Every hotel on this list sits within the Upper West Side boundaries, between West 59th and West 110th Street, from Central Park West to Riverside Drive and Broadway. Rankings follow a fixed order: verified sustainability certifications first, then star rating, then average guest review score. The goal is to give travelers a reliable shortlist of well-reviewed, bookable properties in one of Manhattan's most residential and park-adjacent neighborhoods.
How we ranked these hotels
Hotels with verified sustainability certifications or published eco programs appear before those without. Within the same sustainability tier, higher star ratings come first. Where star ratings match, the hotel with the higher average guest review score ranks above the other. Alphabetical order breaks any remaining ties. All five properties were cross-referenced against Google Maps, brand websites, and booking platforms to confirm they are operating under the stated name as of 2026. Hotels that have closed, rebranded, or whose addresses fall outside the Upper West Side were excluded.
Upper West Side hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Sustainability | Avg. Guest Score | Nearest Subway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylo New York City | 4 | Green practices (published) | 8.2 / 10 | 1/2/3 at 72nd St, 4 min walk |
| Hotel Beacon | 3 | Energy-reduction program (published) | 8.6 / 10 | 1/2/3 at 72nd St, 2 min walk |
| The Lucerne Hotel | 3 | None verified | 8.4 / 10 | 1/2/3 at 79th St, 3 min walk |
| Belleclaire Hotel | 3 | None verified | 8.1 / 10 | 1/2/3 at 72nd St, 5 min walk |
| West End Hotel | 2 | None verified | 7.8 / 10 | 1 at 103rd St, 3 min walk |
Tips for booking in Upper West Side
- The 72nd Street subway hub (1, 2, 3 trains) puts you 20 minutes from Midtown and 10 minutes from the West Village — hotels within a 5-minute walk of it give you the most flexibility.
- Central Park's west-side entrances at 72nd, 81st, and 96th Streets are all walkable from the hotels on this list. If park access matters to you, check the cross-street before booking.
- Weekend rates in the Upper West Side tend to run lower than Midtown equivalents at the same star level. Booking Tuesday through Thursday arrivals can cut costs further.
- If sustainability credentials are a priority, ask the hotel directly for their current certification status — programs can lapse between audit cycles.
What to expect from Upper West Side hotels
The Upper West Side draws a mix of families visiting the American Museum of Natural History, concertgoers at Lincoln Center (at West 65th Street and Broadway), and travelers who prefer a quieter base than Midtown. Hotels here tend to be smaller than their Midtown counterparts, and many occupy pre-war buildings that have been converted or renovated. You get proximity to Central Park, Riverside Park, and the 1/2/3 subway line without the noise and foot traffic of Times Square. Mid-range options dominate the neighborhood, with a handful of upscale properties concentrated between 59th and 80th Streets.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Hotel Beacon
2130 Broadway, New York
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of Americas, New York
The L Hotel
135 32nd Street, Brooklyn
FAQs
Common Questions
As of 2026, no hotel on this list holds a verified third-party certification such as LEED or Green Key. Nylo New York City operates under Highgate Hotels, which publishes a portfolio-wide sustainability framework. Hotel Beacon publishes a property-level energy-reduction program. The other three hotels have no verified eco programs at this time.
The 1, 2, and 3 trains run along Broadway through the Upper West Side, with major stops at 72nd Street, 79th Street, 86th Street, 96th Street, and 110th Street. Most hotels on this list sit within a 5-minute walk of the 72nd Street or 79th Street stations. The 2 and 3 express trains at 72nd Street reach Times Square in about 8 minutes.
The Upper West Side skews toward mid-range and boutique properties. Nylo New York City at 2178 Broadway is the four-star option on this list. Travelers looking for five-star luxury will find more options in Midtown or the Upper East Side. We have a separate page for luxury hotels near Central Park if that better fits your needs.
Hotel Beacon at 2130 Broadway gets the most consistent family mentions in guest reviews, largely because most rooms include a kitchenette and the hotel sits 2 minutes from the 72nd Street subway station. The American Museum of Natural History is a 10-minute walk north, and Central Park's 72nd Street entrance is 4 blocks east.
Lincoln Center sits at Broadway and West 65th Street. Hotel Beacon at West 75th Street is about a 10-minute walk south. Nylo New York City at West 77th Street is roughly the same distance. The Lucerne at West 79th Street adds another 2 blocks. All three are also one subway stop away on the 1 train from 66th Street-Lincoln Center station.
This list uses the boundaries of West 59th Street to the south, West 110th Street to the north, Central Park West to the east, and Riverside Drive and Broadway to the west. Every hotel was verified against its street address before inclusion. Properties in Midtown, Koreatown, or adjacent neighborhoods were excluded.
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