The Peninsula New York, New York CityThe Peninsula New York in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $1,833 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Peninsula New York occupies a Beaux-Arts building from 1905 at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Renovated in 2009, it offers spacious rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a spa with massage services and sauna, a rooftop terrace, a restaurant, bars, and a business centre with meeting rooms. It welcomes children and pets, and provides valet parking and room service. Central Park and Rockefeller Center are within walking distance, so the location suits visitors who want to spend much of their day outdoors or sightseeing. Rates start at around $1,833 per night, which places it firmly in the luxury bracket. Guest feedback is strong overall, though some reviews mention that the showers in the rooms are small.What stands out

Spacious rooms with attentive service

Indoor pool, spa and rooftop terrace

Prime Fifth Avenue location

Family and pet friendly

Watch out for

Showers are on the small side

Very high nightly rates

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