Thompson Central Park New YorkvsAce Hotel New York
Both Ace Hotel New York and Parker New York are recommended by writers. On balance, Ace Hotel New York ranks slightly better than Parker New York. Ace Hotel New York comes in at 88 with praise from 19 reviewers including goop, Zagat and Star Service.
Thompson Central Park New York Show All Reviews
119 West 56th Street, New York City, NY 10019
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This hotel maintains a shiny, clean veneer, with comfortably modern rooms, a huge fitness centre, rooftop swimming pool and 24hr room service."
Michelin Guide
"Stylish in an updated kind of way, it also feels incredibly warm and inviting."
Fodor's
"A splash of kookiness in otherwise staid Midtown, the Parker Meridian combines the comforts of a dependable large hotel with elements of whimsy that keep visitors coming back." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Luxury all the way but geared for fun... the 42-floor Le Parker Meridien is an experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated just south of Central Park, Le Parker Meridien hotel juxtaposes classic chic with whimsical details." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With outstanding service and one of the best restaurants and gyms in town, this sleek and modern hotel offers the best value in this price category."
Time Out
"This swanky hotel boasts 731 rooms, as well as conference areas, event spaces and a restaurant." Full review
Star Service
"On the same block as Carnegie Hall, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, this marble ode to the good life is the best of the city's flavorful French-inspired commercial offerings." Full review
Gayot
"The pace at this hotel is smooth and efficient, the surroundings handsome and elegant, and the ambience distinctly French."
BlackBook
"Stride like 50 Cent and Ashton through stately columns and indulge all power trip perversions in pampering environs."
Ace Hotel New York Show All Reviews
20 West 29th Street, New York City, NY 10001
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"Sets a new standard for bohemian chic."
Michelin Guide
"In the middle of it all, you can quite literally get anywhere from here, but pull up a chair and stay awhile. It's the real deal, nailing that beatnik sensibility, and it even comes with a past."
Fodor's
"The vibe is unstuffy and down-to-earth, making it a popular hangout for creatives and people who work from wherever they lay their laptop." Full review
Insight Guides
"Combine the old-world charm of 1904 surroundings with a boho-chic vibe and what do you get? Hipster heaven."
DK Eyewitness
"The Ace Hotel channels a youthful rock-n-roll vibe: many of the large rooms come with vintage furniture, full-size refrigerator, and even a turntable and guitar."
Time Out
"Bourgeois hipsters tired of crashing on couches will appreciate the New York outpost of the cool chainlet founded in Seattle by a pair of DJs." Full review
Star Service
"This is certainly not the hippest hotel in Manhattan, but it is one with more grit and authenticity than most." Full review
Gayot
"Designed for all types of travelers, this hip hotel offers guests a choice of Bunk, Double, Queen and King rooms in a variety of price ranges and types."
BlackBook
"Rooms run the spectrum of the dollar-lined rainbow: bunk-up to save money, or 700 square feet of trust-fund-bedhead-esque loft space."
Zagat
3.3
""If you're a hipster or want to pretend to be one", this "young and stylish" Midtowner delivers a "rock 'n' roll aesthetic" with "lots of character"."