Lotte New York Palace, New York CityLotte New York Palace in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 82 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $869 a night (cached, not a live quote).Lotte New York Palace is a large hotel situated in Midtown Manhattan at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 50th Street. Positioned opposite St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the property consists of a modern 55-storey tower and the historic Villard Mansion. It caters to business travellers and tourists seeking proximity to Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Facilities include a full-service spa, a gym, and various dining venues. The hotel offers 733 rooms and suites, with some guests reporting that certain bathrooms feel dated. While the property provides extensive event spaces and valet parking, the high starting price reflects its luxury positioning in a central Manhattan location.What stands out

Central Midtown Manhattan location

On-site full-service spa

Pet friendly accommodation

Proximity to major attractions

Watch out for

Some bathrooms are dated

Better-scored in New York City

Pendry Manhattan West, New York City: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,489 a night. Pendry Manhattan West is a contemporary five-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, close to Hudson Yards, Madison Square Garden and the High Line.

Crosby Street Hotel, New York City: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,294 a night. Crosby Street Hotel is a boutique property on a quiet cobbled street in SoHo, New York, opened in 2009 and part of the Design Hotels group.

The Fifth Avenue, New York City: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,031 a night. The Fifth Avenue is a boutique hotel situated at the corner of 28th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan's NoMad neighbourhood.