Places to stay in New York State

The Surrey, New York

Contemporary hotel

Built in 1926, this is New York City’s only Relais & Châteaux hotel; it’s even hosted such names as JFK, Bette Davis and Claudette Colbert.

The Pierre, New York

Grand & elegant hotel

This iconic U.S. flagship of the esteemed Taj Hotels brand has recently reopened after a $100 million renovation. It’s one of New York’s grand dames complete with neo-renaissance architecture.

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta, New York

Contemporary hotel

Established in 1927, this 29-floor Beaux-Arts building is considered to be one of the best examples of works of Emery Roth with its artist-inspiring façade. More recently, the hotel has enjoyed a $10m overhaul bringing it firmly into the 21st century.