The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Overview
Central Park South, across from the park, New York, NY ยท $$$$
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Central Park across the street and a real kids program; book a park view or don't bother.
You're traveling with kids or want Central Park views for the holidays
You want downtown nightlife or a pool
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The Ritz-Carlton sits on Central Park South with 259 rooms and suites, many looking straight over the park. There's a La Prairie spa, Contour for coffee, cocktails and light plates all day, and the Ritz Kids program for families.
This is the hotel I recommend most for families and holiday trips, since the park, the Central Park Zoo and the Fifth Avenue windows are all walking distance. The trade-off is cost, about $1,000 to $1,800 a night: park view rooms are where the value is, and city view rooms are hard to justify at these rates.
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Park view rooms and suites
Ritz Kids family program
La Prairie spa with sauna
Contour all-day lounge
Club Lounge for Club Level guests
Fitness center and movement studio
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Families with kids
Holiday season trips
Couples who want park views
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Across the street from Central Park
About 10 minutes on foot to the Central Park Zoo
About 15 minutes on foot to Rockefeller Center and the Theater District
The stay, in detail
Rooms
259 rooms and suites, including 47 suites; book a park view category, since that's the reason to stay here.
Pools and beach
No pool, but there's a La Prairie spa with sauna, a fitness center, and Central Park as your backyard.
Dining
Contour lounge, Auden Bistro & Bar and the Club Lounge for Club Level guests.
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