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One glittering newcomer has now claimed the crown in New York, where hotel choices are as vast and varied as the toppings on a pastrami sandwich.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel has been officially named the No. 1 hotel in New York City by none other than the discerning readers of Travel + Leisure, in its prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025. For a city that never sleeps, this accolade is the equivalent of being knighted at high tea — deservedly so.

Fifth Ave Hotel – Exterior Courtesy of The Fifth Avenue Hotel

Opened in October 2023, the hotel sits handsomely on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 28th Street, a crossroads where Manhattan’s architectural history brushes shoulders with bold modern flair. The building — a marriage of 19th-century grandeur and 21st-century sparkle — is the brainchild of Alex Ohebshalom, founder and CEO of Flâneur Hospitality, and it’s quickly become the darling of the city’s hospitality scene.

“Being chosen as New York’s top hotel is not just a moment of pride — it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity and character,” said Ohebshalom, no stranger to elevating guest expectations. “The Fifth Avenue Hotel is more than a place to sleep. It’s a world to explore, a story to live.”

And what a story it is. Behind the intricately restored façade lies a tapestry of design brilliance and old-world elegance, woven together by some of the most artistic minds in interiors, gastronomy, and guest experience. It’s whimsical without being fussy and grand without being gaudy—think Gilded Age grandeur meets 21st-century curiosity. Each room and suite is a unique narrative, inviting guests to take part in the theatre of New York life.

Readers vote on the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards with a taste for the extraordinary and a passport full of stamps. It’s not merely a popularity contest — it’s a rigorous, heartfelt vote of confidence from seasoned globe-trotters. The awards rate properties on service, location, food, design, and overall value, and The Fifth Avenue Hotel swept the board.

For many travellers, Travel + Leisure is a north star for deciding where to stay, dine, and unwind worldwide. To make the top of that list in New York — a city awash with luxury and legendary hotels — is no small feat. It’s the equivalent of landing a Broadway debut and getting a standing ovation on opening night.

But the Fifth Avenue Hotel isn’t celebrating alone. Their sister property, The Inn of the Five Graces in Santa Fe, has also topped the charts, taking No. 1 spot in Santa Fe on the same World’s Best Awards list. Excellence runs in the family.

In a world jostling for attention, The Fifth Avenue Hotel has proven that genuine hospitality still holds sway — and that a beautiful building, a visionary team, and an uncompromising guest experience can still turn heads in the most sophisticated city on Earth.

For those planning a trip to New York, this award-winning gem might be your following favourite address — assuming you can snag a reservation.