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Midtown West
New York City , New York
10023
Tel: 866 801 8880 (toll-free)
Tel: 212 805 8800
monyc-reservations@mohg.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
On the 35th through 54th floors of the Time Warner complex on Columbus Circle, the Mandarin Oriental New York competes with the Four Seasons across town as the best-situated, most modern luxury hotel in the city. But whereas the Four Seasons is cool austerity, the Mandarin is all Asian opulence, starting with the Dale Chihuly crystal sculpture (dramatic but oddly reminiscent of a flock of decapitated flamingos) rising from a moss garden in the middle of the marble and granite entry. Elsewhere, there are framed kimonos on the walls, silver inserts in the floor, and upstairs in the 248 rooms and suites, raw silk bedspreads and pillows in Chinese red and saffron. Elegance and comfort aside, the accommodations can seem small for the price, especially if you're on the building's west side (consolation prize: spectacular sunset views over the Hudson from the soaking tub). The "Central Park view" rooms are sometimes blocked by buildings in front—notably the Trump International Hotel—but that barely diminishes the captain-of-the-universe aura. Go for the corners, particularly the 00 and 16 series suites, for more space and the best vistas. The other prize view is from the shimmering restaurant, Asiate, which serves superb Japanese-inflected food (order the soba noodles with caviar, wasabi crème fraîche, and a poached egg). The hotel's Time Warner Center location leaves you spoiled for other restaurant choices (Per Se, one of the city's top tables, is just an elevator ride away), not to mention shopping and Lincoln Center's jazz outpost under the same roof. But be sure to save time for the Mandarin's other offerings: tea in the lobby lounge, which has a sensational park view; laps in the 75-foot pool, with glass walls overlooking the Hudson; and the 14,500-square-foot spa, an oasis of Asian serenity that makes you forget you're in a city at all.—Laurie Werner; updated by Peter J. Frank
P.S. The Mandarin makes a cameo appearance in our exclusive video, 24 Hours in…New York City.
From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
(248 rooms)
—2010 Gold List
Overall Score: 92.6
- Design: 94.7
- Rooms: 93.4
- Service: 89.4
- Food: 89.8
- Location: 95.6
View the entire 2010 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Amenities: Pool, Spa
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Located more than 250 feet above ground level on floors 35 to 54 of the new Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle, overlooking Central Park, this Five Star, Five Diamond Mandarin Oriental, New York is the city's most striking and sophisticated luxury hotel.
Mandarin Oriental, New York features 248 spacious, elegant guestrooms and suites, all with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park as well as advanced in-room entertainment technology. The 14,500-square-foot, holistic Spa at Mandarin Oriental, including a luxurious couples suite, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a 75-foot lap pool, is a prominent element of the hotel. The design, coupled with Mandarin Oriental's legendary hospitality, makes it one of the City's most distinct and sophisticated hotels.
Expansive views are a spectacular backdrop for the elegant Lobby Lounge and signature restaurant Asiate. The chic MObar, created by noted designer Tony Chi, has become a New York 'hot spot' attracting loyal patronage from New Yorkers as well as hotel guests. Exceptional banqueting and conference services, along with elegant rooms that incorporate the latest technology, make Mandarin Oriental, New York the location of choice for sophisticated events for up to 750 people. A 6,000-square-foot pillar-less ballroom overlooking the park is the centerpiece of the event facilities. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York offers a holistic approach to health and wellness in an exquisite, tranquil setting. Eastern and Western-inspired treatments, Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, wraps and facials.
Mandarin Oriental, New York's style reflects the Group's exotic oriental heritage as is seen in the use of artifacts and small details, adding to the overall luxurious feel of the hotel. Also reflected in the design are more contemporary elements tying in its location in New York City. Situated at Columbus Circle, the central point from which everything in Manhattan is measured, the hotel stands at a cornerstone of Central Park, serving as the perfect meeting point, bridging East and West, North and South, with easy access to New York's finest museums, restaurants and entertainment.
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