Editorial take
Who should book Royalton Park Avenue?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Royalton Park Avenue for a practical reason: Rooftop pool, couples, summer trips, nightlife. 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 quiet evenings or a traditional hotel. 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 Royalton Park Avenue?
Park Avenue South at 29th Street places the hotel between NoMad and Gramercy, close to Madison Square Park and a good spread of restaurants.
Nearby
Madison Square Park, the Flatiron Building, Gramercy Park, the Empire State Building and Union Square.
Closest subway
28 St and 33 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Royalton Park Avenue might feel special.
What it is known for
- The heated outdoor pool sits on the twentieth floor and looks across the city towards the Empire State Building.
- The hotel traded as Gansevoort Park Avenue until 2018, when it was handed over and rebranded as Royalton Park Avenue.
- Rooms use bold colour against the neutral palette common in New York hotels, with 400 thread count Egyptian cotton linen.
New York moments
- The Gansevoort group established the rooftop-pool hotel model in New York before this property changed hands.
On screen
- The rooftop and pool are the hotel's calling card rather than a filming credit.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is this the old Gansevoort Park Avenue?
Yes, the same building at 420 Park Avenue South. It was rebranded as Royalton Park Avenue in 2018, so reviews before then describe the previous operation.
Is the rooftop pool open all year?
It is heated but seasonal, so do not assume it will be available on a winter trip. Confirm with the hotel if the pool is a main reason for booking.
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.