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Ace Hotel New YorkvsThe Knickerbocker

Ace Hotel New York and The Knickerbocker are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, Ace Hotel New York scores slightly better than The Knickerbocker. Ace Hotel New York has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 19 reviews including Time Out, Oyster and Afar Magazine.

Ace Hotel New York
8/10
20 West 29th Street, New York City, NY 10001
From $149/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Sets a new standard for bohemian chic."
Michelin Guide 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 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 Insight Guides
"Combine the old-world charm of 1904 surroundings with a boho-chic vibe and what do you get? Hipster heaven."
DK Eyewitness 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 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 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 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 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 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"."
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The Knickerbocker
8/10
6 Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
From $749/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Star Service Star Service
"Across from the 50th Street subway station...this groundbreaking hotel may harbor a cool vibe in the lobby...but the best is actually reserved for upstairs." Full review
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Rooms in the landmark building are sleek and contemporary–-and perfect for a good night's sleep, thanks to fabulous beds, sound-proof windows, and blackout drapes." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This luxury hotel in Times Square was founded by legendary businessman John Jacob Astor IV."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally opened in 1906 by John Jacob Astor, the 330-room Knickerbocker is back in business after a luxurious, $240-million refurbishment." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This Beaux Arts-style landmark property recently reopened as a hotel for the first time in almost a century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"All 330 guest rooms have a very contemporary luxury look with modern amenities such as plush beds, down pillows, flatscreen Smart TVs, free WiFi." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Times Square landmark turned elegant urban sleep, with food by Charlie Palmer, a sprawling rooftop bar and iconic views." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This Beaux-Arts landmark... has never felt so sumptuous." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"For those inclined to brave the wild refuge that is Times Square, check into The Knickerbocker Hotel." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Set in a landmarked, 1902 Beaux Arts beaut of a skyscraper, the hotel makes smart use of the building’s grand bones: guest rooms all have soaring 12-foot ceilings and massive windows." Full review

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