Editorial take
Who should book The Fifth Avenue Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Fifth Avenue Hotel for a practical reason: Design-led luxury, couples, special occasions. 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 the cheapest central room or a pure times square theatre base. 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 The Fifth Avenue Hotel?
The hotel sits in NoMad, a useful middle ground for travellers who want Midtown access without sleeping inside Times Square.
Nearby
Madison Square Park, Flatiron Building, Empire State Building, Koreatown and Fifth Avenue.
Closest subway
23 St / 28 St area, depending on line
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Fifth Avenue Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- The hotel combines a restored Gilded Age-era mansion with a modern 24-story glass tower.
- Its historic site traces back to the former home of Charlotte Goodridge, a 19th-century New York society hostess.
- Cafe Carmellini gives the hotel a destination-restaurant angle, not just a room-and-lobby identity.
New York moments
- The strongest cultural story is architectural and social history rather than celebrity-spotting.
- The site has links to McKim, Mead & White through its former life as the Second National Bank.
On screen
- This is more of a modern design-and-dining hotel than a classic film-location stay.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is The Fifth Avenue Hotel a good area for first-time visitors?
Yes if you want a stylish central base. NoMad is convenient for Flatiron, Midtown and downtown trips without staying in the busiest Times Square blocks.
Is it worth paying for a higher room category?
Potentially. At design-led luxury hotels, room size, outlook and included breakfast can change the value of the stay, so compare the details carefully.
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.
Related guides
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Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.