JW Marriott Essex House New York

JW Marriott Essex House New York is classified as one of New York’s Historical Hotels, originally opening in 1931 and best known for its signature six-story red neon rooftop sign that has featured in many a film. Forty-four stories high, there are 427 Art Deco inspired guest rooms and 101 spacious suites at this historic property which also offers one of the best locations in the city – on the periphery of Central Park and close to Columbus Circle, Fifth Avenue, the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Theatre District and more, much more. The public areas are grand and imposing, showcasing its Art Deco credentials with preserved marble chequerboard floors, wood panelled walls, crystal chandeliers, silver leaf wall coverings and Art Deco motif carpets.  The guest rooms meanwhile are stylishly sophisticated, clean-lined and uncluttered, with crisp white luxury linens, smart technology, Art Deco motif carpets and marble bathrooms with Aromatherapy Associates toiletries. Some offer furnished terraces, others offer premium Park Views and custom furnishings with rooms ranging in size from 30 square metres for the Essex Room King to 180 square metres for the residential styled, two bedroom JW Terrace Suite with its spectacular furnished wraparound terrace overlooking the Manhattan skyline. 

Other premium accommodation includes the Central Park Terrace Suite and the Presidential Suite, each offering two bedrooms, spa style bathrooms, opulent living areas and private balconies overlooking the city. For keeping trim on the road, head to the 24/7 Fitness Centre for a TechnoGym workout or a fitness class and for pampering, there is the PRIMP Spa for a touch of indulgence. Southgate Bar & Restaurant is the place to head for a menu of new American cuisine in a luxurious setting with leather banquettes, angled mirrored walls and ceilings lending intriguingly surreal room reflections and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the park.