JW Marriott Essex House

Midtown, New York

Star rating

Hotel exterior
Essex King Room
Essex King Room
Central Park View King
Bourbon Steakhouse
Central Park Suite
Bourbon Steakhouse
Essex Room Two Doubles
Standard Bathroom
PRIMP Spa
Central Park Deluxe Suite
Central Park Deluxe Suite
Central Park Deluxe Suite
Fitness centre
Manhattan View Suite
Junior Suite
Hotel exterior
Essex King Room
Essex King Room
Central Park View King
Bourbon Steakhouse
Central Park Suite
Bourbon Steakhouse
Essex Room Two Doubles
Standard Bathroom
PRIMP Spa
Central Park Deluxe Suite
Central Park Deluxe Suite
Central Park Deluxe Suite
Fitness centre
Manhattan View Suite
Junior Suite

The hotel

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).

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best location, mediocre rooms, dated bathrooms, tasteless decor. Terrible housekeeping.Gloomy, stuffy corridors.

May 16, 2025 Gustavo D

We had been to the Essex House when it was a Jumeirah in 2008, we really wanted to return and we do on April 28th 2025. The Hotel is dated and uncomfortable the reception small and unwelcoming. There seems to be a problem with leadership in this property as some staff members are warm, efficient and professional (doormen, bell staff, security and… Read more
We had been to the Essex House when it was a Jumeirah in 2008, we really wanted to return and we do on April 28th 2025. The Hotel is dated and uncomfortable the reception small and unwelcoming. There seems to be a problem with leadership in this property as some staff members are warm, efficient and professional (doormen, bell staff, security and bartenders) an exceptional Head Concierge, and very average front desk attention, some clearly incompetent others OK. Our first room was terribly small with a window that was more like a square port-hole than a window so we couldn’t say we had the view we were paying for. We asked to be moved to a different room, luckily the front-desk attendant that gave us the first room wasn’t there so we were treated in a much warmer and efficient manner by a different one. The cleaning of the room was mediocre and superficial, and the carpet seemed to be insufficiently clean and the corridors were stuffy and sometimes smelly. The hostesses for breakfast were slow and no very welcoming unlike the servers at the restaurant who were extremely warm and professional. Frankly for the price we payed you have far better options in NYC. I don’t think I’ll ever return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel, rooms need maintenance and amenities

May 15, 2025 Jennifer M

Beautiful hotel, great location, and very nice, helpful staff. One of the nicest Executive lounges. Rooms are a bit tired. We were upgraded to a suite which was great but if I had been paying $3000/night, not up to JW standards or other comparable price hotel suites. No robes, worn carpet pulling up, rusty shower door hinge, tattered blinds and… Read more
Beautiful hotel, great location, and very nice, helpful staff. One of the nicest Executive lounges. Rooms are a bit tired. We were upgraded to a suite which was great but if I had been paying $3000/night, not up to JW standards or other comparable price hotel suites. No robes, worn carpet pulling up, rusty shower door hinge, tattered blinds and cracked lampshades. Went to turn off floor lamp and the top half wasn’t attached well and toppled down pulling over entire lamp. No coffee maker in room or complementary waters. I’d definitely stay again but would not pay for a suite. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Stay at the Essex House!!

May 4, 2025 Kirsten R Tampa, Florida

We just stayed at the Essex House this past weekend and what a wonderful stay. My husband is lifetime titanium and they took such good care of our family. We got engaged on a carriage ride in Central Park 16 years ago and I had corresponded with Ms. Natalia Maas, the senior reservations manager and let her know this. Last year was a challenging… Read more
We just stayed at the Essex House this past weekend and what a wonderful stay. My husband is lifetime titanium and they took such good care of our family. We got engaged on a carriage ride in Central Park 16 years ago and I had corresponded with Ms. Natalia Maas, the senior reservations manager and let her know this. Last year was a challenging one for our family. Our house flooded with hurricane Helene and we just finally moved home in March. This trip to NYC was one we were very much looking forward to, seeing our Tampa Bay Rays and a show. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and had a surprise upgrade. We were escorted to our room and we were so happy with it! They had left us a bottle of wine, the most delicious slice of cake, some waters and 3 beautiful Essex house glass mugs. One for each of us. Thank you so much Natalia and team for making our stay such a pleasant one! From start to finish, late checkout today at 4 pm, we enjoyed every moment of it. We will be back soon!! Read less
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May 4, 2025 Connector04967701414 Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

English below. let me write in japanese… Read more
English below. let me write in japanese first. 【立地】 ポイントを使った3日間の滞在でしたが大変満足でした。立地はセントラルパーク目の前で、隣はリッツカールトンやプラザホテル、少し歩けば五番街というNYのラグジュアリーな部分を集めたような最高のエリアです。 【接客】 英語が不慣れな私にも受付、ラウンジのスタッフは皆さんとても親切で、着いて早々にお水をくれたり、心地よかったです。 チェックアウトの時に受付担当してくれた男性（名前を聞きそびれてしまいましたが、約25年前に日本に来たことがあると言っていた男性）は特に親切に会計をしてくれて嬉しかったです！ 【改善点】 他の方もレビューに記載している通り、ディスティネーションフィーに対するクレジットの説明が無かったのでメモ書きでも部屋に置いておいてもらえれば良かったなあ..と思います。ホテルの善意でやってくれていることですが、これを知らずに滞在してる方が多いのかな？と思いました。 毎晩30ドル分のクレジットが貰えるのですが、昔のように衣類クリーニングには使えず、ミニバーくらいしか使い道がないのでひたすらクッキーをもらってお土産にしましたw ===== Thank you guys. At reception, lounge, evrey staff I met here is amazing and very kind. Hoping see you all again here someday. Ken Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Central Park Views, Corporate Soul

Apr 23, 2025 patrickdna Cherry Hill, New Jersey

I stayed here in 2008, back when it was a Jumeirah and still dressed for the gala. It’s now a JW Marriott—and a competent, if corporate, one at that. The location is impeccable: steps from Central Park, ideal for morning runs or mid-afternoon meetings masquerading as strolls. The standard rooms are reasonably spacious (for Manhattan), though they… Read more
I stayed here in 2008, back when it was a Jumeirah and still dressed for the gala. It’s now a JW Marriott—and a competent, if corporate, one at that. The location is impeccable: steps from Central Park, ideal for morning runs or mid-afternoon meetings masquerading as strolls. The standard rooms are reasonably spacious (for Manhattan), though they still cling to the shower-tub combo like a faded family heirloom. Furnishings are upscale Marriott—lots of melamine, one-size-fits-all art, and a general air of “clean lines over character.” The Club Lounge is a highlight: spacious, with a respectable food spread and genuinely kind staff (especially the South Asian team who add welcome warmth). The new steakhouse downstairs is buzzy, with solid drinks and an energetic scene, though better suited to networking than lingering. Service is efficient and on-script, rarely warm but never sloppy. You’ll be well looked after, if not exactly remembered. This isn’t the Essex House of old—it’s now geared toward the business traveler in town to close deals, not curl up. The historical charm still flickers here and there, but it’s mostly background music to the hum of productivity. Read less