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
The Port Authority’s general-aviation airport in New Jersey, used by private and business jets flying to Manhattan.
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FBO at Teterboro
Signature Aviation Teterboro
A private-aviation terminal (FBO) at Teterboro Airport.
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FBO at Teterboro
Atlantic Aviation Teterboro
A private-aviation terminal (FBO) at Teterboro Airport.
On the water
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Sailing past the Statue of Liberty
Classic Harbor Line
Yacht and schooner sailings from Chelsea Piers around New York Harbor.
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Around Manhattan by boat
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Sightseeing cruises from Pier 83 on West 42nd Street, including full trips around Manhattan.
Pier 83, West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036Explore View on map
Chauffeurs
Luxury cars
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On Eleventh Avenue
Bentley Manhattan
Bentley’s Manhattan dealership at 711 Eleventh Avenue, on the far West Side’s auto row.
711 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019Explore View on map
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Luxury and exotic marques
Manhattan Motorcars
A Manhattan dealer group for luxury and exotic cars on the West Side.