The Wallace Hotel
Highest review record in this shortlist once the number of reviews is taken into account.
9.3 out of 10 from 1,778 reviews
NYC neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Upper West Side
9 hotels in our selection sit in Upper West Side. Here is who the area suits, who should look at another part of the city, and which properties are worth comparing.
Is Upper West Side right for your trip?
Upper West Side prices above the city median in our snapshot: $272 against $229 across the whole New York City selection.
Review scores in this area have a median of 8.5, and 6 of 9 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.
Stay here if
- you want a shortlist whose review record runs above the city median (8.5 against 8.4)
Consider another area if
- budget is the binding constraint, because this area prices above the city median
- you want a wide choice, since our selection holds only 9 properties here
- a pool is a requirement, because none of the properties here list one
Quick picks
Three worth starting with
HI New York City Hostel
Strongest review record for the money inside this shortlist, at about $54 against a $272 median.
8.4 out of 10 from 17,730 reviews
Trump International New York
The top of this shortlist on price, at about $803 a night in the snapshot.
8.8 out of 10 from 1,018 reviews
All 9 properties
Compare the shortlist
| Photo | Hotel | Review score | Reviews | Price reference | Area | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wallace Hotel | 9.3 | 1,778 | About $347 | Upper West Side | Top rated | Check availability | |
| Hotel Beacon | 8.8 | 2,920 | About $544 | Upper West Side | Shuttle | Check availability | |
| Trump International New York | 8.8 | 1,018 | About $803 | Upper West Side | Terrace | Check availability | |
| Mandarin Oriental, New York | 8.8 | 292 | not usable | Upper West Side | EV charging | Check availability | |
| Riverside Tower Hotel | 8.5 | 2,683 | About $204 | Upper West Side | Value for money | Check availability | |
| Hotel Lucerne | 8.5 | 2,190 | About $278 | Upper West Side | Well reviewed | Check availability | |
| HI New York City Hostel | 8.4 | 17,730 | About $54 | Upper West Side | Terrace | Check availability | |
| Hotel Belleclaire Central Park | 8.2 | 5,169 | About $265 | Upper West Side | Well reviewed | Check availability | |
| Arthouse Hotel | 7.9 | 2,244 | About $246 | Upper West Side | Terrace | Check availability |
The shortlist in detail
1
The Wallace Hotel
Best for the strongest overall record in this shortlist- $300 and up
- 5-star listing
Its 9.3 score sits at or above the 8.5 median of this shortlist, across 1,778 reviews. It sits in Upper West Side. It is priced above this shortlist, at about $347 against a $272 median.
Choose this if you want the safest pick here and the price fits.
2
Hotel Beacon
Best for travelers who want a shuttle service- $300 and up
- 4-star listing
Its 8.8 score sits at or above the 8.5 median of this shortlist, across 2,920 reviews. It sits in Upper West Side. It is priced above this shortlist, at about $544 against a $272 median.
The trade-off
It is one of the more expensive options here: about $544 against a $272 median for this shortlist.
Choose this if a shuttle service is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
3
Trump International New York
Best for travelers who want a terrace- $300 and up
- 5-star listing
Its 8.8 score sits at or above the 8.5 median of this shortlist, across 1,018 reviews. It sits in Upper West Side. It is priced above this shortlist, at about $803 against a $272 median.
The trade-off
It is one of the more expensive options here: about $803 against a $272 median for this shortlist.
Choose this if a terrace is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
4
Mandarin Oriental, New York
Best for travelers who want an EV charge point- 5-star listing
Its 8.8 score sits at or above the 8.5 median of this shortlist, across 292 reviews. It sits in Upper West Side. It is one of the few here with an EV charge point (22 percent of this shortlist).
Choose this if an EV charge point is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
5
Riverside Tower Hotel
Best for value inside this shortlist- $150 to $300
- 2-star listing
Its 8.5 score sits at or above the 8.5 median of this shortlist, across 2,683 reviews. It sits in Upper West Side. The $204 reference price is below the $272 median of this shortlist.
Choose this if you want the review record without the upper half of this price range.
6
Hotel Lucerne
Best for a long review history rather than a small sample- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 8.5 score sits at or above the 8.5 median of this shortlist, across 2,190 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.
7
HI New York City Hostel
Best for travelers who want a terrace- Under $150
- 3-star listing
- Hostel
It ranks 7 of 9 here on review record. It sits in Upper West Side. The $54 reference price is below the $272 median of this shortlist.
The trade-off
Hostel accommodation means shared facilities, which rules it out for some travelers.
Choose this if a terrace is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
8
Hotel Belleclaire Central Park
Best for a long review history rather than a small sample- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
It ranks 8 of 9 here on review record. 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.
9
Arthouse Hotel
Best for travelers who want a terrace- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
It ranks 9 of 9 here on review record. It sits in Upper West Side. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
The trade-off
Its 7.9 review score is below the 8.5 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
Choose this if a terrace is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
Hotel data from a August 2026 source snapshot. Prices are reference points, not live rates.
FAQ
Common questions
How many hotels does this page cover?
Our selection holds 9 properties with a confirmed Upper West Side location, and all of them are on this page. We do not pad a shortlist out to a round number.
Are the prices current?
No. Every price here is a reference point from our August 2026 snapshot. Check the live rate through the booking link before you decide.
How strong are the reviews in Upper West Side?
The median review score across these 9 properties is 8.5 out of 10. We rank on a score weighted by review count, so a perfect score from a handful of stays does not jump the queue.