New York, New YorkTheater District
Hard Rock Hotel New York
Music-infused skyscraper
Theater District New York, New York
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Hard Rock HotelsMusic-infused skyscraper
Live sets run throughout the tower daily, from acoustic sessions downstairs to DJs spinning 34 floors up.
“Hard Rock Hotel New York, which opened in 2022, feels like the next generation—brighter, more airy, and refined, with Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s custom outfits by the elevator bank.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Musical motifs with guitar-string stair railings and sound-wave patterns woven into carpets.
Listed
Rooftop cocktails and rotating DJ sets overlooking Manhattan from the thirty-fourth floor.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
The lobby's circular shape and mirrored panels surrounding the marble staircase create a unique visual effect of metal work that resembles guitar strings.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Broadway theaters sit right around the corner, and Rockefeller Center is just two blocks east.
The rooms
Rooms look out through floor-to-ceiling glass, and you can order a turntable or an electric guitar to your door.
The gym
Technogym machines line the fourth-floor gym, and you can order a Manduka yoga kit straight to your room.
Sessions Restaurant & Bar
The second-floor atrium restaurant serves classic American plates, with dining tables opening onto an outdoor terrace.
At the table
Dual terraces at the 34th-floor lounge look across the skyline, and a bi-level performance auditorium hosts live shows downstairs.
How it began
The hotel stands on historic Music Row, a block of 48th Street once packed with legendary guitar shops.
New York
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.