Jumeirah Essex House

160 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019

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No title - expert review The lobby of this stately Central Park South property is an art deco masterpiece, with inlaid marble floors and bas-relief elevator doors. Reproductions of Chippendale or Louis XV antiques decorate guest rooms, all of which have marble bathrooms and luxuriously comfortable beds. The top 20 floors of... fodors.com No title - expert review This hotel has retained everything spectacular over the years, including its beautiful Art Deco-styled lobby that is furnished like the rooms with only the most carefully chosen antiques. Understatement is the key here. Nothing save the rates is unnecessary or over-the-top, and that's just the way o... gayot.com No title - expert review This hotel has retained everything spectacular over the years, including its beautiful Art-Deco-styled lobby that is furnished like the rooms with only the most carefully chosen antiques. Understatement is the key here. Nothing save the rates is unnecessary or over-the-top, and that's just the way o... gayot.com No title - expert review Stunning ArtDeco Landmark Hotel; One of the Best in the City. Located On Central Park South, Overlooking Central Park. Fitness Center and Health Spa. Beautiful Public Areas, Including 2 Restaurants and a Bar. 605 Luxury Rooms, Featuring the Signature Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath. Rooms With Centra... gotrump.com No title - expert review With quintessential Manhattan Style, Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park offers richly appointed guests rooms and suites, each embodying art deco sophistication. A historic landmark, Jumeirah Essex house offers the utmost in modern elegance, and luxurious accommodations, coupled with park views and... sidestep.com No chain here... - user review After being married in this hotel a few months ago, I truly consider it to be the most romantic. Smaller than the Plaza, larger than a boutique, the Essex House offers it's guests the most comfy beds, terry cloth slippers (to keep) and great robes in every room. The suites are amazing and larger tha... newyork.citysearch.com Not worthy of the Westin name! - user review I lived at the Essex House for 3 months on business travel and have never seen such consistently POOR customer service. Notwithstanding the bell stand (who are great), the service was disgraceful. Its arguably the only hotel in Manhattan that thinks theyre doing YOU a favor when you stay there, even... newyork.citysearch.com Best time i have ever had - user review I stayed at the Essex this summer and i t was the most beautiful place I have ever seen. It had a wonderful view of central park and th efood was excellent. I also made a few friends with the staff there and hopefully be coming... newyork.citysearch.com Great Location & Beautiful - user review I stayed at this hotel just after Christmas. What a beautiful place. I really enjoyed my stay. The rooms were very nice and with a park view it was made even better. All the little touches that make a hotel stay great. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Plus, they had a special that included a... newyork.citysearch.com listen up everyone - user review I think I have an objective view on hotels and I have stayed at all types all around the world and the Essex house was very pleasant. Since we used amex mileage I cannot comment on the value but the personnel at the front desk were very friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and warm. The bat... newyork.citysearch.com Great Getaway - user review My stay at The Westin was fabulous. My single room was quiet, and fabulously decorated. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud, and I loved the giant tub bath with phone, heated towel rack, and plush terry robes. For the money it was a terrific value. I've stayed at more expensive places and gotten mu... newyork.citysearch.com Great location and the Heavenly Bed! - user review Stayed at the Essex House using two free nights from a Westin promotion. Got a great room huge bathroom, big windows revealed a brick wall, but well lit during the day and quiet at night. The location is perfect. A block and a half east to 5th Avenue shopping and museums, and just a few blocks down ... newyork.citysearch.com Very Pet friendly! great customer service! - user review This is the most conveniently located beautiful hotel in Manhattan, 1 block to the bus station and 2 blocks from great shopping! opposite Madame Tussards, Hard rock cafe. This hotel is an A for Pet service, my dog was treated as a pampered pooch! Very friendly staff, front desk helped getting reserv... newyork.citysearch.com No title - user review Upon arrival we asked that 2 lights that were out in the bathroom be replaced 2 days later, after much patience and then loud yelling, someone finally arrived. The a/c vent swere spewing with dust, as if never cleaned or changed. The light sensor in the closet would click on and off every time we wa... newyork.citysearch.com A place to feel special in NYC - user review I have been traveling to NYC for both business and leisure for many years and have stayed at many of the mid and downtown hotels, including most of the Starwood (Westin, W, & Sheraton) and Marriott properties. By far my favo... epinions.com A Has Been - user review I have stayed many times over the years at the Essex House. Unfortunately it has now become just another hotel. Westin gives you points for staying, but the charm and character are gone. Most of the good staff have fleed, and ... epinions.com Good Hotel, Good Location. - user review I traveled to New York the second week of June 2005 for business and discovered I intensely dislike New York but the Essex House at least made it bearable. I originally booked at room at the Marriott Marquis but changed ... epinions.com Good hotel in a great location with some uneveness - user review I was going down to NYC for a friday night on personal business. To get a hotel I used priceline the day before arrival. My bid was 125 for a 4 star hotel in midtown. I got the Essex House. I called their reservation system the ne... epinions.com Too many disappointments - user review In New York for New Years 2003,I had chosen to stay at the Essex House because of the millions of dollars in renovation that had been put into the hotel, the location, and the Art Deco decor that I had read about.... epinions.com Beautiful Art Deco Hotel - user review Lobby The lobby of the Essex House is supposed to be an Art Deco masterpiece and indeed the lobby is gorgeous. The marble floors and ceilings were beautiful.Check in Check in at the hotel was quick and we were up... epinions.com Home Away From Home, If You´re Royalty... - user review Luxury is EverythingThis morning is my first day back from a massive business trip to New York, where I fought against an alleged Nor'Easter to try and present strategic research to 50 or so top execs. The ... epinions.com What a Dissapointment - user review On a recent visit to NYC I was unable to stay at my regular hotel (Parker Meridien) because a client was paying and had reserved my room at the Essex House. At first I was not upset, for I am always willing to try something n... epinions.com St. Regis Spin Off.... The St. Regis Club at the Westin Essex House - user review The new St. Regis Club on the top 20 floors of the Essex House is one of the more recent entries into the NYC luxury sweepstakes. Whether or not it will win remains to be seen. Lobby and Public Rooms The St. Regis Clu... epinions.com I LOVE NEW YORK!!! - user review We almost always stay in the Sheraton Hotels whenever traveling. Especially once we had children, the extras meant everything a refrigerator, coffee maker, larger bathroom, two beds or a spacious, comfy pull out couch, i... epinions.com Never again - user review Acquiring a cab in front of the hotel was nearly impossible. Although there were three hotel employees to assist, there seemed to be a selection process of which guests would get a cab and in what order. The end result of this system was that, although we allowed two hours for our trip to the airpor... expedia.com A little too old. - user review Beautiful hotel but carpet in my room needed replacing. Lots of history and food was very good although we only had dinner. Staff was courteous. Bathroom ... expedia.com great place - user review Beautiful, comfortable hotel in fabulous Manhattan loc... expedia.com Won’t go back - user review Carpeting was badly staine... expedia.com Can’t wait to go back. - user review Exceptional service and great location. Traveler's tip on local attractions.easy acesses to the theater and shopping es... expedia.com Great Hotel - user review Great location and friendly, helpful st... expedia.com Nice Location but you pay for it - user review Had a nice one night stay with my wife for our anniversary. Unfortunately room overlooked the interior of the building. The room was clean and quiet. Bed was comfortable. Overall a very nice hotel with a prim... expedia.com Will not be returning - user review I have stayed in this hotel twice, both times during Christmas week ('06 and '05). Both times upon checking in they gave me a key to rooms that were already occupied! Of course, they upgraded be both times, however, I do question how secure my room was since twice I have been given keys to someone e... expedia.com Great location, Great view, Mediocre service - user review If you can get a room on a high enough floor (above 10) to have a Central Park view, it is worth a visit. That is all that is advertised, but if you book online, you may get an interior room without knowing it. The service could be a little less haughty, though they accommodated my request to move u... expedia.com One of the best in N.Y. - user review It has the best location in N.Y., and in the upper stories (25 to 39) the view is magnificent. It has a beautiful bar, but unfortunately there is no music (pian... expedia.com Small, but nice and clean great location. Ideally, try to get a room without the interior view. - user review I've stayed here on several occasions. Service is excellent, rooms are very clean, nice facilities. In the past, I've had a room with a view of the park, on my past two stays, I've had an interior room which looks out on a concrete courtyard, facing three walls of other hotel rooms. It's dark and yo... expedia.com Quality of service is glaringly unimpressive! - user review Our suite had been booked and paid for three weeks before our scheduled arrival. We arrived late evening only to be told that the hotel was full and that we had no reservations. The lady at the Reception (she didn't exhibit a name tag) was surly and seemed disinclined to help us. She constantly inte... expedia.com just old hotel, but it will change soon - user review The hotel is so old and it was time that somebody does something. So the sheikh of Dubai bought the hotel and already changed the name to Jumeraih, that can only mean something good, they have already started working on the rooms and are renovating the entire hotel, I am sure in a timeline of 1 year... expedia.com Disappointed - user review The hotel seems to be undergoing renovation so for the price, it currently needs a lot of work! The service was very good, but everything had to be requested from bedside lamps to the change of bulbs. The water pressure in the upper floors is not that great either. Location on Central Park South was... expedia.com very enjoyable stay...would return - user review The only reason I rated hotel service a 4 instead of a 5, was due to one breakfast where service was not up to overall excellence of hotel. Traveler's tip on dining.If one could possibly get some tips from people who know New York City regarding reasonably priced, good quality restaurants it would b... expedia.com Fabulous Staff Beautiful Hotel - user review The staff was ALWAYS courteous, friendly and helpful. They made special accommodations for us while maintaining an excellent attitutde. The hotel was beautiful and very conveniently located. The room was spacious and the housekeeping staff was extremely fast, no matter when we left the room in the m... expedia.com Excellent in every way! We were treated like royalty. - user review The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. This is one of the best hotels in America and probably the best NYC hotel offered on this site. Great locatio... expedia.com Too long to check in - user review The wait to check in was over a half hour and there were only 2 people ahead of me. One guy used a reception phone to call relatives overseas while the line behind me just grew and grew. The staff did nothing to expedite things... expedia.com Excellent and getting better - user review This is a first class hotel and many improvements on the way to move it into the 4.5 or 5 star category. It's expensive, but the location on Central Park South and the overall service and condition are among the best in Ma... expedia.com Nice Experience - user review Very clean, very comfortable bed. Room was decent sized for NYC. Nice location right on Central Park South. Convenient to the Upper West and Upper East Sides. Weekend Parking included rate saved me a bundle on parking. All in I give it an A. .It didn't strike me as a family oriented hotel, but that ... expedia.com deserves it 4* rating! - user review Very comfortable room. Housekeeping did not bother us with Privacy tag on the door. Room service food expensive enough we decided not to use it. There are alot of good restaurants within 2 blocks (including Whole Foods market). Subway... expedia.com Good Hotel - user review Very nice stay with great servi... expedia.com Fabulous experience - user review We got a 1 bedroom suite at a relatively low rate and absolutely loved it. Even though we were in New York, we could have spent the entire time in the room. It was clean, quiet, and comfortable with a great view. The staff couldn't have been more friendly. We live in San Francisco and generally stay... expedia.com great location - user review we really liked this hotel bed was very comfortable after a long day of walking great location would definately return ... expedia.com Awesome Hotel - user review We stayed for our 25th wedding anniversary and couldn't have found a better place to stay. Location was perfect, comfort was there, hospitality by staff was incredible and we would recommend to anyone going to New York city! Traveler's tip on local attractions.Great location for walking to most loca... expedia.com Elegant Lobby, Great location - user review I had a suite here which was really big and very well appointed. Bathroom was large and new. Not sure of the cost as business paid for it. the lobby was elegant without being off putting. The ... fodors.com A Really Nice Hotel - user review I stayed here this past August, and was very happy with it. My room was on the 7th floor and had a queen size bed, facing the back of the hotel. The room had a nice bathroom and was very clean. No dust or signs of wear and tear anywhere. The only problem was the size of the room, it was small for $3... fodors.com A+ Service - user review I thought I walked into a hotel in Paris! All that marble and all. Staff carried smiles throughout my stay and were more than attentive to my (picky) needs. Kudos to... fodors.com Great location and Friendly Service - user review Our family of four (kids aged 10 and 8) just spent a week at the hotel. Our room was very good (the bathroom fixtures were a bit run down but very clean), the staff was top notch and the location central to everything. The only area that was not up to par was hotel dining as it lacks an informal din... fodors.com Pricey and Lousy - user review Perhaps at one time this was a first rate hotel, but those days are long past! I paid $700 a night for a dirty room that was smaller than my closet. The carpet was worn, the shower sprayed the entire bathroom, the wallpaper was peeling, the furniture was thrift store rejects, the minibar was broken,... fodors.com Incredible value - user review stayed here in january 07. had stayed before when this was starwood property, it's now jumereia (sp ). didn't notice any real changes, though they are renovating. we go to nyc a lot and we usually stay at trump int'l but decided to stay here bc it was less than 1/2 the price for a two bedroom suite.... fodors.com No title - user review A beautiful, stylish hotel. many rooms have no real views (although rooms overlooking Central Park must be spectacular). overall, we were EXTREMELY satisfied ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review A nice old hotel with comfortable beds. It was not satisfactory for business communications. Also, no ice machines (although there were ice buckets) or other self serve amenities. Everything was room service so expensive for tips. The lower cost restaurant is still very expensive ($150 for lunch for... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Although not as convenient as needed, would definitely r... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Although the room was quite large, the hotel showed signs of disrepair. There was an odor in the hallways, peeling paint on the ceilings, room service trays were not picked up promptly and there were other minor signs of general disrepair. I understand a renovation is about to occur that may address... mytravelguide.com No title - user review beautiful location, comfortable bed with luxurious sheets, wonderful breakfast... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Beautiful room, wonderful servi... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Disappointing... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent location, beautiful hot... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Facility was excellent; staff was generally helpful and courteous, but our visit was marred at the end. It was a windy day and the doorman carelessly let the (very heavy) front door slam into my companion. He saw it happen and didn't eve... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Front desk staff was not that trained. I had to look at two rooms because the girl who checked me in was not sure of what she w... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location, clean rooms and common areas and a courteous ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great Location, Great Staff, old world charm with modern conveniences. Bathrooms a bit small but updated. Bed was wonderful, lines were shopworn and patched, (sheet on king size bed) Smoke detector was hanging down from mount is ceiling. Sma... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location. Front desk person was very nice about canceling the 2nd night since my mom wasn't well. Problem: Package included complimentary breakfast in Botanical Restaurant. The coupon did NOT state the hours breakfast was served. My parents arrived 5 minutes late and manager said, You're late.... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location. The hotel lobby is nice but, the rooms are terrible. The carpet is worn, the bathroom old and fixtures were cracked. I should have known when I could get this hotel at a discounted rate for a weekend, I was in ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Hotel was convenient to the subway, taxis, shopping, and Central Park. Would go back again, but not a ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I would recommend this to everyone and I would love to go... mytravelguide.com No title - user review It was nice staying at the hotel. We could get everywhere we wanted to go easily. The staff was ver... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Located on Central Park South, the Jumeirah Essex House is a perfect location from which one can easily explore all of Manhattan. My wife and I had a marvelous time and were exceedingly comfortable in our well appointed room. We hig... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Location excellent, room was exquisite, staff were extremely he... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Most comfortable bed I have ever slept in at a hotel! Shower was great. Location was fantastic. Made our trip to NY very enjoyable and we would reco... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Nice employees who really tried to assist in whatever way they could. Very helpful. Woul... mytravelguide.com No title - user review nice place to stay needs a little work on rooms, comfortable bed, carpet, wall, bath need some touch up, was not as clean a... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Overall, we had a great time at the Essex House. The location can't be beat, the rooms were pleasant, and the bed was comfortable. Only a couple of gripes... First of all, in room dining was insanely expensive (this coming from someone who lives in San Francisco!). Secondly, our room was robe less, ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Thanks for making our visit to NYC an enjoyable experience. The hotel is outstanding and the people who operate the hotel are very friendly. This hot... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Central Park location was excellent! It was the nicest room, and, the largest I've stayed in. I always choose 4 stars...this exceeded my expectations! Can't... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Essex House is a very nice hotel with a very good location. The rooms are clean and the linens are... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Essex House is in a magnificent location and the deal we got was magnificent! Other websites priced New York Hotels of this caliber at over $500/night. We got our rooms fo... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel and staff were magnificent. The location is ideal on Central Park South just minutes walk to 5th Ave shopping. It's pricey but you get w... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel offers lots of amenities. The location was great and the service was excellent. We enjoye... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel was a four star hotel with excellent location to Central Park and downtown. The staff was pleasant and very helpful. We would look forward to sta... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel was nice. The staff were nice. The room was reasonably clean. There were some annoyances. The bedroom linen setup is annoying, please just give me a top/bottom sheet and a blanket and be done with it. The shower was great and the towels nice but very little counter space for a bathroom kit... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The staff was excellent, going far beyond the norm. My room was clean, however, not out of the ordinary. I expected the luxury of having my own coffee maker, without having to ask for room service. There was only one robe available. The beds were very comfortable and the lines were of high quality. ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Westin Essex House is a very nice hotel. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were comfortable and clean. It was away from the hustle & bustle of the theater district, yet close enough to walk to. We... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Westin was above my expectations in every way. Friendly and fast service. Beautiful room. I saved ton... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is in a great location on Central Park South. You are close to some of the essential attractions for a NYC visitor. The room was small, but clean. The linens seemed nice, but it's odd that there's no mattress pad on the bed. The bottom sheet easily slipped out of place and we were partial... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is top quality as it's rating implies. The rooms were spacious (we were given a suite) and comfortable very up to date features in bathrooms. The staff was friendly and the service was excellent. Most importantly, the hotel is located in a perfect location for walking and seeing the sight... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel seems to rest on its location, location, location (which is hard to beat) and its staff, who are excellent. The room was tiny and cramped with an expansive view of the wall of an adjoining building. It is hard to describe how useless, frustrating and ill conceived the gimcrack shower arra... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This is a beautiful hotel which is located in an absolutely perfect location. The beds are very comfortable and the rooms are a good size. The heating/cooling system has a fan running which circulates air all the time and drowns out noises which would be heard from outside or from the hallway. The s... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Very convenient for mid town activit... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Very pleasant and helpful staff. Would stay here a... mytravelguide.com No title - user review We are from Long Island and knew not to have major expectations for the price we paid for this 4 star hotel. So we were not disappointed. Staff were friendly enough and we had a comfortable bed to put our heads down at night. That's as much as you need in NYC when you are spending most of your time ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Went for a weekend in January 2005. Beautiful place to stay. Our room was small and did not face Central Park, but all the same it was gorgeous. The beds are so comfortable, and the shower is really great, too. Close enough to subway stations and easy to get cabs (doorman will do it for you). If you... mytravelguide.com No title - user review What a fantastic hotel. Rivals the St. Regis and definitely a cut above the Waldorf. I can't believe I saved 50% on this hotel. It was a great de... mytravelguide.com Essex House: Defines Upscale - user review On my first trip to Europe an Italian friend cautioned me about buying anything too close to the beach on the Ligurian Coast. The prices would always be higher near the beach. Central Park South (also know as 59th street) is as close as it gets to the Beach in Manhattan. It isnt near the water but i... virtualtourist.com My review of The Essex House, A Westin Hotel - user review Room quite small; several maintenace items needed and not done. Had to call each day to get washclothes after maid ... travel.yahoo.com Beautiful hotel - user review Incredible location with many things going for it. It is simply the best value for the money. THe staff is wonderful and caters to yo... travel.yahoo.com Great location and service. - user review As to other hotels in the same area, Central Park South, this is by far better in value. The service is up to the Ritz's standards. The Botanica Cafe offers a nice breakfast ... travel.yahoo.com Great location, very expensive! - user review I paid quite alot for this hotel room and was somewhat disappointed. I first have to say that the location was great! Right across from Central Park. Everyone was very nice w... travel.yahoo.com loved every minute! - user review I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this hotel! From the moment I stepped out of the car, it became a memorable experience. The gentlemen outside with umbrellas to the crew at the r... travel.yahoo.com Awesome Place - would stay again - user review Excellent location, rooms very clean and good size especially for NYC. The heavenly bed was truly that! The hotel staff was helpful, except for the concierge who seemed annoyed w... travel.yahoo.com Looking forward to returning!! - user review I searched for the perfect place for my 10 yr ann. The Essex exceeded all my expectations of a NY hotel. The beds were very comfy and the staff was wonderful. Our room overlooke... travel.yahoo.com Excellent experience for first trip to NYC! - user review The location was great. We were able to walk everywhere from here. Central Park right across the street and Times Square about 10 minutes away. Everyone in the hotel was nice and h... travel.yahoo.com wow - user review Myself and a friend just came back from a 8 night stay here and it was absolutly excellent from the doorman to the room service everyone is so polite and helpfull i would reccommen... travel.yahoo.com We love NY and Essex House - user review Staying at The Essex House was a wonderful experience for us on our trip to New York. The staff, including the front desk employees, the concierge, the doormen, housekeeping, and the s... travel.yahoo.com Jumeirah Essex House (New York City, NY) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor I had a lovely stay here at this hotel. Easy check in, kind staff. Beautiful room as well. room was a bit small, but most are in nyc. It was nice and tastfully decorated. It was also very very quiet. Couldnt hear street sounds, couldnt hear anyone open close doors, couldnt hear anyone turn their wat... tripadvisor.com Jumeirah Essex House New York - Special Internet Rates at HotelClub it was a really busy weekend and the rooms were not ready even at 7pm on the day of check in, then it took over an hour to get an extra blanket. So I rated the service bad, but the hotel is in a great location and the room was very nice - q... hotelclub.net Jumeirah Essex House, New York City Hotels : Reviews of Jumeirah Essex House - Yahoo! Travel Built in 1931, the Jumeirah Essex House is one of Gotham's Art Deco treasures. Located on Central Park South the hotel is within walking distan... travel.yahoo.com Jumeirah Essex House New York City Bar - Clubplanet.com Jumeirah Essex House - With over 75 years in business, the Jumeirah Essex House continues to serve visitors from all over the world. The hotel is nestled between Central Park and the business of Broadway at 160 Central Park South. The hotel has been known for being host to dignitaries, celebrities a... clubplanet.com