The Bryant Park HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park ranks slightly higher than The Bryant Park Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 15 publications such as Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and BlackBook.
The Bryant Park Hotel Show All Reviews
40 West 40th Street, New York City, NY 10018
From $134/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This hotel – in the old American Radiator Building, a striking black-and-gold mix of Gothic and Deco architecture – shows off its edgy attitude in its stylish contemporary rooms."
Frommer's
"Falls into that hip/boutique category, with its whitewashed rooms filled with high-tech goodies." Full review
Concierge
"Close to the Seventh Avenue showrooms and just across the street from Bryant Park, the former location of New York's fashion shows, this modern hotel remains popular with the style crowd."
Fodor's
"A New York landmark in brown brick that towers over the New York Public Library and Bryant Park, this sleek hotel is still a Midtown hot spot." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The stunning American Radiator Building (with all the gold leaf) is home to minimalist design luxury across from Bryant Park."
Time Out
"When the shows and the shoots are done, the fashion and film folk flock to this luxe landing pad (it’s particularly busy during Fashion Week)." Full review
Star Service
"This minimalist boutique-hotel has a tradition of attracting style hounds and eager international tourists with an elan that few in its class can match." Full review
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For views of Bryant Park, request rooms in the -02 to -08 series.
Gayot
"A location alone... is enough of a selling point for travelers wishing to be in the center of New York City. But the hotel offers far more appeal than just its address."
BlackBook
"Rooms are gorgeous, spacious, comfortably modern and quiet, many with treetop park views."
Zagat
3.5
"Tucked in a near-"perfect" location close to Grand Central, this Midtowner puts you "awfully close to where you need to be" and provides "great" views."
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"."