Every hotel on this list sits within NoMad's verified boundaries, roughly 25th to 30th Street between Fifth and Lexington Avenues. Rankings follow a fixed order: sustainability-certified properties come first, then star rating, then average guest review scores. The list covers at least one mid-range and one upscale option so you can find a match regardless of budget.
How we ranked these NoMad hotels
Ranking started with location. Every address was checked against Google Maps to confirm it falls within NoMad's boundaries. Properties outside that box were cut regardless of brand recognition.
From there, hotels with verified sustainability certifications or published eco programs ranked above those without. Within the same sustainability tier, higher star ratings came first. Guest review scores from Google and Booking.com broke ties at the same star level, and alphabetical order resolved any remaining draws.
The final list mixes segments. You get at least one mid-range pick and at least one upscale property, so the list reflects the actual range of options in the neighborhood rather than defaulting to the most expensive five.
NoMad hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Sustainability | Nearest Subway | Segment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ned NoMad | 5 | None verified | 28 St (N/R/W), 2 min walk | Upscale |
| Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City | 4 | Marriott Serve 360 program | 28 St (N/R/W), 3 min walk | Upscale |
| The James NoMad | 4 | None verified | 28 St (N/R/W), 4 min walk | Upscale |
| Hyatt Place New York/Midtown-South | 3 | None verified | 28 St (N/R/W), 3 min walk | Mid-range |
| Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection | 4 | Library Hotel Collection Green Program | 28 St (N/R/W), 4 min walk | Upscale |
Booking tips for NoMad hotels
- Madison Square Park sits at the southwest edge of NoMad — hotels on 26th or 27th Street near Fifth Avenue put you within a 3-minute walk of the park.
- The N, R, and W trains stop at 28th Street and Broadway, which is the most central subway access point for the neighborhood. Most NoMad hotels are within a 5-minute walk.
- NoMad fills up during major events at Madison Square Garden, roughly 10 blocks north. Book at least 3 weeks ahead if your dates overlap with a concert or playoff game.
- If you need EV charging, confirm directly with the hotel before booking — none of the five properties on this list advertise on-site EV charging as a standard amenity.
What to expect from NoMad as a base
NoMad gives you walkable access to Flatiron, Gramercy, and Chelsea without the noise level of Midtown proper. The 28th Street subway stop on the N, R, and W lines connects you to Times Square in about 8 minutes and to the World Trade Center in roughly 20.
Restaurants on Broadway between 26th and 29th Street cover a wide range, from fast-casual lunch spots to full dinner service. Eataly at 200 Fifth Avenue is a 4-minute walk from most NoMad hotels and functions as both a grocery option and a sit-down dining destination.
The neighborhood skews toward boutique and independent hotels rather than large convention properties, which keeps street-level noise lower than you'd find near Penn Station or the Javits Center.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
365 Park Avenue South At 26th St., New York
Hyatt Place New York Chelsea
140 West 24th Street, New York
Marriott Vacation Club®, New York City
33 West 37 Street, New York
FAQs
Common Questions
NoMad runs roughly from 25th Street to 30th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The name comes from 'North of Madison Square Park,' and the park itself sits at the neighborhood's southern edge near 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue.
Two hotels on this list carry verified programs: Hotel Giraffe participates in the Library Hotel Collection's green program, and Marriott Vacation Club Pulse operates under Marriott's Serve 360 framework. The other three properties have no verified sustainability certifications as of 2026.
The N, R, and W trains stop at 28th Street and Broadway, which is the most central access point for NoMad. The 6 train stops at 28th Street and Park Avenue South on the eastern side of the neighborhood. Both stops put you within a 5-minute walk of most NoMad hotels.
The original NoMad Hotel at 1170 Broadway rebranded and reopened as The Ned NoMad. It operates under the Ned Hotels brand as of 2026 and is included on this list under that name.
Hyatt Place New York/Midtown-South is the mid-range pick on this list at three stars, with nightly rates that run well below the four- and five-star properties. Its address at 36th Street sits at the outer edge of the NoMad-adjacent zone, so confirm the location works for your plans before booking.
The N, R, or W train from 28th Street reaches Times Square-42nd Street in about 8 minutes. On foot, the walk covers roughly 14 blocks and takes 20 to 25 minutes depending on pace.
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