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The Peninsula New YorkvsThe Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
The Peninsula New York and The Plaza are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Plaza ranks slightly higher than The Peninsula New York. The Plaza scores 91 with positive reviews from 18 reviews including Zagat, BlackBook and Frommer's.
The Peninsula New York
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Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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Zagat
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700 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10019
From $634/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Housed in a beauty of a landmark Beaux Arts building, the Peninsula is the perfect combination of old-world charm and modern, state-of-the-art technology." Full review
Concierge "It offers a smooth combination of Art Nouveau interiors and top-of-the-line business services, some copied from its Hong Kong flagship."
Fodor's "Stepping through the Peninsula's Beaux Arts facade onto the grand staircase overhung with a monumental chandelier, you know you're in for a glitzy treat." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A quiet, classically luxurious hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Expect legendary Peninsula service at the small Asian chain’s Big Apple outpost. Rooms are designed for ultimate comfort with the latest technology integrated seamlessly."
Time Out "The opulent New York branch of the Hong Kong–born hotel chain occupies a grand 1905 building on Fifth Avenue. Rooms: 239." Full review
Star Service "This refined roost for the world's rich and famous sits in a stellar location towering over Fifth Avenue, four blocks south of Central Park." Full review
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And while sheiks and CEOs settling into the suites will find it difficult to choose where to bunk—New York Palace, Ritz-Carlton Central Park, Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental—arrivals headed to Standard and Deluxe rooms will find this to be the perhaps the best of the bunch.
Gayot "The New York member of this top-of-the-line hotel group is superbly located in a turn-of-the-century landmark Beaux Arts building on Fifth Avenue, where the east and west side converge."
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""For very special occasions", this "luxurious" Midtowner in a "landmark" 1905 building makes guests "feel like royalty", setting the "gold standard" from "first-class" staffers."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The Peninsula New York is a classic New York City hotel that also stands out for its top-of-the-line amenities including a pool with a sun deck." Full review
The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
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Michelin Guide Fodor's
Lonely Planet Oyster
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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
OysterLuxury
"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."
