Four Seasons Hotel New York

In-Depth Review of Four Seasons Hotel New York in Manhattan - AFAR

"Housed in an iconic I.M. Pei–designed 52‑story art‑deco tower with marble floors and a 33‑foot ceiling, this Midtown Manhattan luxury hotel reopened on November 15, 2024 after a pandemic-era closure and an extensive multimillion‑dollar revamp (including new lighting, upgraded AC and more than $8 million spent on elevators). The lobby feels elegant but not stuffy—Les Clefs d'Or concierge service, a live pianist and quick check‑in set a welcoming tone—and the location on Billionaire’s Row between Madison and Park Avenues puts Central Park, Rockefeller Center, MoMA and Fifth Avenue shopping within easy walking distance. There are 219 accommodations ranging from 500‑sq‑ft rooms to some of the city’s largest suites, culminating in a 4,300‑sq‑ft Ty Warner penthouse with private elevator, four glass balconies, an onyx master bath and Thai‑silk canopy bed (tens of thousands per night); Central Park suites offer sweeping park and Hudson River views. The rooms combine a light, understated palette with luxury touches—Tai Ping wool carpets, motorized windows, marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs that fill in about 60 seconds and Natura Bissé toiletries. Food and drink were refreshed under executive chef Maria Tampakis: the Garden Restaurant leans Northern Italian with locally sourced ingredients (notable dishes included lemon ricotta pancakes and a polenta with foraged mushrooms and perfectly poached eggs), while TY Bar is an opulent scarlet‑and‑black cocktail lounge serving era‑inspired drinks (a limoncello‑accented 5th Avenue Cosmopolitan), theatrical bites and novelties like a foie‑gras “apple.” Service is highly attentive and intuitive—with longtime staff and a reported ~60% return‑visitor rate—and the property offers accessible common areas and guest rooms, a well‑equipped gym (personal trainers available) and a spa scheduled to open in 2025." - Katherine LaGrave

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"A major luxury hotel in New York that reopened in the fall after enhancements, presented as one of many high-end lodging choices for couples seeking elevated accommodations and easy access to museums, Broadway, and Fifth Avenue." - Alex Schechter Alex Schechter Alex Schechter is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers travel, food, and dining. His work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Monocle, and Afar, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

Four Seasons New York in Midtown Manhattan Finally Reopened - AFAR

"Reopened on November 14, 2024 after nearly five years closed since March 2020, the property returned following significant hotel-wide investments and a resolved ownership dispute. It offers 219 accommodations—including 138 junior suites, 59 standard suites and 5 signature suites—with rooms and suites that feature skyline or Central Park views and range from about 500 sq ft to 4,300 sq ft; the Ty Warner Penthouse on the 52nd floor remains part of the hotel’s offerings. Housed in an I.M. Pei–designed 52-story tower noted for its block-wide expanse and setback silhouette, the hotel centers on a striking art deco lobby with honey marble floors and columns, a 33-foot-high glass ceiling and sculptural fresh florals. Two refreshed food-and-beverage venues flank the lobby, and a new spa is slated to debut in 2025." - Devorah Lev-Tov

"Completed in 1993, the I.M. Pei-designed Four Seasons building was one of the most iconic additions to the New York skyline in the '90s; at 54 stories, it's also one of the tallest hotels in the city. Despite its location just steps from Madison Avenue in the most bustling part of Midtown, it feels like a quiet reprieve. If you're feeling baller, inquire about the Ty Warner penthouse on the top floor. "

"Completed in 1993, the I.M. Pei-designed Four Seasons building was one of the most iconic additions to the New York skyline in the '90s; at 54 stories, it's also one of the tallest hotels in the city. Despite its location just steps from Madison Avenue in the most bustling part of Midtown, it feels like a quiet reprieve. If you're feeling baller, inquire about the Ty Warner penthouse on the top floor. "