What it is

A Beaux Arts darling with a rooftop bar overlooking neighboring Central Park.

What it isn't

Clean-lined modernism. Bank on gilded flourishes, ornate carved ceilings and marble at every turn.

What we think

It’s tough to feel like you “made it” in New York—hometown of Bloomberg, Murdoch, and a certain American President. But walking in to the lofty lobby of the Peninsula New York gives you a taste for that intergalactic level of success, even if you’re only spending the night. The 219 guest rooms and suites are swathed in sumptuous neutrals and marble bathrooms; the restaurants include Pen Top, where you can sip a Lychee Maria vodka cocktail on a 23rd-floor terrace with Master-of-the-Universe views. The Spa & Wellness center is so top-notch that well-heeled Manhattanites purchase memberships there to be able to duck in at their leisure. There’s an ice fountain, steam room, sauna and a pool enclosed by glass walls.

You're here because

The rooms feel like your dream Manhattan pied-à-terre, but thanks to the signature Peninsula touches (white gloves, a welcome by name), the service feels like Hong Kong.

The Moment

Cocktails may feel stronger at altitude, but at Pen Top, they reach iconic new heights. Perched high above Midtown Manhattan, the reimagined rooftop bar invites you to sip classic cocktails with skyline views that could make even James Bond pause.

Restaurants & Bars

Clement - continental cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients from the Northeast

Gotham Lounge - cocktail lounge serving light fare

Pen Top - Outdoor terrace lounge serving cocktails and light fare

Location

In Midtown Manhattan at 55th and 5th Avenue, just a few blocks from Carnegie Hall, MoMA and Bergdorf’s. LaGuardia is the closest airport, 10 miles away.