Midtown New York, New York
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness HeritageOutside the door
The house
PeninsulaFifth Avenue Beaux-Arts monument
A grand marble staircase and crystal chandeliers welcome guests into a Beaux-Arts landmark of tailored residential comfort.
“Rooms are polished and inviting, designed to resemble a luxurious New York City apartment.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Peninsula Time flexible check-in, chauffeur-driven house cars, and evening turndown with folded garments and bedside tablets.
Remarkable
A glass-enclosed conservatory pool over Fifth Avenue, eucalyptus steam rooms, ice fountains, and Biologique Recherche facial treatments.
Notable
A landmark 1905 Beaux-Arts building designed by Hiss and Weekes with an ornate limestone and granite facade.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – New York City
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
Service is characteristically precise and efficient, whisking guests through the grand columned lobby and up to the spanking-new guest rooms, all contemporary elegance.
“With a restrained but harmonious design defining the apartment-style rooms and suites – each featuring soundproof windows, tablet technology, and bedside temperature and light control screens– it’s the closest you can get to the experience of living in the heart of the city.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Fifth Avenue shopping begins at the front door, with the Museum of Modern Art around the corner and Central Park nearby.
The rooms
Bedside tablets control climate and lighting, while white marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs fitted with built-in televisions.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center overlooks Fifth Avenue through floor-to-ceiling windows, with bamboo floors and dedicated studio space.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Gotham Lounge serves traditional afternoon tea and evening cocktails to the sound of live piano on the lobby mezzanine.
Traditional New York style and understated elegance surround you at every corner of The Peninsula New York.
How it began
Opened in 1905 as The Gotham Hotel, the limestone building was designed by Hiss and Weekes beside the University Club.
“The Peninsula New York remains a fine expression of the hotelier’s attentive style of hospitality and graceful design codes.”
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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.