Immerse yourself in New York City for five minutes, and you’ll see why it’s like no other place on earth. Only here will you find all of America’s best attributes – the diversity, the culture, the style – intensified in such an intriguing way. If you're a first-time visitor, see the Empire State Building and Chrysler Buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Centre, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge and all the other world-famous attractions. If you've been here before, there's always another neighbourhood to explore, another restaurant to try, another Broadway show or museum to see or a favourite old haunt to revisit.
Recommended accommodation
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The St Regis New York
The St. Regis New York has consistently been ranked among the top hotels in the world. Located in the heart of midtown manhattan, close to Central Park, Fifth Avenue and Broadway.
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Four Seasons New York
Four Seasons New York is only a few blocks from Central Park and has 58 floors with amazing views of Manhattan and the Chrysler building.
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The Waldorf Towers
One of the first ‘Grand hotels’ to combine elegance with luxurious amenities and services, The Waldorf Astoria has been world renowned for over a century.
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Mandarin Oriental Central Park
Perfectly located in the world’s most prestigious destinations, Mandarin Oriental Central Park welcomes guests with legendary service and exquisite facilities, steeped in the values of the orient.
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Ritz-Carlton Central Park
At The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park hotel, you'll enjoy a cosmopolitan experience, with all the ambiance and charm of a private home.
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New York Palace
Just steps from St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and Saks Fifth Avenue, New York Palace is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at the intersection of 50th Street and Madison Avenue.
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W Hotel New York - Times Square
W New York, Times Square is in the heart of the theatre district, with museums a few blocks north and sultry downtown a quick subway ride away.
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Gansevort Park Avenue
Downtown cool meets uptown classic in this beautifully designed new building with chic modern interiors and a three storey atrium lobby.
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Chambers
Just off 5th Avenue on 56th Street, steps from designer shopping, museums and Central Park and in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
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Gramercy Park
Gramercy Park Hotel is a boutique, lifestyle property with exclusive keyed access to New York’s only private park.
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Soho House New York
Soho House New York is a private member’s club and hotel covering 6 floors, built over 13,700 square metres of an old warehouse building in Manhattan’s vibrant and fun Meatpacking District.
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The Greenwich Hotel
Conceived by Robert De Niro and Ira Drukier and located in Tribeca, one of the city’s most desirable, downtown neighbourhoods and walking distance to Soho shopping and the trendy Meatpacking district.
Sample itinerary
Day One: Manhattan & Times Square
The silhouette created by Manhattan buildings is an iconic image. The height is best experienced from the observatories at the Empire State Building or at Rockefeller Center's Top of the Rock. Walk Through Times Square where the bright lights and big screens perfectly embody the excitement of the big city. Dine at one of the popular eateries on Restaurant Row, or shop in the huge flagship stores. In the evening, enjoy a show - whether you're into dramas, comedies or musicals, you'll find them in the City's Theatre District, where the shows burst with eye-popping sets, A-list stars and, above all, pizzazz.
The Upper East Side stretch of Fifth Avenue may have more culture per square foot than any other place in the universe. Start at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on 82nd Street, where you can view limited-time exhibits as well the museum's permanent collection. Walk uptown to the modern and contemporary artwork housed at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The New York Botanical Garden, located in the expansive Bronx Park, is a National Historic Landmark. Its 250 acres are home to more than a million plants and the largest herbarium in the Western Hemisphere. The Mets and Yankees both play a huge part in NYC's unparalleled baseball history. The plaques at Yankee Stadium's Monument Park reveal this rich past with tributes to everyone from Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to Reggie Jackson and Thurman Munson. If possible catch a game and absorb the atmosphere.
The Brooklyn Bridge provides one of the most dramatic walking routes in New York City. Cross over the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn, with views of downtown and New York Harbour along the way. On the other side of the bridge is Brooklyn Heights, one of the City's most picturesque residential neighborhoods. Ride the Staten Island Ferry from Lower Manhattan to the northern tip of Staten Island, taking in the magnificent vistas of Lower Manhattan and New York Harbour. Afterwards, head to historic St. George neighborhood, home of the Staten Island Museum and the magnificent St. George Theatre. Continue to visit the Statue of Liberty, with her ascendant torch lighting the way to a better life. Looking up at the statue during the approach to Liberty Island, you can imagine how immigrants must have felt as they first arrived in New York Harbour. Make your way by ferry to Ellis Island, the entry point for many millions of new arrivals to the United States, and see the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Enjoy a special last dinner in New York, prior to departure.
