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Mandarin Oriental, New YorkvsJW Marriott Essex House New York
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, New York is preferred by most writers compared to JW Marriott Essex House New York. Mandarin Oriental, New York has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 19 sources including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Mandarin Oriental, New York
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80 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY 10023
From $895/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide "A plush palace of spacious, handsome rooms complete with Frette linens and floor-to-ceiling windows."
Michelin Guide "Mandarin guests are treated to a seemingly limitless selection of haute cuisine hot spots and gourmet dining outposts-all quite literally at their doorstep."
Concierge "The Mandarin Oriental New York competes with the Four Seasons across town as the best-situated, most modern luxury hotel in the city."
Fodor's "Suites, however, are really what set this hotel apart, by creating enough stage space to make the hotel's Asian-influenced decor really dazzle." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 251-room hotel... offers what it should: tip-top opulence." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Mandarin Oriental, located across Columbus Circle from Central Park, offers a dizzying array of modern luxuries." Full review
Travel + Leisure "As sumptuous and plush as the Four Seasons (a few blocks away) is slick and modern." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Asian opulence comes at quite a price in this dramatic hotel."
Time Out "The luxurious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the spectacular views." Full review
Star Service "If views are what travelers are looking for, no other hotel in New York can compete. If high standards of service are sought, this place compares well with any." Full review
JW Marriott Essex House New York Rough Guide Michelin Guide
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160 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The best rooms have spectacular Central Park views, and despite the attentive service and marble lobby, the atmosphere is quite relaxed."
Michelin Guide "As in years past, today's guests flock here for its premier location, sophisticated services, and quiet luxury."
Frommer's "This Central Park icon oozes Art Deco... You won’t find tiny rooms here, nor should you; suites are magnificent, especially those overlooking the park." Full review
Concierge "In terms of price and luxury, it sits a notch below the nearby Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons."
Fodor's "With Central Park views and an art deco masterpiece of a lobby, the JW Marriott Essex House is a comfortable Midtown hotel that is full of character." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This large, luxurious Art Deco icon, located on the southern edge of Central Park, evokes the opulence of bygone times." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed inside a 1931 Art Deco building, the JW Marriott Essex House is part of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America." Full review
Time Out "A recent hotel-wide revamp brought high-tech in-room gadgets and contemporary-classic decor loosely inspired by the building's Art Deco past." Full review
Star Service "In true Marriott fashion, the hotel has opened an executive lounge for the exclusive use of those booking premium category rooms and suites plus the most loyal Marriott customers. " Full review
Gayot "One of the grand dames of NYC hotels, the JW Marriott Essex House New York is as elegant as ever."
