Best for
Choose The Lowell for Madison Avenue shopping, with a residential side-street setting that keeps boutiques close without placing you on the avenue itself.
Best for
Choose The Lowell for Madison Avenue shopping, with a residential side-street setting that keeps boutiques close without placing you on the avenue itself.
What makes it special
Try the Garden Tea at Majorelle to pair your afternoon break with Mediterranean breads, spreads and Moroccan mint tea.
Room to consider
Choose the Hollywood Suite if you enjoy cinema, with original movie scripts and star portraits bringing film history into your living space.
Insider tip
Allow travel time for Dior Spa appointments: the hotel's partner spa is off site, and transportation is not included in the arrangement.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
On East 63rd Street between Madison and Park Avenues, The Lowell has the scale of a residential hotel. Central Park is close, yet the hotel's rooms and suites give a stay a distinctly Upper East Side pace. Open since 1927, this independently owned New York hotel has 27 deluxe rooms and 47 suites. Its appeal lies less in a grand public spectacle than in the way a well-chosen room can function as a city apartment.
That last point is worth taking seriously when selecting accommodations. Fireplaces, kitchens and terraces are among The Lowell's most memorable features, but they belong to particular rooms and suites, not to every reservation. The differences between categories shape the stay more than a simple move up in size.
Courtyard views and a kitchenette are part of this 400 sq ft Deluxe Room. A king bed or two twin beds are available, depending on the version booked.
Each room has its own decor, so the King and Twin furnishings can differ. Both versions include a marble bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower.
Twin rooms have a place to sit. King-room details include polished oak floors, oriental rugs and granite-topped pantries. Frette robes are supplied in the King version, which also has a minibar stocked with locally sourced provisions.
Only a few King rooms have wood-burning fireplaces. A fireplace must be confirmed for your chosen room, rather than assumed to be part of every Deluxe Room or both bed versions.
Courtyard views and a kitchenette are part of this 400 sq ft Deluxe Room. A king bed or two twin beds are available, depending on...
The 400 sq ft Lowell Room comes with a king bed or two twin beds, with different details in each version. Both have a marble bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower.
King rooms pair tufted leather headboards and cashmere throws with oak floors, oriental rugs and granite-topped pantries. Frette linens and robes are supplied in this version. Its minibar stocks locally sourced provisions.
Twin rooms have custom headboards, cashmere throws and a place to sit, along with a kitchenette and courtyard view. Many have polished oak floors and oriental rugs; some Twin bathrooms have heated floors.
A wood-burning fireplace is found in only a few King rooms and must be confirmed when booking. Each room has its own decor, so the furnishings may differ from the sample photographs.
The 400 sq ft Lowell Room comes with a king bed or two twin beds, with different details in each version. Both have a marble...
Views vary between the courtyard and city, depending on the suite.
A king bed and a place to sit share the Junior Suite's 600 sq ft studio layout. The carpeted living space has a mahogany desk and gold, cream and chocolate-brown tones.
Windows open towards the neighbourhood, though the view depends on the suite booked. Each suite has its own furnishings, with layouts and details that may vary within the category.
The bathroom has Carrera beige marble, a separate tub and shower, a wall-mounted TV and DDC28 toiletries. Frette bed linen and seasonal Frette robes are also supplied.
Some Junior Suites have granite-topped pantries with cupboards and a minibar. These are features of selected suites, rather than a promise of a kitchenette or minibar in every Junior Suite. Confirm the fitted setup when choosing your room.
A king bed and a place to sit share the Junior Suite's 600 sq ft studio layout. The carpeted living space has a mahogany desk...
Only some suites have fireplaces, terraces or kitchenettes. These must be requested when booking.
Windows that open and a choice of king or twin beds are part of this 600 sq ft junior suite. The Deluxe King and Junior Twin versions have their own layouts and furnishings.
King suites occupy a corner setting, with hardwood floors, custom carpets and natural seagrass walls. Gold, cream and chocolate-brown tones furnish the carpeted Twin living space, where a faux-shagreen desk offers a place to work.
The marble bathroom has a separate soaking tub and shower. Frette bed linen and seasonal Frette robes are supplied. Deluxe King bathrooms have heated floors, and many also have two basins.
Only selected suites have a terrace, kitchenette or wood-burning fireplace. These features must be requested and may cost extra. Confirm the chosen suite's features when booking; they are not standard in every layout.
Windows that open and a choice of king or twin beds are part of this 600 sq ft junior suite. The Deluxe King and Junior...
This 279 sq m penthouse has two bedrooms, with a king bed and two twin beds. A living room, terrace and two bathrooms complete the selected two-bedroom layout.
The penthouse has a wood-burning fireplace and a gourmet kitchen. The kitchen joins a bright dining conservatory for meals inside.
Michael Smith's design uses custom furniture, collected art and antiques. The rooms have hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper. Deep soaking tubs are set in Selene marble baths.
The living room offers a place to sit away from the bedrooms. Meals can be shared in the dining conservatory, apart from the two sleeping rooms.
This 279 sq m penthouse has two bedrooms, with a king bed and two twin beds. A living room, terrace and two bathrooms complete the...
A king bedroom and separate living room make up this Deluxe Suite's 800 sq ft layout. Windows open on two sides, with polished oak floors and oriental rugs inside.
Custom furniture, selected art and antiques give each suite its own details. Assouline books form part of the decor. In the marble bathroom, heated floors sit alongside a deep soaking tub.
Some layouts have a kitchenette; others have a mirrored Jewel Box minibar. Confirm the fitted option when booking, as the two setups are not the same.
Fireplaces and terraces can be requested through reservations, with terraces limited to selected suites. Ask about these features for the particular suite you book. Photographs show the category and do not promise an identical layout or furnishings in every room.
A king bedroom and separate living room make up this Deluxe Suite's 800 sq ft layout. Windows open on two sides, with polished oak floors...
A separate living room gives this 800 sq ft suite space to sit outside the bedroom. The booked bed setup may have two queens, one king, two twins or two full beds.
Each arrangement has a kitchen or kitchenette; confirm which setup comes with your booking. A booked kitchenette has a fridge-freezer, toaster, electric burner and dishwasher. Cookware, cutlery and china are supplied, while a microwave, countertop oven and coffee maker can be requested.
Marble bathrooms have heated floors and deep soaking tubs. Windows open on two sides, with polished oak floors, oriental rugs and selected artwork inside. Assouline books are among the smaller details.
Fireplaces and terraces are available only by request and need to be confirmed for the chosen suite. Neither feature should be assumed from the category name.
A separate living room gives this 800 sq ft suite space to sit outside the bedroom. The booked bed setup may have two queens, one...
Fireplaces and terraces must be requested and are not standard in every suite.
The Lowell Deluxe Suite has a king bedroom and a separate living room within its 800 sq ft layout. Windows open on two sides of the suite.
Polished oak floors and oriental rugs sit alongside custom furniture, artwork and antiques. Assouline books add to the room's details, and many bedrooms have de Gournay wallpaper. Each suite has its own furnishings.
The marble bathroom has heated floors and a deep soaking tub. Depending on the suite, there is either a kitchenette or a mirrored Jewel Box minibar.
Ask reservations about a fireplace, terrace or specific kitchenette setup when booking. These features need to be confirmed for your chosen suite. The suite name and sample photographs do not guarantee the same layout or fittings in every room.
The Lowell Deluxe Suite has a king bedroom and a separate living room within its 800 sq ft layout. Windows open on two sides of...
East 63rd Street views are part of the Premier Lowell Suite's 800 sq ft layout. It has a king bedroom and a separate living area.
A wood-burning fireplace, powder room and full kitchen are among the fittings. The dressing area has lit mirrors and a walk-in closet. In the living space, there are motorized blackout shades, a mirror TV and a desk.
Heated floors, a double vanity and a soaking tub furnish the marble bathroom. A separate shower, mirror TV and built-in sound system complete the setup.
The kitchen has premium appliances, a Nespresso machine, minibar and cocktail set behind pocket doors. Custom woodwork and herringbone floors form part of Michael S. Smith's design, with these details carried through the suite.
East 63rd Street views are part of the Premier Lowell Suite's 800 sq ft layout. It has a king bedroom and a separate living area....
Film scripts and Hollywood memorabilia give this corner suite its theme. Black-and-white photos show film stars, and the collection includes a script Marlon Brando wrote during his stay.
The 950 sq ft layout has one bedroom with a king bed, plus a media room and a wood-burning fireplace. A gourmet kitchen connects to a dining table with places for eight.
Carpets run throughout the suite, and an iMac is provided. Dark beige marble lines the bathrooms, with a sink in each. The stated bathroom count is one-and-a-half.
The media room offers a place to spend time outside the bedroom. The dining space is also separate from the sleeping area, with the kitchen connected to the table for meals in the suite.
Film scripts and Hollywood memorabilia give this corner suite its theme. Black-and-white photos show film stars, and the collection includes a script Marlon Brando wrote...
Two landscaped terraces extend the Garden Suite's living space outdoors. One has a fountain and seats; the other has a dining table for four.
Soft blues and greens, floral wallpaper and landscape photos furnish this 800 sq ft suite. There is one bedroom with a king bed.
A wood-burning fireplace stands in the living area, where hardwood floors contrast with the carpeted bedroom. The full kitchen has a window that looks onto a terrace. A soaking tub is part of the marble bathroom.
Garden-themed books, decorative pieces and an iMac add to the suite's details. The wallpaper draws on Chinese floral designs from the eighteenth century, continuing the garden theme inside as well as on the terraces.
Two landscaped terraces extend the Garden Suite's living space outdoors. One has a fountain and seats; the other has a dining table for four. Soft...
An entryway opens into the Park Avenue Suite's separate living area. It looks onto East 63rd Street and has a wood-burning fireplace.
The 915 sq ft layout includes a king bedroom and powder room. A dressing room has a vanity, lit mirrors and closet space. Michael S. Smith's design brings in custom woodwork, herringbone floors and selected furnishings.
Motorized blackout shades, a mirror TV and a desk are fitted in the living area. The marble bathroom has heated floors, a double vanity, soaking tub and separate glass shower. A mirror TV and sound system are also fitted there.
Pocket doors divide the full kitchen from the living spaces. Premium appliances, a Nespresso machine, minibar and cocktail set are part of the kitchen's setup.
An entryway opens into the Park Avenue Suite's separate living area. It looks onto East 63rd Street and has a wood-burning fireplace. The 915 sq...
One suite has a private terrace, which is available on request.
A king bedroom and two living areas form the Lowell Suite's 1,000 sq ft layout. The shared rooms have a dining table for eight and a full kitchen, away from the bedroom.
These corner suites combine natural light with soft, neutral colours. Carpets cover the living spaces, where the two sitting areas offer a choice of places to spend time.
The private kitchen has granite countertops and wood-panelled cabinets. Its full setup serves the suite's dining space, with the table offering places for meals together.
A wood-burning fireplace stands in the living space. Just one suite in this category has a private terrace, which is available only on request. A terrace is not standard in every Lowell Suite and needs to be confirmed for the chosen room.
A king bedroom and two living areas form the Lowell Suite's 1,000 sq ft layout. The shared rooms have a dining table for eight and...
Two large private terraces look out over the city from the Manhattan Suite. Lounge seats are set outside, with two living areas indoors.
This 950 sq ft corner suite has a king bedroom, a wood-burning fireplace and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. A media station holds an iMac. Manhattan-themed art and decor carry the city setting into the rooms.
The marble bathroom has a Jacuzzi bathtub and a steam shower. Frette linens and robes are supplied, while the minibar stocks locally sourced provisions.
A marble entranceway leads into the suite, with carpets in the living and bedroom areas. Its two terraces offer separate places to sit outdoors, alongside the shared sitting spaces within the suite.
Two large private terraces look out over the city from the Manhattan Suite. Lounge seats are set outside, with two living areas indoors. This 950...
Some suites have private terraces, which are available on request.
Living and dining rooms give this 1,000 sq ft suite places to gather outside its two bedrooms. A king bed and two twin beds form the sleeping setup. Corner locations have windows on two sides.
Silk furnishings, books and landscape photographs furnish the interior, with a wood-burning fireplace in the suite. The marble bathrooms have a deep soaking tub and shower. Seasonal Frette robes are supplied.
A granite-topped kitchenette serves the shared rooms. It has a fridge-freezer, toaster, electric burner and dishwasher, plus cookware, cutlery and china. You can request a microwave, countertop oven and coffee maker.
Some suites also have private terraces, available on request. A terrace is not part of every suite in this category, so confirm it when choosing the room.
Living and dining rooms give this 1,000 sq ft suite places to gather outside its two bedrooms. A king bed and two twin beds form...
The address puts Madison Avenue's boutiques and galleries nearby, with Fifth Avenue and Central Park a short walk away. The hotel sits within an established residential part of the Upper East Side rather than a theater or nightlife district. It works especially well when the day's plans include museum visits, shopping, meetings or time in the park, followed by a return to a calmer street.
For repeat visitors, the neighborhood can be the reason to stay. There are places to walk without planning a full sightseeing itinerary, while the park gives the morning a different rhythm from Midtown. Travelers whose evenings center on downtown restaurants or late-night venues should expect to cross town; The Lowell's strengths are its uptown address and the ease of settling into it.
The hotel's 74 accommodations are individually appointed, with interiors shaped by designer Michael S. Smith's residential approach. A Lowell King Room is listed at 400 square feet and includes a marble bathroom and pantry area. Some have a wood-burning fireplace, but the feature is limited within the category. Even at entry level, it pays to distinguish the room type from the details of the particular room assigned.
Junior Suites introduce more space, while some Deluxe Junior Suites add a kitchenette, terrace or fireplace. Those details vary by suite. A traveler seeking room to sit and work may find a junior suite sufficient; someone planning to cook, entertain or spend a long winter evening by the fire should look more closely at the one-bedroom inventory.
The Lowell One Bedroom Suite Deluxe has a separate living room and is listed at 800 square feet. Configurations can include kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces, while select suites have landscaped terraces. Because individual suites differ, a fireplace, kitchen configuration and desired outdoor space deserve confirmation for the specific reservation. A terrace is a meaningful upgrade here: private outdoor space changes how a Manhattan suite can be used, particularly on days with no need to rush out.
For a shared stay, the Lowell Two Bedroom Suite provides living and dining space and a granite-topped kitchenette, a more practical arrangement than booking separate standard rooms. Some have terraces, but this is not a category-wide certainty. Bedding, connecting arrangements and the exact layout should be matched to the travelers rather than inferred from a photograph.
A real wood-burning fireplace is a rare feature in a New York hotel room. At The Lowell it gives certain suites an inviting second center beyond the bed, especially when there is a separate sitting area. The fireplace is a reason to select a specific accommodation, not a reason to assume every suite has one. Specify the feature when booking rather than assuming it comes with the category.
The same care applies to terraces. The Garden Suite is a particularly clear example of what this hotel can do differently: a one-bedroom layout with a full kitchen, fireplace and two landscaped terraces, one arranged for dining. The Lowell Suite has a private kitchen and fireplace, but only one of those corner suites has a terrace. These distinctions matter more than broad promises of outdoor space across the hotel.
Neither feature is essential to enjoy the property. A room without a terrace may suit a short city visit better than a larger suite whose living area will go unused. For a longer stay, however, the ability to make breakfast in a kitchen or spend an hour outside can make the hotel feel less like a temporary stop and more like a New York address.
Majorelle gives The Lowell a restaurant with a life beyond the guest list. Its French-Mediterranean cooking draws on seasonal ingredients, while the dining room looks toward a garden of greenery and fountains. The result is more intimate than a large hotel dining hall. A table here makes particular sense when going far from the neighborhood holds little appeal.
Jacques Bar provides a different setting beside the restaurant. French oak paneling, leather details and an antiqued mirrored ceiling give the room a close, conversational scale. It is suited to a drink before dinner, a light meal or a later return from the city. The bar's connection to Majorelle keeps the hotel's public rooms coherent without making them feel interchangeable.
For afternoon tea, Majorelle is the room to consider rather than the Pembroke Room. Its garden-facing setting creates a softer pause between city plans. The particular tea presentation is worth confirming before a visit, rather than assuming the same menu or format on every stay.
The Pembroke Room sits on the second floor, reached from the lobby's marble staircase. French doors and a salon-like setting make breakfast feel separate from the street outside. It suits guests who would rather begin the day in a composed room than head straight into a bustling neighborhood cafe. The terrace adds another layer to its residential feel.
The Club Room adds another intimate setting beyond the guest rooms. Its tall ceilings, wood floors, bookshelves and view toward the Majorelle garden give it the character of a residential lounge. Together with Pembroke, it broadens the hotel's collection of smaller spaces without changing their distinctly residential character.
With 74 rooms and suites, The Lowell can maintain a personal scale. The hotel emphasizes a long-tenured team and discreet attention rather than a scripted arrival. Concierge assistance, in-room dining and a fitness center support the practical side of a stay. These services matter most when guests have their own schedule and want the hotel to work around it, rather than build the day around the hotel.
The residential atmosphere is reinforced by details that have a purpose: a kitchen for a slower morning, a dining table in a larger suite, or a living room where family members can gather without sitting on a bed. The hotel is not a replacement for a private apartment, but the right category can make several days in Manhattan feel notably less compressed.
The Lowell is especially persuasive for travelers who know they want the Upper East Side: Central Park nearby, Madison Avenue at hand, and a relatively small hotel to return to. The most important decision is not simply whether to book a room or a suite. It is which particular combination of living space, kitchen, fireplace and terrace will genuinely be used.
The Club Room has intimate seating and quiet corners, giving guests somewhere to pause between outings without retreating to their bedrooms.
Breakfast in the Pembroke Room is reserved for hotel guests, creating a dining space shared with fellow residents rather than outside visitors.
The kitchen can prepare meals around your pet's preferences, providing an alternative when the standard pet menu does not appeal.
28 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065, United States
Yes. The Lowell is a strong choice for travelers who want a discreet luxury stay on New York's Upper East Side. It suits couples, families, repeat New York visitors, Madison Avenue shoppers, museum lovers, and guests who prefer residential elegance.
The Lowell is located at 28 East 63rd Street on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The address places guests near Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, boutiques, galleries, museums, and classic neighborhood dining.
The Lowell has 74 rooms and suites, giving it an intimate scale for a Manhattan luxury hotel. The small size helps create a quiet, personal atmosphere that feels closer to a private residence than a large city hotel.
The Lowell was established in 1927 and remains closely tied to the elegance of the Upper East Side. Its long history, family-owned character, and residential style make it feel different from newer Midtown luxury hotels.
Rooms and suites are individually styled with a refined apartment feeling, elegant fabrics, marble bathrooms, and warm residential details. Some accommodations include kitchens, terraces, or wood-burning fireplaces, which are rare features in New York.
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