Mandarin Oriental New York, New York CityMandarin Oriental New York in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 39 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $1,030 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located within the Deutsche Bank Center at Columbus Circle, the Mandarin Oriental New York occupies floors 35 to 54 in Manhattan. The hotel sits two minutes from Central Park, offering views of the park and the city skyline. It features 248 rooms and 46 suites decorated with modern, Asian-inspired interiors. Guests have access to a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, a full-service spa, a sauna, and the Asiate restaurant. The property includes facilities such as a gym and secure parking, making it suitable for families and luxury travellers. While the service is high-end, some in-room finishes require refurbishment.What stands out

Views of Central Park and the skyline

Large 75-foot indoor pool

On-site spa and sauna

Close to major cultural landmarks

Watch out for

Some room finishes need updating

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