Sofitel New YorkvsThe Peninsula New York
Both Sofitel New York and The Peninsula New York are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Peninsula New York scores slightly higher than Sofitel New York. The Peninsula New York has a TripExpert Score of 88 with endorsements from 16 reviews such as Gayot, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
Sofitel New York 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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
3.5
"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
The Peninsula New York Show All Reviews
700 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10019
From $634/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Housed in a beauty of a landmark Beaux Arts building, the Peninsula is the perfect combination of old-world charm and modern, state-of-the-art technology." Full review
Concierge
"It offers a smooth combination of Art Nouveau interiors and top-of-the-line business services, some copied from its Hong Kong flagship."
Fodor's
"Stepping through the Peninsula's Beaux Arts facade onto the grand staircase overhung with a monumental chandelier, you know you're in for a glitzy treat." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A quiet, classically luxurious hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Expect legendary Peninsula service at the small Asian chain’s Big Apple outpost. Rooms are designed for ultimate comfort with the latest technology integrated seamlessly."
Time Out
"The opulent New York branch of the Hong Kong–born hotel chain occupies a grand 1905 building on Fifth Avenue. Rooms: 239." Full review
Star Service
"This refined roost for the world's rich and famous sits in a stellar location towering over Fifth Avenue, four blocks south of Central Park." Full review
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And while sheiks and CEOs settling into the suites will find it difficult to choose where to bunk—New York Palace, Ritz-Carlton Central Park, Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental—arrivals headed to Standard and Deluxe rooms will find this to be the perhaps the best of the bunch.
Gayot
"The New York member of this top-of-the-line hotel group is superbly located in a turn-of-the-century landmark Beaux Arts building on Fifth Avenue, where the east and west side converge."
Zagat
4.2
""For very special occasions", this "luxurious" Midtowner in a "landmark" 1905 building makes guests "feel like royalty", setting the "gold standard" from "first-class" staffers."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The Peninsula New York is a classic New York City hotel that also stands out for its top-of-the-line amenities including a pool with a sun deck." Full review