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The Peninsula New York

New York City, New York • Midtown • OVER THE TOP

avg. $996 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

A 1905 Beaux-Arts landmark at Fifth and 55th with rooftop views and mahogany-appointed rooms.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and Fifth Avenue collectors

Highlights:

  • 1905 Beaux-Arts limestone tower by Harde & Short
  • Rooftop bar overlooking Midtown skyline at dusk
  • Rooms in warm champagne with mahogany case pieces
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PB hotel design editorial

At 700 Fifth Avenue, where 55th Street intersects one of Manhattan's most surveilled blocks of pavement, a Beaux-Arts limestone tower completed in 1905 to designs by Harde & Short has held its ground against a century of Midtown reinvention with uncommon composure. The building's facade, visible in the images, remains one of the most ornate on Fifth Avenue — heavily rusticated base, paired Corinthian columns flanking the entrance, and a cartouche of sculpted figures above the porte-cochère that carries genuine sculptural ambition rather than mere decorative obligation. The Peninsula New York, which has inhabited the building since 1988 following an earlier life as the Gotham Hotel, spread 239 rooms and suites across its upper floors, with the Hong Kong-headquartered group bringing its characteristic standard of finish to a structure that needed no architectural apology. Inside, the guest rooms shown here settle into a palette of warm champagne and ivory, with dark mahogany case pieces, patterned wool carpet in a tonal scroll motif, and gilt-framed floor mirrors lending the spaces the considered weight of a well-appointed Manhattan apartment rather than anonymous hotel accommodation. The rooftop bar, photographed against the Midtown skyline at dusk, deploys iron cross-back chairs, wicker lounge groupings, and planted urns of lavender against a panorama of illuminated glass towers — the city providing a backdrop that no interior designer could commission. The restaurant space, with its amber-lit textured wall panels framed in steel and a gallery-dense arrangement of antique mirrors, arrives as the sharpest contemporary intervention in an otherwise classically anchored building.

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Pen Top rooftop bar is the crown jewel of unforgettable evenings, offering a captivating menu of classic cocktails and light bites with Fifth Avenue and Manhattan city views.

Amenities

Room service

Fitness center

Internet

Free Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Suites

Pets Allowed

Wheelchair Access

Spa

The Peninsula New York Reviews

1,522 reviews

"From the moment you check in until the moment you check out, The Peninsula New York is fantastic. Check-in and checkout are seamless and efficient, the rooms are exactly what you would expect from a hotel of this caliber, and the location is hard to beat. The complimentary coffee is a nice touch, and the restaurant is wonderful. But the real standout for me was the spa—perhaps the nicest hotel spa I’ve ever experienced. The facilities are exceptional, and the staff could not have been friendlier, more welcoming, or more professional. Great location, outstanding service, and an exceptional overall experience. The Peninsula gets just about everything right. Highly recommended."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 30, 2026

"We found the Peninsula New York the epitome of a luxury hotel. Our room was spacious, quiet and tastefully appointed. No detail was overlooked. The top drawer of the nightstands conceals multiple charging connections. Lights, television, and HVAC can be controlled from a bedside user-friendly touch pad. The bathroom was large and well appointed with amenities. The pool on the twenty-second floor, and the adjacent spa and gym on the floor below it were wonderful. Those are the physical perfections of The Peninsula New York. Perhaps the hotel’s greatest strength is the quality of the staff The staff, particularly Mr. Paul Renzetti, was unfailingly professional, attentive and friendly. For example, a staff member called to alert us of a parade scheduled for the next day and suggested ways to avoid the congestion. They all addressed us by name when we passed in the halls or by the reception desk—they even learned the names of our toddler granddaughters who came to visit us. The guest experience at The Peninsula New York is unsurpassed."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 23, 2026

"We had a wonderful stay. They made our family experience unforgettable very comfortable rooms."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 08, 2026

"Visited the bar for a break from the madness of NYC, what a fantastic bar, the staff were amazing and the drinks lovely! Can't comment on the rooms or hotel but the bar, foyer, toilets, pianist, absolutely fantastic with a real upper class feel about it. What's not to love. Of course the kilts helped get us in but we had a great time, thanks to all!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 03, 2026

"My family of four had a wonderful long weekend at the Peninsula in late May. The hotel has been refreshed recently, but remains a grand, historic space. Housekeeping was timely and unobtrusive. The location is perfect. Service is in line with Peninsula's global reputation. We had one small hiccup during our stay and the manager, Young Yoon, jumped in to resolve it quickly with grace and professionalism--he's a true pro. A hotel like this is never cheap, but if you value a five-star stay, the Peninsula NYC is a great choice."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 04, 2026

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