The Surrey vs The Wagner at the Battery
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, The Surrey is the choice of most writers compared to The Wagner at the Battery. The Surrey comes in at #3 in New York City with praise from 20 reviews including Forbes Travel Guide, DK Eyewitness and Michelin Guide.
The Surrey
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20 E. 76th Street, New York City, NY 10021
From $473 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
"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
"The suites, while very large, feel corporate."
Lonely Planet
"This steely Upper East Side gem – literally, everything is decorated in silvery shades of grey – is all about luxury."
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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."
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The Wagner at the Battery
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2 West Street, New York City, NY 10004
From $325 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This luxurious modern hotel has all the bells and whistles ... sleek interior design, top-notch services, and oh, those views!"
Frommer's
"If you don't mind the location and the commute to Midtown and beyond, you won't find a more luxurious choice."
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Fodor's
"If you're staying this far downtown, the Ritz is your top choice."
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DK Eyewitness
"Telescopes in the elegantly modern rooms offer spectacular close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor."
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."
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