Modern Hotels in New York
While some live for the Old World charm of historic hotels, other want wants new and now that can only be found at modern hotels in New York. Whether it is modern design or modern amenities, these hotels push the envelope and your senses. So ditch the past and step into chic décor at these modern accommodations.
Mixing antique touches with modern flair, the Hudson is striking when you first walk in. The modern marvel was created by Studio 54 creator Ian Schrager, with décor by Felipe Stark. In the guestrooms stark-white curtains contrast heavily the dark African-wood paneling. The on-site Hudson Bar is frequented by many of New York's A-listers making it the perfect city hotspot. If you can pry yourself away from the hotel, Central Park, Columbus Circle and Fifth Avenue are all nearby.
Located in east Midtown, The Alex is a spectacular four-star property near the United Nations Headquarters and Chrysler Building. Geometric designs are the norm here along with inviting warm tones. Limestone bathrooms, rain showers, flat-screen televisions and sub-zero refrigerators are just some of the amenities found in guestrooms. The on-site restaurant Riingo specializes in a mixture of American and Japanese cuisine and features a private wine room and a sidewalk café.
Located on floors 38 through 54 at the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, the Mandarin Oriental New York is the ultimate in luxury accommodations. This five-star hotel has spectacular view of nearby Central Park as well as the city skyline. The 248 guestrooms are decorated to reflect the hotel's distinctive oriental flair. Most rooms feature floor-to-ceiling views, LCD televisions, marble bathrooms, high-speed Internet and in-room safes. If in need of relaxation, the 14,500-square-foot spa located on the 35th floor offers restful Thai Yoga Massage and delectable spa cuisine.
Two blocks from the Museum of Modern Art is The Peninsula New York, a five-star luxury hotel. Although housed in a 1905 Beaux-Art building, what makes this hotel modern is not its décor but instead its features. Guestrooms are controlled by a touch of a button from a state-of-the-art remote control. Plasma televisions, high-speed Internet and "water bar," which offers complimentary bottled drinking water are also available to guest in their rooms. If ready to explore the city, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and Times Square are all nearby.