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For a Manhattan stay mixing park walks with Fifth Avenue shopping, this Central Park South address keeps both close to your hotel.

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Order a picnic lunch through in-room dining at least 24 hours ahead, then take the concierge's map into Central Park.

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Book accommodation with Club access if you plan regular hotel breaks; the lounge offers five daily food presentations and a dedicated concierge.

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Join Manhattan Minute at Contour for a short cocktail tasting and its New York story, then take the recipe card home.

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Ritz Carlton Central Park

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is a 253-room hotel on Central Park South in Midtown Manhattan. Central Park is across the street, while Fifth Avenue and Carnegie Hall are nearby. The address places trees and walking paths on one side of the stay and the shops, restaurants and theaters of Manhattan on the other. Inside, the hotel takes its cues from a private city residence, with contemporary art, custom furnishings and suites arranged for living as well as sleeping.

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Rooms

  • 253 253

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Ritz Carlton Central Park

Avenue View Room
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Avenue View Room

425 sqft
From 1’585 USD

Openable, soundproof windows, USB outlets and a chair are part of this room's layout. The bed has a pillowtop mattress, featherbed and duvet under Frette...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

425 sqft
From 1’686 USD

The bed options share Frette linens, pillowtop mattresses, featherbeds and duvets. Windows can be opened, and USB outlets are included. The marble bathroom has a...

Park View Room
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Park View Room

450 sqft
From 1’729 USD

An in-room telescope, a chair and a sitting area are part of the layout. The soundproof windows can be opened. A pillowtop mattress, featherbed and...

Grand Park View Room
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Grand Park View Room

450 sqft
From 1’958 USD

A telescope and chair are set within the room, which has soundproof windows and dual-voltage outlets. Frette linens, a featherbed and duvet accompany the pillowtop...

Avenue View Suite
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Avenue View Suite

860 sqft
From 2’681 USD

A privacy wall separates the bedroom from the living room. The living room has a sofa and chair. The windows open and have soundproof glazing....

2 Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite

850 sqft
From 3’460 USD

An internal connecting door links the two bedrooms, creating the family layout. The windows open and have soundproof glazing, and USB outlets are fitted. Pillowtop...

Park View Suite
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Park View Suite

790 sqft
From 4’751 USD

The bedroom and living room are divided by a privacy wall. Soundproof windows open, and USB outlets and an in-room safe are included. A featherbed,...

Grand Park View Suite
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Grand Park View Suite

850 sqft
From 5’095 USD

The living room contains a sofa, chair and telescope, with a privacy wall dividing it from the bedroom. Soundproof windows can be opened, and the...

2 Bedroom Central Park View Suite
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2 Bedroom Central Park View Suite

1,215 sqft
From 5’922 USD

The separate living room has an oversized chair. A privacy wall divides the sleeping and sitting areas. Soundproof windows can be opened, and a table...

Premiere Park View Suite
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Premiere Park View Suite

1,100 sqft
From 6’186 USD

The separate dining room has a table for six, while the living room includes a sofa, chair and telescope. A privacy wall separates these spaces...

2 Bedroom Premiere Park View Suite
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2 Bedroom Premiere Park View Suite

1,525 sqft
From 7’987 USD

The dining area has a table for six and a wet bar, alongside a separate living room with an oversized chair. A privacy wall divides...

The Artists Gate Suite
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The Artists Gate Suite

2,000 sqft
From 17’216 USD

Two living rooms and a billiards room distinguish this suite's layout. Thirteen windows, a dining table for six and an oversized chair are among its...

Ritz Carlton Suite
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Ritz Carlton Suite

2,000 sqft
From 18’937 USD

Separate living and dining rooms are set apart from the bedroom by a privacy wall. The dining table seats eight, and the suite includes a...

Central Park Suite
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Central Park Suite

2,000 sqft
From 19’511 USD

A separate dining room with a table for eight complements the living room. An oversized chair, telescope and walk-in closet are among the furnishings. A...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

2,175 sqft
From 30’986 USD

The living and dining rooms are separate, with a table for ten, an oversized chair and a chaise longue. A kitchenette is also included. The...

2 Bedroom Royal Suite
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2 Bedroom Royal Suite

2,175 sqft
From 36’723 USD

The suite has separate living and dining rooms. The dining room has a table for ten. Other furnishings include an oversized chair and a chaise...

Superior Room
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Superior Room

409 sqft
From 40’166 USD

The room faces the hotel's interior at the rear of the building. The room's windows open and are soundproof. It is a non-smoking, air-conditioned category....

4 Bedroom Royal Suite
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4 Bedroom Royal Suite

3,685 sqft
From 40’166 USD

Separate living and dining rooms, a study and a walk-in closet form the main layout. The dining table seats ten. Soundproof windows can be opened,...

The view is part of the room choice here. Park View and Grand Park View accommodations face the landscape that gives the hotel its name, while Avenue View categories look toward the city. The park outlook changes with the season: bare branches and open sky in winter, green foliage in summer and deep color in fall. These are specific view categories, not an outlook shared by every room.

The suite collection includes Park View, Central Park and Premiere Park View options with living spaces in addition to bedrooms. A Park View Suite has its own living room, while the Premiere Park View Suite adds a dining area. The range extends to the Royal, Presidential and Artists' Gate suites, each with a different arrangement of rooms and a distinct relationship to the park.

The Royal Suite measures approximately 2,175 square feet. Its living and dining areas have panoramic Central Park views, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Handcrafted wood details, artwork and custom furniture give the interior its residential character. A kitchenette serves the dining room, while the primary bathroom has a deep soaking tub and walk-in shower.

The Royal also has space for working, a walk-in closet and two and a half bathrooms. Its art collection includes limited-edition work by New York artists.

The Presidential Suite also covers approximately 2,175 square feet, with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. An entrance foyer leads into living, working and dining spaces, with a kitchenette for in-suite meals. The primary bedroom has a king bed with Frette linens, and the bathroom includes a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Park views extend across the living and dining areas. Connecting rooms can expand this suite to four bedrooms by arrangement.

The Artists' Gate Suite is on the third floor, with thirteen large windows facing Central Park and Sixth Avenue. Its entrance foyer leads to two separate living rooms, a formal dining area and a billiards room. A guest bathroom serves these shared spaces. The lower-floor outlook brings the park closer to eye level, with the avenue visible alongside it.

Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar serves contemporary American food in a setting that moves from morning coffee to evening cocktails. It opens daily from 7 a.m. until midnight, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dress code is smart casual. Locally sourced sharing plates are part of the menu, alongside dishes that can make up a full meal.

The cocktail program has its own daily ritual. At 5:15 p.m., a fifteen-minute introduction in the Bar Room offers a taste of the Contour Manhattan and a short account of the drink's history. Guests can take away a recipe card.

In-room dining is available around the clock, with contemporary American dishes and drinks delivered to the room or suite. Breakfast can therefore stay upstairs, and a late return from the theater need not depend on finding a restaurant still serving.

La Prairie Spa is on the second floor. Appointments are required for its facials, massages and body treatments, which include scrubs, wraps and couples massages. In-suite massage is also available. Separate men's and women's lounges and a steam room form part of the spa facilities, while manicures and pedicures extend the treatment menu beyond face and body care.

The Timeless Beauty treatment combines a ninety-minute custom massage with a sixty-minute Caviar Firming Facial. Shorter options include the sixty-minute Glass Facial and forty-five-minute Body Ritual Renewal, the latter pairing an infrared sauna blanket with a scalp massage. The spa's focus is on treatments and skincare, with time in the lounge before or after an appointment.

The fitness center and Movement Studio are both open twenty-four hours a day. Equipment includes free weights, treadmills and rowing machines. Peloton bikes and a Concept2 rower sit alongside Technogym equipment, while the Movement Studio offers virtual yoga, Pilates and high-intensity interval classes.

Ritz Kids begins in the lobby with a dedicated children's check-in area, a welcome toy, an activity book and crayons. In-room dining has breakfast and all-day menus for children aged twelve and under. Babysitting can be arranged through the hotel. Housekeeping can provide bubble bath, a rubber duck and the book Good Night Central Park at turndown. For time outdoors, picnic lunches can be ordered through in-room dining twenty-four hours ahead, and the concierge provides maps for exploring Central Park.

From the southern end of Central Park, a walk north can take in the Mall and Literary Walk. Rows of American elms arch over this broad, straight promenade, where statues of writers line the southern section. The path leads toward Bethesda Terrace. It is a route for walking, sitting and watching the park's changing light, rather than simply crossing it on the way elsewhere. Allow time to explore beyond the park entrance.

Fifth Avenue brings boutiques and department stores close to the hotel, while Madison Avenue offers another route for shopping. Carnegie Hall is nearby for an evening concert. Museum visits can take you to MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Guggenheim, in different parts of Manhattan. The concierge can help with restaurant and theater reservations, allowing a day in the park or galleries to end with dinner and a performance.

The address is 50 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019. LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty are the area's main airport options. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle; private transportation requires a reservation. Valet parking is available. Nearby subway stations include 57th Street and Fifth Avenue/59th Street for journeys beyond the neighborhood.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

La Prairie Spa offers massages in your suite by appointment, so you can stay in your own space after a treatment.

The Movement Studio has Peloton bikes and a rowing machine available around the clock, useful when jet lag shifts your exercise routine.

Children have their own check-in area with an activity book and crayons, turning arrival into something they can take part in.

Location of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

50 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019, United States

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What to Know About Ritz Carlton Central Park

Is The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park a good hotel choice?

Yes. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is a strong choice for travelers who want luxury beside Central Park. The hotel has 253 rooms and suites, Contour, a Club Lounge, La Prairie Spa, Movement Studio, and a prime Midtown address.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park located?

The hotel is at 50 Central Park South in Midtown Manhattan, directly by the park's southern edge. This location works well for Fifth Avenue, Columbus Circle, Carnegie Hall, Museum Mile, Broadway, and luxury shopping.

How many rooms does The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park have?

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park has 253 rooms and suites. Many rooms draw design cues from Central Park and the feel of an elegant New York residence.

What are the best room views at this Central Park hotel?

The strongest views are usually from park-facing rooms and suites on higher floors. Guests who care most about outlook should compare Central Park view categories, suite layouts, and Club access options.

What are the rooms like at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park?

Rooms are refined, residential, and inspired by the colors and mood of Central Park. Expect polished finishes, marble bathrooms, calm tones, and a quieter luxury style than many larger New York hotels.

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