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Andaz 5th Avenue can work well for families because of its larger rooms, suite choices, two-bedroom suite options, and Bryant Park location. Families should compare layout, bedding, kitchenette needs, and whether a terrace or balcony is important.

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Andaz 5th Avenue is at 485 Fifth Avenue at East 41st Street in Midtown Manhattan. The hotel sits near Bryant Park and the New York Public Library, with Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the Empire State Building within easy reach.

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Andaz 5th Avenue

Andaz 5th Avenue has one of the clearest Midtown locations for travelers who want New York to work on foot. The hotel sits on 41st Street at Fifth Avenue, across from the New York Public Library and close to Bryant Park. Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, the Theater District, Rockefeller Center, the shops of Fifth Avenue, and many Midtown offices are all easy to reach.

This address is the main reason to book. It gives guests a central Manhattan base without placing them directly in the heaviest Times Square traffic. Bryant Park softens the area, the library adds a sense of civic scale, and Grand Central makes cross-city movement easier. For first-time visitors, business travelers, and repeat New York guests, that mix is practical and unusually pleasant.

The hotel is part of Hyatt's Andaz brand, but it does not feel like a standard chain property. It has a more residential, loft-like mood than many Midtown hotels. Public areas are clean and contemporary, while rooms and suites focus on space, natural materials, and large windows. That matters in New York, where room size can make or break a stay.

Andaz 5th Avenue is best understood as a design-led Midtown hotel with strong access, larger-than-average accommodation, and a location that can serve both work and leisure.

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Rooms & Suites at Andaz 5th Avenue

Standard Room
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Standard Room

322–404 sqft
From 502 USD

Pale grey walls, a dark fabric headboard and wooden bedside storage give the room a simple look. Reading lights sit on either side of the...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

387–404 sqft
From 525 USD

A chaise and work desk sit within a room with high ceilings and broad windows over Midtown. The low platform bed stands on carpet, with...

Deluxe City View Room
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Deluxe City View Room

416–498 sqft
From 534 USD

The New York Public Library forms part of the outlook through large windows facing Fifth Avenue. Inside, blue-grey walls and dark bed frames contrast with...

Andaz Suite
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Andaz Suite

486–802 sqft
From 830 USD

Red desk chairs add color to a living area with pale wood flooring and a long wooden table. A dark upholstered bench runs behind the...

Loft Suite
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Loft Suite

647 sqft
From 846 USD

Glass shelves with a metal frame and wooden drawers stand between the bed and lounge. A sofa and armchair face round stone-topped tables, with pale...

Balcony Suite
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Balcony Suite

528–608 sqft
From 1’076 USD

Pale wood flooring leads through the lounge to a glazed door. The bedroom is carpeted and has a closing door of its own. A sofa...

Terrace Suite
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Terrace Suite

542–613 sqft
From 1’097 USD

A grey sofa and round stone-topped table furnish the lounge. Pale wood floorboards run towards the glazed terrace door, with dark panels and a framed...

5th Avenue View Suite
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5th Avenue View Suite

715 sqft
From 1’117 USD

A broad window spans the lounge, framing the library roof and the towers beyond it. An L-shaped sofa, an armchair and two nesting tables face...

 Wellness Suite
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Wellness Suite

787 sqft
From 1’309 USD

Tall windows meet at the corner of a lounge with a taupe sofa, an armchair and a round stone-topped table. Green plant artwork adds color...

5th Avenue View Terrace Suite
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5th Avenue View Terrace Suite

694 sqft
From 1’365 USD

A large black-and-white bridge photograph hangs above a grey sofa. An armchair and round tables sit alongside it on pale carpet, beside the glazed door...

2 Bedroom Andaz Suite
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2 Bedroom Andaz Suite

930–1,175 sqft
From 1’702 USD

Both bedrooms sit apart from the lounge, with pale carpet and low furniture throughout. Tall fabric blinds hang between dark wall panels. Blue-grey walls give...

 2 Bedroom Premier Suite
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2 Bedroom Premier Suite

1,537 sqft
From 1’886 USD

A large L-shaped sofa and two armchairs gather around nesting tables in the open living room. A broad, dark-framed mirror rises above the seating, while...

Empire Terrace Suite
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Empire Terrace Suite

1,779 sqft
From 2’198 USD

The corner lounge has an L-shaped sofa below its tall windows. Round tables stand on the pale carpet. Dark poplar panels and steel-blue walls contrast...

The accommodation is one of the hotel's strongest advantages. New York hotel rooms are often compact, even at luxury levels. Andaz 5th Avenue is known for larger rooms and suites, with a loft-inspired design that feels calmer and more open than many Midtown options. Floor-to-ceiling windows, pale oak, high ceilings, and clean lines create a more residential atmosphere.

Room choice matters because the hotel has several categories that change the experience. Entry rooms can still feel generous by Manhattan standards, but suites bring the strongest value. Some suites include balconies or terraces, while others look toward the New York Public Library or Midtown skyline. Travelers who want a special stay should look beyond the base room.

The suites work well for longer visits, families, business travelers, and guests who need room to breathe after a day in the city. Separate living areas, dining space in some categories, large bathrooms, and apartment-like layouts make the hotel feel less transient. This is important in a city where guests often return tired from walking, meetings, shopping, or theatre.

The best rooms here are not only about luxury finishes. They are about livability. A quiet, spacious room near Bryant Park can be more valuable than a more ornate hotel farther from the places guests actually need.

The Bar Downstairs is the hotel's main dining and social space. It gives guests a useful place for breakfast, drinks, dinner, or a low-key return after the theatre. The room has a relaxed, urban mood rather than a formal hotel-restaurant feel. That suits the Andaz identity well.

In New York, hotel dining has to be useful rather than decorative. Guests have thousands of restaurants outside the door, so the hotel venue needs a clear role. At Andaz 5th Avenue, that role is convenience with style. It works for a business breakfast, a drink before a Broadway show, or an easy dinner when guests do not want another taxi or subway ride.

The surrounding neighborhood adds the real dining depth. Bryant Park, Midtown East, Grand Central, Koreatown, NoMad, and the Theater District all offer options within a short walk or ride. Guests can choose serious restaurants, quick lunches, classic New York bars, food halls, and late-night spots without treating the hotel as an island.

This is why Andaz 5th Avenue works well for travelers who want New York access. The hotel gives a polished base, but the city supplies the range.

Midtown can be intense, but it is still one of the most efficient places to stay in Manhattan. From Andaz 5th Avenue, guests can walk to major corporate offices, Grand Central, Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue shopping, Rockefeller Center, and many subway lines. That makes the hotel useful for mixed trips where business and leisure overlap.

The location is also strong for cultural plans. Broadway theatres are close. The Morgan Library, MoMA, Radio City Music Hall, and the Empire State Building are manageable. Guests can reach downtown, the Upper East Side, Central Park, or Brooklyn by subway, taxi, or rideshare depending on timing.

This practical access is not glamorous on its own, but it is exactly what makes the hotel effective. New York rewards a good base. A hotel can be beautiful, but if it adds friction to every movement, the trip suffers. Andaz 5th Avenue reduces that friction.

For corporate travelers, the hotel also offers meeting and event spaces. For leisure travelers, the same centrality makes sightseeing easier. That double use is one of the reasons the property remains relevant.

The Andaz style is understated. The hotel does not try to be a grand palace, a nightclub, or a classic old New York landmark. Its appeal is more modern and residential. This makes it a strong match for travelers who want design, space, and location without heavy formality.

Service is designed to feel relaxed rather than ceremonial. That fits the brand and the neighborhood. Guests who want butlers, grand lobbies, and a formal luxury ritual may prefer another hotel. Guests who want an easy, polished, contemporary base may find Andaz 5th Avenue more comfortable.

The hotel is also pet friendly and useful for longer stays. Larger rooms and suites help guests unpack, work, and rest. This makes a real difference in Manhattan, especially for travelers who are in the city for several nights or combining meetings with personal time.

The design works because it does not fight the city. It gives guests a quieter place to return, then lets New York do the rest.

Andaz 5th Avenue is best for travelers who want a luxury Manhattan hotel near Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, Grand Central Terminal, Fifth Avenue shopping, Broadway, and Midtown offices. It is a strong choice for business travelers, couples, families needing larger rooms, and guests who want a design-led hotel with practical city access.

It is less suited to travelers who want a classic grand hotel, a downtown nightlife base, or a quiet residential neighborhood far from Midtown. The hotel is central and urban. That is its advantage. Book it when movement, room size, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere matter more than old-world formality.

For travelers searching for a New York luxury hotel with large rooms and suites, Bryant Park access, New York Public Library views, The Bar Downstairs, pet-friendly options, and easy Midtown movement, Andaz 5th Avenue is one of Manhattan's most useful choices. It makes New York easier to navigate without making the stay feel generic.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Andaz 5th Avenue faces the New York Public Library. Bryant Park and Midtown culture sit right across the street.

The building has retail history. The 1916 Rogers Peet store now carries a clean, loft-like Andaz feel.

The Bar Downstairs is the hidden move. Cellar-level cocktails and local plates make Midtown feel more personal.

Location of Andaz 5th Avenue-a concept by Hyatt

485 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States

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What to Know About Andaz 5th Avenue

Who should choose Andaz 5th Avenue?

Choose Andaz 5th Avenue if you want a spacious Midtown Manhattan hotel near Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, Grand Central, Fifth Avenue offices, Times Square, and the Empire State Building, with strong suites and a quieter lifestyle feel.

What airports are closest to Andaz 5th Avenue?

LaGuardia Airport is listed at 7.7 miles from Andaz 5th Avenue, while John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport are each listed at 17 miles. Transfer time varies heavily with New York traffic.

Does Andaz 5th Avenue have event space?

Yes. Andaz 5th Avenue has Apartment 2E, a 6,400-square-foot event space with an open kitchen, stylish bar, flexible meeting rooms, and a furnished outdoor courtyard with retractable glass roof. It suits private events and Midtown gatherings.

Does Andaz 5th Avenue have in-room dining?

Yes. In-room dining at Andaz 5th Avenue is connected to The Bar Downstairs, with breakfast, weekday lunch, and all-day dining hours. It is useful for business travellers, families, late arrivals, and guests wanting a quieter meal in the room.

What is The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen?

The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen is the hotel's cellar-level restaurant and bar. It has a neighborhood-style Midtown mood, seasonal dishes, regional farm and New York purveyor sourcing, cocktails, breakfast, weekday lunch, and dinner and drinks Tuesday through Saturday.

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