The 5 Best New York hotels in Midtown

New York is a city with a lot to offer. To optimise your time in New York, stay at one of the best New York hotels in midtown. When we travelled to New York, we stayed in the Midtown area and found it a good location for reaching some key sights on foot (which also helps save some money in this expensive city). This includes:

• Grand central station
• The Chrysler building
• The Empire State Building – click here for skip-the-line tickets! (Highly recommended)
• United Nations Headquarters
• Rockefeller Centre
• Times Square and many more

When I visited New York, we took a ferry to  Ellis Island to explore the immigration museum!

If you are looking for ideas of what you can do while in New York, look at my 3-day New York itinerary!

Best hotels in New York Midtown

You are spoiled for choice in this area. There are hotels for every budget! Here are the five best New York hotels in Midtown:

1. Pod 39 Hotel

When I visited New York, I stayed in the Pod 39 hotel. Even though it was the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in (except Hong Kong), the location more than made up for it. We only slept there and were out from early morning till midnight most nights, so the tiny room was terrific for our needs. The location was great, with plenty of restaurants around the hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful.

One of the best things about Pod 39 is its rooftop bar, where you can spend your evenings admiring the view. The hotel is beautifully decorated and very modern but clean and fun! For even more fun, the Pod 39 offers table tennis and a pool for when you have a moment of downtime!

If you want a hotel with a beautiful location, book Pod 39 here!

2. The French Quarters Hotel: One of the best New York Hotels in midtown

The French Quarters Hotel is another centrally located New York Hotel in midtown. Its beautiful exterior is matched by beautiful decorations. It offers an on-site bar but is surrounded by multiple restaurants to cater to whatever you crave. Important landmarks such as Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square are around the corner from this hotel. In addition, the French Quarters has a lovely rooftop bar where you can spend your evenings viewing New York. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, and the service has been rated excellent.

Click here to book the French Quarters Hotel

3. The William Hotel

This elegant hotel offers self-catering accommodations. It also has free Wi-Fi and beautiful views of New York. The William is near Grand Central Station, Times Square and Madison Square Garden. The rooms at The William are decorated in blue, pink, green, orange, and yellow palettes. Some suites have private terraces offering stunning city views. The William Hotel gives guests free access to a nearby gym. There is a restaurant on-site and a bar for a drink in the evening. Guests rate the customer service at this hotel high and love the kitchenette in their rooms, especially as it comes with a fridge and a coffee maker.

If this sounds like the perfect hotel, you can book the William Hotel here!

4. The Pod 51 hotel

Another Pod hotel. A friend of mine stayed at this hotel just before we went to New York, but it was completely booked when I wanted to book a room there. As with all Pod hotels, the rooms are small. Guests who stayed at Pod 51 found the rooms clean and the staff friendly. The hotel offers a garden and a rooftop bar for some relaxing times. There is a small café on-site. Pod 51 is located near the subway, making it perfect as a base for exploring New York City.

If Pod 51 sounds like your cup of tea, book here!

5. Best New York hotels in Midtown: Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments offers a variety of apartments. Its location is excellent—you can cross the street to get to Radio City Hall. The apartments have full kitchens—perfect for leftovers or a little cooking if you have the time. An Italian restaurant is attached to the apartments, but there are many different restaurants within walking distance. These apartments are priced very reasonably, considering their location and amenities.

If you want to feel like you live in New York, why not book an apartment at Radio City Apartments!

Other New York hotels in midtown

If none of these hotels appeals to you, use the map below to see what else is available in New York.