The Michelangelo New York

The Michelangelo New York sits in Manhattan, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: within an easy walk of the city centre, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write…

The Michelangelo New York sits in Manhattan, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: within an easy walk of the city centre, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write afterwards. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 1,500 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €415 a night, a premium entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, The Michelangelo New York reads as one of those New York addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.