The Inn at Irving PlacevsThe Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Both The Inn at Irving Place and The Plaza are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Plaza is the choice of most professionals compared to The Inn at Irving Place. The Plaza ranks #6 in New York City with accolades from 16 publications like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
The Inn at Irving Place Show All Reviews
56 Irving Place, New York City, NY 10003
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Frequented by celebrities, this handsome pair of 1834 brownstones ranks as one of the most exclusive guesthouses in the city."
Michelin Guide
"Luckily, you don't need a dowry to taste the high life; a reservation at the Inn at Irving Place works just fine. It is the age of elegance here, where a dainty dozen accommodations await guests."
Frommer's
"This 170-year-old town house offers antique charm more easily found in the Berkshires than in the heart of what used to be Silicon Alley." Full review
Concierge
"More country than town, the two 1834 brownstones near Gramercy Park at East 17th Street that house this 12-room inn are all 19th-century charm."
Fodor's
"Fantasies of Old New York... spring to life at this discreet, romantic inn." Full review
Insight Guides
"Those in search of cutting-edge style will do well to look elsewhere, but the antiques-filled milieu... and personalized service will suit any traveler looking to indulge in gentler times."
Lonely Planet
"Richly Victorian, this intimate and exquisite 11-room red-brick townhouse dates from 1834 and is stuffed with period pieces and rosy patterns of days past."
Oyster
Upscale
"Thorough attention to detail and old-world charm set this quaint boutique hotel apart." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Two adjoining town houses comprise this unassuming Victorian inn, housed in an 1834 brownstone just south of historic Gramercy Park." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Edith Wharton would be proud of these antique brownstones buildings, run impeccably as a luxury inn."
The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel Show All Reviews
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
From $469/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"The Plaza has come back from its hiatus looking better than ever."
Michelin Guide
"The esteemed Plaza is neck and neck with the Waldorf-Astoria in the race for New York's most recognizable hotel."
Fodor's
"Eloise's adopted home on the corner of Central Park, the Plaza is one of New York's most storied hotels, hosting all manner of dignitaries, moneymakers, and royalty." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Suitably set in a landmark French Renaissance-style building, its 282 guestrooms are a suitably regal affair, with sumptuous Louis XV-style furniture and 24-carat gold-plated bathroom faucets." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The exceptional spa and 24-hour butler service make it worth the splurge." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"For a European-palace-style experience, this is the only game in town." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"New York’s 1907 Grande Dame has emerged from a $400-million face-lift agleam with Baccarat chandeliers, vast expanses of marble, and large, luxurious rooms."
Time Out
"The opulent vibe extends to the bathrooms, which feature mosaic baths, 24-carat gold-plated sink fittings and even chandeliers—perhaps to make the foreign royals feel at home." Full review
Star Service
"Guests here enjoy housekeeping service twice daily, same-day laundry and dry cleaning, round-the-clock room service, babysitting, and a liberal pet policy." Full review
Gayot
"The conversion of some of its guest rooms into residences aside, The Plaza has been and continues to be quintessential New York City."