The Surrey

New York, USA

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Presidential Suite bedroom
Deluxe Room
Bar Pleaide
Bar Pleaide
Spa
Presidential Suite bedroom
Deluxe Room
Bar Pleaide
Bar Pleaide
Spa

The hotel

The Surrey is the first and only hotel in New York City to be added to the Relais & Chateaux family of luxury properties in the past 20 years. As you’d expect from an establishment that includes JFK and Bette Davis as previous patrons, dining facilities are exceptional and from the Michelin-starred French fusion restaurant, Café Boulud serving delicious light brunches, prepare for nothing less than the best. Ideally located amongst the brownstone terraces and artistic haunts of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, taking in the sights is always at a premium and thanks to a private roof garden which combines café culture with signature cocktails, views of Central Park have never looked so splendid. If you prefer to relax at a slightly more active pace then the fitness centre is definitely for you with the massage service and spa facilities providing the perfect way to wind down after an exciting day in the city. As you’ll be staying just a stone’s throw from the likes of the Guggenheim, the Frick Collection and the MET, art is always an essential ingredient and thanks to the Surrey’s own private collection, you’re bound to discover some phenomenal contemporary works.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Ideally located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side with Central Park on its doorstep. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

All rooms and suites with air-conditioning, 37” LCD TV, iPod docking station, safe, mini-bar*, hairdryer and iron and board. Deluxe Salon Rooms are 330 sq ft with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Double Rooms are 385 sq ft with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Grand Deluxe Salon Rooms are 400 sq ft with 1 king size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

City View Deluxe Salon Rooms are 400 sq ft, located on a high floor perched above the Upper East Side with access to the 17th floor Private Roof Garden with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

One Bedroom Suites are 610 sq ft and include a Nespresso coffee maker and a separate living room with a sofa, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Ultra One Bedroom Suites are 660 sq ft and have a king-size bed and separate living area with sofa and a small kitchenette, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Michelin-starred Café Boulud restaurant serving French-cuisine. Bar Pleaides with signature cocktails. Cornelia Spa*. Seasonal Private Roof Garden. The Gym, with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training including Pilates and yoga.

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

One person must be aged 18 years and over in each room at check-in.

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1528)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Horrible Staff

Mar 25, 2019 meuricedb Palm Beach, Florida

I recently stayed 12 days at this hotel. They do not deserve a 5-star rating, and it is shocking that they are actually part of the Relais and Chateaux network. The front desk staff is poorly trained, rude, sloppy and disrespectful. Rarely have I had to deal with such incompetence They claimed that 3 packages were never delivered and offered… Read more
I recently stayed 12 days at this hotel. They do not deserve a 5-star rating, and it is shocking that they are actually part of the Relais and Chateaux network. The front desk staff is poorly trained, rude, sloppy and disrespectful. Rarely have I had to deal with such incompetence They claimed that 3 packages were never delivered and offered no assistance to find out what happened. It was only after my departure that the boxes were found in a closet by housekeeping. Most of the time the staff does not even look up from the front desk when you arrive. It is also not uncommon to have to leave a message when trying to contact them, and then they are annoyed when they do answer. They also sent me to find the doorman to recuperate a box that I left at the front desk. I wasted 25 minutes. They could have easily taken are of this and sent the box to my room. It was one disappointment after another. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not a 5-Star Hotel - LOL - Seriously?

Mar 24, 2019 7continentsby25

This is not a 5-star hotel. No one offered to take our luggage or show us to the room. The elevator broke multiple times during a few day trip. No one answers the phone when you call down for things that weren’t provided such as toilet paper or shampoo. The door men, whose only job is to open the door, failed 50% of the time. The TV is older than… Read more
This is not a 5-star hotel. No one offered to take our luggage or show us to the room. The elevator broke multiple times during a few day trip. No one answers the phone when you call down for things that weren’t provided such as toilet paper or shampoo. The door men, whose only job is to open the door, failed 50% of the time. The TV is older than I am. The bed is older than I am. Every piece of furniture in the room is older than I am. The bathroom is dated. There are yellow stains on the tile. No bottled water was provided at check-in? So weird. The windows rattle and are foggy. The AC sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t BUT IS CONSTANTLY LOUD! The water comes out of the faucet the color of milk. The carpet is frayed and needs to be replaced. One out of four nights, turn down service showed up! We called about this on two nights separate nights but no one picked up! Spend a few extra bucks and stay at the famous place across the street. I wish I had. Ugh. Oh. One last thing! HOW IS THIS A RELAIS CHATEAUX? It’s more like a Relative Merdehole. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Deeply Disappointing and Mothers Beware....

Mar 21, 2019 jennifer091518

I have stayed at the Surrey for over eight years while in town for business and this hotel is not what it used to be. During my most recent stay, my first as a mother traveling without my baby, I was directed to the lobby bathroom when I asked for a private place to pump breastmilk. Absolutely unacceptable and insulting! Aside from the… Read more
I have stayed at the Surrey for over eight years while in town for business and this hotel is not what it used to be. During my most recent stay, my first as a mother traveling without my baby, I was directed to the lobby bathroom when I asked for a private place to pump breastmilk. Absolutely unacceptable and insulting! Aside from the horrendous treatment I received as a nursing mother, the service overall is severely lacking (room service takes over an hour, chilly guest reception, water issues and sporadic turn down service). Room service used to be from Cafe Boloud and now is a subpar hotel kitchen meal that has bad croissants and cold coffee. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible handling of broken heater

Mar 20, 2019 Nick H Los Angeles, California

The heater in my room didn't work, leaving the room very cold at night. I had to report this 4 times total: around 9:00am, 3:00pm, midnight, and 1:00am. Each time, they said they were working on it and it would resolve itself. On the 3rd time, they finally sent someone to the room to actually look at it. He messed with it, said it would come on in… Read more
The heater in my room didn't work, leaving the room very cold at night. I had to report this 4 times total: around 9:00am, 3:00pm, midnight, and 1:00am. Each time, they said they were working on it and it would resolve itself. On the 3rd time, they finally sent someone to the room to actually look at it. He messed with it, said it would come on in 5 minutes, then left. After 30 min. it was still broken and I reported the issue for the 4th time (it's now 1:00am). They finally gave up on fixing the heat and offered a new room. I didn't want to go through packing and unpacking all my stuff at 1:00am so they sent a space heater instead. Two major problems with this -- first, nobody should have to report the same issue 4 times. After the first report, they should take initiative on their end to follow through until the issue is fixed. Second, there was no offer to make things right -- a discount on that night's room rate, a credit toward the restaurant, etc. Absolutely nothing of real value, just verbal apologies. There are plenty of hotels in NYC and I won't be staying at this one again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Best Ever

Mar 19, 2019 Olderwhitewoman

This hotel is the best! It is small, but cosmopolitan; I felt as if I had traveled back in time. The rooms are lovingly and perfectly restored; the DUX beds are an added bonus. Find a room with a fireplace and little balcony; what a surprising treat.