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).

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1129)
  • Very good (687)
  • Average (350)
  • Poor (187)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hard lumpy bed vs Historic pretty lobby

May 20, 2026 Jonerick

Terrible hard lumpy old mattress. Yes, the lobby is pretty and historic. You will think it’s luxury but…. That awful bed. Meanwhile a $27 bottom of the barrel Manhattan. Total Yuck. Marriott Group never fails to astound at their poor value. $589 per night. Three nights. We should have moved.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst night ever

May 7, 2026 ElizabethBentley

It is 3 am in the morning. I came to the Essex House for respite as there was a fire in my UWS building and I needed a good nights sleep. We used 126000 points and Tim gave me a room in the back where garbage trucks woke me up intermittently every hour, 1 am, 2 am and now - it's 3 am. I must be right above the Marriott loading area. Awful thing to… Read more
It is 3 am in the morning. I came to the Essex House for respite as there was a fire in my UWS building and I needed a good nights sleep. We used 126000 points and Tim gave me a room in the back where garbage trucks woke me up intermittently every hour, 1 am, 2 am and now - it's 3 am. I must be right above the Marriott loading area. Awful thing to do to a fellow New Yorker. Yolette informed me in the most inauthentic voice that "I do not have any other room for you" and then hung up on me! Wow. Do not stay here! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Strong Recommendation

May 3, 2026 D O

I have just checked out after spending a few days at Essex House for a long weekend. I strongly recommend staying at the hotel. The hotel is at a great location overlooking Central Park with phenomenal views as you wake up every morning. In addition, to a great location the staff are incredible. I strongly recommend you get a room with access to… Read more
I have just checked out after spending a few days at Essex House for a long weekend. I strongly recommend staying at the hotel. The hotel is at a great location overlooking Central Park with phenomenal views as you wake up every morning. In addition, to a great location the staff are incredible. I strongly recommend you get a room with access to the Executive Lounge as Julette and her team did a great job at looking after me and making me feel welcome. Additionally, if you get a room on a high floor, there’s almost no noise at all so you won’t have any problems if you’re a light sleeper (like myself). The only slight criticism I might have is that the gym is a bit small and they could benefit from slightly newer equipment. Read less
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Apr 6, 2026 sarahhM7308AE Hanover, Massachusetts

What a stunning and classy hotel. We were met with a friendly greeting and we were really happy with the accommodations, the club lounge(although we did wish the had at least cocktail hour Fri:sat) the breakfast was everything you could want. The elevators moved quickly, it's a large hotel and we never waited for even a solid minute. The location… Read more
What a stunning and classy hotel. We were met with a friendly greeting and we were really happy with the accommodations, the club lounge(although we did wish the had at least cocktail hour Fri:sat) the breakfast was everything you could want. The elevators moved quickly, it's a large hotel and we never waited for even a solid minute. The location at central park south was lovely, if you want to be I t his area. We enjoyed it even though we travels south, soho, tribeca, Hudson yards, Brooklyn while we were visiting. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We had 3 rooms, traveled with family

Mar 23, 2026 Tessamelad San Leandro, California

I will never forget Hanna and Felix at the front for their kindness, being so helpful and accommodating. Shout out to this 2 wonderful agent at the front. I don’t wanna go into details but they are really nice and friendly people. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!