Some are much more than just places to sleep; a special few are even integral to the city’s identity, with historic addresses such as The Plaza and Waldorf Astoria playing starring roles in New York’s cityscape, plus some of the most beloved TV shows and films. The scope of the best hotels in New York grows wider too, branching out well beyond the usual Times Square addresses, venturing downtown and even over the bridges. Here, our editors, many of whom are based in Condé Nast Traveller's New York office, have created an ever-evolving edit of the best hotels in New York, spanning the city's hallmark addresses, the shiny new hotspots, the romantic boltholes and more.