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JW Marriott Essex House New YorkvsThe Surrey
Both JW Marriott Essex House New York and The Surrey are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The Surrey ranks significantly higher than JW Marriott Essex House New York. The Surrey scores 92 with approval from 20 sources like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
JW Marriott Essex House New York
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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
"The best rooms have spectacular Central Park views, and despite the attentive service and marble lobby, the atmosphere is quite relaxed."
"As in years past, today's guests flock here for its premier location, sophisticated services, and quiet luxury."
"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
"In terms of price and luxury, it sits a notch below the nearby Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons."
"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
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"This large, luxurious Art Deco icon, located on the southern edge of Central Park, evokes the opulence of bygone times." Full review
"Housed inside a 1931 Art Deco building, the JW Marriott Essex House is part of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America." Full review
"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
"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
"One of the grand dames of NYC hotels, the JW Marriott Essex House New York is as elegant as ever."
The Surrey
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20 E. 76th Street, New York City, NY 10021
From $473/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The interior is a showcase for contemporary design; standard “salons” (rooms) have been beautifully furnished with ornate carpets, hand-crafted wardrobes and funky, modern desks."
"The Surrey's location may be knee deep in the old-monied world of the Upper East Side, but its quietly elegant flair is as new as a spring lamb."
"The suites, while very large, feel corporate."
"This steely Upper East Side gem – literally, everything is decorated in silvery shades of grey – is all about luxury." Full review
Luxury
"This 190-room hotel on the Upper East Side is ready to pull guests away from the nearby Carlyle with room service by Cafe Boulud." Full review
"Spruced-up rooms and suites—in shades of gray, cream, and white—have Duxiana beds, Pratesi bathrobes, and exclusive amenities from perfumer Laura Tonatto." Full review
"This all-suite hotel is a lovely choice for those willing to spend extra on dramatically more space."
"The centerpiece is undoubtedly the incredibly comfortable DUX by Duxiana bed... coupled with the hotel’s quiet location, it practically guarantees your best sleep ever." Full review
"Service operates on a high level, with guests at reception being escorted right to their guest rooms, while a Les Clefs d'Or concierge seemingly holds the keys to the city." Full review
"Today The Surrey provides travelers with an ultra relaxing place to rest between visits to Upper East Side spots such as the Whitney Museum of American Art."