The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
Art Deco tower on the Upper East Side, home to Bemelmans Bar and Café Carlyle.
35 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel actually is
The Carlyle opened in 1930 and has been the discreet Upper East Side choice ever since — the hotel where presidents, and famously the Kennedys, kept standing suites. It is quieter and less showy than its Midtown equivalents, with a residential feel across its 187 rooms and suites.
Two rooms downstairs carry the reputation. Bemelmans Bar is wrapped in Ludwig Bemelmans' 1947 Madeline murals and has live piano nightly; Café Carlyle is the cabaret room where Bobby Short played for 35 years and Woody Allen has sat in with the house band. Neither takes the atmosphere for granted.
What stands out
- 01 Bemelmans Bar with original 1947 Madeline murals
- 02 Café Carlyle cabaret with a nightly programme
- 03 Two blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 04 Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and a marble indoor pool
Rooms and suites
Superior King
Sleeps 2Residential-style room with English furnishings and a marble bath.
Deluxe Park View
Sleeps 2Higher floors facing west toward Central Park.
Tower Suite
Sleeps 4Multi-room suite with a full kitchen and terrace on select floors.
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Sense Spa
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Bemelmans Bar
- Café Carlyle cabaret
- 24-hour room service
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Concierge
- Wheelchair accessible
Eating and drinking on site
| Bemelmans Bar | Landmark piano bar |
|---|---|
| Café Carlyle | Cabaret and supper club |
| The Gallery | All-day dining |
Where it sits
Quiet, residential, and lined with the museums of the Fifth Avenue Mile. Hotels here are smaller and calmer than Midtown, and the trade-off is a longer ride to downtown nightlife.
Nearest transit
- ▸77 St (6)
- ▸72 St (Q)
- ▸68 St–Hunter College (6)
- ▸86 St (4, 5, 6, Q)
What's nearby
- ▸The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- ▸Guggenheim Museum
- ▸Central Park east side
- ▸Neue Galerie
- ▸Madison Avenue boutiques
Conditions at this address right now
Live readings for Upper East Side, updated from Open-Meteo each time this page loads.
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Questions people ask about The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
Do I need a reservation for Bemelmans Bar?
Bemelmans does not take reservations for the main room — arrive before 6pm on weeknights or expect a queue. There is a cover charge once live music starts.
Is Café Carlyle included for hotel guests?
No. Café Carlyle shows are ticketed separately with a food and drink minimum, though the concierge can help secure seats.