Thompson Central Park New York
The former Parker Meridien, redone with a strong restaurant floor.
119 West 56th Street, Central Park South, New York, NY, 10019Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Thompson Central Park New York actually is
Thompson Central Park occupies the tower on West 56th Street that spent decades as Le Parker Meridien, reopened in 2021 after a full redesign. The lobby is now a considerably warmer space than its predecessor, and the food and drink offer — including Burger Joint, the famously hidden burger counter behind a curtain in the lobby, which survived the renovation — is genuinely good.
Rooms are contemporary with strong views; the tower is tall enough that upper floors look over Central Park a block north. The location on 56th between Sixth and Seventh puts Carnegie Hall, MoMA, Central Park and the theatre district all within a ten-minute walk.
What stands out
- 01 Burger Joint, the hidden burger counter behind the lobby curtain
- 02 Full 2021 redesign of the former Le Parker Meridien tower
- 03 Central Park views from upper floors, one block north
- 04 Walking distance to Carnegie Hall, MoMA and Broadway
Rooms and suites
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2Contemporary with city outlook
Park View Room
Sleeps 2Upper floors facing Central Park
Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living area and wide views
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- In-room dining
- Multiple restaurants and bars
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Meeting space
- Business services
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Burger Joint | Hidden burger counter |
|---|---|
| Parker's | American |
| Marlow Bistro | Bistro dining |
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
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Questions people ask about Thompson Central Park New York
Is Burger Joint still there?
Yes. The hidden burger counter behind the lobby curtain survived the renovation and remains one of the hotel's better-known features.
Can you see Central Park from the rooms?
Upper-floor rooms facing north look over the park, which is one block away. Lower floors face surrounding buildings.