Great — here are top five‑star NYC hotels currently running notable deals, the best places to search for luxury bargains, and quick booking tactics to save on a five‑star stay.

Top five‑star hotels with current deals (examples you can book now)

• The Plaza — seasonal promotions (up to 20% off by length of stay), third‑night‑free offers and several package experiences (tea, event packages). (theplazany.com)
• Four Seasons (Midtown & Downtown) — a variety of packages including “Experience More” credits, advance‑purchase discounts (up to ~15–20% on selected dates) and suite‑rate offers. (fourseasons.com)
• The Peninsula New York — wellness and stay‑credit packages (breakfast, spa/food credits and curated program add‑ons). (peninsula.com)
• Baccarat Hotel New York — regular offers that include food/spa credits (examples: $50–$150 spa & F&B credits on many packages) and suite‑specials. (baccarathotels.com)
• The Ritz‑Carlton (Central Park / NoMad) — seasonal packages (club room perks, breakfast/credit bundles, third‑night‑free style promotions via partners). (ritzcarlton.com)
• Aman New York — signature suite packages (resort credits, transfers, breakfasts) and exclusive experiences (bookable through luxury agencies). (mrandmrssmith.com)
• The Lowell — direct property promos (e.g., limited‑time 20% off, stay‑3/pay‑2 and breakfast add‑ons). (lowellhotel.com)
• The Knickerbocker (Times Square) — periodic Travelzoo and seasonal specials (example Travelzoo listing showing significant off‑peak savings on this 5‑star property). (travelzoo.com)

Where to hunt the best five‑star deals

• Travelzoo — curated short‑term bargains and member‑only rates for NYC hotels. (travelzoo.com)
• FiveStarAlliance / luxury consortia (Virtuoso, Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Luxury Escapes) — these channels often bundle breakfast, credits and upgrades you won’t see on standard OTAs. (Example: FiveStarAlliance perks and Mr & Mrs Smith listing for Aman). (fivestaralliance.com)
• Book through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (if you’re eligible) — gets you guaranteed 4pm checkout, daily breakfast for two, noon check‑in when available, room upgrade upon arrival (when possible) and typically a $100 property credit. These perks can make a slightly higher rate deliver more value. (americanexpress.com)

Smart booking tactics that save (and add value)

• Use consortia/agent rates (Virtuoso, Amex FHR, FiveStarAlliance or a trusted travel advisor) to get extras (breakfast, credits, upgrade)—often worth $200–$500+ per stay. (americanexpress.com)
• Book advance‑purchase non‑refundable rates for the biggest discounts (Four Seasons, many luxury hotels run advance‑purchase deals). If your plans are fixed, this is one of the simplest savings levers. (fourseasons.com)
• Stay midweek (Mon–Thu) or during shoulder seasons (late winter, early spring, late fall) for lower nightly rates vs. weekend/tourist peaks. (Hotels also drop inventory pre/post big events.)
• Search both the hotel’s own “Special Offers” page and luxury aggregators — hotels sometimes reserve their best credits for partner/consortia bookings but also run direct promos (example: The Plaza’s “Endless Summer” and other direct packages). (theplazany.com)
• Check package inclusions (breakfast vs. credited amount, spa credits, airport transfers) — a $100 F&B or spa credit can effectively reduce overall cost if you’ll use it.

If you want, I can do a live check for the best available five‑star deals for specific dates/party size and prioritize: (a) lowest price, (b) maximum credits/perks, or (c) particular neighborhoods (Midtown/Central Park/SoHo/NoMad/Upper East Side). Which option would you like me to prioritize?