Wythe HotelvsSofitel New York
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Wythe Hotel scores significantly better than Sofitel New York. Wythe Hotel comes in at 85 with approval from 14 sources like Wallpaper, oyster.com and Zagat.
Wythe Hotel Show All Reviews
80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
From $225/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"The hotel is swank on its own terms, offering a thing or two its Manhattan peers would be hard pressed to provide."
Fodor's
"One of the hottest openings of 2012–and home to stunning Manhattan-skyline views, locally sourced design touches and amenities, and a hip restaurant." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With a hopping rooftop bar boasting jaw-dropping views of Manhattan, a wonderful restaurant, and cutting-edge industrial design, the Wythe is a destination unto itself." Full review
Time Out
"The Wythe may not be the first boutique hotel in Williamsburg, but it’s the first to capture the neighborhood’s elusive hip factor." Full review
Gayot
"Decor elements pay homage to the building's industrial beginnings with cast-iron railings, exposed wood beams and other retro accents."
BlackBook
"B-burg boutique in a gutted 1901 cooperage. Seventy-two rooms outfitted with custom wood beds made of recycled pine from the old factory."
Zagat
3.3
"It may "look like every other old factory building in the neighborhood", but inside this Williamsburg boutique is "hip and vibrant" with "rustic, modern" stylings."
Condé Nast Traveler
92.4
"The hotel is one block from the Brooklyn waterfront in Williamsburg, a once-industrial neighborhood transformed by artists, entrepreneurs, and a new wave of immigrants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A five-year restoration and renovation project transformed a factory on the Williamsburg waterfront, originally built in 1901, into the stylish but laid-back Wythe Hotel." Full review
Not For Tourists
"For cool people with lots of cold hard cash."
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