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The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

Name: The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
Telephone: 212-744-1600

Classic charm on the Upper East Side

VERIFIED LUXURY

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Many of New York’s landmark luxury hotels of the 1930s have changed ownership over the years, and with those transitions, a number have lost a bit of their grandeur. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in all of its Upper East Side glory, has managed to maintain the glamour and luxury of days past. Though owned by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, this Manhattan landmark has kept the same classic feel, which keeps guests returning over and over again.

Just one block from Central Park, The Carlyle remains a mix of hotel rooms, suites and apartment residences. Every American president since Truman has called the hotel his unofficial New York home. It was a favorite of the late Princess Diana of Wales and other royals as well as many heads of state.

The Carlyle has also been featured in popular shows like Sex and the City and more recently in Bill Murray’s 2015 holiday special A Very Murray Christmas. A documentary film about The Carlyle is also in the works.

Our Inspector's Highlights

The majority of rooms, no matter the category, boast more space than the average New York City hotel room.
Since opening in 1955, the intimate supper club that is Café Carlyle has been a destination for cabaret. Tourists and native New Yorkers head to the intimate venue, which only seats 90, for a night on the town.
Director Woody Allen plays clarinet with the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band every Monday night – and usually to a sold-out crowd.
Featuring works by the author and illustrator of the Madeline books, Bemelmans Bar is the hotel’s hidden gem, decorated with large-scale murals whimsically depicting the four seasons of Central Park.
Tastefully decorated by some of the leading interior designers, including Dorothy Draper, Mark Hampton, Renzo Mongiardino and Thierry Despont, there’s still a nod to the hotel’s Art Deco beginnings mixed with surprising modern touches.

Things to Know

For those who don’t want to leave the lap of luxury, The Carlyle does grant the option for extended stays.
Jazz singer and pianist Bobby Short played there for 30 years, and in appreciation of his devotion to performing at Café Carlyle, the luxury hotel put up a large famed portrait of Short in the foyer.

The Rooms

Each room is different. Some have more contemporary dark furniture and hardwood floors, while others are covered in light-colored grays and golds and brighter artwork.
Several suites boast full kitchen and expansive living and dining room areas, but setting The Carlyle apart from most hotels is the fact that more than 20 suites have Steinway or Baldwin baby grand pianos.
The standout is the Empire Suite, a three-bedroom duplex that features a massive 2,600 square feet of space.
Another special room is the Central Park View Suite, which offers unobstructed views of America’s most famous park and the Manhattan skyline.

Nearby Attractions

Central Park is located just one block from The Carlyle. Take a stroll through the green space to discover everything from free performances of Shakespeare’s plays to boat rowing in the summer and ice-skating during the winter.
Culture vultures will love the historic hotel’s location—within walking distance of Museum Mile. The famous stretch is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, The Whiney and the Frick, among others.
Indulge in a luxurious New York shopping spree just moments from the hotel’s doorstep on Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue and around the Upper East Side.
Just a short taxi ride away is the famed theater district, home to the Broadway Theatre and other spots debuting brand new shows and classic award-winners.

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Getting There

35 East 76th Street, New York, New York 10021

TEL212-744-1600

NEARBY AIRPORT(S)

LGA (28-45 min) JFK EWR

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