The Wagner at the BatteryvsThe Langham New York Fifth Avenue
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Wagner at the Battery is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Langham New York Fifth Avenue. The Wagner at the Battery comes in at 88 with approval from 16 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and BlackBook.
The Wagner at the Battery Show All Reviews
2 West Street, New York City, NY 10004
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This luxurious modern hotel has all the bells and whistles ... sleek interior design, top-notch services, and oh, those views!"
Frommer's
"If you don't mind the location and the commute to Midtown and beyond, you won't find a more luxurious choice." Full review
Fodor's
"If you're staying this far downtown, the Ritz is your top choice." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Telescopes in the elegantly modern rooms offer spectacular close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor."
Time Out
"The Ritz-Carlton's downtown property offers everything you'd expect from a deluxe Manhattan hotel: dramatic vistas... luxurious bedding and an indulgent spa." Full review
Star Service
"Service is efficient and professional, and the well-trained staff is a team in the true sense of the word, albeit an occasionally officious one." Full review
Gayot
"Thoughtful renovations have freshened the bloom on the rose of this already wonderful hotel."
BlackBook
"Waterfront rooms fit with a telescope for chilaxing in comfort."
Zagat
4.3
""A top-notch" hotel overlooking New York Harbor that offers "superb quality and attention to details"."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A great excuse to avoid the chaotic Midtown hotel scene." Full review
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