Hotel Baccarat and Residences New York is a 5-star hotel on West 53rd Street, opposite MoMA, decorated with pieces by the French crystal maker Baccarat. It has a heated indoor pool, a spa and a French restaurant. It is an option if you combine museums, shopping and rest in central Manhattan.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 28 West 53rd Street. MoMA and Rockefeller Center are about a 5-minute walk. Times Square is about 10 minutes away and Central Park, at Columbus Circle, about 15.
Grand Central Terminal is also about 15 minutes on foot. According to the hotel, St Patrick’s Cathedral is very close.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have Parisian-inspired decoration and Baccarat crystal details. They include:
- a flat-screen TV, a sofa and a desk;
- a marble bathroom with a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers;
- a coffee machine, a safe and an iron.
The hotel has a heated indoor pool, a spa, a gym and a restaurant serving French cuisine. Reception and the concierge are staffed 24 hours and Wi-Fi is free. Breakfast can be à la carte, continental or American.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to swim or visit the spa after a day at the museums.
- Those planning to see exhibitions at MoMA who want it opposite.
- Travellers who like French cuisine and prefer to dine at the hotel.
Good to know
Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 12:00. You will need photo ID and a credit card. If you are looking for other alternatives in this category, see our 5-star hotels.