The Carlyle, A Rosewood HotelvsJW Marriott Essex House New York
Both JW Marriott Essex House New York and The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel scores slightly better than JW Marriott Essex House New York. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel ranks #15 in New York City with praise from 19 sources like Lonely Planet, Time Out and Star Service.
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel Show All Reviews
35 East 76th Street, New York City, NY 10021
From $383/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Perfectly sited on Madison Avenue and surrounded by leading boutiques and galleries, this hotel is equal parts exclusive hideaway and world-class hotel."
Frommer's
"This 34-story grande dame towers over Madison Avenue, perfectly epitomizing the old-world, moneyed neighborhood where it stands." Full review
Concierge
"The most pedigreed of the Upper East Side hotels, this grande dame opened originally as a residential hotel in 1930, with composer Richard Rodgers as its first occupant."
Fodor's
"The Carlyle's fusion of venerable elegance and Manhattan swank calls for the aplomb of entering a Chanel boutique: walk in chin-high, wallet out, and ready to be impressed." Full review
Insight Guides
"The great bastion of Old New York caters to royals, politicians, and other elites, housing them in refined Art Deco-inspired guestrooms and pampering them with attentive service."
Oyster
Luxury
"More intimate, with bigger rooms, than the competing Waldorf-Astoria and Loews Regency." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A stylish classic, the Carlyle gets all the details right." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"You’ll feel like a true Upper Eastsider in a room at this legendary hotel. The elegant rooms and phenomenal service have drawn heads of state and movie stars alike."
Time Out
"Opened in 1930 as a residential hotel, the elegant Carlyle is best known for its classy cabaret room, Café Carlyle, and Bemelmans Bar." Full review
Star Service
"One block east of Central Park, across from the Hotel Surrey, this renowned old-fashioned residential-style hotel is the best overall offering for successful salt-and-pepper types on the East Side." Full review
JW Marriott Essex House New York Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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."