Ritz-Carlton

Midtown


Pure, unadulterated luxury: this landmark building comes with views of Central Park so epic you almost can’t see New York. All 259 rooms feature French colonial undertones, with tasseled armchairs, beautiful marble bathrooms and loads of space for your countless Louis Vuitton cases, dahhhling. Park-view rooms come with a Birds of New York field guide set by a telescope.

The hotel's 'gastro lounge' offers a modern (and pricey) bistro menu, while the high-end spa will pamper and polish you with La Prairie products. Unfortunately, room wi-fi will set you back $14.95 per day.


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