The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Classic New York grand hotel with a residential, townhouse-inspired sensibility. Warm rather than stuffy. Art collections in the suites, Calacatta marble bathrooms, and a cocktail lounge that runs from morning coffee to midnight drink.
Ask for a high-floor room facing Central Park — the 6th Avenue side rooms are noticeably less special
Why It Matters
Home to the first stateside La Prairie Spa. One of very few NYC hotels with direct Central Park South frontage. Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, and Michelin Key all in one address. Concierges hold Les Clefs d'Or status — the elite global gold-key designation.
Right on Central Park South, this 253-room Midtown landmark has the address to match the reputation. The rooms draw on Upper East Side townhouse aesthetics, park views are the star, and the service is the kind that remembers your preferences. But it's not just a name — Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, and a Michelin Key back it up.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Avenue View Room
City-facing rooms with 6th Avenue or skyline views. Contemporary design with townhouse-inspired decor, luxury Frette linens, and marble bathrooms. The entry-level category — solid, but the park-facing rooms are considerably more compelling.
Avenue View Suite
One-bedroom suite facing 6th Avenue. Separate living area, dining room, and well-appointed bedroom. Club Lounge access available at the Club tier.
Grand Park View Room
A step up from the standard Park View — higher floors, larger footprint, and the same sweeping park sightlines. Handcrafted wood accents and curated artwork throughout.
Grand Park View Suite
Larger one-bedroom suite with elevated Central Park views and a more expansive living-dining layout.
Park View Room
Looks directly over Central Park. These rooms are why most guests book this hotel. Same residential-chic design as Avenue View but with the park unfolding below.
Park View Suite
One-bedroom suite with Central Park views. Spacious living room leads to the master bedroom, which faces the park. A comfortable, residential choice for longer stays.
Premiere Park View Suite
A premium suite category with generous living and dining areas and premium park views. Separate dining room seats several guests.
Presidential Suite
Two-bedroom, 2,175 sq ft suite with panoramic Central Park views and a residential feel — custom-made furniture, curated art collection, whimsical furnishings. Expansive living room, dining for 10, study/office, kitchenette, and Calacatta marble bathrooms with soaking tub and dual rain showers. Can connect to additional rooms to create a four-bedroom configuration. Club Lounge access included.
202 sqm
Royal Suite
The top-of-house choice at 2,175 sq ft. Panoramic Central Park views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Two-and-a-half baths in Calacatta marble, handcrafted wood accents, a limited-edition art collection by New York artists, formal dining for 12, and a kitchenette. Connects to neighboring rooms for a four-bedroom configuration. Club Lounge access included.
202 sqmThe Artists' Gate Suite
Named after the 6th Avenue entrance to Central Park. Third-floor suite with 13 large windows framing eye-level park and 6th Avenue views — the sensation of sitting just above the treetops. Two separate living rooms, billiards room, formal dining room, and a guest bathroom. Perfect for entertaining. Club Lounge access included.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Les Clefs d'Or concierge team designs personalized Central Park itineraries, provides maps, arranges bike rentals, Broadway VIP access, museum tickets, and private NYC tours.
Open 24/7, equipped with Technogym cardio and strength equipment — treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, rowing machines, free weights, and weight machines. Locker rooms with steam rooms located in the La Prairie Spa.
On-demand virtual fitness studio open 24/7. Peloton bikes, Concept2 Rower, free weights, and access to hundreds of streaming classes spanning yoga, Pilates, and HIIT. A separate space from the main fitness center, with a slightly boutique-gym feel.
Daily from 5:15–5:30pm at the Contour Bar Room. A taste of the hotel's signature Contour Manhattan cocktail, paired with a brief history of the drink. Guests leave with a recipe card. Low-key, clever, and free.
Gourmet picnic basket curated by the Executive Chef, available to hotel guests via in-room dining with 24 hours' advance notice. The Ritz Kids version includes a frisbee and a Central Park map for families.
Dedicated check-in area for children with welcome toy, sweet treat, and activity book. Ritz Kids fizzy drinks at Contour (Tue–Sat 4:30–10:30pm). Tent amenity at turndown, Good Night Central Park book. Connects to concierge-arranged bike rentals for a family Central Park ride.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business center with accessible entrance.
Free in-room Wi-Fi for all guests. Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct receive complimentary access.
Contemporary American cuisine and beverages available around the clock.
$135/night standard vehicles, $165/night oversized. Garage clearance 6'2". Off-site LAZ Parking Garage at 9 West 57th Street, 0.2 miles away.
Pets welcome. Up to 2 pets, max 60 lbs each. Non-refundable fee of $300 per stay. Signed agreement required.
The hotel does not have an on-site swimming pool.
Staff speak English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Japanese.
All concierge staff hold Les Clefs d'Or membership — the elite international hotel concierge association. Contact: Concierge.CentralPark@ritzcarlton.com.
Private car and limousine service available. Reservation required at +1 212-521-6040. No complimentary airport shuttle.
No electric vehicle charging stations on property.
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