The Wagner at the BatteryvsHotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection and The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park scores 89 with positive reviews from 16 reviews such as Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and BlackBook.
The Wagner at the Battery Show All Reviews
2 West Street, New York City, NY 10004
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This luxurious modern hotel has all the bells and whistles ... sleek interior design, top-notch services, and oh, those views!"
Frommer's
"If you don't mind the location and the commute to Midtown and beyond, you won't find a more luxurious choice." Full review
Fodor's
"If you're staying this far downtown, the Ritz is your top choice." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Telescopes in the elegantly modern rooms offer spectacular close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor."
Time Out
"The Ritz-Carlton's downtown property offers everything you'd expect from a deluxe Manhattan hotel: dramatic vistas... luxurious bedding and an indulgent spa." Full review
Star Service
"Service is efficient and professional, and the well-trained staff is a team in the true sense of the word, albeit an occasionally officious one." Full review
Gayot
"Thoughtful renovations have freshened the bloom on the rose of this already wonderful hotel."
BlackBook
"Waterfront rooms fit with a telescope for chilaxing in comfort."
Zagat
4.3
""A top-notch" hotel overlooking New York Harbor that offers "superb quality and attention to details"."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A great excuse to avoid the chaotic Midtown hotel scene." Full review
Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection Show All Reviews
365 Park Ave S, New York City, NY 10016
From $220/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"These rooms invoke the sleek Art Moderne style of the 1920s and 1930s."
Frommer's
"In the fashionable Madison Park area, this hotel is a real charmer with a calm, intimate feel." Full review
Fodor's
"The decade-old Giraffe remains a consistent property with friendly service, large rooms, and lots of repeat customers, particularly business travelers." Full review
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Be sure to take time to relax at the open-air Rooftop Garden bar, which is open for drinks in the warmer months, although the garden is open year-round.
DK Eyewitness
"Perhaps the Flatiron District’s finest full-service luxury hotel, the rooms are decorated with custom furnishings invoking the Moderne style."
Time Out
"Part of Library Hotel Collection, which also runs the Library Hotel and Hotel Elysée, the Giraffe confines references to the titular animal to tasteful artwork." Full review
Gayot
"Hotel Giraffe is far more chic and fun than most nearby lodgings."
BlackBook
"Glitzy boutique from the peeps behind the Library, Elysée, and Casablanca. Not cheap, rooms a tad tiny, but only seven to a floor so you won't feel trapped in a hive."
Zagat
3.5
"This "nicely maintained" NoMad boutique leaves fans "very, very pleased" thanks to all the "little extras", including complimentary breakfast."
The Telegraph
7.0
"It’s not much to look at, but the location almost makes up for the rather soulless décor." Full review
Star Service
"With the subway a block away, everything is close at hand, and the chaos of Times Square is blissfully out of eye- and earshot. " Full review