Hotels in Central Park Area
Hotels in Central Park Area
The Plaza
- Central Park South
- 768 5th Ave
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In a landmark 19th-century building opposite Central Park, this iconic luxury hotel is 1.4 miles from the Empire State Building. Offering bathrooms with gold-plated fixtures, the elegant rooms have Italian linens and sitting areas, plus flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi; some rooms have terraces. Suites offer butler's pantries; some are bi-level. Room service is available. Afternoon tea is offered in the famed Palm Court, which features a stained-glass ceiling and lavish decor. There's also a storied jazz lounge and a luxe champagne bar, plus a posh spa and a gym.
The Pierre
- Upper East Side
- 2 E 61st St
Open since 1930, this opulent landmark hotel is across the street from Central Park and a mile from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The elegant rooms feature free Wi-Fi and Turkish marble bathrooms, as well as Bose sound systems, flat-screen TVs and designer toiletries; some have views of the park. Suites include living rooms and soaking tubs; some have city views. Upgraded suites offer personal butler service. Amenities include a fine-dining American restaurant displaying contemporary artwork, and 2 lounges (1 with frequent live jazz) serving afternoon tea, light meals and evening cocktails. There's also a business center and a fitness center.
The Carlyle
- Upper East Side
- 35 E 76th St
Set off Madison Avenue, this luxe, art deco-inspired hotel is a block from Central Park, a 9-minute walk from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a 4-minute walk from the 77 Street Station subway. The plush rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, along with iPod docks and minibars. Upgraded rooms add skyline views, sitting areas, and/or soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Sleek suites offer separate living rooms; some have pianos, full kitchens and art collections. Room service is available 24/7. Dining options include an upscale restaurant, a vibrant bar, and the storied Cafe Carlyle. There's also an elegant spa, a hair salon and a gym.
Mandarin Oriental
- Upper West Side
- 80 Columbus Cir
Across the street from Central Park, this upscale hotel is a 1-minute walk from the 59th St.-Columbus Circle subway station, and less than a mile from the Museum of Modern Art. The contemporary rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views, as well as flat-screens, stereos and Wi-Fi (fee). They also include desks, soaking tubs and marble bathrooms. Some have Central Park or river views, and luxe suites add separate living rooms and/or Nespresso machines. Perks include a chic modern American eatery, an airy lobby lounge serving snacks, and a specialty cocktail bar. There's also a fitness center, an indoor pool and a posh spa.
The Wallace
- Upper West Side
- 242 W 76th St
Set in a 1926 building on a tree-lined street, this upmarket hotel is a 4-minute walk from a subway station, 11 minutes away on foot from Central Park and a 16-minute walk from the Metropolitan Opera House. The polished rooms feature Wi-Fi, TVs and Nespresso machines, along with minibars. Suites and upgraded rooms have sitting areas; 1-bedroom suites provide separate living rooms. Upgraded suites add microwaves and wet bars. Room service is available.