It perhaps goes without saying that a hotel created by the world-famous crystal company is going to be extravagant. Over 15,000 Baccarat pieces, from chandeliers to glassware, grace its reflective halls, and its Gilles & Boissier-designed Grand Salon looks like it could be a room in a grand European palace. The location, which is close to MoMA, Broadway theaters, and Rockefeller Center, is perfect for visitors wanting to hit New York’s main attractions. — E.T.
Amenities: Indoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, spa, fitness center, library, sauna, steam room, terrace, business services
Address: 28 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10019
Courtesy of Ritz Carlton NoMad
The Ritz Carlton’s newest outpost on 28th Street and Broadway boasts some of the best views from any hotel in the city: to the north, you can gaze closely upon the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, whereas to the south, the Freedom Tower is visible at the tip of Manhattan. (Smartly, guest rooms start on the 14th floor, meaning guests can soak in the splendor from their beds—or, quite literally, from their bathtubs.)
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