Most Romantic Hotels in New York
New York may be the setting for about a thousand romantic movies, but the truth is it's hard for romance to blossom amidst the blaring of taxis and jostling crowds. That's why we've compiled a list of the best hotels for love in the city that never sleeps: They're quiet, relaxing, and filled with old New York charm. Whether you're a long-time married couple, honeymooners, or brand-new acquaintances who met on the dance floor, New York has something to offer.
1.
Gramercy Park Hotel
- Price: $445/night
- Pearls: Rating: 5.0 Pearls
- Location: Gramercy and Murray Hill, New York City
Pillow-top mattresses, luxuriously heavy comforters, and velvet throw blankets make these beds perfect for spending lots of time in. The old-world, boho-chic decor accentuates the romantic vibe, and the English Drinking cabinet -- essentially a flip-down bar -- allows couples to enjoy stylish cocktails without going anywhere.
2.
Hotel Elysee
- Price: $296/night
- Pearls: Rating: 3.5 Pearls
- Location: Midtown East, New York City
This B&B-style hotel in Midtown East channels the romance of France in its marble-floored lobby with a crystal chandelier, gold sparkling brocade wallpaper, and fresh cut lilies by the entrance. In the rooms, fleur-de-lis emblems mark the bathrobes, the stationary, the bathroom wall, and even the toilet paper. So if you can't make the trip all the way to the city of love, at least you can feel like you have. The glamorous decor has inspired numerous marriage proposals, silver anniversary celebrations, and a notable hook-up scene between Carrie and Mr. Big on Sex and the City. On a typical June weekend, the joint packs up to at least three to four brides.
3.
Library Hotel
- Price: $362/night
- Pearls: Rating: 3.5 Pearls
- Location: Midtown East, New York City
Surround yourself with the romantic poets of the past at this literary-themed boutique hotel a block from New York's famous public library and Bryant Park. The six rooms per floor are dedicated to themes within one of the 10 major classifications of the Dewey Decimal system, so ask for the love room, a junior suite on the 11th floor with a balcony, or the erotic literature room, a deluxe queen on the seventh floor which gets a shout-out in Do Not Disturb: Hotel Sex Stories. Wine and cheese every evening from 5 to 8 is the perfect prelude to a night of snuggling up in the Egyptian cotton sheets.
4.
Bryant Park Hotel
- Price: $333/night
- Pearls: Rating: 4.0 Pearls
- Location: Times Square and Midtown West, New York City
Overlooking Bryant Park -- which hosts outdoor classic-film screenings in the summer and ice skating in the winter (both free, and open to the public) -- the hotel has undeniably sexy black-and-red leather decor in public spaces. But it really ups the romantic ante with the minibar pleasure chests, which feature sex toys for men, women and couples.
5.
The Franklin NYC
- Price: $281/night
- Pearls: Rating: 3.0 Pearls
- Location: Upper East Side, New York City
In operation since 1931, the Franklin Hotel embraces the romance of prewar Gotham, when the city was at the height of its Art Deco glamour and the skyscraper race raged between the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. A free wine-and-cheese reception will help get guests in a romantic mood, and afterward they can ride an original 1930s Otis elevator to their rooms, where room numbers outlined in mosaic tiles, plush bedding, and Bulgari toiletries await.
6.
The Waldorf Astoria
- Price: $345/night
- Pearls: Rating: 4.0 Pearls
- Location: Midtown East, New York City
The decor and ambiance of the hotel -- which enforces its own upscale dress code in the historic lobby -- are incredibly romantic in a very "Old New York" kind of way. Staff members go out of their way to (quietly) please guests. It all sets the stage for dramatic romantic happenings -- not the least of which included a wedding proposal to one of our Oyster reporters and an editor's wedding.
7.
Affinia Dumont
- Price: $236/night
- Pearls: Rating: 4.0 Pearls
- Location: Gramercy and Murray Hill, New York City
The Affinia brand is known for allowing guests to customize their experience before arrival with the My Affinia program, but guests looking for romance can take it a step further with the hotel's special romance packages, which have been known to include champagne, chocolates, a rose petal turndown service, an Agent Provocateur Strip Poker Set, and a romantic in-room movie. The pampering can continue at Oasis Day Spa, which offers massages, skin care, and body treatments.
8.
The Pierre - A Taj Hotel
- Price: $585/night
- Pearls: Rating: 4.5 Pearls
- Location: Upper East Side, New York City
It's harder to get more romantic than an iconic, luxury hotel on Central Park -- especially when room service is willing to pack a picnic with champagne. The stately neo-Georgian exterior and an ornately detailed interior draw a large number of high-profile weddings.
9.
Mandarin Oriental, New York
- Price: $794/night
- Pearls: Rating: 5.0 Pearls
- Location: Upper West Side, New York City
From large rooms with views of the Hudson to a VIP spa suite that couples can book for private treatments, the Mandarin Oriental provides couples with ample opportunities for intimate relaxation. For those who want to splurge on a fancy date, some of the best fine dining restaurants in the city, like Per Se and Masa, are in the same building.
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