The Bowery HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park ranks slightly higher than The Bowery Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park comes in at #19 in New York City with praise from 15 sources like Zagat, Time Out and DK Eyewitness.
The Bowery Hotel Show All Reviews
335 Bowery, New York City, NY 10003
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"In case the red coat- and top hat-wearing doormen haven't convinced you, the crackling fireplace and clubby interiors will certainly encourage you to sit and relax awhile."
Concierge
"Entertainment industry folk have been flocking to the Bowery Hotel since its opening last spring. And it's no wonder... this stretch of the Lower East Side is quickly shedding its infamous grit."
Fodor's
"Gemma, the expansive and cozy Italian restaurant that's part of the hotel, completes the Bowery's insular, yet cushy vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rooms have huge factory windows with unobstructed views, simple white spreads with red piping, and elegant four-poster beds." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Bowery Hotel redefines class in a gentrified downtown neighborhood where punk rock and squalor once ruled." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Hoteliers Sean MacPherson and Eric Goode—the team behind New York’s Maritime Hotel—are breathing new life into Manhattan’s once-desolate Bowery with their 135-room Bowery Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An opulent 17-story hotel, it features lobby fireplaces and wood-paneled elevators, floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, and seven rooms with private terraces, hot tubs, and outdoor showers."
Time Out
"This fanciful boutique hotel from prominent hospitality duo Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson is the capstone in the gentrification of the Bowery." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel looks like it could have been a stage set from Gangs of New York, a retro-boho Victorian throw-down that definitely effuses its own style." Full review
Gayot
"The surrounding area may feel more modern --- and far more chichi -- than it has in past years, but inside old NYC comes alive."
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Show All Reviews
50 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019
From $695/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"There’s a lot to like about this hotel... but what I like best is that this luxury hotel manages to maintain a homey elegance and does not intimidate you with an overabundance of style." Full review
Fodor's
"It's all about the park views here, though the above-and-beyond service, accommodating to a fault, makes this renowned property popular with celebs and other demanding guests." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Pure, unadultered luxury: this landmark building comes with views of Central Park so giant you almost can’t see New York." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"If you're looking for a five-star experience in New York, and you insist on a Ritz, the sister property downtown offers a nearly identical experience for half the price." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Fans rave that this is the best hotel for service in the entire Ritz-Carlton chain. Traditional in style, the large rooms are extremely comfortable and filled with the latest technology."
Time Out
"The Ritz offers everything you'd expect from a deluxe Manhattan hotel: Central Park views, luxurious bedding... and an indulgent La Prairie spa." Full review
Star Service
"This 29-story building—the former St. Moritz—is Ritz-Carlton's ornate traditional offering, a sumptuous, service-oriented top-flight hotel that will impress even the most jaded globe-trotter." Full review
Gayot
"From the moment you enter the lobby, it's easy to forget the outside world."
BlackBook
"The Ritz is the tits, baby. No matter what one asks for, it is always the staff's pleasure to assist."
Zagat
4.3
""Luxurious" accommodations with "beds like heaven" and "to-die-for" views of Central Park star at this "incredible"."