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The New York Journal.
Practical, locally informed guides for travelers and the people who plan their trips — written to answer the questions guests actually ask.
Hotels · · 7 min
The Best Luxury Hotels in New York City, by Neighborhood
Pick the neighborhood first, then the hotel. Our favorite luxury hotels in New York City, grouped by the kind of trip they suit.
Hotels · · 6 min
Luxury Hotels in Manhattan: Where to Stay by Area
Manhattan is a long, narrow island, and where you sleep sets your whole trip. A luxury hotel guide to the areas that matter.
Hotels · · 5 min
Fancy Hotels in New York Worth the Splurge
Not every expensive hotel earns its rate. These are the fancy New York hotels where the splurge buys something you will remember.
Hotels · · 5 min
Upscale Hotels in NYC for a First Visit
For a first visit, location is the luxury. The upscale hotels that put the park, Broadway and Fifth Avenue within easy reach.
Hotels · · 5 min
Exclusive and Boutique Hotels in NYC
Smaller hotels with real character. Our favorite exclusive and boutique stays in downtown and NoMad.
Hotels · · 5 min
The Best Hotels Near Central Park
Waking up to Central Park is one of New York’s great luxuries. The hotels that put the park outside your window, and how to get the room.
Hotels · · 6 min
Best Hotels in Tribeca, SoHo and NoMad
Downtown New York for return visitors: the hotels in Tribeca, SoHo and NoMad where the restaurants and boutiques are on the doorstep.
Hotels · · 5 min
Best Hotels in Brooklyn for a Luxury Trip
Skyline views, a slower pace and some of the city’s best restaurants: where to stay in Brooklyn.
Hotels · · 5 min
NYC Hotels for the Holidays: What to Book and When
Thanksgiving through New Year’s is New York’s busiest hotel season. How to choose a hotel for the holidays and when to book.
Hotels · · 6 min
Which NYC Hotel Is Best for Your Airport?
Traffic decides more than distance. How to choose a hotel that makes your airport run easier, whichever airport you fly into.
Dining · · 6 min
Best Restaurants in New York: Where to Book First
New York has thousands of restaurants and only so many evenings. The dining rooms we would book first, and how to get a table.
Dining · · 5 min
Best Restaurants in Manhattan, by Neighborhood
Dinner is easier when it sits near your day. Our favorite Manhattan restaurants, grouped by neighborhood.
Dining · · 5 min
Where to Eat in New York for a Special Occasion
Birthdays, anniversaries, a long-awaited trip: the New York restaurants with a real sense of occasion.
Dining · · 4 min
Classic New York Steakhouses and Old-School Dining Rooms
Dark wood, white tablecloths, martinis and a very large piece of beef. The New York evening, done properly.
Dining · · 5 min
Dinner Before a Broadway Show: How to Plan It
Curtain is at 7 or 8 p.m. and the Theater District is at its busiest. How to fit a proper dinner into the evening.
Dining · · 4 min
Cocktail Bars in New York for a Civilized Evening
For a drink before dinner or somewhere to land after the theater, these rooms keep a civilized pace.
Things to Do · · 7 min
What to Do in New York City: A First-Timer’s Guide
New York is too large to see in one trip. Choose a few things well and pair them by neighborhood.
Things to Do · · 6 min
3 Days in New York City: A Sightseeing Itinerary
Three days covers the main sights without rushing, if you build each day around one part of the city.
Things to Do · · 5 min
Things to Do in New York in November and December
Shorter days, festive streets and some of the year’s busiest crowds. How to plan a November or December visit.
Things to Do · · 4 min
Indoor Things to Do in NYC When It Rains
A wet day does not have to spoil a New York trip. The museums, theaters and concert halls worth planning around.
Things to Do · · 7 min
Central Park Guide: How Big It Is, What to Do and When to Go
843 acres in the middle of Manhattan. How big Central Park really is, what to see, when to go and how to plan a visit.
Things to Do · · 7 min
Where to Watch the Ball Drop: New Year’s Eve in NYC
Times Square, fireworks in Central Park and Prospect Park, or a quieter view: how to plan New Year’s Eve in New York.
Things to Do · · 6 min
The Five Boroughs of New York City, Explained
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island: what each borough is, which county it is, and what a visitor should see there.
Planning · · 6 min
Is NYC Safe for Tourists? What Visitors Should Know
What the latest crime figures say, and the common-sense habits that keep a New York trip easy.
Things to Do · · 6 min
What Is New York Known For? Landmarks, Culture and Food
The landmarks, culture and foods New York is famous for, and how to experience each one properly.
Executive Travel · · 7 min
Executive Travel in New York: A Practical Guide
Business districts, lobby pickups, realistic buffers between meetings, UNGA week and other closures, and exactly what an assistant should send with a request.
Destinations · · 7 min
Planning a Private Journey to the Hamptons
The LIE, Sunrise Highway and Montauk Highway; when to leave on a summer Friday; the villages from Westhampton Beach to Montauk; and the alternatives worth knowing.
City Guide · · 7 min
How to Spend a Luxury Weekend in Manhattan
Three days, planned by neighborhood: the Morgan and Broadway on Friday, The Met, the Frick and Madison Avenue on Saturday, the High Line and MoMA on Sunday.
City Guide · · 7 min
Exploring New York With a Private Chauffeur
Hourly or point-to-point, how to brief your chauffeur, why cars circle the block, and how to plan a day around Manhattan’s neighborhoods rather than against them.
Arrivals · · 7 min
JFK, LaGuardia or Newark: Choosing Your NYC Airport
Three major airports, three very different journeys into the city. How JFK, LaGuardia and Newark compare, and how to match the airport to your neighborhood.
Arrivals · · 8 min
A Thoughtful Guide to Arriving in New York
From the passport hall to your first evening in Manhattan: what to have ready, how pickups work, the drive into the city and how to soften jet lag.
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