Four NYC hotels receive top honor on Michelin Keys Guide

Many of the best hotels in the United States are located right in New York City, according to the Michelin Guide.

The prestigious list for 2024 recognized four NYC hotels to receive Three Keys, including Aman New York (Midtown), Casa Cipriani New York (the Financial District), Crosby Street Hotel, Firmdale Hotels (Soho) and The Whitby Hotel, Firmdale Hotels (Midtown).

The guide states that Aman New York and Casa Cipriani utilize "glamorous Beaux Arts buildings" with the Midtown site featuring a gold-crowned skyscraper, while the Financial District spot highlights a high-end ferry terminal. Each is considered "an elegant, painstakingly designed escape from bustling city life."

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The Firmdale hotels, on the other hand, are "a quintessential example of the style and execution of the group’s co-owner and interior designer, Kit Kemp."

These standout selections are vetted based on five categories meant to enhance a traveler's experience. The categories are architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the guest experience in a particular setting.

The Three Keys list is rounded out with various hotels in California.