The Surrey

Upper East Side, New York

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

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1589)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Quieter location. Near Central Park.

Sep 17, 2019 GrandTour640692

Mattresses were top notch. The drinks at the rooftop bar were way overpriced but willing to spend one night up there for the experience. Very clean. Staff most friendly. Providing guests with Fiji water daily was appreciated. The free coffee in the lobby was usually empty every time I wanted some.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Upper Eastside Gem

Sep 15, 2019 KerriMert Old Lyme, Connecticut

Great location on UES. Lovely hotel. Great Daniel Boulud restaurant, which is also the same menu for room service. Outstanding. Three Guys diner around the corner for casual dining. The Carlyle across the street for a memorable cocktail at Bemelmans Bar.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Upgraded on wedding night to Presidential Suite!

Sep 13, 2019 AliRS860

The Surrey Hotel is one of the finest hotels in NYC. The decor is trendy and classic at the same time and has an uptown vibe for the UES. Highly recommend the hotel bar, especially for jazz on Friday nights! Fatima upgraded us to the Presidential Suite for our wedding night. The room is absolutely incredible! Thank you for the incredible stay!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Poor service

Sep 9, 2019 jc6212019 Dallas, Texas

Nice hotel but frantic, over-worked staff and a pervasive sense of frustration among the guests pollutes the experience. Checking in takes forever even with no line. Every request of staff must be made multiple times with urgency as the staff is so overwhelmed that they appear to be deciding which requests to fulfill. Sadly, didn’t used to be… Read more
Nice hotel but frantic, over-worked staff and a pervasive sense of frustration among the guests pollutes the experience. Checking in takes forever even with no line. Every request of staff must be made multiple times with urgency as the staff is so overwhelmed that they appear to be deciding which requests to fulfill. Sadly, didn’t used to be this way. Read less
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Sep 4, 2019 Ag2165

Stayed on 10th floor. Smelled like mould as did room. I spoke to front desk. Never heard anything back and was only there for one night so didn’t make a big deal about it. Got a late checkout. When my wife asked for the bill, the rude employee at front desk told us we would be charged an extra night. I was able to rectify but upsetting that… Read more
Stayed on 10th floor. Smelled like mould as did room. I spoke to front desk. Never heard anything back and was only there for one night so didn’t make a big deal about it. Got a late checkout. When my wife asked for the bill, the rude employee at front desk told us we would be charged an extra night. I was able to rectify but upsetting that they behave this way. I have stayed at this hotel many, many times. Something has changed, and not for the better. I will not be returning. Read less