Elegant Art Deco-style and top-notch service characterise this 1930s hotel overlooking Central Park. There's fine dining, a late night menu and room service to keep you fully fueled, as well as PRIMP spa to ensure there's enough relaxation versus city-hustle-and-bustle busyness. The rooms are all designed in a contemporary style, with modern features and amenities, and some even have sweeping views of Central Park — what a view to wake up to each morning!
Amenities
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Valet parking
Close to City Centre
Where is it
On Central Park South, between 6th and 7th Avenues, a few steps into Central Park. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 1 hour.
Hotel information
427 rooms and 101 suites. All with air-conditioning, TV, WiFi access, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, and iron and ironing board.
Essex Rooms are 330 sq ft with interior or 58th street views, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Central Park View Rooms are 300–350 sq ft and have views over Central Park, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Junior Suites are 500 sq ft and have living area and marble bathroom with oversized bathtub, with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Manhattan View Suites are 700 sq ft and located on high floors with sweeping views of the city, featuring a separately living rooom with sofa bed, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Central Park View Suites are 750 sq ft and feature sweeping views of Central Park, separate living room and marble bathroom with oversized bathtub, with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Central Park Deluxe Suites are larger in size and include access to the Executive Lounge.
Family Connector Rooms are available as a combination of Essex Rooms and Junior Suites, and sleep up to a maximum of 8 people.
Bourbon Steak New York (classic American steakhouse, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Room service*.
PRIMP Spa*. 24-hour fitness centre.
Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Valet parking $100 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Daily Amenity Fee $40.16 plus applicable taxes payable at the hotel (fee subject to change).
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
*Denotes local charge.
One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.
Please note: rollaway beds are available at the cost of $75 per night (payable locally, subject to change).
Based on 2491 reviews
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Great location
Jul 18, 2025Oguz TIstanbul, Turkiye
I recently stayed at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York and had a truly wonderful experience. The hotel combines elegance with comfort, offering beautifully designed rooms and excellent amenities. The staff were warm, professional, and always ready to assist, making my stay even more enjoyable. Its prime location, right by Central Park, is…
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I recently stayed at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York and had a truly wonderful experience. The hotel combines elegance with comfort, offering beautifully designed rooms and excellent amenities. The staff were warm, professional, and always ready to assist, making my stay even more enjoyable. Its prime location, right by Central Park, is perfect for exploring the city. I couldn’t be happier with my stay and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting New York.
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Everything you would expect and more
Jul 11, 2025Nessie FCanada
Travelled just before Christmas to see the city during its festive season. Beautiful property in a prime location in NYC right at Central Park. The building is older so of course rooms and lobby are not massive but well appointed and laid out. The staff is exceptional from the front desk to doormen, concierge and restaurant and lounge staff.…
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Travelled just before Christmas to see the city during its festive season. Beautiful property in a prime location in NYC right at Central Park. The building is older so of course rooms and lobby are not massive but well appointed and laid out. The staff is exceptional from the front desk to doormen, concierge and restaurant and lounge staff. Executive lounge is a nice oasis away from the busy hotel. Despite going through a difficult time suddenly during the trip the staff made all efforts to extend themselves and provide utmost attentiveness.
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Wonderful Hotel Experience
Jul 2, 2025Debby SNorthfield, New Jersey
My best friend and I discovered the Essex House back in the late 80's when we were teenagers and now make it a point to visit once a year. The property has gone thru several changes over the years for the better and the property is beautiful. The best part of our stay is our encounters with the staff. They are always very attentive and welcoming.…
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My best friend and I discovered the Essex House back in the late 80's when we were teenagers and now make it a point to visit once a year. The property has gone thru several changes over the years for the better and the property is beautiful. The best part of our stay is our encounters with the staff. They are always very attentive and welcoming. Would like to give a special shout out to Al, Julette and Devon who made out stay very special. Would recommend this property to others.
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Excellent Stay!!!
Jun 27, 2025Erin E
I couldn't have asked for a better stay - our rooms were ready two hours before check-in time, which was very helpful! The bellmen/concierge were timely and helpful with our bags. AC was on point (95 degrees outside!). Our room was extremely clean and spacious. We went to Bourbon Steak for dinner and Dino was an MVP! He was so helpful with…
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I couldn't have asked for a better stay - our rooms were ready two hours before check-in time, which was very helpful! The bellmen/concierge were timely and helpful with our bags. AC was on point (95 degrees outside!). Our room was extremely clean and spacious. We went to Bourbon Steak for dinner and Dino was an MVP! He was so helpful with suggestions and guided us towards picking the best dishes. The entire staff was courteous and timely, and they knew our needs before we did! The icing on the cake - the staff singing happy birthday to our friend. I truly couldn't have asked for a nicer visit to NYC.
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Underwhelming and not worth it
Jun 24, 2025tr4v1r
The hotel has one of the greatest views in the city, being right over Central Park, however it seems like it just sort of relies on that. I prepaid for my room, and it was apparently "assigned to someone else" when I tried to check in just after 4pm check in time. The woman checking us in at least gave us a $200 credit and offered that we could…
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The hotel has one of the greatest views in the city, being right over Central Park, however it seems like it just sort of relies on that. I prepaid for my room, and it was apparently "assigned to someone else" when I tried to check in just after 4pm check in time. The woman checking us in at least gave us a $200 credit and offered that we could have a drink in the bar while we waited for her to sort it out, which she did relatively quickly, however this delay made us miss our dinner reservations. Furthermore - once we got to our room, the room had a queen size bed, when we had reserved and prepaid for a room with a king size bed. All of these inconveniences, and we weren't even upgraded to a room that had a view of the park without leaning against the windows. The air conditioning barely makes the rooms cool at it's highest setting. This is supposed to be a top notch hotel, and it isn't even close. I'll recommend others to look into other options if they want a view of Central Park.
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Great location
