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Lowell HotelvsThe Knickerbocker

Both Lowell Hotel and The Knickerbocker are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Knickerbocker scores marginally better than Lowell Hotel. The Knickerbocker comes in at #32 in New York City with recommendations from 12 publications like Lonely Planet, Zagat and Fodor's.

Lowell Hotel
8/10
28 East 63rd Street, New York City, NY 10065
From $3,684/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide 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 Frommer's
"The Lowell's style of luxury is best described as elegant, sophisticated 20th-century opulence." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Clubby and intimate—only 23 rooms and 47 suites—with the tiniest of lobbies, this is the hotel of choice for VIPs who want to drop out of sight."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Lowell is a high-end boutique known for its top-notch service and gorgeous individually decorated rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 Gayot
"If discretion and top-notch service rate at the top of your list of wants, stay here."
Zagat Zagat
4.2
""One of New York's hidden gems" rave fans of this "posh" Midtown boutique hotel with a "European sensibility"."
Forbes Travel Guide 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 Jetsetter
"An airy European-style pied-à-terre on a tree-lined block of the Upper East Side." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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
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The Knickerbocker
8/10
6 Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
From $749/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Star Service Star Service
"Across from the 50th Street subway station...this groundbreaking hotel may harbor a cool vibe in the lobby...but the best is actually reserved for upstairs." Full review
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Rooms in the landmark building are sleek and contemporary–-and perfect for a good night's sleep, thanks to fabulous beds, sound-proof windows, and blackout drapes." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This luxury hotel in Times Square was founded by legendary businessman John Jacob Astor IV."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally opened in 1906 by John Jacob Astor, the 330-room Knickerbocker is back in business after a luxurious, $240-million refurbishment." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This Beaux Arts-style landmark property recently reopened as a hotel for the first time in almost a century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"All 330 guest rooms have a very contemporary luxury look with modern amenities such as plush beds, down pillows, flatscreen Smart TVs, free WiFi." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Times Square landmark turned elegant urban sleep, with food by Charlie Palmer, a sprawling rooftop bar and iconic views." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This Beaux-Arts landmark... has never felt so sumptuous." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"For those inclined to brave the wild refuge that is Times Square, check into The Knickerbocker Hotel." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Set in a landmarked, 1902 Beaux Arts beaut of a skyscraper, the hotel makes smart use of the building’s grand bones: guest rooms all have soaring 12-foot ceilings and massive windows." Full review

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