JW Marriott Essex House New York
The Art Deco tower on Central Park South, with the sign to prove it.
160 Central Park South, Central Park South, New York, NY, 10019Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What JW Marriott Essex House New York actually is
The red neon ESSEX HOUSE sign on Central Park South is one of the fixed points of the Midtown skyline, and has been since the building opened in 1931. The hotel behind it is a large Art Deco tower that has been through several owners and now sits under Marriott's JW badge.
The building's asset is straightforward: it is on Central Park South, so the north-facing rooms look directly over the park, and it is a big enough property that those rooms are often available at rates well under the smaller luxury hotels either side of it. The Deco detailing in the public spaces has been retained. Rooms are conservative in style and well-sized for the location.
What stands out
- 01 Landmark Art Deco tower with the original rooftop sign
- 02 North-facing rooms overlooking Central Park
- 03 Spa and full fitness facilities
- 04 Five minutes from Columbus Circle, Carnegie Hall and Broadway
Rooms and suites
Deluxe Room
Sleeps 2City-facing, classic decor
Park View Room
Sleeps 2North-facing over Central Park
Executive Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living area, park or city outlook
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour concierge
- In-room dining
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Business centre
- Meeting and event space
- Laundry service
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| South Gate | American |
|---|---|
| Lobby Bar | Cocktails |
Where it sits
Six blocks of frontage facing the park, and the most expensive hotel views in New York. Rooms on high floors here look straight down the Mall toward the reservoir; rooms facing the other way look at 57th Street.
Nearest transit
- ▸5 Av/59 St (N, R, W)
- ▸59 St–Columbus Circle (1, A, B, C, D)
- ▸57 St (F)
What's nearby
- ▸Central Park
- ▸The Pond and Wollman Rink
- ▸Columbus Circle
- ▸Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- ▸Fifth Avenue flagship shopping
Conditions at this address right now
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Questions people ask about JW Marriott Essex House New York
Do all rooms face Central Park?
No. The park-facing rooms are on the north side and are priced above city-view rooms. If the park view matters, book it specifically rather than assuming.
Is it a good base for Broadway?
Yes. Most theatres are a ten to fifteen minute walk south, and Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center are both close.