One of New York’s Best Hotels Near Empire State Building

Looking for an unforgettable hotel near the Empire State Building? Refinery Hotel is an award-winning luxury property in Midtown, just a 3-minute ride from one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers. 

Located in New York City’s historic Garment District, Refinery is a stylish escape from the crowds, while being just a short walk from the city’s best sites. The Empire State Building, specifically, is just an 8-minute stroll down legendary Fifth Avenue.

A Hotel with Empire State Building Views

From our year-round Refinery Rooftop bar, you can sip a hand-crafted cocktail while enjoying unparalleled Empire State Building views. Many rooms, too, have windows that face the iconic Art Deco tower, which was the world’s largest building from 1931 to 1970. Or you can head straight to the Empire State Building for an afternoon (or night) spent ascending the tower for some of the best views of New York City and beyond.

From our unbeatable location, hotel guests are just a stone’s throw from this famous New York City attractions, making it one of the best hotels near the Empire State Building for travelers planning to check this famous 102-story building off the travel bucket list. And now’s the perfect time to visit, as it’s just unveiled a renovated Observatory Experience. The 10,000-square-foot-exhibition space, a 55-second elevator ride away, has been transformed, while a new, glass elevator to the 102nd floor shows visitors the intricate steelworks before opening up in the intimate 1,224-foot-high observatory, with its walls of windows overlooking the city below. Look to the north and you’ll see Refinery Hotel and Refinery Rooftop!

In addition to Refinery Hotel’s proximity to the Empire State Building, our great location also puts guests around the corner from other unmissable New York City sights, including Bryant Park, Times Square, Madison Square Garden and Fifth Avenue.  

From our central location in Midtown Manhattan, Refinery Hotel is never far from where you want to be, whether it’s grabbing a drink at our rooftop bar or enjoying the view from the very top of the Empire State Building.