New York

JW Marriott Essex House New York

Rialto Score 8+

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160 Central Park South, 10019 New York, NY, United States
JW Marriott Essex House New York

About JW Marriott Essex House New York

Property overview

Make our Essex House your home on Central Park South. This luxurious Art Deco hotel in Midtown Manhattan offers a truly unique experience in a spectacular location. Guests can enjoy exceptional views of Central Park throughout the seasons and experience a once-in-a-lifetime view of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from select hotel rooms and suites. Bourbon Steak New York, by Chef Michael Mina, is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our newly reimagined premier suites feature multiple spacious bedrooms, lavish living areas, curated art collections, spa-style bathrooms and stunning views of Central Park and Manhattan. The newly renovated Executive Lounge offers eligible Marriott Bonvoy members a private space to work, connect and unwind. Guest rooms include plush bedding, marble bathrooms, minibars, work desks and Wi-Fi. Reserve a connector room for expanded living spaces as you travel with family, friends and groups in New York City. Leave richer than when you arrived at JW Marriott Essex House New York.

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Marriott Luminous is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Hotel credit per stay at select hotels
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

14 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Essex Room King, Guest Room
330 ft²
1 King
2Essex Room Two Doubles, Guest Room
330 ft²
2 Doubles
3Central Park View, Guest Room, Low Floor
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1 King
4Central Park View, Guest Room, Upper Floor
—
1 King
5Junior Suite
A junior suite accommodating up to four guests with one king bed and one sofa bed.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
6Essex Connector, Connecting Guest Room
—
7Junior King Connector, Connecting Guest Room
—
1 King
8Junior Double Connector, Connecting Guest Room
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1 Double
Suites
Size
Bed options
9Essex Suite, 1 Bedroom, Low Floor
A one-bedroom suite with 700 square feet of space, a separate living room, a king bed and a sofa bed.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
10Manhattan View Suite, 1 Bedroom
A one-bedroom suite with city views, a separate living area, a king bed and a sofa bed.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
11Central Park View Suite, 1 Bedroom
A one-bedroom suite with a separate living room boasting views of Central Park, a king bed and a sofa bed.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
12Central Park Deluxe Suite, Executive Lounge Access
A suite overlooking Central Park with a king bedroom, 1.5 baths and a spacious living area, plus access to the executive lounge.
Members only
1 King
13Artisans Terrace Suite, Executive Lounge Access, 2 Bedrooms
A two-bedroom suite showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry of New York City's artisans, with executive lounge access.
Members only
14Meadow Terrace Suite, Executive Lounge Access, 2 Bedrooms
A two-bedroom suite of sophisticated, decorative design with large windows and natural light, with executive lounge access.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott Luminous always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

What room types does JW Marriott Essex House New York offer?

JW Marriott Essex House New York lists Essex Room King, Guest Room, Essex Room Two Doubles, Guest Room, Central Park View, Guest Room, Low Floor, Central Park View, Guest Room, Upper Floor, Junior Suite, Essex Connector, Connecting Guest Room and 8 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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