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 2495 reviews
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great hotel, lousy room location... staring at a brick wall
Aug 27, 2025rthauCarmel, California
this has been our go to hotel in Manhattan. been there a dozen times and have Titanium status with Marriott... the staff is great, the hotel well located, BUT - the location of our room was possibly the worst I have experienced in decades... we looked out to an interior canyon, with a brick wall across from our windows.. could not even see the…
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this has been our go to hotel in Manhattan. been there a dozen times and have Titanium status with Marriott... the staff is great, the hotel well located, BUT - the location of our room was possibly the worst I have experienced in decades... we looked out to an interior canyon, with a brick wall across from our windows.. could not even see the sky to determine if it was cloudy... they wouldn't move us either.
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Not worth it, very dirty
Aug 22, 2025Laura J
Don't waste your time here.
The first room I had was very dirty and scuffed, I asked to change rooms. The receptionist was kind and helpful.
Unfortunately the second room they put me in is equally scuffed, dirty, and lacking amenities. Its a huge disappointment as the rest of the hotel is stunning, and friendly staff.
There are so many other…
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Don't waste your time here.
The first room I had was very dirty and scuffed, I asked to change rooms. The receptionist was kind and helpful.
Unfortunately the second room they put me in is equally scuffed, dirty, and lacking amenities. Its a huge disappointment as the rest of the hotel is stunning, and friendly staff.
There are so many other stunning properties around the area at or below this price point with exceptional service so go there
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A Marriott at best. Not a JW
Aug 7, 2025346bradkDenver, United States
Room was teeny tiny small. Literally looked out at a brick wall. Peeling wallpaper. Torn leather on the chair. Asked for extra laundry bags and was told it would be 30 minutes and never came. This is not a JW
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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great hotel, lousy room location... staring at a brick wall
