The Bar/Lounge at JW Marriott Essex House New York
JW Marriott Essex House New York's bar/lounge is endorsed by experts. Of the 15 publications that we monitored, 7 praised the bar/lounge, like Concierge, Fodor's and Gayot.
JW Marriott Essex House New York 
Concierge
Fodor's
Gayot
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Star Service
Concierge "The downsides: The modern American fare at the South Gate restaurant is mediocre (though it's worth stopping by for a park-view drink at the bar)"
Fodor's "They even do an afternoon tea in the lobby lounge"
Gayot "On-site wining/dining includes SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant"
Jetsetter "The South Gate restaurant serves a popular American menu and an impressive selection of wines in an ultramodern setting, and a steel and glass bar that has views of Central Park — a favorite of the after-work crowd"
Travel + Leisure "The Lobby Lounge offers traditional afternoon tea, while South Gate restaurant serves modern American cuisine in a dining room lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that face the park"
BlackBook "South Gate for in-house posh dining, or luxuriate over afternoon tea in the burnished Lobby Lounge"
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"
