The New York EDITION
What the experts agree on
Housed in the historic 1909 Met Life clocktower by Madison Square Park, this romantic hotel pairs prewar grandeur with sleek modern design, plus a Michelin-starred restaurant, 39th-floor spa, and surprisingly quiet rooms.
“It’s bang on Madison Square, literally eye-to-eye with the Flatiron, but you’ll not hear one siren squeal; one yellow cab beep; or even the shouts from an overzealous frat party.”
– Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sophisticated decor includes oversize paneled walnut headboards, a sleek neutral color palette and fur throw-covered beds."
"The historic MetLife clock tower overlooking Madison Square Park has been revived as a luxury hotel whose understated vibe stands in stark contrast to the bustle of NoMad just outside its doors."
"The 273 rooms have sleek furniture and sizable showers, and many look out on the Empire State Building." Full review
Recommended
"Taking up residence in a historic clock tower (once the tallest building in the city), The New York Edition is the epitome of understated elegance." Full review
"New York it-spot in a Madison Square Park landmark with a destination restaurant and a buzzy library bar." Full review
9.0
"This was once the tallest building in the world and modelled after the bell tower of Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica. Today, it’s a modern, airy clubhouse." Full review
Readers' Choice Award
"The Edition is a couple hundred dollars less than the luxury mainstays you'd find further uptown, but it's just as comfortable." Full review
Luxury
"The historic 1909 Met Life clocktower that the property resides in is a highlight in itself, while another top perk is the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant." Full review
"Based around the “hotel as a private home,” this is the sort of house you hope to get invited to dinner." Full review
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Should the Lobby Bar be too much of a scene, jog upstairs to the Bar, adjacent to Clocktower, for pints and flights and a round of pool.
"Its transformation from iconic structure to five-star hotel has brought with it only more reasons to visit, including, first and foremost, the on-site spa—a 39th-floor escape." Full review
$421/night
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