The Carlyle
Old-world Upper East Side glamour with an artistic soul — Art Deco bones, live cabaret nightly, museum-quality murals, and a who's-who clientele that values discretion above all else.
Book Bemelmans Bar well in advance — non-guests pack this bar nightly and it fills up fast
Why It Matters
One of the most storied hotels in America. JFK's New York residence, regular haunt of Jackie O, Princess Diana, and generations of celebrities who value its legendary discretion. Home to Bemelmans Bar (Ludwig Bemelmans murals, nightly jazz), the last true supper-club cabaret in the city, and the Presidential Suite occupying an entire floor with 360-degree Manhattan views. Ranked #30 globally and Top Hotel in the United States by The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024. Awarded Two Michelin Keys in 2024.
The Carlyle opened in 1930 on the corner of Madison Avenue and 76th Street, and it has never really needed to reinvent itself. This is the Upper East Side's definitive address — an Art Deco landmark where JFK kept a personal suite (the 34th floor was his so-called 'New York White House'), and where Bemelmans Bar still draws a faithful crowd every single night for martinis and live piano. The rooms feel like a proper Manhattan pied-à-terre: decorated by Tony Chi and Thierry Despont in pale creams and classic patterns, with closets that are genuinely enormous by NYC standards. No pool, no rooftop bar, no trendy design moment. Just 90-plus years of practiced excellence, white-gloved elevator operators, and a cabaret stage that has hosted Judy Collins and Woody Allen.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Carlyle Suite
One of the core suite categories — residential-style with a separate living room, original artwork, and a pantry or powder room. The suite design language is pure Upper East Side apartment: warm tones, classic furniture, and enough space to actually unpack. Many suites feature a grand piano.
Central Park Suite
Coveted for the views — these suites face Central Park directly from the tower floors, delivering the classic New York panorama. Spacious residential layout with separate bedroom, living room, and the full suite amenity package. Best experienced from the upper half of the building.
Premier Room
A step up from Superior, decorated by legendary designers including Tony Chi and Thierry Despont. The same residential elegance with slightly more space, original artwork, and the unmistakable Upper East Side pied-à-terre feel. Renovated rooms feature some of the largest closets in any NYC luxury hotel.
42 sqm
Presidential Suite
The showstopper. Encompassing the entire 26th floor of The Carlyle's tower, this suite arrives via private elevator to a gallery entrance featuring a grand piano. Three bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a half bath, a full kitchen with Viking and Miele appliances, washer/dryer, media area, and floor-to-ceiling windows delivering 360-degree views of Central Park, Midtown, and beyond. The dramatic entrance features gold leaf and hand-etched Art Deco-inspired murals; Venetian plaster walls throughout. This is where world leaders stay — and it shows.
Rosewood Suite
Generously proportioned suites stylishly furnished with original artwork from local artists. The interiors balance golden-era glamour with contemporary styling — think proper living-room furniture, not hotel-lobby pieces. The sort of place you could actually live in for a week.
Superior Room
Entry-level room at The Carlyle — not large by any standard, but decorated with the same classic Carlyle elegance as the suites. Pale yellow, cream, and tan tones with illustrated Central Park vignettes. Kiehl's toiletries, Nespresso machine, stocked mini-bar, and Toto toilets. Some interior rooms on lower floors can feel compact and dark, so it's worth requesting a higher floor.
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Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Expert-guided private tour of one of the nearby world-famous museums — the Met, Guggenheim, Frick, or Whitney — tailored by the Carlyle's expert concierge team. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is literally steps away.
Classic afternoon tea service in The Gallery's Topkapi-inspired jewel-box room. Delicate pâtisserie, savory bites, and exotic tea selections. Available into the evening.
Afternoon tea at Dowling's with a twist: in-residence illustrators sketch portraits for guests tableside during service. Tiers of reimagined tea-time favorites paired with live art. Reserve via Resy.
A private masterclass with the iconic red-jacketed Bemelmans bartenders. They walk you through classic techniques and modern twists, covering the hotel's signature drinks including Bobby's Manhattan and Madeline's Vesper. One of the best private hotel experiences in NYC.
Nightly live cabaret and jazz performances at Café Carlyle, celebrating 70 years in 2025. Performers range from Broadway stars like Sutton Foster to jazz legends. Woody Allen appears regularly to play clarinet with the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band.
A booked appointment with celebrity stylist Yves Durif himself — a Parisian prodigy at 17, now a New York institution. Book well ahead; his schedule fills up. The salon also offers blowouts and color by his team.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site hair salon run by celebrity stylist Yves Durif and his team. Specializes in elegant cuts, signature blowouts, color, and expert styling. One of the most sought-after salons on the Upper East Side.
On-site business center available for guests.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and in all guestrooms.
The hotel houses an extensive curated fine art collection. Bemelmans Bar features the only surviving Ludwig Bemelmans murals; music-themed murals by Marcel Vertès appear elsewhere. Dowling's restaurant features over 200 works by local artists.
Round-the-clock in-room dining from the full menu.
Canine guests under 25 pounds welcome at $50/night. Amenities include a custom dog bed, bowl, pet snacks, and spring water. Dog walking services available at additional cost.
The Carlyle does not have an on-site pool.
Twice-daily housekeeping with evening turndown service in all rooms.
24-hour concierge with a dedicated vestibule. Known for going well above and beyond — the team arranges last-minute show tickets, museum tours, restaurant reservations, and everything in between.
Personal butler-style service for guests in top-tier suites, providing an extra layer of intuitive, proactive care.
Full laundry, dry cleaning, and valet services available. Presidential Suite features in-suite washer/dryer.
The Carlyle operates its elevators with white-gloved attendants 24 hours a day — a genuine throwback to another era of New York hotel service.
On-site valet parking available.
State-of-the-art Technogym equipment with expert personal training services available. Open 24 hours.
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