Central Park South New York, New York
Opened
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
1 HotelsBiophilic parkside refuge
Midtown's kinetic hum dissolves upon entry, replaced by calm seating nooks draped in greenery and bathed in natural light.
“I was met with a soaring reclaimed oak ceiling, antique barn wood grounding my feet, and draping greenery…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Doors made of fallen branches, living ivy facades, and salvaged barn oak shape an earth-toned architectural sanctuary.
Notable
Audi electric house cars, bespoke Bamford bath amenities, and dedicated suite concierges accompany organic cotton bedding.
Notable
A round-the-clock Field House gym pairs with HigherDose infrared sauna blankets and in-room yoga equipment.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – New York City
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Heavily weathered reclaimed wood, industrial-style windows, and dense vegetation climbing green walls — these are not exactly commonplace sights on 58th Street.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Central Park South lies one block north, with Carnegie Hall, MoMA, and the Fifth Avenue retail corridor all reachable on foot in minutes.
The rooms
Window-nook daybeds look out over Midtown streets, while interiors feature greenhouse-style glass showers, water-tower wood timers, and organic hemp-blend mattresses.
The gym
The Field House features reclaimed gymnasium flooring, a turf sled track, and large windows looking over Midtown.
In-room recovery
HigherDose infrared sauna blankets and PEMF recovery mats can be delivered directly to your room for treatments.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Jams
Jonathan Waxman serves seasonal California-inspired dishes in a dining room of exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and hanging greenery.
the natural theme continues past its wrought, reclaimed wood doors (made from 16,000 fallen branches) and permeates each of the hotel’s 18 floors.
At the table
A seasonal fresh fruit farmstand sets up daily in the lobby, and terrace tables look toward Central Park.
How it began
Once a midtown office tower, the 18-story building was transformed with an exterior wrapped in thousands of living English ivy plants.
“1 Hotels is committed to minimizing paper waste. Rather than put notepads in every room like most hotels, they’ve sourced mini chalkboards and chalk-tipped pencils...”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.