This Manhattan Hotel Has a José Andrés Dining Empire — and One of NYC’s Best Rooftop Bars

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n a city where luxury hotels open with regularity, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad manages to stand apart. Rising 50 stories above one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods, the property brings together contemporary design, world-class wellness, and a culinary lineup from one of the most celebrated chefs in the world. The result is a hotel that feels both quintessentially New York and refreshingly modern—a place where guests can retreat from the chaos of the city while still remaining firmly in the center of it all.

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For many travelers, the true highlight begins not with the skyline views or the restaurants, but with the hotel’s spa. Tucked away inside the property, the Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a calm, quietly luxurious counterpoint to the constant movement of Manhattan. Spanning 6,800 square feet, the space was designed as a sanctuary, with eight treatment rooms and dedicated sauna and steam facilities that encourage guests to slow down and linger. It’s the kind of environment where time seems to stretch a little longer, where the noise of the city dissolves into soft lighting, hushed tones, and the gentle rhythm of treatments designed to restore both body and mind.

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A key component of the spa’s appeal is its partnership with Augustinus Bader, the cult skincare brand whose science-driven formulas have become staples among beauty insiders. The spa offers a bespoke version of Bader’s signature facial, known as “The Method,” tailored specifically for the hotel. The treatment blends the brand’s highly coveted products with oils and fragrances inspired by New York’s nearby Flower District, creating an experience that feels both results-focused and rooted in place. It’s indulgent, certainly—but also deeply restorative, making it easy to understand why guests often spend an entire afternoon moving between treatments, the sauna, and the steam rooms before reentering the pace of the city.

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Once relaxed and restored, the next act unfolds downstairs, where the hotel’s dining program takes center stage. At The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, food isn’t an afterthought—it’s a defining element of the property’s identity. All of the hotel’s culinary venues are helmed by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés, whose restaurants have become synonymous with creativity, bold flavor, and a sense of theatricality that transforms dining into an experience.

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At street level, Zaytinya sets the tone. The restaurant, long beloved in Washington, D.C., makes its New York debut here, bringing Andrés’ vibrant interpretation of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine to NoMad. The menu is built around mezze—small plates meant for sharing—drawing inspiration from Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese traditions. Plates arrive in a steady procession: grilled octopus draped with capers and onions, seared halloumi balanced by citrus and pistachio, and rich lamb dishes layered with spices and slow-cooked depth. The atmosphere mirrors the cuisine—lively, social, and inviting—encouraging diners to order widely and linger over cocktails and Mediterranean wines.

For a dramatically different dining experience, guests can turn to Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, a restaurant that embraces indulgence with unapologetic enthusiasm. Here, the focus is on wood-fired cooking and exceptional cuts of meat, from American Wagyu to Japanese Kobe prepared tableside on hot stone. The menu moves fluidly between refined technique and playful presentation. There are showstoppers—like Andrés’ signature cotton candy foie gras—that arrive with a touch of theatrical flair, alongside deeply satisfying dishes such as ribeye chuleton and perfectly grilled seafood. It’s a steakhouse, certainly, but one that feels imaginative rather than traditional, elevating the genre with the chef’s signature sense of fun.

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And then there is Nubeluz, the hotel’s rooftop destination and arguably its most dramatic setting. Perched high above Manhattan, the space offers sweeping 270-degree views that stretch across the skyline, transforming every evening into a spectacle of lights and city energy. Designed as a glittering jewel box in the sky, the bar blends reflective surfaces, plush textures, and luminous details to create a space that feels glamorous without being overly formal.

The cocktail program matches the setting in both creativity and precision. Drinks reinterpret classic recipes through a modern lens—like the Foggy Hill Negroni, which arrives beneath a delicate aromatic cloud, or inventive spirit-free cocktails that showcase the same level of craft. Paired with light bites such as jamón ibérico, smoked salmon cones, and elegant small plates, Nubeluz quickly becomes the kind of place where a single drink inevitably turns into several as the skyline shifts from sunset to glittering night.

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Together, these elements—wellness, dining, design, and service—create an experience that feels layered rather than singular. Guests can spend the morning restoring themselves at the spa, the afternoon exploring the energy of NoMad, and the evening moving between Andrés’ restaurants before ending the night high above the city at Nubeluz.

In a city that thrives on reinvention, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad captures something essential about modern luxury. It’s not just about where you stay, but how the experience unfolds—moments of calm followed by bursts of energy, indulgence balanced by restoration, and a sense that the city’s best experiences are waiting just outside the door… or sometimes, fifty stories above it.

The Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad is located at 25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001