Midtown South New York, New York
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
Black brick beacon
Gothic black brick and gilded pinnacles give way to a red-lacquered lobby looking directly onto Bryant Park's bustling lawn.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Raymond Hood's 1924 American Radiator Building features black manganese brick and gilded terra-cotta pinnacles overlooking Bryant Park.
Notable
Restrained interiors feature pale hardwood floors, red lacquer lobby accents, and travertine bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Listed
Subterranean cocktail lounge Célon pairs with Japanese fusion dining at Koi and a private leather-seat screening room.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on 40th Street, the hotel sits directly opposite the Stephen A. Schwarzman Library, steps from Fifth Avenue and Grand Central.
The rooms
Pale hardwood floors and high ceilings frame tree-level park views, while select rooms feature travertine bathrooms with soaking tubs.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness studio equipped with cardiovascular machines, free weights, and Peloton stationary bikes.
Restaurant
Koi New York
Curved white leather booths sit under geometric ceiling lattices, serving fresh sushi and crispy rice with spicy tuna.
Célon Bar & Lounge
Perforated Moroccan lanterns cast intricate shadow patterns across vaulted tiled ceilings in this subterranean cocktail lounge.
At the table
Dark leather banquettes sit beneath geometric coffered ceilings, lit by soft candlelight and cascading pendant fixtures.
How it began
Completed in 1924 as the American Radiator Building, the tower was clad in black manganese brick to evoke coal and fire.
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How we rate hotels.
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.