Vakb Apartments
Highest review record in this shortlist once the number of reviews is taken into account.
9.6 out of 10 from 98 reviews
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Travel Proud records that a property completed a hospitality training programme. It is a useful starting filter and it is not a guarantee about any individual stay.
What this list covers
The filter: properties carrying the Travel Proud listing in the source snapshot, ranked on review record. 145 properties qualify. This page shows the 20 with the strongest review record.
Across 17 of the 20 properties on this page, the August 2026 snapshot ran from $204 to $595 a night, with a median of $356. Treat those as reference points rather than rates you can book today. 3 had no usable price in the snapshot and are compared on location and review record alone.
Review scores on this page have a median of 9.0, and 20 of 20 sit at 8.5 or higher. We rank on a review score weighted by how many reviews it rests on, so a perfect score from a handful of stays does not outrank a strong score from thousands.
By price band the snapshot puts 4 between $150 and $300 and 13 at $300 or more a night.
What the flag proves
This shortlist is built from the August 2026 source snapshot. The flag tells us the property listed this feature at that moment, not that we confirmed it ourselves; 8 of the 20 properties here still carry an open verification flag in our own records. Confirm the detail with the hotel before it decides your booking.
Quick picks
Three worth starting with
Pestana Park Avenue
Strongest review record for the money inside this shortlist, at about $204 against a $356 median.
8.8 out of 10 from 982 reviews
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt
The top of this shortlist on price, at about $595 a night in the snapshot.
8.8 out of 10 from 349 reviews
Comparison
Compare the shortlist
| Photo | Hotel | Review score | Reviews | Price reference | Area | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vakb Apartments | 9.6 | 98 | not usable | Brooklyn | Top rated | Check availability | |
| The Wallace Hotel | 9.3 | 1,778 | About $347 | Upper West Side | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
 | Henry Norman Hotel | 9.1 | 2,315 | About $429 | Brooklyn | Well reviewed | Check availability |
 | Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection | 9.1 | 784 | About $356 | Manhattan | Solid all-round | Check availability |
| Hilton Club The Central at 5th New York | 9.1 | 828 | About $344 | Midtown East | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
 | LUMA Hotel - Times Square | 9.0 | 4,181 | About $273 | Manhattan | Value for money | Check availability |
| The Ludlow Hotel | 9.0 | 1,109 | About $437 | Lower East Side | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| The Chemists Club Hotel | 9.0 | 573 | About $332 | Murray Hill | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| The Peninsula New York | 9.0 | 530 | not usable | Manhattan | Shuttle | Check availability | |
 | Casa Cipriani New York | 9.0 | 84 | not usable | Manhattan | Shuttle | Check availability |
| Hilton Club West 57th Street New York | 9.0 | 143 | About $358 | Manhattan | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| Hilton Club The Quin New York | 8.9 | 1,975 | About $412 | Manhattan | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| Wythe Hotel | 8.9 | 654 | About $359 | Brooklyn | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection | 8.9 | 542 | About $413 | NoMad | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| Hotel Beacon | 8.8 | 2,920 | About $544 | Upper West Side | Shuttle | Check availability | |
| Penny Williamsburg | 8.8 | 1,203 | About $243 | Brooklyn | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| Pestana Park Avenue | 8.8 | 982 | About $204 | Murray Hill | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| The Maritime Hotel | 8.8 | 789 | About $257 | Chelsea | EV charging | Check availability | |
| Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection | 8.8 | 378 | About $344 | Murray Hill | Solid all-round | Check availability | |
| The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt | 8.8 | 349 | About $595 | Financial District | Sustainable | Check availability |
The shortlist in detail
1
Vakb Apartments
Best for the strongest overall record in this shortlist- 2-star listing
- Apartment
Its 9.6 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 98 reviews. It sits in Brooklyn.
The trade-off
The score is high but rests on 98 reviews, so it carries less weight than a similar score from a few thousand.
Choose this if you want the safest pick here and the price fits.
2
The Wallace Hotel
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 5-star listing
Its 9.3 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 1,778 reviews. It sits in Upper West Side. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
3
Henry Norman Hotel
Best for a long review history rather than a small sample- $300 and up
- 4-star listing
Its 9.1 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 2,315 reviews. It sits in Brooklyn. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
4
Hilton Club The Central at 5th New York
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 3-star listing
Its 9.1 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 828 reviews. It sits in Midtown East. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
5
Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 4-star listing
Its 9.1 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 784 reviews. It sits in Manhattan. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
6
LUMA Hotel - Times Square
Best for value inside this shortlist- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 9.0 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 4,181 reviews. It sits in Manhattan. The $273 reference price is below the $356 median of this shortlist.
Choose this if you want the review record without the upper half of this price range.
7
The Ludlow Hotel
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 4-star listing
Its 9.0 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 1,109 reviews. It sits in Lower East Side. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
8
The Chemists Club Hotel
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 4-star listing
Its 9.0 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 573 reviews. It sits in Murray Hill. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
9
The Peninsula New York
Best for travelers who want a shuttle service- 5-star listing
Its 9.0 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 530 reviews. It sits in Manhattan. It is one of the few here with a shuttle service (15 percent of this shortlist).
Choose this if a shuttle service is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
10
Hilton Club West 57th Street New York
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 3-star listing
Its 9.0 score sits at or above the 9.0 median of this shortlist, across 143 reviews. It sits in Manhattan. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
11
Hilton Club The Quin New York
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 3-star listing
It ranks 11 of 20 here on review record. It sits in Manhattan. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
12
Wythe Hotel
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 4-star listing
It ranks 12 of 20 here on review record. It sits in Brooklyn. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
Written up in detail: the 12 strongest of 20. The comparison table above holds every one of them, and it sorts and filters.
Hotel data from a August 2026 source snapshot. Prices are reference points, not live rates.
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FAQ
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How was this list selected?
The filter is properties carrying the Travel Proud listing in the source snapshot, ranked on review record. We state it rather than implying a judgement, because best without a criterion is not a recommendation.
Are the prices on this page current?
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Has the feature been confirmed?
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