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The Mark Hotel vs JW Marriott Essex House New York

Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Mark is the choice of most professionals compared to JW Marriott Essex House New York. The Mark has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 18 sources including Hideaway Report, Departures and Rough Guide.

The Mark Hotel
The Mark Hotel
8 / 10
25 East 77th Street, New York City, NY 10078
From $575 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"This hotel really lives up to its claims of sophistication and elegance."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The exterior reads Upper East Side formality, but inside, this hotel screams exuberance."
Frommer's Frommer's
"There is nothing not to like here, with the exception of the steep rates: this kind of luxury does not come cheap." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"An haute hideaway on Manhattan's Upper East Side since 1927, the venerable Mark reopened last fall with a radical new look, trading in its erstwhile French pedigree for Parisian pop."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you took every Upper East Side real estate fantasy and condensed it into a modern hotel, you'd come up with the Mark." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Mark, an historic hotel built in 1927, re-opened in 2009 as one of the best contemporary luxury hotels in New York." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Grande dame turned design glamazon with a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant and hot bar." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"On the corner of Madison Avenue at 77th Street, this rather showy Upper East Side (UES) address has settled into its revamp, but still manages to create a buzz." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The exterior may be classic Upper East Side elegance, but peek through the front door, and within a second, you'll understand that there's more to this hotel than first meets the eye."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Grand Hotel nods and general ‘30s Paris vibe. Subtle and serene, marked by discreet, attentive service."
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JW Marriott Essex House New York
JW Marriott Essex House New York
8 / 10
160 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019
From $327 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The best rooms have spectacular Central Park views, and despite the attentive service and marble lobby, the atmosphere is quite relaxed."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"As in years past, today's guests flock here for its premier location, sophisticated services, and quiet luxury."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This Central Park icon oozes Art Deco... You won’t find tiny rooms here, nor should you; suites are magnificent, especially those overlooking the park." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"In terms of price and luxury, it sits a notch below the nearby Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons."
Fodor's Fodor's
"With Central Park views and an art deco masterpiece of a lobby, the JW Marriott Essex House is a comfortable Midtown hotel that is full of character." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This large, luxurious Art Deco icon, located on the southern edge of Central Park, evokes the opulence of bygone times." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Housed inside a 1931 Art Deco building, the JW Marriott Essex House is part of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A recent hotel-wide revamp brought high-tech in-room gadgets and contemporary-classic decor loosely inspired by the building's Art Deco past." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In true Marriott fashion, the hotel has opened an executive lounge for the exclusive use of those booking premium category rooms and suites plus the most loyal Marriott customers. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"One of the grand dames of NYC hotels, the JW Marriott Essex House New York is as elegant as ever."
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