Andaz 5th AvenuevsThe Mark Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Mark scores slightly higher than Andaz 5th Avenue. The Mark is ranked #6 in New York City with endorsements from 18 publications including Departures, Zagat and Lonely Planet.
Andaz 5th Avenue Show All Reviews
485 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Couldn’t be a more central location on Fifth Avenue... But it’s not just the location that makes the property desirable." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 184-room Andaz Fifth Avenue -- an outpost of Hyatt's stylish, luxury mini-chain -- sets itself apart with clean, New York-inspired design by Tony Chi and an unbeatable location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The city’s second property from Hyatt’s boutique brand... has 184 loftlike guest rooms with 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and muted interiors by designer Tony Chi." Full review
Time Out
"Hot on the heels of Andaz Wall Street—the Hyatt subsidiary’s first NYC hotel—comes a midtown sibling strategically placed for an upscale shopping spree." Full review
Star Service
"Across from the New York Public Library, one block east of Bryant Park, this is Hyatt's big-budgeted boutique brand, a carefully calculated response to Starwood's W hotels. " Full review
Gayot
"Maintaining peace of mind while staying in Midtown requires a determined spirit and a relaxing place to hide away from the area's busy streets."
BlackBook
"As close as you can stay to the New York Public Library without hiding yourself in the stacks. Tony Chi design blends haute style with Hyatt hospitality."
Zagat
3.7
"For a "luxurious staycation", fans return to this "hip" Hyatt boutique in Midtown that boasts "attentive" staffers."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Book a stay at the ANdAZ 5th Avenue and you’ll be at the center of all the action during your visit to New York." Full review
Fodor's
"The serene and spacious rooms at this chic, modern property evoke that coveted New York loft feel, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over 5th Avenue and the New York Public Library." Full review
The Mark Hotel Show All Reviews
25 East 77th Street, New York City, NY 10078
From $575/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"This hotel really lives up to its claims of sophistication and elegance."
Michelin Guide
"The exterior reads Upper East Side formality, but inside, this hotel screams exuberance."
Frommer's
"There is nothing not to like here, with the exception of the steep rates: this kind of luxury does not come cheap." Full review
Concierge
"An haute hideaway on Manhattan's Upper East Side since 1927, the venerable Mark reopened last fall with a radical new look, trading in its erstwhile French pedigree for Parisian pop."
Fodor's
"If you took every Upper East Side real estate fantasy and condensed it into a modern hotel, you'd come up with the Mark." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Mark, an historic hotel built in 1927, re-opened in 2009 as one of the best contemporary luxury hotels in New York." Full review
Jetsetter
"Grande dame turned design glamazon with a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant and hot bar." Full review
Star Service
"On the corner of Madison Avenue at 77th Street, this rather showy Upper East Side (UES) address has settled into its revamp, but still manages to create a buzz." Full review
Gayot
"The exterior may be classic Upper East Side elegance, but peek through the front door, and within a second, you'll understand that there's more to this hotel than first meets the eye."
BlackBook
"Grand Hotel nods and general ‘30s Paris vibe. Subtle and serene, marked by discreet, attentive service."