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Historic hotels in New York City

Historic hotels in New York City, New York: what our data can and cannot verify about building age, and the independent properties most likely to qualify.

  • Verification pending

New York is a neighborhood decision before it is a hotel decision. Midtown puts you inside the transit spine, the Lower East Side and Brooklyn waterfront trade convenience for street life, and the Upper West Side sits quiet against Central Park. Room sizes here run smaller than almost anywhere else in the country, so square footage is the trade-off you are actually making.

What we cannot do is tell you which of these buildings is old. Our export has no construction year or heritage listing, so this page shows the independent inns, B&Bs and small hotels in New York City - the property types most likely to occupy older buildings - and is honest about the rest.

Why this page is not in our search index yet

Our source export carries guest ratings, property type, star class, amenities and coordinates - but not construction year, architect or heritage listing. We can prove that a property sits inside a designated historic district using its coordinates, and those pages are indexed. We cannot yet prove that an individual building is historic.

Rather than guess, we have left this page out of our sitemap and marked it noindex until the underlying field is verified property by property. The stays below are real selections from our collection and every claim on this page comes from data we can show. Read our editorial policy.

63 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in New York City. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.6 Charming ScoreCrosby Street Hotel, SoHo, NY

Crosby Street Hotel

SoHo, NY

9.6 guest rating from 180 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list180 reviews average out at 9.6 - high enough to clear our New York City cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.5 Charming ScoreThe Whitby Hotel, New York, NY

The Whitby Hotel

New York, NY

9.6 guest rating from 143 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.6 guest rating across 143 reviews is among the strongest New York City returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreBaccarat Hotel and Residences New York, New York, NY

Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York

New York, NY

9.1 guest rating from 281 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list281 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our New York City cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreCasablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection, New York, NY

Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

New York, NY

9.1 guest rating from 784 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #4 of the 63 qualifying New York City properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $356 per night

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9.2 Charming Score33 Hotel, New York City, Seaport, New York, NY

33 Hotel, New York City, Seaport

New York, NY

8.8 guest rating from 684 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #5 of the 63 qualifying New York City properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $344 per night

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9.2 Charming ScoreEquinox Hotel New York, Hudson Yards, NY

Equinox Hotel New York

Hudson Yards, NY

8.9 guest rating from 346 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #6 of the 63 qualifying New York City properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreThe Maritime Hotel, Chelsea, NY

The Maritime Hotel

Chelsea, NY

8.8 guest rating from 789 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 8.8 guest rating across 789 reviews is among the strongest New York City returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $257 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreWythe Hotel, Brooklyn, NY

Wythe Hotel

Brooklyn, NY

8.9 guest rating from 654 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 654 reviews, which is what put it on the New York City shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $359 per night

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9.1 Charming ScorePestana Park Avenue, Murray Hill, NY

Pestana Park Avenue

Murray Hill, NY

8.8 guest rating from 982 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #9 of the 63 qualifying New York City properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $204 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreThe Chemists Club Hotel, Murray Hill, NY

The Chemists Club Hotel

Murray Hill, NY

9.0 guest rating from 573 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #10 of the 63 qualifying New York City properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $332 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreThe Mercer, SoHo, NY

The Mercer

SoHo, NY

9.0 guest rating from 217 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #11 of the 63 qualifying New York City properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreMerrion Row Hotel and Public House, New York, NY

Merrion Row Hotel and Public House

New York, NY

8.9 guest rating from 779 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the list779 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our New York City cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $278 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreThe Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York, Upper East Side, NY

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

Upper East Side, NY

8.5 guest rating from 951 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #1 of the 63 qualifying New York City properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $737 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreThe Sherry Netherland, New York, NY

The Sherry Netherland

New York, NY

8.9 guest rating from 226 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 226 reviews, which is what put it on the New York City shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreHotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection, NoMad, NY

Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection

NoMad, NY

8.9 guest rating from 542 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 542 reviews is among the strongest New York City returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Indicative rate from $413 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreLibrary Hotel by Library Hotel Collection, Murray Hill, NY

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

Murray Hill, NY

8.8 guest rating from 378 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.8 over 378 reviews, which is what put it on the New York City shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $344 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreNine Orchard, Chinatown, NY

Nine Orchard

Chinatown, NY

9.2 guest rating from 110 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list110 reviews average out at 9.2 - high enough to clear our New York City cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $611 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreHotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection, Midtown East, NY

Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection

Midtown East, NY

8.7 guest rating from 408 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.7 over 408 reviews, which is what put it on the New York City shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $314 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in New York City made this shortlist?

33 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Crosby Street Hotel at 9.6, with a 9.6 guest rating from 180 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $1 to $359 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.