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, 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. The verified details are limited, so the safest way to judge the stay is to focus on confirmed recognition, dress expectations, whether the hotel works for your own New York City plans.
Lotte New York Palace is listed in New York City, with a smart casual dress code. It has confirmed recognition from La Liste Top Hotels (2026): 90pts and Forbes Recommended (2025). Beyond those points, specific claims about rooms, dining, amenities, service style, pricing, or exact location should be checked directly with the hotel before booking.
Book it for a recognized New York City hotel, not unverified specifics
The strongest verified case for Lotte New York Palace is its recognition profile. La Liste Top Hotels lists it in 2026 with 90pts, 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 verified record here does not establish room categories, amenities, dining format, or service details, so those should not be assumed from reputation alone.
The rate only makes sense when the confirmed fit is enough
Because no verified price range is available here, 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, 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. They support the case for considering the hotel; they do not automatically make it the right call for every traveler or every rate.
Who should choose it over another New York City hotel
Choose Lotte New York Palace if you want a New York City hotel with confirmed recognition and you are comfortable verifying trip-specific details before booking. Cross-shop carefully if your decision depends on a particular amenity, dining plan, room setup, or budget threshold.
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 our full New York City restaurants guide, our full New York City bars guide, our full New York City experiences guide. Quick reference: consider Lotte New York Palace for confirmed recognition in New York City; verify all stay-specific details directly before booking.
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.
Planning details
Location
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, confirmed recognition match what you want from the stay. Waldorf Astoria New York, InterContinental New York Barclay, The Kimberly Hotel, 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. The verified record confirms Forbes Recommended (2025), La Liste Top Hotels (2026): 90pts, a smart casual dress code, but it does not confirm business-specific services or amenities.
