The 112-year-old Plaza epitomizes New York luxury. Beyond the gilded lobby – complete with a priceless glass chandelier – are five dining and drinking venues, all serving gourmet-standard food and typically posh cocktails. The hotel’s famous Palm Court is an aspirational destination for afternoon tea; if you reserve a table under its outstanding stained-glass ceiling, you’ll want to sip your brew of choice as slowly as possible.

The W New York introduces a contemporary, plugged-in brand of luxury – one that includes a Farewell Kiosk where guests can print their boarding passes and apps capable of unlocking room doors. Even private helicopter tours are available at the touch of a button. There are endless attractions right on the doorstep, too, from the theaters of Broadway to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Central Park and Radio City Music Hall.

Expect grandeur from this hotel, inspired by the French crystal brand of the same name. In addition to nearly 15,000 pieces of Baccarat stemware and fixtures, the Baccarat Hotel is home to the USA’s first dedicated spa by skincare brand La Mer, and a luxury car service is available. Rooms appear like something out of a fairytale – thick vine illustrations twist across the walls, and crimson roses sit on marble countertops, contrasting with the white Mascioni linens that line the king-size beds.

Fueled by a fitness-focused ethos, Equinox Hotel offers top-tier personal training and community-driven workout classes. A sprawling 60,000-square-foot fitness center, indoor lap pool, futuristic cryotherapy chambers and SoulCycle studio are just a few pieces of its wellness-driven jigsaw. However, the rest of the hotel has equal appeal for those in search of relaxation – the rooms feature midnight-blue furnishings and ensure an uninterrupted night’s sleep with sun-canceling blackout blinds.

Parker New York is situated a stone’s throw from MoMA and seeks to evoke the same sense of delight with soaring ceilings, regal white columns and polished floors. On the rooftop, you’ll find an indoor pool with striking city views, while the basement’s gym is brimming with state-of-the-art equipment. Rooms stick to a minimalist fusion of amber-toned cherry wood and expansive king-size beds, but the real treat lies within the witchy depths of the spa.

History has been kind to The Lowell Hotel, bestowing it with a luxurious identity that has helped it flourish over the years. You will find onyx statuettes shouldering golden globes, enchanting Grecian paintings and a scattering of flora bursting out of Asian-inspired vases. The gilded decor continues into the rooms, which are dressed in metallic tones and antique furnishings – each one also contains a kitchenette or a marble-topped pantry stocked with treat-filled Dean & Deluca gourmet tins.

An opportunity to gaze at the gilded levels of The Beekman’s famed atrium is reason enough to stay here. Illuminated by a skylight nine stories above, each level is supported by Victorian wrought-iron railings and covered in decorative details. Rooms are draped in old-school frills and finery, complete with fringed lampshades lighting craft-cocktail minibars, bespoke leather headboards bookending king-size beds and sliding barn doors opening out onto marbled farmhouse-style bathrooms.

A patchwork of exposed brick, chocolate leathers, honey-colored wood and mosaic tiles adorns the warm lobby of The Ludlow. The glass ceiling of the indoor garden and courtyard lets light flood in and features hanging plants and Morrocan lamps. The old sign of King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut is still etched on the wall – a nod to the experimental Lower East Side club and theater that used to occupy the space.

Set in the heart of the storied NoMad district, Mondrian Park Avenue is minutes away from the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. After catching an event, you can crash in rooms with tiger-stripe flooring and a luxurious blend of caramel furnishings and burnished copper decor. Recline on pillow-top mattresses with a tipple from the locally curated minibar, and catch a show on the 55-inch LCD smart TV.

Though located in a century-old building, the cool New York EDITION specializes in “new luxury for a new generation.” Creator and Studio 54 legend Ian Schrager fills the Flatiron property with custom Le Labo amenities in a scent exclusive to the hotel, black-and-white photography by renowned fashion photographer Melvin Sokolsky and other glamorous features. At the center of the hotel is its Michelin-star restaurant, The Clocktower, which boasts a billiards room, and contemporary British cuisine.