Soho Grand HotelvsThe Surrey
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Surrey is the choice of most professionals compared to Soho Grand Hotel. The Surrey comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 20 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Soho Grand Hotel Show All Reviews
310 West Broadway, New York City, NY 10013
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Soho Grand is a trailblazer and the granddaddy of them all."
Concierge
"With its 2,000-square-foot penthouse lofts, the Soho Grand, the first luxury hotel in SoHo, is still the most dramatic."
Fodor's
"The SoHo Grand defines what SoHo is today—once pioneering, now expensive, and with a vaguely creative vibe." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With chic decor and a youthful, almost-nightly party scene in the lounge, the Soho Grand offers an authentic but accessible taste of the hip downtown scene." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Designer jeans are de rigueur in the second-floor Grand Bar & Lounge, a giant, fern-garnished corridor with chocolate-leather couches and floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Entertainment moguls and celebrities as well keep returning to this boutique favorite."
Jetsetter
"Industrial-chic Soho institution with some of the neighborhood’s best bars." Full review
Time Out
"The Soho Grand, which pioneered the downtown hotel migration in 1996, is fresh from a revamp." Full review
Star Service
"You can attribute its star quality to its spaciousness and astute management. Designers here blend industrial and designer chic." Full review
Gayot
"If you're wondering why there's an antique stone dog trough at the door of this hotel, it's because this industrial-chic property is owned by pet food maker Hartz Mountain."
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."