Baccarat Hotel New York Leg, New York CityBaccarat Hotel New York Leg in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $2,292 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 28 West 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, this five-star hotel sits directly opposite the Museum of Modern Art. Opened in 2015, the property serves as a flagship for the French crystal manufacturer and features 114 rooms and suites designed by Gilles & Boissier. The interiors use marble, floor-to-ceiling windows, and Baccarat crystal elements. Guests have access to a 55-foot heated indoor pool, the Spa de la Mer, and several dining venues, including the Grand Salon. The hotel is situated near Fifth Avenue shopping and suits travellers seeking high-end French-inspired design. One limitation is the high starting price of over $2,200 per night.What stands out

Heated indoor swimming pool

Proximity to MoMA and shopping

French-inspired interior design

On-site spa and fitness centre

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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