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The Wagner at the BatteryvsChambers powered by Sonder

Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Wagner at the Battery ranks slightly better than Chambers Hotel. The Wagner at the Battery comes in at 88 with accolades from 16 sources such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.

The Wagner at the Battery
8/10
2 West Street, New York City, NY 10004
From $325/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This luxurious modern hotel has all the bells and whistles ... sleek interior design, top-notch services, and oh, those views!"
Frommer's 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 Fodor's
"If you're staying this far downtown, the Ritz is your top choice." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Telescopes in the elegantly modern rooms offer spectacular close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor."
Time Out 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 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 Gayot
"Thoughtful renovations have freshened the bloom on the rose of this already wonderful hotel."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Waterfront rooms fit with a telescope for chilaxing in comfort."
Zagat Zagat
4.3
""A top-notch" hotel overlooking New York Harbor that offers "superb quality and attention to details"."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A great excuse to avoid the chaotic Midtown hotel scene." Full review
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Chambers powered by Sonder
8/10
15 W 56th Street, New York City, NY 10019
From $305/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
""Designed by architect David Rockwell, Chambers is well-placed for Central Park and MoMA visits, though you can just sit and admire the 500 original works of art in its gallery-sized..."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The rooms and suites wed a modern and industrial style that may feel like home to some and a warehouse to others."
Concierge Concierge
"A far more overt attempt than the subtler City Club to bring downtown style to midtown, this 77-room hotel owes its soul to art, with 500 contemporary works exhibited throughout the hotel."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Its 77 rooms are simple yet elegant, with plush cushions on wood-frame beds, and concrete-floor bathrooms featuring giant showerheads." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Between the contemporary art (even in the guest rooms) and the high-design lobby, this lovely boutique feels as much like a SoHo gallery as a hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A little downtown style livens up this strip of midtown with a sleek design. The smallish rooms feature original modern art, Frette bathrobes, and cashmere throws."
Time Out Time Out
"Though it opened in 2001, Chambers has a contemporary residential style that feels utterly current." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Three blocks south of Central Park, this posh hotel pays homage to high fashion and contemporary art, and is something of a secret among those who value its serene bearing." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Situated in the heart of the Fifth Avenue shopping district, this narrow fourteen-story hotel is filled with more than 500 pieces of original art."
Zagat Zagat
3.5
"For "seclusion and serenity in the middle of a concrete jungle", repeat visitors rely on this "design-oriented" Midtowner that's "conveniently" located off Fifth Avenue."
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