Mandarin Oriental New York

About Mandarin Oriental New York

Mandarin Oriental New York suits travelers who want a five-star address at the Columbus Circle corner of the Upper West Side. Couples book it for the spa, the indoor pool and the short walk into Central Park. Families use the family rooms and cots. Business travelers value the business center, banquet space and the quick run down to Midtown. The building sits at 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, with Times Square about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away in a straight line and a 24-hour front desk for late arrivals.

Mandarin Oriental New York holds a five-star official rating, and the booking supplier's guest score stands at 4.6 out of 5 from 1652 reviews. That combination describes a full-service Manhattan hotel that recent guests have rated highly. Lincoln Square gives the address an edge-of-Midtown position: the park gates are close, the Theater District is a short ride south, and three airports sit within reach. Wifi, a concierge, restaurants and bars, a spa and an indoor pool all appear on the supplier's facilities list. Prices and availability show in the IMPT app.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier's list for Mandarin Oriental New York includes spa, indoor pool, fitness center, restaurants and bars, which couples can build an evening around. Families have family rooms and cots listed, plus the pool for downtime. Business travelers get a business center, banquet space, internet access and room service. A 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, lifts and luggage storage help anyone landing late. Parking and valet parking are listed, and pets are allowed. Ask the property about pool hours, cot policy, pet rules and any facility fee.

The setting

Mandarin Oriental New York occupies 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, in Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side. From the door, Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 0.6 miles (1 km) away in a straight line, and Times Square about 0.8 miles (1.3 km). Grand Central Terminal sits about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) off, Penn Station about 1.4 miles (2.3 km). The Hudson River waterfront lies west of the building.

Location and neighborhood

Lincoln Square suits families who want a calm base beside a major cultural campus. The neighborhood wraps around Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Columbus Circle, where the Upper West Side meets Midtown. Streets south of the circle feel busier, while blocks to the north are quieter and more residential. Central Park begins at 59th Street, so open space is close. Mandarin Oriental New York sits within this mix, with the park, museums and the theater district within easy reach. Expect foot traffic around Columbus Circle at commute times and show nights. The area is practical for strollers and for children who need a short walk back after a day.

Plan family days around short hops rather than long cross-town trips. The American Museum of Natural History is on Central Park West at 79th Street, a simple walk or short ride from the area. The Metropolitan Museum of Art sits farther east on Fifth Avenue, at the edge of Central Park. MoMA and the Theater District are south of Columbus Circle, toward Midtown. For a change of scene, the Intrepid Museum occupies the Hudson waterfront to the southwest. Check opening days and timed-entry rules before you go, especially in school holidays. Mandarin Oriental New York places you near several subway entrances, so you can split the day and return for a rest.

Getting there and around

The area is easy to reach by public transit. Columbus Circle has a major subway interchange, and the subway runs 24 hours. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles and check the current OMNY rules for weekly caps. The airports are around 14 miles (22.4 km) away by road, and the main rail station is around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the area. Allow extra time with children and luggage, and check service changes with the transit authority. Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll; check the current rules with the city. From Mandarin Oriental New York, walking is often the simplest way to reach the park and Lincoln Center.

Nearby sights and food

Start with Central Park, which runs from 59th to 110th Streets. Its southern edge is closest to Mandarin Oriental New York, and the paths are broad enough for strollers. The American Museum of Natural History is on Central Park West at 79th Street, with galleries that suit different ages. The Metropolitan Museum of Art stands on Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, at the start of Museum Mile. MoMA is south of the area, near Midtown, and the Theater District around Times Square lies beyond it. The Intrepid Museum is on the Hudson waterfront. Check opening days and timed-entry rules with each museum before you go.

Family meals are easy to plan around Columbus Circle and the Upper West Side. Look for casual pizza slices, diners, bagel shops, bakeries and delis, plus Thai, Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern options. Many places offer counter service, which suits children who tire quickly. A food market near Columbus Circle is useful for picnic supplies before a park afternoon. For a calmer dinner, try the residential blocks north of Lincoln Center, where small neighborhood restaurants sit away from show-night crowds. Check opening hours and reservations, especially at weekends and in school holidays.

A day from Mandarin Oriental New York

A day from Mandarin Oriental New York can begin with an early walk into Central Park, when the paths are quieter and children have room to move. Continue to the American Museum of Natural History on Central Park West and choose two or three galleries rather than trying to see everything. Break for a casual lunch near Columbus Circle, then rest indoors or visit a smaller museum. In the afternoon, choose the Metropolitan Museum of Art if the weather is uncertain, or return to the park if it is dry. Keep the evening simple: an early dinner on the Upper West Side, then a walk around Lincoln Center. Check museum opening days, timed-entry rules and family schedules before you go.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Babysitting service
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• CD Player
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Crib
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• DVD player
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Indoor pool
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Massage
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed