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The Surrey vs Hotel AKA Nomad

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Surrey ranks significantly better than The Roger. The Surrey has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 20 reviewers such as Departures, BlackBook and Condé Nast Traveler.

The Surrey
The Surrey
8 / 10
20 E. 76th Street, New York City, NY 10021
From $473 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The interior is a showcase for contemporary design; standard “salons” (rooms) have been beautifully furnished with ornate carpets, hand-crafted wardrobes and funky, modern desks."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The Surrey's location may be knee deep in the old-monied world of the Upper East Side, but its quietly elegant flair is as new as a spring lamb."
Concierge Concierge
"The suites, while very large, feel corporate."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This steely Upper East Side gem – literally, everything is decorated in silvery shades of grey – is all about luxury." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This 190-room hotel on the Upper East Side is ready to pull guests away from the nearby Carlyle with room service by Cafe Boulud." Full review
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Hotel AKA Nomad
Hotel AKA Nomad
8 / 10
131 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY 10016
From $195 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"The first thing you’ll notice at Roger Williams is the use of colour; the Scandinavian/Japanese fusion rooms utilize both mellow and vibrant tones."
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the top choices in what is a quiet yet convenient Midtown location." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A colorful choice in a rather plain neighborhood, the Roger continues to have a following among repeat visitors to New York, especially since its 2012 redesign." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Dapper New York dandy with classic cocktails and New American fare on Madison Avenue." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A stylish option for those with a little more to spend, and the amenities make it worth the price – free breakfast, all-day serve-yourself coffee and treats, and a DVD library."
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