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Gramercy Park Hotel
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Category: Hotels
Neighborhoods: Flatiron, Gramercy2 Lexington Avenue
(between N Gramercy Park & 22nd St)
New York, NY 10010
(212) 920-3300
3rd Night Free Suite Offer
Stay 3 consecutive nights in a suite and receive the third night free : http://tinyurl.com/onburs
- Nearest Transit:
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23rd St-Park Ave S (6)
23rd St-Broadway (R, W)
Union Square (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W)
- Price Range:
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45 reviews for Gramercy Park Hotel
Alice in Wonderland....
One night I decided to explore all the New York City rooftops, or as many as I could hit in one evening. Curiosity will lead you to some amazing places. The Gramercy Park Hotel is like stepping into Alice and Wonderland. Hotelier, Ian Schrager uses heavy glass doors wrapped in black iron. I love the feel of the heavy doors and I push them open to see what surprises await me on the other side.
You're greeted into the grand entrance of the hotel, checkered black and white floors with crimson red rugs and ethereal grand chandeliers, accents in green drawn in from the garden and park outside, and fireplaces in almost every room. The high ceilings, the splashed of dark crimson, and modern art pieces by Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst, and many others in every corner make this place a surreal modern day Wonderland. You have to come here and explore it.
The hotel rooftop had already closed by the time I got there, and I convinced one of the staff to sneak me up to the rooftop for a private tour. I've seen pictures of this room where they have 10,000 bulbs covering the ceiling with a fireplace, and red velvet couches. I couldn't leave without seeing it. It's beautiful. Like stepping into a painting. I want to sit under these bulbs and sip red wine until dawn....and just day dream by the fireplace.
I love this hotel. Art, Color, Gardens, rooftop, impeccable staff....truly a Wonderland. Can't wait for my next experience down the rabbit hole at GPH.
Thank you, Miller for the fabulous tour.
Most definitely one of my favorite spots.
With Halloween just around the corner, I feel it is now appropriate to expose this hotel.
It's haunted!
Ghosts will turn on and off your television set and turn down the heat. What is it with ghosts and their hatred of warmth?
I won't go into details right now about the ghosts as I am alone in the house and sort of spooking myself.
I've stayed here on three different occasions and each time had a better than pleasant experience the staff (and dead people) are super friendly and professional and the price is better than other comparable hotels in Manhattan.
The location is excellent as is within walking distance of some great restaurants and bars, yet the hotel is situated on a quiet block and across the street from a nice park that I believe is private but you have access to.
When making your reservation just be sure to request a roll away bed for your ghost guest.
THIS REVIEW IS SOLELY FOR THE ROOFTOP BAR!!!
We live across the street from GPH and we've been planning on having drinks at their rooftop bar since summer. It wasn't until two weeks ago, when the evening was surprisingly warm that we decided to finally have a go at it.
You need to make reservations to have access to their rooftop so plan ahead! When we arrived, we were instructed by the concierge to take the elevator and press the "T" button (for Terrace, I presume). So we stepped inside the elevator and managed to take a ride up and down the elevator without ever reaching "T". Turns out you need one of the concierge to activate that button with a special key. Would have been nice if we knew this in the first place.
The terrace is cutely decorated with lush foliage and plenty of seating. It's a warm and inviting atmosphere but lack in cozy sofas or lounge settings where a couple can snuggle up. The views are really not that amazing from the rooftop and the edge is covered in shrubbery.
Now I'm a sucker for ambiance and can justify most prices this way. But not so much for GPH. All their martinis on the menu are priced at an affordable **cough* sarcasm* cough** $19 each. That's $3.80 per ounce! (I used my calculator for that one). Though the cocktails were innovative enough, they were a bit too sweet for my taste. On a plus side, they give you a little bowl of complimentary mixed nuts and BF loved them so much that he wanted to ask them what spices they add to them. I begged him not to ask.
Overall, ambiance did not compensate for the over-priced cocktails. Sorry GPH but we're better off enjoying the views at 230 Fifth.
I had a great time staying here. I love the location because its close enough to midtown for most of my work meetings but has way more to offer as far as restaurants, bars, and accessibility to the rest of downtown. My room was spacious which is always a pleasant surprise in NY. The decor was cool, the bed was comfy and the bathroom was spacious. All the staff were super nice; no complaints. Breakfast at the rooftop bar was pricey (which is to be expected) but pretty decent. Rose bar is still crowded later in the week and the drink prices are steep but it's definitely a great last stop before heading up to bed.
If you are not from Manhattan and similarly over-priced regions, you will gasp at the $20 cocktails. But they are damn good if you order correctly. That is, order the cucumber and lavender fizz (and not a champagne based drink...). I had 3. Maybe 4. Who was counting?
They don't let you order food at the lobby bar (only the rooftop) but we harangued the poor waiter into bringing us a pizza and some fries, when we threatened to have pizza hut delivered.
My 3 nights at the Gramercy were pleasant enough, punctuated by really low quality experiences.
The good:
1. The hotel is decorated very uniquely, and the downstairs is very extravagent. The bars are swanky.
2. The concierges are very nice. We were moved to a lower-level room so it would be quiet, the nights there were roof parties going on (see below).
3. The front desk even lent us an iron and ironing board. Very nice.
4. They also have umbrellas and ipods to borrow.
5. Were very helpful in looking up a taxi cab fare estimation for us.
My room, however, was below par.
1. I had holes in one of my shower towels.
2. There was no exhaust fan in the shower.
3. There was a private event on the rooftop bar every night I was there, so we never got to even see it.
4. We were charged $30 for taking something out of the mini bar, and we had to argue against it.
5. The fancy velvet window curtain reincarnated as a shower curtain made it so dark I couldn't see in the shower!
6. There were no sheets on our beds?
7. They burn some kind of stinky candle 24 hours of the day. My mom woke up in a panic and though she smelled smoke. It was just the stink of the candle.
8. The art hung in our room was crooked.
9. The air conditioning blasted into our room and we froze. Adjusting the thermostat as far up as 76 degrees didn't make anything warmer. It stayed at 70 degrees no matter how we experimented with it.
If I'm going to pay this much again for a trip to NYC, I'm going to find somewhere else.
OMG Selena Gomez! SELENA GOMEZ!
I had no idea who the hell they were talking about, but apparently Selena Gomez is important enough for 50 tweens to spend the entire day waiting in front of the Gramercy Park Hotel. Shrieking. Spraying cheap perfume on one another. Looking disaffected while bored paparazzi eat sandwiches and smoke cigarettes.
Anyway. This is a nice place - and not just for Disney Channel starlets. This is where Humphrey Bogart got married. Where Anne Hathaway retreats from the crowd. Where Paris Hilton is no longer welcome with her posse. Perhaps most importantly, where Amy Winehouse stole coke from Kate Moss' handbag.
Oh, those crazy British cokeheads!
As for me, the only blow I did at the Gramercy was blowing all my http://hotels.com reward points on a free stay. Then I played the "I'm getting married" card, landing us a room upgrade and a free cake sent to our room. A good start.
This hotel is fancy. It's boutique-y. It's full of opulent velvety shit and lots of deep greens and purples. Our room had a leather-topped table, which is one of the worst ideas I can imagine. Especially when you're all jittery and drinking Champagne to calm your I'm-getting-hitched nerves. Discoloration ensued.
After the city hall extravaganza, we go up to the rooftop bar - horribly overpriced, so don't even ask - to drink wine and take stupid photos and figure out how we should spend the hours between day-drunk and dinner. It's lovely up there, and when we arrive, it's nothing but the idle rich eating late lunches (light on the vinaigrette, heavy on the pretension, please). Despite the scenery, one round was all we could stomach. Especially when we realized one drink cost more than the marriage license I'd just bought.
And we still never saw Selena Gomez.
The best boutique hotel in NYC. The service is terrific and super friendly. The location is great because you have easy access to both uptown and downtown, the park is historic and scenic and the area is quiet and great to explore. The rooms are neither traditional nor contemporary. They are decorated in a hip bohemian style that honors the historic origins of the hotel. The scented candle in the lobby immediately triggers my relaxation reflex when I walk in the door after numerous stays. The rooftop is terrific for a drink or for brunch buy you definitely pay the exclusive, clubby feel. The Rose Bar is great also although guests have to make a reservation like anyone else so don't plan on being able to just drop in for a night cap. My only criticisms would be that the bathrooms in the room are unspectacular, the gym is tiny and there's no restaurant at the moment.
Completely overpriced and fantastic at the same time. Ian Schrager is behind the design-- which is anything but minimalist.
The rooms are decent size for New York City, and just plain fun to be in. Heavy drapes, oversized chairs, dark colors, and plush accessories make a lavish space you won't want to leave.
The room service menu is lousy (and pricey), especially for vegetarians. Make sure to check out the roof top bar, a comfortable lounge with great views and (gasp) $19 cocktails.
I have wanted to stay here for years, and when I got the chance, I was thrilled. My expectations were high, and they were met. The staff was courteous, and helpful. The room was exquisitely decorated and designed. The roof deck was relaxing. There's a pre-loaded Ipod available for your use and purchase. How cool is that? The location is bum-free and walking distance to - well - everything if you're a walker. The extras are unending, for a price... they'll rent you the use of the hotel mercedes if you need to drive somewhere. The room was quiet, and the heavy curtains block out all light if that's what you need. The lobby was beautiful. Also, guests are allowed access to the private Gramercy Park by way of a staff member letting you in and out with a key. The park's not as cool as I had hoped... I felt like a dog in a cage... but the hotel was great.
I'm giving this hotel 5 stars even though we had a major incident there that was very upsetting. The fact is that the hotel management handled the situation expeditiously and graciously.
The area is one of the nicest and most civilized spots in Manhattan and remains in many ways one of NYC's best kept secrets. Access to the exclusive Gramercy Park - where JFK jr used to chase squirrels as a boy - is worth the premium you pay for the room. You can feel the history there.
The hotel pays great attention to detail in all ways. Even the textures and aromas are all carefully coordinated. It's quite amazing, really. The rooftop lounge/restaurant is exactly what you need for a refreshing bite to eat for lunch, or a great way to start the day. Be prepared to spend $70 ~ $100 for breakfast for two, though unless you get a deal with breakfast included (which we did). We also asked for a room upgrade and got it. The staff were courteous and helpful.
We loved our view of the park from the room, the furniture and color palate, and the old style subway tile shower, with modern fixtures. A true first rate, old school New York City experience with a huge amount of charm combined with updated convenience.
We will definitely plan to stay again next time we go to NY.
Hey when your only real complaint is that the flat-screen tv arm is a little loose they've got to be doing something right. Right? My wife and I are definitely fans. We won't be staying there every time we're in NYC due to the prices, but we certainly knew what we were getting ourselves into.
I'd say that the level of service was tops. Everyone always had a smile on their face, and was quick to help with whatever we needed. Room service was very good and timely. I really enjoyed the decor of our room (free two category upgrade, btw), and that of the hotel as a whole. We didn't make our way up to the rooftop during business hours so I can't really comment on that, but we did spend some time in the Rose & Jade Bars. I'd say that the Jade Bar, though smaller, is the way to go.
Overall I'd definitely stay here again, not necessarily on business but for a romantic weekend with my wife.
Oh and the place really smells great too. They offer a candle in the minibar but it's $150.00usd so I passed.
The Gramercy Park Hotel offered me one of the most unique hotel experiences I have ever had...From the moment I arrived, the customer service was amazing - and lets not forget the fun perks of staying at the Gramercy....As a hotel guest, you get special access to the private park across the street - its such a peaceful area and barely any people are in the park...My crew enjoyed an afternoon sitting around the park and relaxing...You also get access to the 'back room' of the Rose Bar...AMAZING. I was told that if you're not in the hotel, its pretty hard to get into the back room of the bar...it mustn't be that difficult because it was hopping by the middle of the night :) The entire feel of the hotel was so great! Everything from the dark wooden lobby to the carefully decorated rooms....The hotel costs a pretty penny, but if you're in 'the city', you might as well live it up :) If you can afford it, this place is a must!
I used to adore this hotel. Until prices crept to $700-800 a night. Until the European tourists invaded (I know it seemed a steal given the exchange rates). Until the service levels fell. And then fell again.
It still has potential. And there are stays when it still makes me smile. And getting the room upgrades to the loft (or better) always makes my day. And the location is brilliant.
I'm not giving up on you yet, Gramercy. Don't let me down.
Website makes this place look more spectacular than it is.
Of course the attention to design detail is remarkable.....but was surprised at how much smaller it seemed. Couldn't wait to go upstairs and grab a cocktail after work. Although it is lush with plant life it was closed in...So no smoking during happy hour. The windows were so high up you really don't have a view. And although they have transformed the envinronment to feel outdoors, you're not.
And it was a wonderful 22 dollar cocktail...but how many can you have at that price?
May go again but its a quick stopping point.
SOO trendy that even I couldn't get in...
me and the supermodel next in line
Hands down my favorite hotel in NY. I get tingles every time I walk through this hotel's revolving door into the moody lobby adorned with decadent fabrics and a fierce fireplace.
Staff: A+. Talk about efficient and fast. I truly feel taken care of here. Also, the concierge makes great things happen. A little cherry on top--the staff is easy on the eyes, but naturally this is not what really matters.
Rooms: Huge! Which is so rare in NY. You pay for it, and it is so worth it. The color palette is absolutely regal. When I arrive in my room, the first thing I do is collapse onto the heavenly bed atop the amazing pillows. The pillows are the way you imagine clouds could be when you're a kid. The bathrooms are large and glorious. Some are divided from the room by french doors. Great touch. The showers are large and have multiple shower heads. The bath products are delightful.
Gym: Excellent. Several treadmills, weights, towels, apples and water. Overlooks the park (to which the hotel gives you access).
Rooftop Lounge: Now, this is the way to start your day. The breakfast served on the rooftop is transporting. You're surrounded by fruit trees, and beautiful plants and flowers. You can't help but to be completely delighted.
Rose Bar: True, you could practically buy an entire bottle of Belvedere for the price of a cocktail at the Rose Bar. I could take or leave the Rose Bar. The scene can be fun and you feel like you're in the living room of someone's manse (especially with the Picasso) but there are so many other places to venture. Certainly check it out, but you may want to keep your options open.
Recently stayed here for 5 nights, was initially very skeptical as I had read some of the prior reviews.
Upon arrival was upgraded to suite, don't know why, didn't ask didn't care just smiled and said great.
Room: The room didn't have a view of the park but was otherwise extremely nice. 2 larger screen HD TVs, great bed, living room area with bar, and decent sized bathroom.
Staff: From previous reviews I expected a bunch of pompous assholes but this couldn't be farther from the truth. I swear they must have gotten told that that attitude doesn't work anymore. Very friendly, even the door man at the Rose Bar was nice as he told me I couldn't get in without a reservation (It was late on a Sunday night didn't think I needed them but the place was still jammed).
Services: Roof top restaurant had a good buffet style breakfast (just lite food, rolls, fruit, etc...) and the view and ambiance is fabulous. If you ordered from the menu I observed and was told by others the service was slow. Didn't eat in the downstairs lobby restaurant or have anything more than coffee for room service so can't comment. Did go to Rose Bar after making reservations with concierge. Quite a scene, definitely worth the look if you stay here. It was crowded and even getting more crowded when I left at 2am on a Tues nite (Where do these people work?) . My friend said she recognized a few celebs but I didn't know who they were. The excersize area is very small, couple machines and some weights and a punching bag.
The Park: Yes it is private and kind of weird in that regard. You have to ask to be let in AND out of the park (call from cell when you want out). The Park is beautiful and peaceful so it is worth a look and a stay. Even the squirrels look good, all fat and fluffy.
Great location in Manhattan, overall I would/will return and recommend it to others.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE GPH!!!!!!!! Hands down it's the best boutique hotel ever.
Staff was so courteous and attentive. The concierge even got us reservations last minute! When I called they said it was impossible to seat a table of 5. They were so knowledgeable and well connected to restaurants and bars we wanted to go to.
It has the most amazing rooftop patio where you feel like you're at country club...in the city. It's very civilized and has a low key vibe. It's perfect for breakfast or to have an afternoon drink.
The Rose Bar was my favorite part of the hotel . The drinks were to die for. The crowd was ridiculously good looking. We stayed here for 3 nights and we either began or ended our evening here every night.
Décor: Gorgeous, diverse art. extraordinary, eclectic, bohemian design...velvet furniture, fringes, dark wood, dusty pink, royal blue, apple green & decorative carpets
Location: Exceptionally located near the only private park in the City. It's far enough away the noise but close enough to everywhere we wanted to go.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm the smell of the le labo candles in the lobby. I can't wait to go back. I've stayed here twice and have no desire to try anything else.
Love, love love this hotel. It has fast become my favorite in NYCl!
The decor is divine... interesting art, great design and the staff is excellent... the bars at this hotel are fantastic as are the drinks and people-watching! I was there during fashion week this year and it was all abuzz with celebs and fashionistas.
Also love the history attached to this hotel... seems to have that certain cachet found at the Chateau Marmont in LA.
PS - hotel guests are able to visit the gated/private Gramercy Park next door... you just have to ask to borrow the key. Also be sure to check out the rooftop bar...
Recently, the Gramercy Park Hotel ran a special where you paid full price for the first night and half price for the second. I think the person who came up with this brilliant plan must have been off his trolley, as we would say in England (For Americans: Three sheets to the wind), because the execution of the plan was beyond flabbergasting. We had four rooms there, and they managed to mess up every single reservation, booking a fifth room we had not requested, ringing the entire stay of all the other occupants on my credit card, I nearly committed seppuku when I realized I was destitute for the two days it took them to take the charges off my card.
My friend complained about the first room they gave us because you literally had to brush your teeth while holding your toiletries above your head since there was nowhere else to put them.
The other thing that also took my breath away was the price of breakfast. I noticed that one hardboiled egg cost $7. For those of you who live in a dream, have a personal assistant and don't eat eggs, dismiss the comment about breakfasts. That is highway robbery!
Oh and the best part, still about breakfast but involving no eggs, my friend ordered brown toast, as in multigrain or whole wheat, and the very clever waiter brought her a basket of burnt toast!
Our other friend's parents got so flustered with the place, they moved after the second night of their weeklong stay.
The highlights of the stay at the Gramercy were seeing Benicio Del Toro hanging out in the lobby, the edamame peas in the fridge, and the super friendly doorman.
Review of the Rooftop Bar:
This is a tough review to write. I came here experiencing 1) a work sponsored event, 2) followed by a drink at the bar, sans event, and 2) breakfast one late sunday morning.
With respect to the event: everything was done very well. The food was delicious, with great solid selection. Nothing to really complain about. Service was also excellent - all servers were perfect and very accomodating.
The regular bar: again, good service. Not much to complain about but pricey beverages (thanks to the fella from Vegas in the "fresh foods business" for sponsoring my Amstel light, however).
The breakfast: AWFUL. Servers were nice, but SLOW. When food came out, there were major issues. One guest observed all his plate was too cold to be edible, and returned it. When I cut into my quiche, it was weirdly runny. I got a new one, and it really was nothing to write about.
Prices were definitely expensive.
The rooftop is beautifully decorated and comfortable. I liked that. The servers, always been a pleasure. I liked that too. The prices a little over the top and that awful breakfast just scarred me. It's just so wrong in a luxury hotel. So wrong!
ok, so after my stay they sent me one of those email surveys. I filled it out because I thought they should know about the dirtiness of the room, since it was kind of extreme. The manager, Alex, actually called me a few days later. He was very apologetic and professional, and offered to make the situation right. This year alone, I will have spent probably about 225 nights in hotel rooms. Things are bound to go wrong sometimes, and I have definitely had my fair share of wrangling with hotel management, who often give the impression that they simply don't care. I was completely taken by surprise by the Gramercy's proactive approach to customer service, their commitment to taking care of and building an ongoing relationship with their guests. Imagine! It was really refreshing and much appreciated. This gesture earns it an update to 5-stars.
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8/11/2009
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What is not to love about this hotel? As an expatriated native manhattanite, I've stayed in far too many hotels in Manhattan from the scarily fleabag (the Milford Plaza) to the "trendy but am I in a ship's cabin or a room?" (the Hudson, the Paramount) to the opulent (Four Seasons, no complaints except the nightly mortgage and the fact that a banana on your cereal is an extra $6).
I disagree that Schrager is synonymous with sex- I find most of his hotels, like the aforementioned, to be cool and well-decorated but a bit cold, and invariably the rooms are so small that you have to leave the room to change your mind.
I had been in the Rose Bar (a different review) but had never stayed here til late last year. I was absolutely thrilled. The public spaces are louche and bohemian- that is what they're going for here- and it is refreshing after oceans of Philippe Starck. The lobby is very small and all the brouhaha is saved for the bars. As it should be.
What floored me was my room. It was almost a suite by Manhattan standards, with enough room for a leather dining table, a velvet couch, a king bed, room to stroll, and windows with a view. When do we get that in NYC? Plus velvet throws, a perfectly lovely dark bathroom with some sweet products, and decadent red velvet drapes. And this was a standard room. Yes, it was $775 a night, but that is Manhattan in December, and the Hampton Inn in midtown was $600. So from my perspective- a deal. It is usually quite a lot cheaper.
The rooftop terrace is great for daytime lunching, even in winter, and is a fun scene at night. If you want to hit the Rose Bar, reserve with the concierge ahead of time. It's a nice hang but nothing special save for that feeling of total smugness that New Yorkers, and visitors, get in hard-to-get-into spots. Yes, you might see a celeb or two, but I live in LA and we are infested with them.
All in all I could happily move into the Gramercy Park and hope to stay there over and over again.
-Ian Shriger latest addition to NY boutique Hotel scene in 2005 is a Piece of art.
Starting with the Imported Moroccan roccan pieces of art and furniture. The rooms are very exotic and eclectic. Each room has a style and a personality that takes you breath away.
and let us not forget the Rose bar.. it is the place to be and the hot spot of Gramercy quartier.
Luckily I'm not paying out of pocket to stay here, because if I was I would definitely be making quite a stink. Yes, the architecture and interior design and everything else is pleasing to the senses, but the service? fuggitaboudit. This is obviously an establishment that is based on superficiality and lip service. Yes the doormen are hot but what good is that if they can't even check you in on time?
I had called in before my stay to make sure I could check in early and they replied with "Of COURSE" but when I came to check in only an hour earlier than the regular check in time of 3pm, my room was still not ready. I had to wait 4 hrs until I could check in! Without so much as an offer of compensation for my inconvenience. I even had to work at getting an insincere apology out of the staff. After waiting hours on end for my room to be serviced and inspected, there were fixtures missing from the bathroom and I had to call the front desk several times for documents I had requested at check-in. When it was pouring rain outside, they gave me a BROKEN umbrella to use to boot! The worst part is they expect you to pay $14.95/day in addition to the $420/night to use the internet! I think I've stayed at motel 6's that had free wifi.
roof club brunch:
good company, horrible food.
the concept of brunch here made me hesitant.
i thought the food might be an afterthought... and it was.
crab cake eggs benedict was like hardboiled eggs over english muffin with potatoes even a dousing of tabasco couldn't salvage.
so julian schnabel did the design. big deal. hang on... let me go masturbate in the bathroom and snort a fat rail. i'd rather eat good food on thrift store sofas.
eggs benedict + bloody mary = 60.00
The Gramercy Park Hotel - I love me some Ian, on or off the cocaine.
I am so saddended that the GPH is getting trashed by fellow yelpers, when this place has got to be the nicest hotel in the city. Of course it all depends on what style you're looking for, location, and ambiance, but this hotel has got it all for just about anyone. I am sorry that you were not special enough to get into Rose Bar or get reservations at 8 o'clock at Wakiya - move on and go to Cherry Tavern where you belong. If you think it is to pricey for what you're getting; maybe you should've stayed at the Soho Grand.
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It boasts newly renovated rooms and public space by fame designer Ian Schraeger, who used to be part of the Morgans group. You can say that it has the similar feel as The Hudson & Mondrian but this is definitely Ians baby and he did what he does best. You will find very expensive pieces of art/architecture then you will find some things you had never thought of that are so Home Depot. He makes it work and then slaps on a 485 USD per night fee and collects on your months pay.
The staff is de-lish in all areas of the property, overly friendly, and extremely knowledgeable of their property and surroundings. Their concierge have their 'keys' and have access beyond the park and can assist a guest on whatever he/she may desire.
I've stayed in two seperate rooms here on one occasion, so typical slutty of me, and i enjoyed them both equally. Unusually great size for Ian and New York standards for sure. The room layout works perfectly with each individual lifestly of the guest. I thought prior to staying here that the room decor was a bit over the top but in person the execution is brilliant.
At the GPH you gain access to Rose Bar, private rooftop garden overlooking gramercy, and the only private garden the city. This is all very typcial in London, but hey we're speaking about New York and us New Yorkers has appreciate some exclusive greens !
Treat yourself here for a special occasion or put up out of town friends up and enjoy their benefits.
p.s. Ian has the condo project next door - sick !
roof top bar is pretty amazing/ awesome. Allows for great conversation and decor. Drinks are pretty good but nothing of uniqueness. If you can get in in the summer, spring or great day in the fall I would highly recommend it!
YAWN!
Granted the renovation is fabulous - that is what you expect from a Schragher hotel - but there is something lacking.......quite frankly its a bore.
Although I did attend the Marc Jacobs party during fashion week and had a great time - but when I went back it was disappointing.
Loved the bars at Gramercy Park hotel! Drinks are expensive, but i'm still thinking about how delicious they are. The vibe is very cool too!! I'm definitely going back the next time I'm in NYC!
Gramercy Park Hotel is a great place to get a few drinks.
What's with the lighting in this place? Want an idea of what it's like? Search "Bare 40 watt Light Bulb" in Google and you'll get the picture, or not.
That's just one of the myriad of annoyances about this Ian Schrager hotel which has a hot bar scene but doesn't provide much in the way of creature comforts in the rooms, which are painted a dusky pink that is meant to conjure memories of Moorish Spain but instead made me think of my grandma's 50's-style living room. The bathrooms are abysmal, you cannot open the door to the shower while leaving the bathroom door open because they're so tight. Nice toiletries though. We were in a one-bedroom suite I estimated was around 500 square feet and we paid $650, which I thought was a bit of a rip-off but hey - no one comes here because they want to actually spend any time in their room - right?
UPDATE: I have stayed 6x since my original post. Don't rate the hotel on the Rose/Jade bar alone. This place is top notch in every capacity. Better than the Bowery or any other NYC hotel. No more needs to be said.
I can currently say two things that Paris Hilton can't. 1). I am at home watching TV (and wearing orange by choice) & 2). I have been in the Rose Bar.
Simply put, if you don't like the Gramercy....you have not experienced the Gramercy. I had the fortune of spending the weekend in one of the 1bdrm suites. Badass!!! If you are in NYC and want to do it right..take the hit and drop the $$$. Its worth it. Top notch service and ambiance that only Schrager could provide.
We (tdbag) definitely made our mark on this hotspot (the entire staff knew us by name by weeksend...for good or bad).
People are right about star-sighting at this place. My first time here, I was sitting right nxt to Jeffrey Dean Morgan!!! Other than that the drinks are muyyyy pricey! Nice quiet place on a warm summer night though.
$52 for a continental breakfast! And they have the gall to charge a 17% service charge when it's a buffet!
This place is so overpriced. It's the ultimate in bad trendiness. Sure, the place is decked out in expensive furniture and furnishings, but the choices aren't that great. It's so dark due to the heavy, dark red curtains and the dark green walls. Every inch of the place is underlit. It's very poorly designed. Obviously the esthetic was allowed to entirely trump the functional.
I guess that it's appealing to the type of person who works here (18-25 year old who are scantily-clad), but how many of them have the money to pay for this? The place is just silly, when you come to think about it.
OMG - this place is pricey! Granted - there is some fab decor (doorboys included)...and I even stole the sky blue color of the bathroom ceiling as inspiration for my very own guest room at home. But how annoying is the whole faux-exclusivity of the reservations-only bar.
I stayed for just a night...wouldn't do it again on my own dime.
And dark, the rooms and halls are all very dark! I was meant to feel cooler for it...but all it did was make me squint.
It is your typical Manhattan boutique hotel - rooms are small, service is just ok. Other than the Rose Bar (which you can get into at anytime as a hotel guest) - there aren't too many reasons to stay here.
Service: Very good
Decor: Terrible - heavy red drapes, baby blue walls, tiny rooms, full-size beds = a court jester's room
Rose Bar: Trying to take "exclusive" to a new level, there are hardly any people in the Rose Bar nowadays. It is a cool space with a huge fireplace, but the scene is not great given the "too cool" attitude that they have
Rooftop Terrace: Really quite beautiful with lots of different sitting areas. Great views. Wonderful place for a drink with friends, if you can get in
Wakiya: Terrible service. Very mediocre food. Extremely expensive. We had breakfast here before checking out. It took over 40 minutes to get a lukewarm toasted bagel and eggs and cost $55, which they kindly added a 18% gratuity to (only 2 of us at breakfast). We had to tell them that we needed milk with our tea, ask them for a napkin, and some other annoying things.
Overall: For the price of the rooms, it is criminal that the Gramercy Park Hotel charges people to stay there. The rooms are old, super tiny, and the decor is ridiculous. When is the last time your hotel room had a full-size bed, and not a queen or a king? Ridiculous. Staying there for 2 days was quite upsetting because we kept finding ourselves getting more and more annoyed at different things at the hotel. The neighborhood is convenient, but that is about it. Definitely DO NOT stay here, as you can find many nicer places in the city for the same price!
Some of these negative reviews seem to be related to the bar-of-the-moment, Rose Bar which has another Yelp page. The hotel however was one of the more solid Ian Schrager's I've stayed at (current personal count is now 4). Service was excellent and all staff members are ridiculously good looking (said in my best Dereck Zoolander voice). The room was comfortable, but my pillows were a little tough and you could tell it was an older building (primarily by the shaky air conditioner and the elevators). When you stay here it's fairly easy to get into the Rose Bar (which supposedly is a pain in the ass to get into on most nights). Prices are of course a little crazy (the W is a better overall value), but hey it's New York so almost nothing comes cheap!
