Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York

Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York ranks first on the list of best hotels near Rockefeller Center. The Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York, which opened in 2015, exudes a modern and vintage vibe. Its crisp, clean lines and dark-leaning aesthetic (with plenty of pops of the brand's signature red) highlight the facility's eponymous crystal collection, which includes 15,000 pieces of stemware and 17 chandeliers. The hotel is the legacy brand's first, and it serves as a sort of museum to the company, which was founded in 1764 by King Louis XV of France. To summarize, if Marie Antoinette were a millennial, she would stay at the Baccarat, where opulence reigns supreme.

The 114 guest rooms (ranging in size from 400 to 1,780 square feet) feature expansive windows, a luxurious four-poster bed, a glass-walled shower, and an extravagant take on the hotel minibar, which is anything but "mini" here: The in-room red-enamel bar features full-size bottles of many premium spirits as well as, predictably, Baccarat crystal glassware. And forget about standard minibar fare like peanuts and potato chips; this version is stocked with treats from the French bakery Laudurée.

Pick up the bedside smart tablet and press the "champagne" button, which instructs you to select a bottle from the hotel's menu; once you do, a chilled bottle is delivered to your room, along with two crystal flutes, quickly. The smart tablet also controls the temperature, lighting, and drapes, and it doubles as a phone, allowing you to make reservations for a meal at the Grand Salon, drinks at the Bar, spa services at the subterranean La Mer, or personal training sessions at the 24-hour gym (before subsequently taking a dip in 55-foot indoor pool). If you're staying in a suite, call concierge to schedule a complimentary in-room blowout (daily between 5 and 7pm), courtesy of Paul Labrecque Salon.

Google Ratings: 4.6/5.0
Address: 28 W 53rd StNew York10019
Contact: 212-790-8800
Website: baccarathotels.com