5 Star New York Hotels

Built by tough grit and the determination of immigrants coming to North America to forge a new life for themselves, New York City embodies a global identity. Its international allure makes it the most visited place in all of North America. While one could spend weeks or months in the city and never truly capture the essence or scratch the surface of what it has to offer, spending as little as a few hours winding through her vibrant, busy streets is enough to let one know that there is something extraordinary about the 'City that Never Sleeps'.

Visitors to New York will be caught between modern buildings and expensive real estate, turn of the century skyscrapers and art deco architecture reaching into the past. The city has a myriad of famous landmarks and neighborhoods. From the trendy business district of lower East-side Manhattan Island, the artsy Soho and Tribeca neighborhoods, to the chic, upper West-side and world famous Central Park vicinity, as well the vibrant, ethnic heart of the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, New York City is bursting with diversity at every corner.

The icon of American freedom itself, the Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed millions of newcomers to the country, is a short and pleasant ferry excursion away from your premiere five star New York hotel. Standing stridently over the Hudson River, she holds her beacon of liberty aloft on Staten Island, bringing her up close to enjoy.

Not to be outdone, the 102 story Empire State building is an easy cab ride, subway trip or leisurely stroll from any of our featured luxury properties. This icon of art deco architecture derives its name from the nick name of the state of New York itself - the Empire State - so called because New York City served as the United States capital from 1785 until 1790.

The 5 star New York hotels featured offer the epitome of elegant surroundings and decor, as well as the cutting edge amenities, services, and those added touches of personal services for their discerning clientele. Take for instance the real time business services offered at any of our luxury hotels. Broadband, wireless internet connectivity is standard throughout each room and public space. In addition most of these five star hotels offer 24 hour faxing, copying, binding and teleconferencing capabilities for round the clock business center functionality.

But staying in a fabulously appointed New York City luxury hotel need not be all about your ability to stay in touch or conduct business 24/7! After all you chose the elegance and prestige of a high end city hotel so that you could be close to all the action, entertainment, and culture, while treating yourself to complete rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit.

Whether you appreciate the featured 5 star New York hotels ultra modern spa facilities with their ancient holistic body treatments, enjoy following our exercise regimen on state of the art wellness equipment, or prefer to take a relaxing dip in a custom designed, marble accented swimming pool to start each day in the Big Apple, the amenities found at these properties are relaxation personified.

Of course, a trip to New York City would not be complete without a delicious sampling of the best in global cuisine! Whether you choose to stay at any of her grand marquee hotels, a contemporary post millennial property, or one of the city's luxurious boutique get a ways you can be rest assured a sumptuous international array of fine fare is available for you to savor.

While the ambiance of each hotels' dining establishments is designed to authentically transport your senses to a myriad of world regions, your palate will enjoy being treated to the best of local Americana cuisine, delightful European dishes, and Far Eastern spices and specialties, as well as a unique blend of delicacies from all points in between.

Turning in for the night is as entirely satisfying and restful as your day of sightseeing and premiere rated entertainment is exciting! Luxuriant fabrics and warm decor await your indulgence back at your hotel. Each property boasts the epitome of spoiled elegance for each of its discerning guests, and wraps one up in the grand and total feeling that there is no other place on earth to be at that moment.

In addition to these perfect moments, however, there is the welcome thought of what tomorrow's sojourn through New York City might yet bring. A trip to some of the world's finest boutiques, back alley merchants or the grand department stores along famed Fifth Avenue. Perhaps you'll take in another supercharged Broadway Theater hit musical, pay a visit one of the citys grand art museums, or feel the pull towards the diverse vibes at street level NYC.

Regardless of your day's chosen menu of activities, these 5 star New York City hotels are sure to add just the right dash of decadence for feeling completely at 'home' in the lap of luxury!