JW Marriott Essex House

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

Essex Room
SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant
Southgate Restaurant and Bar
Central Park View Suite
Central Park View Suite
Essex Room
SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant
Family Suite
Family Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Manhattan Suite
Manhattan Suite
SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant
Essex Room
SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant
Southgate Restaurant and Bar
Central Park View Suite
Central Park View Suite
Essex Room
SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant
Family Suite
Family Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Manhattan Suite
Manhattan Suite
SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant

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
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • 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*, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and iron and board. Essex Rooms are 330 sq ft with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

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 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Family Suites are 700 sq ft and have separate living room, marble bathroom with oversized bathtub, with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Manhattan Suites are 700 sq ft and have city views, separate living room, marble bathroom with oversized bathtub, with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (3rd child permitted on a rollaway bed*).

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 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Family Connector Rooms are available as a combination of Essex Rooms and Junior Suites, and sleep up to a maximum of 8 people.

SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night menu). PRIMP spa*. Fitness centre. Federico Salon*. Room service*. Local restaurant dinner delivery service*. Concierge. Dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi in the lobby and public areas. Valet parking $85 for standard vehicles and $90 for oversized vehicles, plus tax per day (payable locally, 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).

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Jul 26, 2024 Max_Dexter Orlando, Florida

We stayed at the Essex House for our trip and it was a very nice hotel. It was beautiful on the inside and outside and had multiple floors for rooms. We had a suite and it was a bit smaller than most of the Marriott suites are but was still large enough for my family.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location but way overpriced for what you get

Jul 22, 2024 Alan P Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Essex House is a great location but underwhelming for what you pay for which is a lot! I have stayed at a few JW Marriott's and this property doesn't live up to the standard. From an Executive Lounge with ridiculously limited hours and options to standard at best housekeeping/amenities it was a disappointing experience. As Bonvoy Platinum member I… Read more
Essex House is a great location but underwhelming for what you pay for which is a lot! I have stayed at a few JW Marriott's and this property doesn't live up to the standard. From an Executive Lounge with ridiculously limited hours and options to standard at best housekeeping/amenities it was a disappointing experience. As Bonvoy Platinum member I requested to use a couple of my free upgrade nights booking over two months in advance only to find out less than 24 before checking in they wouldn't honor my request I couldn't even get a room with a park view again very disappointing. If I known earlier my request wouldn't be honored I could have booked at another property. My recommendation is either spend a few extra bucks and stay at the Ritz down the street (which I will) or pick a less expensive hotel you'll get the same product. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Classified as a New York Historical Hotel since 1931

Jul 18, 2024 Taylor B Chicago, Illinois

The JW Marriott Essex House New York Hotel has been classified as a New York Historical Hotel since 1931. They must be doing something right. So my wife and I decided to spend the last days of our visit to New York City at the 160 Central Park South address, across from Central Park, in Midtown Manhattan, minutes from 5th Avenue, Lincoln Center… Read more
The JW Marriott Essex House New York Hotel has been classified as a New York Historical Hotel since 1931. They must be doing something right. So my wife and I decided to spend the last days of our visit to New York City at the 160 Central Park South address, across from Central Park, in Midtown Manhattan, minutes from 5th Avenue, Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. It features elegant rooms and suites, a spa, Art Deco-inspired decor, views of Central Park and a new restaurant, Bourbon Steak New York, a creation of noted chef Michael Mina. The hotel features a fitness center, concierge, gift shop, lounge, laundry room, dry cleaning, currency exchange, ATM bank, complimentary transportation and a multi-lingual staff. We booked an Essex Room King with a king-size bed, marble bathroom, high speed wi-fi, mini-bar, work desk, hair dyers, deluxe bedding, room service, TV, iron/ironing board, microwave, safe, internet access, refrigerator, safe and free newspaper. You can't ask for more, except two tickets to a Yankees game. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Hotel and Location!

Jul 15, 2024 PinUp_Traveler Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A long overdue review. Last May, my daughter and I had the pleasure of staying at the JW Marriott Essex House last May for her birthday in NYC. I can truly say that every single person on staff that we had encountered was friendly and welcoming: front desk, lunge staff, maintenance, housekeeping, doormen…everyone! Upon check in, Felix greeted us,… Read more
A long overdue review. Last May, my daughter and I had the pleasure of staying at the JW Marriott Essex House last May for her birthday in NYC. I can truly say that every single person on staff that we had encountered was friendly and welcoming: front desk, lunge staff, maintenance, housekeeping, doormen…everyone! Upon check in, Felix greeted us, acknowledged my level and was able to upgrade us to a park view. We arrived very early, so understandably, rooms were not quite ready. But he did direct us to the newly renovated lounge that was still open for breakfast so that we could recharge before heading out into the city. Our room was bright, clean and offered a nice view of the park and street below. I noticed some previous comments about the hotel needing updates. But I didn’t feel that vibe at all from the spaces that I’ve seen and been to within the hotel. Yes, it is older and iconic. So to compare it to some of the newly built properties doesn’t make sense. I found all the spaces to be classically decorated with modern amenities. There is a resort fee attached to the rate, but the benefits that comes with it, more than makes up for it, so be sure to take advantage of it. Visit the concierge desk to get tickets to MoMA, Central Park Zoo, rent a bike, or take a yoga class. Carol at concierge was very happy to book our included experiences and also offered some very good advice when it came to exploring NYC. The resort fee also includes food credit that can be used at the onsite restaurant or room service. I want to give special recognition to the Bonvoy Elite Lounge staff. From the first day that we arrived, we were made to feel like family. We could tell that they are very proud of the newly renovated space. It sounds like an exaggeration, but when you are recognized and greeted each day, asked about our stay, asked if there was anything they could take care of (aside from just lounge area), and with the pride and enthusiasm they displayed, we truly felt at home. Alicia, Anna and Roseanna always had a bright smile. Julette, Robert and Dee made sure our time at lounge exceeded our expectations. I certainly can confirm, that they all went above and beyond to make this trip a truly memorable one. My daughter and I were sad to leave after our 3 day stay. But I will be sure to return back to the Essex House for our future NYC stays. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to stay

Jul 9, 2024 Max M

We spent 5 nights at the Essex House at the end of June. We were in NYC for a wedding and decided to make a vacation out of it. We have stayed at this property on previous visits to NYC. We had a lovely, quiet room on the 24th floor which was a good size and comfortable. The breakfast in the new concierge's lounge was wonderful. Robert in the… Read more
We spent 5 nights at the Essex House at the end of June. We were in NYC for a wedding and decided to make a vacation out of it. We have stayed at this property on previous visits to NYC. We had a lovely, quiet room on the 24th floor which was a good size and comfortable. The breakfast in the new concierge's lounge was wonderful. Robert in the concierge lounge was great. He was friendly and helpful. When we checked in, Alicia at the front desk asked us why we were in NYC and we mentioned the wedding and my wife's birthday. The next day there were two incredible pieces of cake delivered to our room to celebrate my wife's birthday. What a lovely touch! I highly recommend this hotel. Staff is wonderful. Read less