Editorial take
Who should book Warwick New York?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Warwick New York for a practical reason: History and old Hollywood, couples, Central Park and museums. 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 design, budget rates or nightlife on the doorstep. 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 Warwick New York?
West 54th Street at Sixth Avenue is a quiet, central Midtown block, a couple of minutes from MoMA and a short walk from Central Park.
Nearby
MoMA, Fifth Avenue, 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 Warwick New York might feel special.
What it is known for
- The publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst commissioned the hotel for the actress Marion Davies, and the entire top floor was her apartment.
- It was built in 1926 by George B. Post & Sons with Emery Roth, cost $5 million, rises 370 feet and originally held 512 apartments.
- Cary Grant lived at the Warwick for twelve years.
New York moments
- Guests over the decades have included Elvis Presley, James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor.
- The Beatles stayed at the Warwick during their mid-1960s American tours. Their February 1964 debut visit was based at The Plaza, so the hotel's claim to their first American stay is best treated as marketing.
- Emery Roth also designed what is now The Benjamin, the Hotel Belleclaire and the old St. Moritz, so his work appears repeatedly across this guide.
On screen
- The Warwick's fame rests on its residents rather than on screen appearances.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Did Cary Grant really live at the Warwick?
Yes, for twelve years. The hotel was built by William Randolph Hearst for Marion Davies, who occupied the entire top floor, which gives it one of the better-documented Hollywood histories in Midtown.
Is West 54th Street a good location?
It is one of the calmer central blocks: MoMA is minutes away, Central Park is a short walk north, and you are clear of the Times Square crowds while still being able to walk to the theatres.
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.