Looking for Romantic Hotel in Manhattan
 

Can anyone recommend a nice romantic 4 star hotel on the upper west side of Manhattan near Central Park? Taking my wife on a weekend trip for our anniversary.

Perhaps the Excelsior or Lucerne?

http://www.excelsiorhotelny.com/

http://www.thelucernehotel.com/

Lucerne is quite pleasant at a moderate price point. It you want to splurge head to the Mandarin Oriental - which is fantastic.

We're talking 5 stars? Well, heck yeah! Let us know if 5 stars are in the budget, Frubby.

The UWS is not home to what I'd call romantic hotels. The Empire & 6 Columbus are near Columbus Circle and are more trendy than romantic.. The Mandarin Oriental & Trump International are also there & both are elegant but 5*. I wouldn't say the Lucerne or the Excelsior are romantic, but agree they're pleasant (more 3 *)

http://www.oyster.com/new-york-city/...most-romantic/

Agree that the UWS has a dearth of 4* hotels - mostly 3* with a few 5* thrown in. (Note this is US standards - not european).

Why the UWS as your preferred neighborhood for this weekend?

<b>The Empire & 6 Columbus are near Columbus Circle and are more trendy than romantic.</b>

We stayed at 6 Columbus last spring, location was fine (we were dining at Per Se and Jean Georges, a short distance away) but we didn't really like the hotel. Small dark rooms, wouldn't let us stay an extra hour the last day, no health club, no freebie breakfast ...

On our most recent trip we stayed at the Michelangelo, about 8 blocks south near the Theater district and Rockefeller Center (and not where the original poster wants to be, I know, but easy walking distance). Even though it was more expensive it was much nicer, with a room about double the size, free breakfast munchies, nice health club (not that we actually USED it) etc. By far a better hotel.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I greatly appreciate it. Lucerne is the current front-runner. We're choosing UWS due to its proximity to Central Park, the museums and concentration of restaurants. Also, it's a part of town we've spent so little time exploring. Always open for alternative areas, however, so feel free. Again, thanks to all for being so generous with your comments and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Romance on the Park? <b>The Plaza.</b>

It's not on the UWS but it's close, and the memories will last forever.

Enjoy NYC!

my wife and I have been going to the Waldorf at christmas for the last few years (her birthday is on dec 7th). it may have seen it's day but the history!! it really is grand and they do pamper you....

The upper east side has a few hotels that I would consider more romantic and would be closer to the museums. You don't say when you're doing this trip but the Surrey and the Mark hotels are very charming but might push the budget.

You might also check out the Lowell Hotel on the East Side low '60s.