Lotte New York Palace
The 1882 Villard Houses fronting a 55-storey tower, opposite St. Patrick's Cathedral.
455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Lotte New York Palace actually is
The Palace joins two buildings: the brownstone Villard Houses of 1882, arranged around a courtyard off Madison Avenue, and the 55-storey tower behind them. The courtyard entrance is one of the few genuinely grand hotel arrivals left in Midtown, and it faces St. Patrick's Cathedral across the avenue.
The upper floors form The Towers, a hotel-within-a-hotel with its own entrance, lounge and butler service. Rates in the main house are considerably more approachable than most Midtown five-stars, which makes this a common choice for travellers who want scale and location over boutique intimacy.
What stands out
- 01 Landmarked 1882 Villard Houses courtyard entrance
- 02 The Towers, a separate luxury tier on the upper floors
- 03 Directly opposite St. Patrick's Cathedral
- 04 Trouble's Trust and Rarities cocktail bars
Rooms and suites
Superior Room
Sleeps 2Tower room with city outlook and marble bath.
Deluxe Cathedral View
Sleeps 2Facing St. Patrick's across Madison Avenue.
Towers Suite
Sleeps 4Private entrance, lounge access and butler service.
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Fitness centre
- Spa services
- Multiple restaurants and bars
- 24-hour room service
- Business centre
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Concierge
- Large meeting and ballroom space
- Wheelchair accessible
Eating and drinking on site
| Villard Michel Richard | Restaurant in the historic houses |
|---|---|
| Trouble's Trust | Cocktail bar |
| Rarities | Rare spirits bar |
Where it sits
The corridor of Park and Madison Avenues, where corporate New York keeps its address book. Grand Central sits at its heart, which makes Midtown East one of the easiest places in the city to sleep if you plan to ride trains rather than hail cabs.
Nearest transit
- ▸Grand Central–42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S)
- ▸Lexington Av/53 St (E, M)
- ▸51 St (6)
- ▸Metro-North at Grand Central
What's nearby
- ▸Grand Central Terminal
- ▸Rockefeller Center
- ▸St. Patrick's Cathedral
- ▸United Nations Headquarters
- ▸The Morgan Library & Museum
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Questions people ask about Lotte New York Palace
What is the difference between the main hotel and The Towers?
The Towers occupies the highest floors with a separate lobby, dedicated lounge, butler service and larger rooms. It is priced as a distinct tier.
Is this a good option for large groups or events?
Yes — with 909 rooms and extensive ballroom space it is one of the larger luxury conference hotels in Midtown.