Editorial take
Who should book Thompson Central Park New York?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Thompson Central Park New York for a practical reason: Central Park access, modern luxury, couples. 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 a small hotel or a historic interior. 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 Thompson Central Park New York?
West 56th Street sits two blocks south of Central Park, close enough for morning walks in the park while staying within reach of the theatres.
Nearby
Central Park, Carnegie Hall, MoMA, Fifth Avenue and Broadway theatres.
Closest subway
57 St-Seventh Av and 57 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Thompson Central Park New York might feel special.
What it is known for
- The hotel opened on 13 March 1981 as the Hotel Parker Meridien New York, and traded for decades as Le Parker Meridien and later Parker New York.
- It was renovated between 2020 and 2022 and reopened as Thompson Central Park, by Hyatt.
- At 587 rooms it is one of the larger luxury hotels this close to Central Park.
New York moments
- Le Parker Meridien was a fixture of the Central Park South hotel scene for forty years before the rebrand.
On screen
- The building's earlier incarnation is better known to New Yorkers than any screen role.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is this the old Le Parker Meridien?
Yes, the same building at 119 West 56th Street. It was renovated between 2020 and 2022 and reopened under the Thompson brand, so the hotel is substantially different from the one people remember.
How far is Central Park?
About two blocks north, so a few minutes on foot. That is close enough for the park without paying the premium of a room directly on Central Park South.
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.