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Hotel Information: Built in 1931, the hotel's baronial ambiance (marble, mahogany, brass, crystal) remains intact, as does formal service from a crisply uniformed staff.
Amenity highlights: A health spa provides separate men’s and women’s relaxation lounges, saunas and steam rooms, fitness equipment, and personal trainers. Guests can request courtesy car rides within a 10-block radius (first come, first served). A staffed business center features private offices. The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner overlooking Central Park.
Insider tip: Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, 1.5 blocks west of the hotel, includes some of New York's most highly regarded restaurants: Thomas Keller's Per Se; panoramic-view Asiate; Masa Takayama's Masa; and the global-cuisine Café Gray.
Rooms
Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park offers 509 guestrooms and suites with marble bathrooms in a 40-story building. Renovated spring 2007, rooms feature custom-designed furniture with alligator-print leather accents, honey-toned cabinetry, lush carpets, and amber-colored glass vessel bathroom sinks. Beds include pillowtop mattresses, down comforters (bedspreads), and nonallergenic down pillows. Desks offer wireless Internet connections (surcharge) and two-line speakerphones. TVs include cable/satellite channels and DVD players. Additional amenities include designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom scales, and bathroom telephones. In-room massages are available. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Telephone
- Multi-line phone
- Minibar
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Extra towels/bedding
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Sewing kit
- Slippers
- Bathroom scale
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Desk
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park provides a 1,000-square-foot fitness facility that is well-equipped and adjacent to men’s and women’s lounges with saunas and steam rooms.
Central Park, across the street from Jumeirah Essex House, offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including ball fields, rowboat rentals, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and in-line skating. Rockefeller Center's skating rink, nine blocks south, opens in winter, as does Central Park's Wollman Rink. A golf driving range is located at Chelsea Piers sports/entertainment complex on the Hudson River 1.75 miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Ice skating nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Boating nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Across the street from Central Park, Jumeirah Essex House sits in the heart of Manhattan’s cultural and business core, two blocks from Fifth Avenue shopping, 5 blocks from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and 12 blocks from Broadway theaters. A courtesy car offers drop-off service from the hotel within a 10-block radius (first come, first served).
The hotel, first opened in 1931, has completed a $90 million renovation (spring 2007) to its lobby, guestrooms, and suites that pays homage to its Art Deco heritage. An artist-in-residence program highlights commissioned works by Korean photographer Atta Kim and American painter Mark Innerst. The Heart of Central Park exhibition showcases photography in collaboration with the Museum of the City of New York and Magnum Photos.
Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park also features a spa with separate men’s and women’s relaxation lounges, saunas and steam rooms, 1,000 square feet of well-equipped fitness space, and personal training. Nail and facial treatments are also offered. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center and event and function space.
The hotel's South Gate restaurant overlooks Central Park and offers seasonally inspired American cuisine along with a 1,200-selection wine list. The Lobby Lounge offers casual meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Full-service health spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Concierge desk
- Health club
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Business center
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Internet access - wireless
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Number of rooms: 509
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Medical assistance available
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Dry cleaning service
- Babysitting or child care
- Shoe shine
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Parking (valet) Fees Apply
- Number of floors: 40
- Umbrella
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Caters to singles
- Caters to couples
- Caters to seniors
- Caters to families
- Caters to groups
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Computer rental
- Exhibit space
- Express check-out
- Floor butler
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Parking (secure)
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Suitable for children
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Small pets only
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
This property caters to couples.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking: $55 ($65 for SUVs) per 24-hour period in garage with no in/out privileges
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
South Gate - Overlooking Central Park, this restaurant serves seasonally inspired American cuisine. Menu highlights include Pork with Cider, Star Anise, Yellow Leeks, and Kohlrabi. 1,200 wine selections. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Lobby Lounge - Offering pastries, appetizers, light selections, and sandwiches. Daily traditional afternoon tea. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Address
160 Central Park S
New York, NY 10019
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
Area:
Central Park, New York, United States of America
