New York Palace Hotel

Introduction

New York Palace Hotel is a luxury hotel located at the heart of Manhattan. It was included in the Dorchester Collection in July 2008 and has been recognised as one of the top hotels in the world. Also, Conde’ Nast Traveler included New York Palace Hotel as one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” on their 2008 Gold List.

New York Palace Hotel was once known as the Helmsley Palace wherein Leona Helmsley infamously earned the title “Queen of Mean”. This is also the site of the hit teen series Gossip Girl. In was on the penthouse on top of the hotel where fictional Gossip girl characters, the der Woodsen family and Chuck Bass lives.

Address and Neighbourhood

The New York Palace Hotel is located at the center of Midtown Manhattan at the corner of 50th Street and Madison Avenue. The hotel is also, directly across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral, and a short walk from Rockefeller Center and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Architecture

The 55-storey, 5-star hotel showcases 806 guestrooms, 86 suites, a Spa & Fitness Center, fine dining and bar at Gilt restaurant and Istana, a conference room and a modern business centre. Its four world-class Triplex Penthouse suites complete with roof-top terraces and the city’s panoramic views.

Every room in the New York Palace Hotel is furnished in stylish palate of earth and neutral tones. It is in the beautifully-conceptualized 55-story reflective glass tower that accommodations are commonly situated. On the top floors, marble baths and rich woods grace every room. Guests on the Executive rooms may enjoy the lounge and complimentary breakfast offered. Similarly spacious and comfortable deluxe rooms are located in the main part of the hotel.

Walking through the courtyard gates of the New York Palace Hotel’s historic Villard Mansion suggests a scene of old-world beauty and modern elegance. It is hard not to be captivated by the courtyard glowing with Florentine lanterns along the entrance gates. The Italian Renaissance-style hotel designed in 1882 is endowed with stunning architectural details. It has a stained glass by Tiffany, coffered ceilings, mosaic, murals, bronze doré moldings and Augustus St. Gaudens-crafted fireplaces.

Hotel Star Rating: 5 Stars

New York Palace Hotel Approximate Room Rates:

• Main Deluxe - £440 (approx.)
• Executive with Exec Lounge Access on FI 39 Towers - £650 (approx.)
• Towers Junior Suite - £980 (approx.)
• Towers Corner One Bedroom Suite - £1,630 (approx.)

New York Palace Hotel Services and Amenities:

• 24-hour dry cleaning and laundry services
• House car drop-off service within a 20-block radius (on a first come, first serve basis)
• Multi-lingual, Les Clefs d’Or Concierge services
• High speed wireless and broadband Internet access
• Full-service business center
• Complimentary weekday shuttle service to Wall Street & Broadway Theaters twice daily
• In-room safe
• Complimentary weekday delivery of The New York Times
• 24-hour room service and housekeeping service
• Nightly turndown service
• Complimentary shoe shine
• Plush terrycloth bathrobes, hair dryer, selection of Aqua Di Parma bath products
• Fully stocked refreshment center
• Three dual-line telephones with voicemail

New York Palace Hotel Customer Reviews:

Excellent:

“Awesome Hotel!”

Hotel review by: stargazer
Date: Jan 16, 2010

The XMAS feeling and decoration at the hotel were fantastic! During our stay the only thing we've found out a bit overrating was the hotel's restaurants for breakfast and lunch...too expensive... marvellously we've found nearby some starbucks and an exceptional and spectacular bakery

“Gorgeous”

Hotel review by: liam2134
From: Melbourne Australia
Date: Jan 8, 2010

The location is perfect, the rooms are comfortable and luxurious, the atmosphere is festive, and the Christmas decorations are stunning. Another enjoyable aspect here was the executive lounge which is excellent.

“Christmas at the Palace”

Hotel review by: Strawson
From: Norfolk, UK
Date: Jan 7, 2010

Quick check-in, gorgeous foyer, then straight up to our king room on the 24th floor. Fantastic. The room was great, enormous bed, very comfy with good quality linen and surprisingly quiet.
Complimentary Molton Brown products in the bathroom. Room service twice a day. The only niggle about the room is the automatically charged mini-bar, you can't move anything and use the fridge yourself without getting charged.

Poor:

"look elsewhere”

Hotel review by: ringo5
From: bremerton
Date: Dec 17, 2009

We had the unfortunate situation of running into an extremely "rude" concierge during our visit. I voiced my concerns with the Manager on duty who offered no apology during conversation nor seemed to care about the rude unprofessional behavior displayed by his employee. complete lack of caring and service exhibited.

New York Palace Hotel:

“Hotel of Bedbugs!”

Hotel review by: mike23
From: London
Date: Dec 7, 2009

The first night i woke up with all my body injured with red welts. I call the reception and they only moved us to a new room after one day! What kind of cleaning staff doesn't clean the room and change the sheets? I have never experienced this before and sincerely hope it never happens to me again.

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