The Langham New York Fifth AvenuevsThe Mercer Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Mercer Hotel ranks slightly better than The Langham New York Fifth Avenue. The Mercer Hotel comes in at 87 with praise from 18 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
The Langham New York Fifth Avenue Show All Reviews
400 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10018
From $447/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This modern masterpiece is a beacon of beauty."
Concierge
"Standard Superior Kings have all the hotel's luxuries; only those with an entourage need spring for an apartment."
Star Service
"Langham has a gem here and is infusing its classical Asian charm into the city that never sleeps.
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Gayot
"Situated in what was formerly The Setai, this Langham hotel upholds the brand's century-plus tradition of excellence in hospitality and service."
BlackBook
"Miami condo cult drops sixty stories of lux living on Fifth, hands over the reins to Langham Place. Inside, keep thinking big: majority of rooms top 700 square feet."
Zagat
"This luxury Midtowner... lures weekenders and worker bees with a range of contemporary, warm-hued accommodations featuring marble bathrooms."
Frommer's
"Half hotel, half apartment building, and formerly known as the Setai, this ultra-exclusive skyscraper property is expert at coddling its guests." Full review
Fodor's
"Setting new standards for luxury, the towering, limestone-clad Langham Place, Fifth Avenue ... was conceived as an opulent crash pad for wealthy overseas tourists." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In a 60-story glass-and-steel tower, the hotel, which opened in late 2010, offers midtown a dose of streamlined sophistication." Full review
Jetsetter
"Midtown glamazon with a prime Fifth Avenue address and a Michelin-starred restaurant." Full review
The Mercer Hotel Show All Reviews
147 Mercer St, New York City, NY 10012
From $565/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Mercer stood out from the crowd and inspired plenty of copycats. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but there's still only one Mercer hotel."
Frommer's
"Once inside, there is a pronounced calm... The hotel is a perfect complement to the scene outside your big window." Full review
Concierge
"You never know who you're going to see at the Mercer or what you'll see them do."
Fodor's
"The Mercer is superbly situated in the heart of SoHo's myriad name-brand stores, although you wouldn't know it once you're inside the lobby, a minimalist oasis." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Right in the heart of SoHo’s brick lanes, the grand Mercer is where stars sleep." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Mercer's 75 loft-style guest rooms, beautiful staff, stylish lobby/lounge, personalized service, and swanky SoHo location make it a go-to choice for celebrities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Mercer's six floor Romanesque-revival style building is a landmark of SoHo." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This discreet boutique property comes at luxury prices, and celebrities seeking a bit more privacy have made this their choice."
Insight Guides
"A converted 1890s landmark building right in the heart of Soho, the Mercer's rooms feature high loft ceilings, arched windows, and (for New York) spacious bath facilities."
Time Out
"Opened in 2001 by trendsetting hotelier André Balazs, the Mercer still has ample attractions that appeal to a celeb-heavy clientele." Full review