New York Palace Hotel Review

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New York Palace Hotel

  • Address: 455 Madison Ave., at E. 50th St., Midtown East, New York, NY, 10022 | Map It
  • Phone: 212/888-7000; 800/697-2522
  • www.newyorkpalace.com
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

Want the privileged Gossip Girl experience? Stay at these connected mansions, built in the 1880s by railroad baron Henry Villard and populated by Serena van der Woodson, circa 2009. The lobby, with its sweeping staircases, golden chandeliers, and arched colonnades is host to the acclaimed New American 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: these are either modern or classic, depending on the floor, 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. Pros: gorgeous courtyard with 15th Italian-style motifs; great service; unmatched views of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Cons: overpriced; harried service from staff.

  • Hotel Details: 804 rooms, 88 suites
  • In-room: safe, refrigerator (some), Internet.
  • In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bars, gym, spa, laundry service, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (paid), some pets allowed.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
  • Subway: 6 to 51st St./Lexington Ave.; E, V to Lexington-3rd Aves./53rd St.
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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by AMcanadian from Florida on 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.

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Room: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0
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