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The Inn at Irving PlacevsHotel Plaza Athenee
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Inn at Irving Place scores marginally higher than Hotel Plaza Athenee New York. The Inn at Irving Place comes in at 82 with recommendations from 14 sources such as BlackBook, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
The Inn at Irving Place
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Concierge
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56 Irving Place, New York City, NY 10003
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Frequented by celebrities, this handsome pair of 1834 brownstones ranks as one of the most exclusive guesthouses in the city."
Michelin Guide "Luckily, you don't need a dowry to taste the high life; a reservation at the Inn at Irving Place works just fine. It is the age of elegance here, where a dainty dozen accommodations await guests."
Frommer's "This 170-year-old town house offers antique charm more easily found in the Berkshires than in the heart of what used to be Silicon Alley." Full review
Concierge "More country than town, the two 1834 brownstones near Gramercy Park at East 17th Street that house this 12-room inn are all 19th-century charm."
Fodor's "Fantasies of Old New York... spring to life at this discreet, romantic inn." Full review
Insight Guides "Those in search of cutting-edge style will do well to look elsewhere, but the antiques-filled milieu... and personalized service will suit any traveler looking to indulge in gentler times."
Lonely Planet "Richly Victorian, this intimate and exquisite 11-room red-brick townhouse dates from 1834 and is stuffed with period pieces and rosy patterns of days past."
OysterUpscale
"Thorough attention to detail and old-world charm set this quaint boutique hotel apart." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Two adjoining town houses comprise this unassuming Victorian inn, housed in an 1834 brownstone just south of historic Gramercy Park." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Edith Wharton would be proud of these antique brownstones buildings, run impeccably as a luxury inn."
Hotel Plaza Athenee Frommer's Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Star Service
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37 E 64th St, New York City, NY 10065
From $399/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This hideaway in New York's most elegant neighborhood (the stretch of Madison Ave. in the 60s) is elegant, luxurious, and oozing with sophistication." Full review
Concierge "The quintessential Upper East Side residential nest, this collection of 149 rooms and suites is decorated with Asian and European silks, framed prints, and striped drapes."
Fodor's "Positioned unobtrusively by Central Park on the Upper East Side, the Plaza Athénée... makes stellar service a priority." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the few independent hotels left in Manhattan, this 142-room bijou is cherished by Europeans (and savvy celebrities) for its intimacy and attentive staff." Full review
Star Service "More than a quarter of the rooms are elegant suites and studios, with the decadent and panoramic Terrace Suites among the city's most sought-after accommodations. " Full review
BlackBook "On a blessed tree-lined block just off the otherworldly Madison Avenue scene. Parisian polish and services, with regal extras."
Zagat4.0
"The "impeccable" service at this "upscale" (but "not snooty") Upper Eastsider "distinguishes it from other hotels" thanks to "excellent" staffers who make sure "every request is taken care of"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The exclusive hotel blends seamlessly with the ritzy residential neighborhood just off of Central Park, and staff has plenty of experience assisting celebrity clientele." Full review
Gayot "While the opulence of this time-honored enclave makes it appear suitable only for royalty, mere mortals --- or rather, well-heeled commoners --- are heartily welcomed."
Jetsetter "Classic Upper East Side boutique famous for its European grandeur, detail-oriented service, and celebrity clientele one block from Central Park." Full review
