For two-plus decades, the East 57th Street landmark, erected with the same limestone on its façade that was used at the Louvre, stood as one of the city's crown jewels, a swanky social hub for locals, business and leisure travelers, who would hold court in the hotel's lobby bar before retreating to their palatial room in the sky.
During COVID, the hotel closed to guests and began temporarily offering medical workers free accommodation before fully closing its doors for a revamp in 2020. The property reopened in November 2024 to much fanfare from devoted guests eager to return.
Though there are many changes — refreshed dining options from executive chef Maria Tampakis, updated interiors, smoother elevators and improving lighting are some of the highlights — the hotel’s enduring features, such as the staggering views of Central Park, impeccable service and bright, spacious suites, remain consistent, solidifying this address’ place in Manhattan's history.
- Entering the Four Seasons Hotel New York lobby feels like stepping into an indoor garden oasis, which makes sense seeing as how Central Park is just a short walk away. The signature restaurant, the fittingly named Garden, and the swanky Ty Bar flank the two sides of a space filled with potted acacia trees, making it one luxuriously lush lobby.
- The Ty Bar is decked out in warm ambers and sultry scarlets, and it completes the mood with a working fireplace and soaring windows. The cocktail menu offers a delightful journey through the city’s iconic eras, from the Gilded Age-inspired New York, New York Sour (Michter’s Rye, lemon, egg white and red wine) to the Wall Street decadence of the 1980s with the Hampton’s Iced Tea, a twist on the Long Island variety.
- Among some stiff competition, this Manhattan hotel might offer the best views in the city. From the upper floors of the Central Park suites, guests are regaled with panoramic views of the famed green space, stretching even beyond the Hudson River.
- The service at Four Seasons Hotel New York has earned its sterling reputation. The hotel features a concierge team that is part of the esteemed Les Clefs d’Or organization, attentive waitstaff and an efficient check-in, checkout process.
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York, when it reopens in mid-2025, promises to be a refuge amid the high-octane energy of the city.
- A palpable feeling of lightness and brightness defines all guest rooms, thanks to a dominant color palette of tan, cream and white that feels invitingly soft. The large windows allow ample natural light to flood in, with ingeniously placed mirrors creating panoramic views, further enhancing the airy ambiance.
- Along with amenities like daily newspaper delivery, custom oak desks and hand-selected books to peruse, the hotel’s layout – 12 suites per floor – ensures residential-style comfort.
- The bathrooms are a bather’s paradise, featuring a walk-in shower and a deep soaking tub that the hotel proudly claims fills in less than a minute. Both are elegantly finished in earth-toned Breccia Oniciata marble and are stocked with toiletries from Spanish skincare brand Natura Bissé.
- Following the revamp, the luxury hotel reduced the total number of accommodations from 369 to 219. The Junior City View and Central Park View Suite begin at a spacious 500 square feet, rivaling many Manhattan apartments, while the over-the-top Ty Warner Penthouse Suite clocks in at a staggering 4,300 square feet and comes with one of the highest per-night room rates in New York City.
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