Royalton Park AvenuevsThe Mercer Hotel
The Mercer Hotel and Royalton Park Avenue are both recommended by experts. Overall, The Mercer Hotel scores slightly higher than Royalton Park Avenue. The Mercer Hotel comes in at 87 with praise from 18 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Royalton Park Avenue Show All Reviews
420 Park Avenue South, New York City, NY 10016
From $225/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Tamer than its Meatpacking District older sister, Gansevoort Meatpacking Hotel, the Gansevoort Park, which opened in 2010, still retains much of big sister’s cool glamour feel." Full review
Concierge
"It all feels Miami by way of Madison Avenue, with a bar scene that bumps accordingly."
Fodor's
"A downtown-hip hotel on the edge of lower Midtown, the Gansevoort Park improves upon its hard-living Meatpacking District sibling by several degrees." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Attracting a steady flow of celebrities... this NoMad... hotel is within easy walking distance of Union Square, the Theatre District, and the Empire State Building." Full review
Time Out
"The sleek rooms feature modern metal four-posters or silver satin headboards, plush sofas and saucy retro images by British photographer Deborah Anderson." Full review
Star Service
"It certainly draws from the same stylish crowd of young professionals intent on living the good life, as expressed by the hotel's rooftop party scene.
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Gayot
"The real draw here is the collection of 249 luxury rooms and suites that feature high ceilings, Juliet balconies and five-fixture bathrooms."
BlackBook
"MePa pioneer branched out to Park Avenue. Slick glass building picks up some of the original's trademarks, like light effects, lux spa, and pool up on the sceney roof deck."
Zagat
3.7
""Live it up" at this "hip, cool" boutique -- sister of the famed Meatpacking District option -- that brings the "feel-good" vibe to Midtown with "modern" decor in the atrium lobby."
Not For Tourists
"Stay like a VIP: Rooftop pool, gorgeous rooms, and Park Ave."
The Mercer Hotel Show All Reviews
147 Mercer St, New York City, NY 10012
From $565/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Mercer stood out from the crowd and inspired plenty of copycats. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but there's still only one Mercer hotel."
Frommer's
"Once inside, there is a pronounced calm... The hotel is a perfect complement to the scene outside your big window." Full review
Concierge
"You never know who you're going to see at the Mercer or what you'll see them do."
Fodor's
"The Mercer is superbly situated in the heart of SoHo's myriad name-brand stores, although you wouldn't know it once you're inside the lobby, a minimalist oasis." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Right in the heart of SoHo’s brick lanes, the grand Mercer is where stars sleep." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Mercer's 75 loft-style guest rooms, beautiful staff, stylish lobby/lounge, personalized service, and swanky SoHo location make it a go-to choice for celebrities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Mercer's six floor Romanesque-revival style building is a landmark of SoHo." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This discreet boutique property comes at luxury prices, and celebrities seeking a bit more privacy have made this their choice."
Insight Guides
"A converted 1890s landmark building right in the heart of Soho, the Mercer's rooms feature high loft ceilings, arched windows, and (for New York) spacious bath facilities."
Time Out
"Opened in 2001 by trendsetting hotelier André Balazs, the Mercer still has ample attractions that appeal to a celeb-heavy clientele." Full review