Peninsula New York
Classic Midtown business-elegant with a quiet, residential feel. Think white-glove service, marble staircases, and a lobby designed to discourage loitering rather than Instagram posing. Not flashy — intentionally so.
Book a Grand Luxe Room or higher to guarantee an exterior-facing room with Fifth Avenue or 55th Street views — Superior and Deluxe Rooms often face the interior courtyard
Why It Matters
The U.S. flagship of the iconic Peninsula Hotels group. AAA Five Diamond every single year since 1999, Forbes Five-Star hotel and spa, and earned its first Michelin Key in 2025. The 2024 renovation by Bill Rooney Studio brought the rooms and public spaces fully up to the property's pedigree after years of mixed reviews about dated tech. Clement restaurant is named after HSH CEO Clement Kwok — a rare hotel restaurant with genuine character.
The Peninsula New York sits on the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street in a 1905 Italian Renaissance Revival landmark — 23 floors of limestone and granite that have housed everyone from Senator Hanna's widow to Rod Stewart. Owned by Hong Kong's prestigious Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels since 1989 and freshly overhauled in 2024 by Bill Rooney Studio, all 219 rooms now sport a clean beige, gold, and grayscale palette evoking a private Manhattan apartment, loaded with Peninsula's proprietary touchscreen tech in six languages. The spa alone — 35,000 sq ft across three floors — makes it a genuine destination, not just a place to sleep.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe Room
From USD950 / nightA step up from the Superior in both size and outlook. Interior or exterior views available — worth requesting exterior if you can. Double-glazed windows keep street noise out. Walk-in shower plus a separate deep-sunken bath. Same Peninsula tech package throughout.
KingDeluxe Suite
From USD2,500 / nightLocated on the 16th to 20th floors, these corner suites are the largest non-signature category. Large living room with stunning Fifth Avenue and Central Park views, separate spacious bedroom, dressing room with fireplace and vanity, and two walk-in closets. Can connect to a Grand Luxe Room for a two-bedroom configuration.
KingExecutive Suite
From USD1,800 / nightA proper one-bedroom suite with a king master bedroom and a separate living room with sofa bed. 46-inch LED TVs in both rooms. Bathroom has a separate shower and deep-soaking bathtub. Good for business travelers who need a private meeting or working space.
KingGrand Luxe Room
From USD1,100 / nightThe largest non-suite room category, and the smart choice for anyone wanting guaranteed street-facing views without paying suite rates. Faces Fifth Avenue or 55th Street. King or two-double configurations available. Renovated 2024 with the same light palette and Peninsula tech suite.
King or Two DoublesGrand Suite
From USD4,504 / nightThe hotel's largest accommodation at up to 3,000 sq ft. One of three Signature Suites, newly renovated in the 2024 overhaul. Kitchen with microwave available, multiple living areas, and the full Peninsula tech package. At this price point, a dedicated butler and the full MINI Cooper service are standard.
KingJunior Suite
From USD1,341 / nightA corner suite with Fifth Avenue views and a sofa bed in the living area. Good entry point into suites — the view alone justifies the step up. Complimentary MINI Cooper chauffeur service kicks in at suite level.
KingSuperior Room
From USD882 / nightThe entry-level room, and genuinely comfortable at 370 sq ft — larger than standard rooms at the Pierre or Carlyle. Overlooks the interior courtyard, which makes it quiet but low on natural light below the 15th floor. Renovated in 2024 in soft gray, taupe, and gold. All the Peninsula tech: bedside mood lighting panel, 6-language touchscreen tablet, marble bathroom with deep-soaking tub and built-in TV.
KingThe Peninsula Suite
From USD4,000 / nightThe original 'presidential suite,' refurbished in the early 2010s and renovated again in 2024. Located on the 19th floor. Kitchen, separate study, pantry area, and stunning upper-floor views. Part of the three Signature Suites at the hotel. Rates well above $4,000/night.
KingTwo-Bedroom Superior Suite
From USD2,200 / nightA Superior Suite plus an adjoining Superior Room create this 875 sq ft two-bedroom configuration. Quiet interior-facing suite on floors 4 through 12. Ideal for families or traveling companions who want separate sleeping quarters without going all the way to Signature Suite territory.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An add-on package (~$200 per suite, covers up to 2 children) that includes a tent pitched inside your suite, personalized robes and slippers, s'mores, and a hotel-wide scavenger hunt. Also available: poolside picnic lunch.
Free classes offered daily from the 22nd floor fitness center, including yoga, aqua-aerobics, and boot-camp-style cardio. Open to hotel guests.
Personal trainers available for one-on-one sessions in the 22nd floor gym. Can also accompany guests for jogs in nearby Central Park.
Suite guests receive complimentary chauffeur-driven MINI Cooper S Clubman service for up to 3 hours per day, accommodating up to 3 people. Useful for airport transfers, local errands, or reaching nearby attractions.
A 42-foot long glass-enclosed pool (3.5 to 5.5 ft deep) on the hotel's upper floors with panoramic skyline views. Adjacent sun terrace open in summer. Complimentary for hotel guests; day spa visitors get access when booking 2+ hours of treatments.
From November through March, private heated outdoor igloos appear on the 23rd-floor Pen Top rooftop terrace — an intimate setting for cocktails above the midtown skyline. Popular for proposals. Reservations required and fill up quickly.
Curated private guided experiences bookable through the concierge. Options include guided MoMA visits, Broadway backstage tours, cooking classes, and private cultural tours of the city. Tailored for adults, couples, and families.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary computers and printers. Five on-site meeting rooms totaling 3,300 sq ft with a residential feel, audiovisual equipment, webcasting services, and an on-site technology team.
High-speed complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.
Full 24-hour in-room dining with international and local cuisine, vegetarian options, Naturally Peninsula health selections, and a children's menu.
Childcare services available. Children's amenities can be customized in advance including welcome gifts, in-room entertainment, and special packages.
Dogs under 50 lbs welcome. An additional fee of $150 per stay per pet applies.
42-foot pool with panoramic city views, 3.5–5.5 ft deep. Adjacent outdoor sun terrace available in summer. Staff attendants on-site.
Full Life Fitness cardio and strength-training equipment with panoramic NYC skyline views. Free workout gear, organic teas, coffee, water, magazines, and headphones included. Personal trainers available.
Panoramic rooftop sun terrace adjacent to the pool, open in summer to hotel guests and day spa visitors who book 2+ hours of treatments.
On-site currency exchange for international guests.
24-hour digital concierge via in-room tablet plus a full physical concierge team. Highly praised by guests for genuine helpfulness.
Valet parking available. Hotel is steps from 5th Ave/53rd St E/M subway station.
Separate men's and women's thermal experience facilities with aromatherapy steam rooms, saunas, ice fountains, and an experience shower.
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