Manhattan has just been recognized as having the seven most expensive hotels in the United States. A recent survey conducted by Luxury-Hotels.com has come to this conclusion and has singled out The Ritz Carlton (left) and the Mandarin Oriental as the leaders of the group.
In coming up with the rankings, the survey compared luxury hotels in major cities across the United States. The cheapest available rate for a double room during the month of October 2015 served as the basis of comparison. The survey selected October as the comparative month because hotel rates reach their average peak in the majority of U.S. cities, New York City included, at this time.
The Central Park region of Manhattan is home to the two priciest hotels in the country, The Ritz Carlton and the Mandarin Oriental. Each averaging a minimum nightly rate of $995 for a double room, they share the survey’s number one spot. Coming in just five dollars cheaper in the third spot is The Baccarat Hotel, which is situated in Midtown Manhattan as well.
The following table shows the 20 most expensive city hotels in the United States. The prices listed indicate the cheapest available rate for a double room during the month of October 201
Most Expensive City Hotels in the USA
| Hotel & Rank | City | Nightly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mandarin Oriental | New York City | $995 |
| 1. The Ritz-Carlton Central Park | New York City | $995 |
| 3. Baccarat Hotel & Residences | New York City | $990 |
| 4.The St. Regis | New York City | $945 |
| 5. The Plaza Hotel | New York City | $893 |
| 6. The Peninsula | New York City | $845 |
| 7. Park Hyatt | New York City | $834 |
| 8. Montage Beverly Hills | Los Angeles | $800 |
| 9. SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand | Las Vegas | $789 |
| 10. The Lowell | New York City | $785 |
| 11. Trump International Hotel | New York City | $756 |
| 12. The Mark | New York City | $725 |
| 13. Crosby Street Hotel | New York City | $725 |
| 14. Hotel Plaza Athenee | New York City | $720 |
| 15. The Carlyle | New York City | $720 |
| 16. The Chatwal | New York City | $716 |
| 17. The Sherry Netherland | New York City | $699 |
| 18. The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows | Los Angeles | $687 |
| 19. Mandarin Oriental | Boston | $675 |
| 19. The Greenwich Hotel | New York City | $675 |
| Source: Luxury-Hotels.com |
A Note on the Methodology: The survey was conducted in September 2015. For each luxury hotel located in a U.S. city (population > 500,000), the cheapest available rate for a double room during the month of October was established. Only two- or three-night stays have been considered, excluding Sundays and Mondays. So for stays of four nights or more, more affordable rates may be available
