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Sofitel New YorkvsLowell Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, Sofitel New York scores marginally better than Lowell Hotel. Sofitel New York has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 14 publications like Jetsetter, Gayot and The Telegraph.
Sofitel New York
Michelin Guide
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
45 West 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036
From $209/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Avantgarde and elegant, the Sofitel makes it so easy to catch a show, wander through a world-class museum, or make it to an important meeting right on time."
OysterUpscale
"Spacious rooms with large marble bathrooms; impeccable service from a multilingual concierge staff; a well-equipped gym; and a convenient location two blocks from Times Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 30-story property blends modern and classic design and was an instant hit in the Theater District, with warm decor, helpful service, and a pleasant brasserie."
Time Out "Expect French-accented corporate comforts at this modern midtown hotel, part of a European-born international chain. Rooms: 398." Full review
Star Service " It is the neighborhood's premier corporate enclave, despite its location amidst all the tourist sights." Full review
Gayot "It stands out among its history-laden neighbors as an ultramodern curved glass tower grounded by two twenty-story limestone wings."
BlackBook "Very elegant, very French hospitality beats along with the pulse of Fifth Avenue. Stunning rounded limestone and glass tower."
Zagat3.5
"There's a "decidedly European feel" to this "beautiful French hotel" chain outpost "close to everything" in Midtown and offering "luxury without intimidation"."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Located in Midtown Manhattan, Sofitel New York sits at the center of the city’s pulse." Full review
Jetsetter "French Deco flair in the heart of Midtown with nouveau bistro fare." Full review
Lowell Hotel Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge Oyster
Travel + Leisure Gayot Zagat Forbes Travel Guide Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
28 East 63rd Street, New York City, NY 10065
From $3,684/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Lovely, charming, and delightful, The Lowell is a slice of the English countryside in the heart of the Upper East Side."
Frommer's "The Lowell's style of luxury is best described as elegant, sophisticated 20th-century opulence." Full review
Concierge "Clubby and intimateonly 23 rooms and 47 suiteswith the tiniest of lobbies, this is the hotel of choice for VIPs who want to drop out of sight."
OysterLuxury
"The Lowell is a high-end boutique known for its top-notch service and gorgeous individually decorated rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Less glamorous than the Carlyle and less fanciful than the Plaza Athénée, the Lowell at first seems more conservative than its genteel Upper East Side neighbors." Full review
Gayot "If discretion and top-notch service rate at the top of your list of wants, stay here."
Zagat4.2
""One of New York's hidden gems" rave fans of this "posh" Midtown boutique hotel with a "European sensibility"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Located in a landmark 1920s building on the Upper East Side, The Lowell captures the essence of an elegant country house." Full review
Jetsetter "An airy European-style pied-à-terre on a tree-lined block of the Upper East Side." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Some rooms feature that rare Manhattan delight: working wood-burning fire places. Designer Michael S. White’s subtle interiors include elegant silk drapes and rich mahogany furnishings." Full review
