Central Park South New York, New York
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalParkside skyline beacon
The elevator rises to the 35th-floor sky lobby, where walls of glass frame sweeping vistas across Central Park and Columbus Circle.
“Located just footsteps from the hustle of Columbus Circle, Mandarin Oriental New York serves as the ultimate urban escape.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Arrival oshibori towels, custom bedside aromatherapy oils at turndown, and knowledgeable concierges securing premier reservations.
Remarkable
A 75-foot Hudson-view lap pool, amethyst-crystal steam room, vitality pools, and customized Time Ritual bodywork treatments.
Notable
A 35th-floor sky lobby anchored by Dale Chihuly glass installations and suites framing panoramic park views.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The sleek, attractive Asian-influenced interior design manages to exude the feel of power (and dare we say, money?).
“Perched 280 feet above Columbus Circle, the Mandarin Oriental, New York offers one of NYC’s most elegant stays in the heart of the Upper West Side.”
“The hotel continues to push the boundaries of service and live up to its five-star expectations while keeping things fresh…”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Sitting directly above Columbus Circle, the property offers immediate access to Central Park trails, Lincoln Center performances, and Midtown avenues.
The rooms
Bedside controls draw back heavy curtains to reveal skyline panoramas, while deep Spanish marble soaking tubs overlook the Hudson River.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
On the 36th floor, the 75-foot indoor lap pool looks out over the Hudson River through tall windows.
The steam room and vitality pool
A circular amethyst-crystal steam room sits beside deep blue vitality pools, with draped daybeds for resting after hydrotherapy.
The spa
Private treatment suites have carved daybeds and fireplaces. In the relaxation lounge, curtained daybeds look out over the city.
Dogs stay too.
The Bar
Behind an unmarked door, this 45-seat speakeasy mixes Silk Road-inspired cocktails, with live piano on Wednesday evenings.
The rooms feel equal parts timeless in their definition of luxury—think heaping, decadent curtains for privacy, heavy black stained wooden desks, marble bathroom floors, and rich hues—and contemporary.
Restaurant
MO Lounge
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over Central Park as guests gather for afternoon tea, Asian heritage dishes, and craft cocktails.
At the table
Tables sit beneath sculptural branch lighting, looking over twilight skyline views alongside morning congee and American classics.
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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.