Picolo recommends · Hotel in New York, USA
The Peninsula New York
A Beaux-Arts facade on Fifth Avenue, doormen in uniform and Central Park a short walk up the avenue.
Fifth Avenue is loud right outside, then the doors close and the lobby goes still. The Peninsula occupies a historic Beaux-Arts building in Midtown, the kind of facade New York built when it wanted to impress.
Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art and the shops of Fifth Avenue are all close by. It is a classic base for a first trip, or for anyone who wants Manhattan at its most polished.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Peninsula New York
We chose The Peninsula for its address and its manners. Service is attentive in the old-fashioned sense, the spa gives you a break from the city, and you can walk to the park in minutes.
Midtown is busy and commercial, and evenings here are less local than in the Village or Brooklyn. Rates are high all year, and if you want a neighbourhood feel, look further downtown.
What you get
- Classic grand hotel service
- Spa
- Pool in the spa
- Restaurant and bar
- Historic Beaux-Arts building
A day at The Peninsula New York
- Morning
- Coffee in the lobby before Fifth Avenue fills up.
- Midday
- MoMA early, before the crowds arrive.
- Afternoon
- A walk through Central Park, then back to the spa.
- Evening
- A drink in the hotel bar as Midtown lights up.
Location
Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, New York, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about The Peninsula New York
Where is The Peninsula New York?
On Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Central Park, MoMA and the big department stores.
Does The Peninsula New York have a spa?
Yes, there is a spa with a pool, which is rare in Midtown and a good reason to choose this hotel in winter.
Is The Peninsula New York good for a first visit?
Yes. Its central location makes it easy to see the classic sights on foot, though you will take the subway for downtown neighbourhoods.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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