JW Marriott Essex House

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JW Marriott Essex House | Midtown, New York | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Midtown, New York

5+ stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Room Information
Room Upgrade 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.

Hotel details

Dining

Bourbon Steak New York (classic American steakhouse, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Room service*.

Fun and Games

PRIMP Spa*. 24-hour fitness centre.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Valet parking $100 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Accessibility

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

Resort Fees

Daily Amenity Fee $40.16 plus applicable taxes payable at the hotel (fee subject to change).

Additional Information

*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).

Trip advisor rating

4/5

2,511 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

45%

Very Good

27%

Average

14%

Poor

Terrible

“Fabulous birthday visit, incredibly accommodating staff”

Dec 07, 2025Vacationaficionado

My daughter and I visited for her birthday in early December. We added on the American Girl Doll package. The website said it wasn’t available but I was able to add it on with a link the concierge sent. I’ve included a photo. She was over the moon and thought it was totally magical to arrive and have that set up. They also had a happy birthday cake waiting for us. The hotel itself was lovely. The concierge was incredibly helpful even weeks before I arrived. They had plenty of NYT’s available by the elevators and coffee in a lounge area in the front half of the restaurant in the morning. The front desk has free small water bottles and all kinds of things you might have forgotten, like deodorant and toothbrushes and toothpaste. The destination fee included $30 food and beverage credit per day (does not roll over one day to the next). You could also get free tickets to the Central Park Zoo and bikes (not the right season for us to use those perks). My only complaint was when we tried to order room service breakfast I waited on the phone a half hour before I gave up and went down to the restaurant. There were other people in the elevator who said they encountered the same issue. Service in the restaurant was slow, but the waiter was incredibly sweet and made all kinds of special accommodations for my daughter’s picky eater requests.

“A Magical Thanksgiving Stay at the JW Marriott Essex House NYC”

Dec 06, 2025PorterhouseTravel

We spent Thanksgiving at the JW Marriott Essex House, and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Sparkling trees, elegant garlands, and festive touches everywhere. It truly felt magical the moment we stepped inside. Even before we arrived, Alicia from Guest Relations reached out to confirm details, offer suggestions, and ensure our stay would be perfect. That level of care set the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable holiday trip. The location is perfection in one of the most iconic areas of the city. Our room overlooked Central Park, giving us stunning views throughout our stay. We booked the Thanksgiving package, which included a beautiful and impressive brunch spread, as well as access to a private viewing area for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right in front of the hotel. Watching the parade from such an incredible vantage point was truly a bucket-list experience. The concierge team consisting of Carolyn and Christina, could not have been nicer or more helpful. They arranged a private tour of the city, secured restaurant reservations, and even snapped photos of our group in front of the gorgeous lobby Christmas tree. Truly a 10-star team... they were the best! The Executive Lounge offered a great selection of breakfast items and snacks throughout the day, adding even more convenience and comfort to our stay. The hotel’s restaurant and bar are stunning, and both the food and drinks were consistently on point. And the sales team, consisting of Olivia and Adrienne… WOW! What a powerhouse duo! There’s no question why this hotel earned Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Award. These two made Thanksgiving extra special for us and all the guests who purchased the Parade Experience package. They were kind, professional, and every single time we spoke with them (which was often) their parting words were, “If there is anything you need… just let us know.” Their warmth and hospitality truly made our stay unforgettable. I highly recommend JW Marriott Essex House, especially during the holidays. It’s festive, luxurious, flawlessly run, and a perfect place to make cherished holiday memories in New York City.

“Huge Thanks to Yamira, Cesar, and Adrienne”

Dec 04, 2025TravelJunky312

We had such a great stay at the JW Marriott Essex House during Thanksgiving week. There are a few people who really went above and beyond, and I just wanted to give them a shout out. First off, this was my second time working with Yamira. Just like before, she crushed it. Even with how busy the week was, she and Cesar were able to get us a really nice upgraded room for our 6 night stay. HUGE thank you to both of them. Adrienne was awesome too. If you have a special event, be sure to work with her. She’s the GOAT! Lol The gift bag she and Alicia put together had JW-branded Yeti mugs and a winter beanie, perfect for watching the parade in the cold. She really knows how to handle events and treat elite guests right.  Some other folks who stood out: Christina at the concierge desk told us to check out Hutong for Peking duck. Great recommendation Mercy from 10th floor housekeeping was super kind. She made sure we had everything we needed. She also mentioned her brother Emmanuel had passed away recently, and I really felt for her. Sending prayers to her and her family Luis at the front door gave us great food tips, especially for Puerto Rican spots The staff in the Concierge Lounge greeted me by name and thanked me all the time for being an Ambassador Elite member. Loved that very much! Last but not least, the front desk crew who helped when Yamira and Cesar were off. Hannah, Felix, and Raidy were amazing. I called them the Filipino Hospitality Crew because of how warm and caring they were. Super friendly and ready to help. I usually stay at different Bonvoy hotels when I come to New York, but not anymore. This is my new go-to hotel. The staff here made all the difference. P.S. If you like Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix, Phil and Monica’s park benches in Central Park are right across the street. Super easy to find.

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