Editorial take
Who should book The Peninsula New York?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Peninsula New York for a practical reason: Classic luxury, Fifth Avenue, spa and pool, 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 modern minimalism, value or downtown character. 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 Peninsula New York?
700 Fifth Avenue sits at 55th Street, directly across the junction from the St. Regis, with Central Park a short walk north.
Nearby
Fifth Avenue shopping, MoMA, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Carnegie Hall.
Closest subway
Fifth Av-53 St, and 57 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Peninsula New York might feel special.
What it is known for
- It opened in 1905 as the Gotham Hotel, designed by Hiss and Weekes in a neoclassical style, and stands 23 storeys.
- Salon de Ning, the rooftop terrace bar, is themed on the glamour of 1930s Shanghai, reflecting the Peninsula group's Hong Kong origins.
- The spa includes an indoor pool, which is rare among the Fifth Avenue grand hotels.
New York moments
- The Peninsula group began with the original Peninsula in Hong Kong in 1928, and this is its New York flagship.
- It holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, one of seven in the city.
On screen
- The rooftop and the Fifth Avenue frontage appear widely in photography of Midtown.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
How does the Peninsula compare with the St. Regis?
They face each other across Fifth Avenue at 55th Street and both hold Forbes Five-Star ratings. The St. Regis is the older and more formal of the two; the Peninsula has the rooftop bar and the indoor pool.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an indoor pool as part of the spa, which is unusual among the Fifth Avenue grand hotels and useful on a winter trip.
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.