The Best Hotels to Stay at in New York for Couples

What makes the Bowery Hotel romantic is the intimacy created by the worn Oriental rugs covering hardwood floors, velvet drapes and small quarters. It was rated as one of the Top 10 Romantic Hotels in New York by Gayot, which encourages travelers to "Return to New York's Gilded Age" by escaping to the boutique hotel. Guests can borrow bicycles from the front desk to tour the city, and there is a film library for those who want to stay in. The hotel's trattoria, Gemma, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests and hip New Yorkers alike.

The Mandarin Oriental New York was called the "Best Hotel for a Romantic Weekend" by New York Magazine. Each of the guest rooms features floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows offering views of Central Park and the Hudson River. The rooms are decidedly contemporary, with clean-lined furniture, lantern-inspired light fixtures and an infusion of Asian decor. The hotel's five-star spa offers massages and skin treatments and also houses a tea lounge and Thai yoga suite. An internationally influenced menu at Asiate serves up dishes inspired by Chef Brandon Kida's Asian-American background, while MObar offers stylish spirits, and the Lobby Lounge features light fare and drinks.

Named by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the Top 10 Romantic Hotels in the U.S., The Lowell features "homey touches" like wood burning fireplaces and umbrellas in all the closets. Each of the rooms is uniquely decorated with traditional decor, featuring raw silk drapes and marble bathrooms that are chock full of BVLGARI toiletries. The hotel's Post House is famous for their steaks and has been called a "Paragon of a New York Steakhouse" by the New York Times. Travel + Leisure recommends breakfasting at the Pembroke Room, which overlooks 63rd Street. The Pembroke Room also serves brunch, afternoon tea and cocktails.

Travel + Leisure magazine recommended the Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park in an article entitled "Romantic New York" for its views of the greenery and its "laid-back townhouse feel." The guest rooms are large by New York standards, ranging from 425 square feet for a standard room to 1,900 square feet for the Central Park Suite. There is a multilingual staff that includes bath butlers, a technology butler and a gemologist. The hotel is pet-friendly and will be happy to loan you -- and your four legged friend -- Burberry coats on rainy days. The on-site La Prarie Spa is Switzerland's first stateside spa, offering beauty and body treatments in the hotel. The BLT Market serves up dishes made with fresh, locally grown ingredients, while the Star Lounge offers afternoon tea, cocktails and light fare.