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New York Palace

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • gorgeous courtyard with 15th-century Italian-style motifs
  • great service
  • unmatched views of St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Cons

  • overpriced
  • harried service from staff

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New York Palace Review

Want the privileged Gossip Girl experience? Stay at these connected mansions, built in the 1880s by railroad baron Henry Villard and supposedly populated by Serena van der Woodsen, circa 2009. In the lobby, with its sweeping staircases, golden chandeliers, and arched colonnades, you'll find the two-Michelin-star restaurant Gilt. Standard rooms in the main section of the hotel are done up in warming beige and marble, but they are hardly exceptional. The better option is rooms in the tower: either modern or classic, depending on the floor, they have more luxe decor and bathrooms, separate check-in, and more attentive service, with a dedicated concierge and a butler. Many hotel rooms, as well as the 7,000-square-foot health club, have terrific views of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner

If ever there was a dream-come-true wedding destination, this is it. The lobby, with its sweeping staircases, golden chandeliers, and arched colonnades, and the gorgeous courtyard, with its 15th-century Italian-style motifs, is what Manhattan sophistication is all about. The ballroom is a luxurious locale for a fête; for a small affair, triplex suites have private rooftops and views of Rockefeller Center.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 455 Madison Ave., at E. 50th St., Midtown East, New York, NY, 10022 | Map It
  • Phone: 212/888-7000; 800/697-2522
  • Website: www.newyorkpalace.com
  • Subway: 6 to 51st St./Lexington Ave.; E, M to Lexington-3rd Aves./53rd St.
  • Location: Midtown East

    Hotel Amenities

  • 804 rooms, 88 suites.
  • 2 restaurants, bars, gym, spa, business center, parking, some pets allowed.
  • Rooms have: a/c, safe, Internet.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • AMcanadian, from Florida
    2/21/09

    Had the pleasure of staying at The Palace for 3 days just before Christmas 2008 due to the special rate they offered. I am always nervous about "discounted" rooms in expensive hotels because more often than not you end up in a shabby closet. Our standard room, in the main building, overlooked St. Patrick's Cathedral. It was traditional, yes, but updated spacious and comfortable. I was delighted and would recommend this hotel wholeheartedly.

    Ratings details: Room: 4 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 4 | Value: 4
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