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The Bowery Hotel vs The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Plaza is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Bowery Hotel. The Plaza comes in at 91 with praise from 18 reviewers including Rough Guide, Oyster and Star Service.

The Bowery Hotel
The Bowery Hotel
8 / 10
335 Bowery, New York City, NY 10003
From $325 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"In case the red coat- and top hat-wearing doormen haven't convinced you, the crackling fireplace and clubby interiors will certainly encourage you to sit and relax awhile."
Concierge Concierge
"Entertainment industry folk have been flocking to the Bowery Hotel since its opening last spring. And it's no wonder... this stretch of the Lower East Side is quickly shedding its infamous grit."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Gemma, the expansive and cozy Italian restaurant that's part of the hotel, completes the Bowery's insular, yet cushy vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Rooms have huge factory windows with unobstructed views, simple white spreads with red piping, and elegant four-poster beds." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Bowery Hotel redefines class in a gentrified downtown neighborhood where punk rock and squalor once ruled." Full review
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The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
8 / 10
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
From $469 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"The Plaza has come back from its hiatus looking better than ever."
Michelin Guide 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 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 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
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The exceptional spa and 24-hour butler service make it worth the splurge." Full review
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