Smoking in NYC Hotels: Fully Prohibited Indoors

No smoking in any indoor area of any New York City hotel. The NYC Smoke-Free Air Act (2002) bans smoking in all indoor workplaces—including every hotel space.

What's Covered

• Guest rooms (all types)
• Hallways, corridors, elevators
• Lobbies, concierge areas
• Restaurants, bars, lounges
• Meeting rooms, ballrooms
• Fitness centers, spas, pools (indoor)
• Parking garages (enclosed)

Where You Can Smoke

• Outdoor areas — Sidewalks, parks, private balconies (if hotel permits)
• Designated outdoor smoking areas — Some hotels provide these
• Cigar bars — Very few; must meet strict ventilation & membership requirements

Hotel Policies & Penalties

• Cleaning fees: $250–$500+ for smoking evidence (smell, ash, burns)
• Eviction: Hotels may remove guests for violations
• Fines: City can fine hotel ($200–$2,000) + guest ($50–$100)

Vaping & E-Cigarettes

Also prohibited indoors under 2017 amendment. Same rules, same penalties.

Cannabis

Recreational cannabis is legal in NY (2021) but public consumption prohibited—includes hotel common areas. Private consumption in a hotel room violates hotel policy + Smoke-Free Air Act (combustion).

Bottom line: Step outside. NYC's air law is among the nation's strictest.