The SurreyvsSmyth Tribeca
Both Smyth Hotel and The Surrey are rated highly by professionals. On balance, The Surrey is the choice of most reviewers compared to Smyth Hotel. The Surrey scores 92 with accolades from 20 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Zagat.
The Surrey Show All Reviews
20 E. 76th Street, New York City, NY 10021
From $473/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"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."
Michelin Guide
"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."
Concierge
"The suites, while very large, feel corporate."
Lonely Planet
"This steely Upper East Side gem – literally, everything is decorated in silvery shades of grey – is all about luxury." Full review
Oyster
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
Travel + Leisure
"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
DK Eyewitness
"This all-suite hotel is a lovely choice for those willing to spend extra on dramatically more space."
Time Out
"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
Star Service
"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
Gayot
"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."
Smyth Tribeca Show All Reviews
85 West Broadway, New York City, NY 10007
From $236/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"It has a young, jazzy appeal. Yabu Pu shelberg pushes the envelope with a vaguely vintage and completely original look."
Concierge
"If you're over the hotel-as-nightclub experience and want a look at how stars actually live in the city, Smyth is a good place to find out."
Fodor's
"Resting almost on top of a convenient subway stop, this thoroughly modern hotel makes TriBeCa a welcoming landing spot for visitors." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Smyth Tribeca features a sleek modern design with classic touches."
Zagat
3.5
""In the heart of TriBeCa" this "swanky and upscale" boutique is "surrounded by nice restaurants" and offers "easy access to the subway"."
Frommer's
"A solid citizen with a dash of whimsy." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Mirroring the neighborhood’s style, this hotel is understated and chic." Full review
Jetsetter
"Handsome Tribeca sleep with a top farm-to-fork restaurant, buzzy bar and central location near the downtown sights." Full review
Gayot
"From the lobby and its stunner of a bar to the 100 guest rooms, every last inch of Smyth Tribeca is a sexy and stylish treat."
Travel + Leisure
"A recent renovation gave the Smyth Hotel a new mid-century residential vibe, with the lobby envisioned as Tribeca's living room." Full review