Lotte New York Palace
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Hotel in New York City, United States
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Why go
Book Lotte New York Palace when the trip genuinely benefits from a Madison Avenue base. The address is the value proposition: strong for business travel, Midtown shopping, family logistics, and repeat visitors who already know they want this part of New York. Cross-shop if the stay is more about downtown dining, quieter atmosphere, or design-led rooms.
About Lotte New York Palace
Is Lotte New York Palace worth booking in New York City? It can be, if you want a recognized hotel in New York City and the rate fits your trip. To judge the stay, focus on its recognition, dress expectations, and whether the hotel works for your New York City plans.
Lotte New York Palace is in New York City with a smart casual dress code. It is recognized by La Liste Top Hotels (2026): 90pts and Forbes Recommended (2025).
Book it for a recognized New York City hotel
The strongest case for Lotte New York Palace is its recognition profile. La Liste Top Hotels lists it in 2026 with 90pts, and Forbes lists it as Recommended in 2025. Those signals support considering it for a New York City stay, especially if you value third-party recognition when choosing hotels.
For someone deciding whether to return or book for the first time, the practical move is to confirm the details that matter most to the trip directly with the hotel.
The rate only makes sense when the confirmed fit is enough
Because no price range is specified, the value question depends on the rate you see for your dates. Compare the live price against your own priorities, then decide whether the hotel's New York City setting, smart casual dress code, and confirmed recognition justify the booking.
Recognition from La Liste Top Hotels in 2026 and Forbes Recommended in 2025 gives the property useful credibility, but those signals should not be read as a blank check.
Who should choose it over another New York City hotel
For broader planning, use our full New York City hotels guide to decide whether this is the right hotel for your stay before comparing individual properties. If the trip needs dinner, drinks, or activities planned around the stay, pair that with the New York City restaurants guide, the New York City bars guide, and the New York City experiences guide. Quick reference: consider Lotte New York Palace for confirmed recognition in New York City.
Planning details
- Location
- 455 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
- Website
- lottenypalace.com
- Phone
- +1 212-888-7000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lotte New York Palace presents a bold architectural conversation: ornate Gilded Age stone facades of the Villard Houses pressed against a 55‑storey glass tower. That contrast is the hotel’s defining flourish, giving public spaces a sense of staged history and modern verticality at once. The forecourt reads like a small European piazza, and the property’s long film and television resume underscores its landmark character. Throughout, service and scale are unmistakably metropolitan: the Palace delivers grand historic gravitas while operating with the infrastructure of a high‑volume luxury hotel.
Best For
The Palace suits travelers who want classic New York luxury with full‑service capabilities rather than boutique seclusion. Its concierge and layered operation are scaled for a high volume of guests, so it’s a practical choice for business travelers, families, and visitors who value both memorable architecture and extensive hotel amenities. The property’s landmark setting and cinematic profile also make it a natural pick for celebratory stays or milestone visits where a quintessential Midtown address matters as much as room type and service.
Stay Tips
Explore the hotel’s multiple drinking venues and ask the concierge about the three‑tier bar program to match the mood you want: whether a quieter lounge or a livelier bar. Because the Palace runs a larger operation with many room categories, check room descriptions closely and confirm specific requests with reservations (views, bed configuration, and any accessibility needs). For signature experiences or busy dates, book through the concierge in advance to secure preferred bars, dining slots, or other on‑property services.
Venue details
Ambiance
Timeless elegance with plush mattresses, upholstered headboards, ultra-soft carpeting, and marble bathrooms creating a supremely comfortable urban oasis.
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Experience
Amenities
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 909
- Property Type
- Palace hotel
- Property Style
- Classic Luxury Palace Hotel with Rich History and Timeless Elegance
- Design Style
- Opulent with Upholstered Furnishings, Marble Bathrooms, and Plush Bedding
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Pets
- Allowed
- Families
- Welcome
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 455 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Waldorf Astoria New York, Notable alternative
- Waldorf Astoria, Notable alternative
- InterContinental New York Barclay, Notable alternative
- The Kimberly Hotel, Notable alternative
- The St. Regis New York, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How Lotte New York Palace compares in Midtown
Compared with The St. Regis New York, Lotte New York Palace is the more practical choice when the priority is a large Midtown base and Madison Avenue convenience. The St. Regis New York is the stronger splurge if old-guard luxury and a more intimate prestige signal matter more than scale.
InterContinental New York Barclay is the sharper cross-shop for travelers who want Midtown East without leaning as hard into a grand-hotel feel. The Kimberly Hotel is worth checking when suite-style practicality or family space matters more than formal hotel atmosphere.
Waldorf Astoria New York and Waldorf Astoria sit in the same conversation for travelers who want a landmark New York stay. Choose Lotte New York Palace when Madison Avenue access and a hard-to-book classic Midtown address are the deciding factors; choose the Waldorf options when the brand name itself is the main event.
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Compare Lotte New York Palace
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lotte New York Palace | New York City | 2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Forbes Recommended |
| Waldorf Astoria New York | New York City | No published awards |
| Waldorf Astoria | New York City | No published awards |
| InterContinental New York Barclay | New York City | No published awards |
| The Kimberly Hotel | New York City | No published awards |
| The St. Regis New York | New York City | 2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Forbes 5-Star2025 AAA 5 Diamond Hotel |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lotte New York Palace compare to other hotels?
Choose Lotte New York Palace when its New York City setting, smart casual dress code, and confirmed recognition match what you want from the stay. Waldorf Astoria New York, InterContinental New York Barclay, The Kimberly Hotel, and The St. Regis New York are natural comparison points if you are weighing New York City hotels.
Is Lotte New York Palace good for business travel?
It may be a good fit for business travel if you want a recognized New York City hotel and the live rate works for your dates. It has Forbes Recommended (2025), La Liste Top Hotels (2026): 90pts, and a smart casual dress code.
