The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central ParkvsThe New York EDITION
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park scores slightly higher than The New York EDITION. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park comes in at 88 with recommendations from 15 sources like Gayot, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
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50 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019
From $695/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "There’s a lot to like about this hotel... but what I like best is that this luxury hotel manages to maintain a homey elegance and does not intimidate you with an overabundance of style." Full review
Fodor's "It's all about the park views here, though the above-and-beyond service, accommodating to a fault, makes this renowned property popular with celebs and other demanding guests." Full review
Lonely Planet "Pure, unadultered luxury: this landmark building comes with views of Central Park so giant you almost can’t see New York." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"If you're looking for a five-star experience in New York, and you insist on a Ritz, the sister property downtown offers a nearly identical experience for half the price." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Fans rave that this is the best hotel for service in the entire Ritz-Carlton chain. Traditional in style, the large rooms are extremely comfortable and filled with the latest technology."
Time Out "The Ritz offers everything you'd expect from a deluxe Manhattan hotel: Central Park views, luxurious bedding... and an indulgent La Prairie spa." Full review
Star Service "This 29-story building—the former St. Moritz—is Ritz-Carlton's ornate traditional offering, a sumptuous, service-oriented top-flight hotel that will impress even the most jaded globe-trotter." Full review
Gayot "From the moment you enter the lobby, it's easy to forget the outside world."
BlackBook "The Ritz is the tits, baby. No matter what one asks for, it is always the staff's pleasure to assist."
Zagat4.3
""Luxurious" accommodations with "beds like heaven" and "to-die-for" views of Central Park star at this "incredible"."
The New York EDITION Gayot Zagat Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Tablet
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
5 Madison Ave, New York City, NY 10010
From $421/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "Sophisticated decor includes oversize paneled walnut headboards, a sleek neutral color palette and fur throw-covered beds."
Zagat "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."
Star Service "New York has its fair share of grand dames: Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis, Lotte New York Palace, to name a few, where the city's elite and their visitors hobknob over cocktails and pricy..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 273 rooms have sleek furniture and sizable showers, and many look out on the Empire State Building." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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
Tablet19.0
"The vibe here is strangely timeless, as it is throughout the hotel — at turns retro and modern, there’s no question it’s a singular experience." Full review
Jetsetter "New York it-spot in a Madison Square Park landmark with a destination restaurant and a buzzy library bar." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"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
Mr & Mrs Smith "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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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
