Editorial take
Who should book Baccarat Hotel New York?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Baccarat Hotel New York for a practical reason: Special occasions, design, spa, MoMA and Fifth Avenue. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want value, family rooms or a neighbourhood feel. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Baccarat Hotel New York?
West 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth is one of the quieter luxury blocks in Midtown, with MoMA opposite and Central Park a few minutes north.
Nearby
MoMA, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and Radio City Music Hall.
Closest subway
Fifth Av-53 St, and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Baccarat Hotel New York might feel special.
What it is known for
- It is owned by the French crystal maker Baccarat, and there is Baccarat crystal in every one of the 114 rooms.
- The bar sits under a 60-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling hung with three chandeliers, and is a destination in its own right.
- Below ground there is a 55-foot marble swimming pool and the first La Mer spa in the United States.
New York moments
- The hotel holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, one of only seven hotels in New York City to do so.
- It stands directly across West 53rd Street from the Museum of Modern Art.
On screen
- The crystal and the Grand Salon are the hotel's public image rather than any screen credit.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is Baccarat really a five-star hotel?
It holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, which is the closest thing the United States has to an authoritative star award. Only seven New York hotels held one in 2026.
Can guests use the pool?
There is a 55-foot marble pool below ground alongside the La Mer spa. Access arrangements vary by rate, so confirm when booking rather than assuming.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.