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The Wagner at the Battery vs Mandarin Oriental, New York

Both of these luxury five-star properties feature astounding views. The Ritz-Carlton Battery Park in downtown Manhattan faces New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty, while The Mandarin Oriental, New York at Columbus Circle in Midtown faces Central Park. Both offer many indulgences, including renowned spas and service, but the Mandarin Oriental also offers an enclosed pool. While the Ritz is a bit off the beaten path, its seaside location and telescopes in each room provide a unique experience.

The Wagner at the Battery
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
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Mandarin Oriental, New York
Mandarin Oriental, New York
8 / 10
80 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY 10023
From $895 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A plush palace of spacious, handsome rooms complete with Frette linens and floor-to-ceiling windows."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Mandarin guests are treated to a seemingly limitless selection of haute cuisine hot spots and gourmet dining outposts-all quite literally at their doorstep."
Concierge Concierge
"The Mandarin Oriental New York competes with the Four Seasons across town as the best-situated, most modern luxury hotel in the city."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Suites, however, are really what set this hotel apart, by creating enough stage space to make the hotel's Asian-influenced decor really dazzle." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The 251-room hotel... offers what it should: tip-top opulence." Full review
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