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The JW Marriott Essex House is a 44-story luxury hotel located at 160 Central Park South in Midtown Manhattan, overlooking Central Park. Opened in 1931, this Art Deco landmark and member of Historic Hotels of America combines guest rooms with integrated condominium residences, offering a unique mix of hospitality and residential living.
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The hotel stands at 160 Central Park South, at the southern border of Central Park in Midtown Manhattan. Guests have direct access to views across one of New York's most iconic urban parks, with surrounding proximity to the city's central business and cultural districts.
The property occupies a historically significant site in Manhattan's real estate landscape. The location was previously home to the Navarro Flats housing cooperative complex, developed between 1882 and 1884. The current Essex House began construction on October 30, 1929, just one day after the Wall Street Crash, and opened on October 1, 1931, despite the challenges posed by the Great Depression.
The hotel is recognized as a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The hotel contains 426 Art Deco–style guest rooms and 101 suites, all designed in the characteristic style of the 1931 building. Additionally, 147 condominium residences are integrated throughout the property, reflecting the hotel's unique mixed-use character. The 44-story building is marked by a distinctive red neon rooftop sign visible across the Manhattan skyline.
The hotel has hosted notable dining venues throughout its operational history. South Gate Restaurant and Bar opened in the hotel in early 2008, providing on-site dining for guests. The property was formerly home to Alain Ducasse at Essex House, a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant that operated until its closure in January 2007.
Other luxury properties within walking distance include the Park Hyatt New York (0.1 km away), WestHouse Hotel New York (0.3 km), Conrad New York Midtown (0.4 km), Mandarin Oriental, New York (0.5 km), and Aman New York (0.5 km).
Editorial verification: JW Marriott Essex House is affiliated with JW Marriott; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is located at 160 Central Park South in Midtown Manhattan, at the southern border of Central Park.
The hotel opened on October 1, 1931, with construction having begun on October 30, 1929, just one day after the Wall Street Crash.
The hotel contains 426 Art Deco–style rooms and 101 suites, plus 147 condominium residences integrated throughout the property.
The hotel features South Gate Restaurant and Bar, which opened in early 2008.
Yes, the JW Marriott Essex House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The 44-story building features Art Deco architecture and a distinctive red neon rooftop sign visible across the Manhattan skyline.
JW Marriott Essex House is affiliated with JW Marriott; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
JW Marriott Essex House is in New York, United States. Address: Manhattan Community Board 5, New York, United States.
| Location | New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Manhattan Community Board 5, New York, United States |
| Brand / alliance | JW Marriott |
| Official website | marriott.com |
| Area guide | Manhattan Community Board 5 luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JW_Marriott_Essex_House
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