Andaz 5th Avenue
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Hotel in New York City, United States
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Why go
Book Andaz 5th Avenue if Midtown access matters more than a scene-heavy hotel. The strongest value is likely in a lower room tier unless extra space will change the stay; Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2025 supports the quality case, but room-category discipline matters here.
About Andaz 5th Avenue
Should you book Andaz 5th Avenue? Consider it if you want a New York City hotel with Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2025. Andaz 5th Avenue works best as a New York City stay to evaluate against your own dates, room needs, booking terms.
The practical value question comes down to whether the confirmed profile fits your trip. Andaz 5th Avenue has a smart casual dress code and Forbes 4-Star recognition for 2025. Beyond that, check prices, room categories, dining details, wellness facilities, service formats, specific location advantages in New York City directly before booking.
Choose this for a Forbes 4-Star New York City hotel
Andaz 5th Avenue is best framed as a New York City hotel with confirmed Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2025. If specific details about the district, room layout, restaurant, bar, or amenity set matter to your trip, confirm them in the booking flow or with the hotel before you commit.
For comparison shopping, keep the decision grounded in what works for your dates. Other New York City hotel options to consider include Archer Hotel New York, Refinery Hotel New York, Royalton New York, Sofitel New York, The Iroquois Hotel.
Who gets the value here
The clearest fit is a traveler who wants Andaz 5th Avenue specifically and values the confirmed Forbes 4-Star recognition. The best approach is to compare live availability and cancellation terms before deciding whether the premium makes sense.
The booking decision is simple: choose this when a Forbes 4-Star New York City hotel with a smart casual dress code fits your trip and the current booking terms work for you. Skip it if you need specific amenities, dining, room categories, or pricing before making a decision. For broader planning, use Our full New York City hotels guide alongside Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, Our full New York City experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 485 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017
- Website
- hyatt.com/andaz/en-US/nycam-andaz-5th-avenue?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_nycam
- Phone
- +1 212-601-1234
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Andaz 5th Avenue favors a quietly refined, residential minimalism over theatrical hotel drama. Tony Chi’s design emphasizes high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass and rich woodwork, pairing spare, generous rooms with original modern art so the property reads like a gallery-adjacent apartment building. The public spaces and guestrooms are deliberately low-key rather than monumentally grand, and the visual weight often falls on the city outside the windows—Fifth Avenue and the Beaux‑Arts facade of the New York Public Library—so guests experience a sophisticated, pared-back calm rooted in context rather than ornament.
Best For
The hotel is a strong pick for travelers who prioritize location and considered design. Its Midtown address—directly across from the New York Public Library and a short walk to Bryant Park—makes it convenient for business travelers and city explorers, while the restrained, intimate aesthetic suits couples on a romantic getaway or weekend visitors seeking a peaceful, design-forward base. The property’s 184 rooms (54 suites) provide options for those who want a standard guestroom or a suite with a private balcony or landscaped terrace overlooking Bryant Park.
Stay Tips
Request a room that faces Bryant Park or the New York Public Library if views matter: the description notes sightlines are typically either Fifth Avenue or the library’s Beaux‑Arts facade. If outdoor space is important, ask specifically for one of the suites with a private balcony or landscaped terrace; those units are singled out as having direct views over Bryant Park. Keep in mind the hotel’s minimalist, residential approach—guests tend to choose rooms for location and sightlines rather than opulent in‑room furnishings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern minimalist design with natural light from huge windows, polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
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Experience
Amenities
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 184
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Property Style
- Luxury Urban Loft Style Boutique Hotel
- Design Style
- Minimalist Modern with High Ceilings and Travertine Marble Bathrooms
Planning details
Location
485 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017 · Directions
hyatt.com/andaz/en-US/nycam-andaz-5th-avenue?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_nycam
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Royalton New York, Notable alternative
- Archer Hotel New York, Notable alternative
- Sofitel New York, Notable alternative
- The Iroquois Hotel, Notable alternative
- Refinery Hotel New York, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How it compares in Midtown
Against Royalton New York, Archer Hotel New York, Sofitel New York, Andaz 5th Avenue is the stronger pick for travelers who want a polished Hyatt-backed stay close to the Fifth Avenue business corridor. Royalton is the better cross-shop for a more design-forward Midtown mood, while Archer is easier to justify when the trip needs a smaller, more casual base.
The Iroquois Hotel and Refinery Hotel New York are better comparisons for value-seekers who care about character and price discipline over larger-brand polish. Choose Andaz 5th Avenue when the room has to support work, meetings, quick movement around Midtown; choose Refinery when a more social hotel feel matters more.
Booking difficulty is the main caution. If the preferred room tier is not available, do not automatically trade up without a clear space need. Cross-shop Sofitel for a more traditional Midtown stay, Archer for a tighter value play, The Iroquois if a quieter classic hotel profile suits the trip.
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Compare Andaz 5th Avenue
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Andaz 5th Avenue | New York City | 2025 Forbes 4-Star |
| Royalton New York | New York City | No published awards |
| Archer Hotel New York | New York City | 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Forbes Recommended |
| Sofitel New York | New York City | AHEAD Americas Awards 2026 Shortlist - Suite2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Forbes Recommended |
| The Iroquois Hotel | New York City | Small Luxury Hotels Member 2025 |
| Refinery Hotel New York | New York City | 2025 Michelin Selected HotelsSmall Luxury Hotels Member 2025 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is check-in like at Andaz 5th Avenue?
When is the best time to book Andaz 5th Avenue?
Book when the rate, cancellation terms, room details work for your New York City trip. This guide verifies Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2025.
Is Andaz 5th Avenue good for business travel?
It may suit a business trip if you want Andaz 5th Avenue specifically and the live booking details fit your schedule. This guide verifies its New York City location, smart casual dress code, Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2025.
Which room category is best at Andaz 5th Avenue?
Choose based on the current room descriptions, cancellation terms, the amount of space you need for your New York City stay.
