New York, New YorkCentral Park South
JW Marriott Essex House New York
Neon-crowned Art Deco tower
Central Park South New York, New York
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
The house
MarriottNeon-crowned Art Deco tower
The hotel operates as an enduring Art Deco fixture, balancing Jazz Age scale with a front-row seat on Central Park.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The park's walking paths start directly across the street, with Columbus Circle a short walk to the west.
The rooms
Selected rooms look straight out across Central Park. Suites on the upper floors capture views stretching to both rivers.
The spa
Two treatment rooms host massages and facials by PRIMP Spa Services, and therapists also visit guest suites.
The gym
The third-floor gym has cardio machines and free weights, and locker rooms hold a sauna and steam room.
Bourbon Steak Lounge and Bar
The cocktail bar looks out onto Central Park South, mixing drinks under low dome lamps and fluted wood.
Restaurant
Bourbon Steak
Chef Michael Mina serves dry-aged steaks and seafood in a dining room lit by glowing bubble chandeliers.
At the table
The Executive Lounge serves buffet breakfasts and evening drinks, and in-room dining delivers meals overlooking the skyline.
How it began
Construction began the day after Black Tuesday in 1929, pushing through developer bankruptcy to open two years later.
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Our shorthand
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.