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JW Marriott Essex House New York
New York, New York
160 Central Park South, New York, New York 10019
Original Property Opened in 1931
Historic Hotels of America member since 1994
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Since opening its doors in 1931, the JW Marriott Essex House New York has served as an iconic Central Park hotel, delivering exceptional experiences for its guests. The inspiring location is in the cultural heart of New York City with Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Columbus Circle, the Theatre District, and world-class shopping along Fifth Avenue, all within a short stroll. Part of the National Trust, this historic hotel near Central Park is a work of art where guests may admire ornate gilded doors, rich wood paneling, and a Beaux-Arts-style Grand Salon. For an effortless visit to the Big Apple where every need is anticipated, the JW Marriott Essex House New York hotel welcomes travelers home.
Discover
- Discover the styling of Art Deco and the Essex House's origins in the 1930s upon entering the lobby, with its banquette seating, original period clocks, and impressive columns. A 2018-2019 remodel of the building softened the building's strong Art Deco lines to a more modern aesthetic. Inside, a peek at the historic Art Deco Salon showcases Deco-era artwork, golden crown molding, and rich murals.
- Admire the essence of Versailles in the Essex's 2 ornate Beaux Arts-inspired event spaces, the Grand and Petit Salons. Their distinctive murals, grand chandeliers, and gold crown molding have provided the iconic background for many weddings, galas, and worldly business affairs.
- Capture a view of classic 1930s New York with a look skyward to the signature red Essex House sign – once illuminated, now unlit to help preserve the unadorned splendor of the city's nighttime skyline. The sign remains a beacon for visitors to Central Park South.
Explore
- Stroll the famous paths and landmarks of Central Park from the Mall and Literary Walk to the Loeb Boathouse and straight through Sheep Meadow. Ask a concierge member for the hotel's curated Central Park tour map, which spotlights 12 key elements of the park for a classic New York experience any time of year.
- Visit the nearby Museum Mile, home to such guest and world favorites as the American Museum of Natural History, the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Frick Collection. The hotel is just quick subway ride or scenic walk from these classics.
- Explore Manhattan's top attractions for a memorable visit. With Central Park as the Essex's front yard, destinations such as Theater Row, Rockefeller Center, The Shops at Columbus Circle, and Billionaires' Row are within easy walking distance.
Experience
- Attend a thrilling theatrical performance at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, both minutes from the Essex House. Carnegie Hall has been a destination venue for classical and popular music since 1891 and offers more than 200 events each year. The Lincoln Center complex encompasses some 30 performance venues and presents opera, ballet, live theater, concerts, and special film screenings.
- Go for the glow and savor a sunrise or sunset over Sheep Meadow or the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in adjacent Central Park. The park's 843 acres of urban oasis provide a perfect romantic setting for a quintessential New York experience.
- Experience Rockefeller Center's wide array of history, arts, architecture, and media possibilities. This vast complex features 14 Art Deco buildings, the seasonal Channel Gardens, the iconic Prometheus statue, and Radio City Music Hall.
Taste
- Savor locally sourced menus of seasonally inspired modern-American cuisines and enjoy the expansive views of Central Park from the floor-to-ceiling windows at Southgate, the Essex's bar and restaurant.
- Taste one of the best Manhattans in Manhattan at the Southgate's bar. A special house blend of bitters distinctively enhances the Woodford Reserve Bourbon and Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth on which the drink is built.
- Recharge with traditional afternoon tea at the Lobby Lounge, which offers an easy respite from the day's bustle and a comfortable people-watching spot. Small sandwiches and homemade pastries.
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