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Ritz Carlton Battery Park
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2 West StNew York, NY 10004
Neighborhood: Battery Park
(212) 344-0800
- Nearest Transit:
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Bowling Green (4, 5)
Whitehall St (N, R)
South Ferry (1)
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Paid
61 reviews for Ritz Carlton Battery Park
Review Highlights
"Had a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty."
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"The Rise Bar is on the roof overlooking the water and the..."
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"Front desk was VERY nice and they were super helpful."
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61 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah H.
McLean, VA
12/29/2011
Awesome hotel for a great price. I love Ritz Carltons and I love New York City.
From when we stepped out of our taxi until we left 4 days later, we were treated with the finest hospitality. The bellmen, valet, front desk, concierge were unbelievable.
My husband and I were there for our anniversary and were treated very special.
We loved the Hot Chocolate or Hot Apple Cider in the lobby in the afternoons.
The room was a beautiful 7th floor Statue of Liberty Room.
The Spa could use an upgrade...During our couples massage, the room was too small for both tables to fit comfortably, our massage therapists were banging into each other. I could hear street traffic and kids playing at the school next door.
The spa was not worth the money paid.
Walking into the hotel felt like you were walking out of New York City and that's something that we loved. -
Review from Taylor B.
Manhattan, NY
1/13/2012
As I write this review, I am propped up in bed looking out over the water with the Statue of Liberty directly in front of me. While the in-room telescope (yes, you read that correctly) is certainly a nice touch, it is not needed; I can even see the torch from here!
If you're coming to New York with the intention of spending every waking hour shopping, catching shows, and taking in the sights, stay somewhere else. Located at the southernmost tip of Manhattan, this hotel is not in the thick of things. IF, however, you hope to a) avoid crowds b) avoid kids and, especially, c) come to the city for meetings in the Financial District, this is THE place to stay. Same goes for you New Yorkers who appreciate a relaxing staycation every now and then. I was joking with my mom yesterday over breakfast that we must be the only two women staying at the hotel - it seemed like every other guest was a man in a suit. Not that I'm complaining ...
The rooms are spacious (with lots of natural light), as are the bathrooms; the bed is very comfortable; the staff is professional. The doormen are great and every meal I've had here (3 breakfasts in the dining room, one room service dinner) has been spot on. I also appreciated that I could call the spa at 4pm yesterday and get in for a massage by 6. (Note: I got an amazing deep tissue massage at the "spa," but do not go there expecting a relaxation room, steam room, etc).
My only complaint is the business center. First of all, in-room Internet is $12 / day. Using the Internet in the business center will cost you a fee based on the time, and sending faxes / printing documents will also result in fees (which, btw, requires a credit card not your room card). I understand that Internet does not always come standard, but at $400+ per night, this practice seems second rate.
All in all, however, a great hotel!
Extra note: if you book through Amex, you get a complimentary room upgrade, 4th night free, and complimentary breakfast every morning as well as a $100 hotel credit (which can be used at the spa). -
Review from Claudia E.
Tampa, FL
Updated - 10/11/2011
Update to my previous review. They've improved the breakfast :) Also, the rooms have been renovated tastefully with upgraded furniture and electronics. My only gripes are that they didnt have an ipod dock and wifi is $12/day.
Beds are excellent. Service, again, excellent. A lot has changed. There is less construction and the taxi service is a little easier. Tough spot to get a cab either way, but the bell men do a good job of getting them over to you and getting them to go where you need to go.
I am designating this hotel as my go to hotel for NY from now on.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/13/2008
GREAT rooms in terms of size and views but there is NOTHING to do at the location (downtown… Read more »
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Review from Judd L.
10/7/2011 18 photos
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE AT THE MOST SOUTHERN POINT OF MANHATTAN ISLAND...
From our 6TH floor room we could see through our hotel provided telescope everything between Staten Island, Ellis Island and south of the Brooklyn Bridge. Even more memorable is the close proximity to Ground Zero's 9-11's 10TH Anniversary events. And this was our base for a two day eating and museum touring escapade.
Ground Zero Photos
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Is it the best I've evey stayed at in NYC... not really but certainly better than the average older hotel in the Theatre District with dinky bathrooms.
Housekeeping was excellent. It's quiet and quite secured. Excellent location to catch multiple subway lines to most any place on the Island. Staten Island & the Statue of Liberty boat terminals are almost at your footsteps.Listed in: New York City Places to Stay
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Review from David B.
New York, NY
10/3/2011
I must say that from the moment my wife and I walked in the door we were impressed. Great communication from the valet to the front desk to the bell hop.
When asked why we were staying for the weekend my wife explained that we were celebrating our anniversary. Amazing how everyone knew and how we were treated. Upon walking into our room, with a view of the Statue of Liberty, I saw a bottle of Champagne with a wonderful note.
The bed, food service etc is top notch. -
Review from W V.
New York, NY
12/25/2011
Very nice ritz experience with nice gym. Fewer amenities then other RC's but more of city hotel anyway. Cell service poor in rooms.
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Review from Raza E.
Englewood, CO
10/16/2011
AMAZING VIEWS!!! Excellent Service! Concierge was extremely helpful! The largest hotel rooms in NYC! Comfortable ambiance. Lobby Restaurant was comfortable and clean, Bartender was knowledgeable about the food and helped us get the must haves on the menu! The staff on Club Lounge could not be anymore generous and accommodating!
Absolutely amazing! -
Review from Scott S.
Sagamore Beach, MA
11/14/2011
There are things you come to expect when you start paying this type of rate for a hotel room even in New York City. From the moment we got out of the car to the the moment we left the Ritz was absolutely terrific. Every single staff member was cordial and helpful. It's been some time since we've traveled in this manner and the rustiness was evident but the staff was more than understanding and helpful.
The location is incredible. Sunday we got up and had breakfast and then made the 75 yard walk to buy tickets for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Fifteen minutes later we were on the ferry. Advice here is to do these things early, get in line about 9am and you'll be on the first ferry at 930. Wait a few hours and the wait becomes a few hours.
We visited the 9/11 Memorial in the afternoon. My advice is to walk versus taking a cab as the cabs end up leaving you with about the same walk anyway. It's a short walk - 5-10 minutes. Great location for seeing these two spots. The telescope and great views of the harbor and Statue of Liberty were also wonderful.
The rooms are five star. The beds are five star. Housekeeping the same as was everyone else. They were all polite and smiling. We enjoyed one dinner on location and two breakfast. All were as expected and are a viable option.
We had no problems getting a cab or flagging down a stray car service. In reality unless you are going to stay in the middle of everything you are going to take a cab anyway. At $500+ a night the $20-25 a day extra in cab fares more than pays for itself by staying at a hotel so quiet you can leave your room window open in NYC. Try that uptown! -
Review from Andy S.
12/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Overall a very good hotel in an interesting part of NYC- walking distance to Wall St, 911 memorial, and much more. It just barely deserves a 4 star rating overall- the restaurant drags down my overall opinion, but I won't punish the overall experience for the crappy food. But on the grand scale of Ritz Carlton hotels which I have stayed at (5 or 6 different properties in the US and Japan), this is very mediocre however, call it a 'Ritz Lite', if you will- and maybe should be a 3 on the Ritz scale. The service was great top to bottom, and the facilities are nice but not amazing. The view of the Statue of Liberty is pretty cool, and our room had a telescope in it for viewing, which was a nice touch. Food was actually quite disappointing for a Ritz Carlton- we had a dicey dessert in the restaurant and one in-room dinner and the pizza was terrible. The Central Park location blows this place away, but also costs nearly double, so pick your poison. In summary, we enjoyed our stay, and would return, but we would avoid the restaurant and stick to breakfasts only at the hotel.
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Review from Jill F.
7/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Why would anyone want to stay in Manhattan at the absolute bottom of the island? Maybe if you need to stay nearby this is good, but go uptown people! Sure, the view is beautiful, but it's no-mans-land down here! Wait, I take that back, there is a Century 21 down the street. Maybe the only reason to come down this far.
And plus, this hotel was nothing magical to rave about. I've had better bath products and towels in a smaller hotel chain. Oh, and the room service? Generic and over-priced. Oh and the Wi-Fi? 10 dollars a day. Really?! Do all hotels do this now?!
Look elsewhere. -
Review from Ryan L.
Tempe, AZ
10/26/2011
Another Hotel that treats you the way you should be. It's a bit far from most attractions, but nothing compares to waking up, looking out your window and gazing off to The Statue of Liberty!
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Review from Dayna A.
5/9/2011
It is certainly Ritz but also distinctively New York. Classic over-the-top, client centered service and comfortable room with an amazing spa bathroom filled with Bulgari sundries. I sent a dress over a day before my arrival that they graciously and courteously put in stow and provided a steamer for when the need arose. We had breakfast in the room overlooking the statue.
Every hotel should be like this. -
Review from Ava C.
Milpitas, CA
9/8/2011
The room and amenities were great, but the service was really lacking.
A few examples:
- We took a red-eye and arrived to JFK at ~5am. We called the hotel to ask for directions via subway (we had time to kill obviously). The woman we spoke to said "That would take 2-3 hours! Take a cab!" After we said again that we wanted to take the subway, she said "Take a cab and get off at XX street!" Well, it ended up taking us just an hour and if we ask for directions for the subway that's what we should get - right?
- When we arrived at the hotel, of course our room was not ready for check-in since it was early. We wandered around a bit and wound up just sitting on a couch on the 2nd floor, waiting for our room. A woman came by to ask if we were waiting for someone. I can understand that since she has the security of the hotel in her interest - but after we said we were guests and gave her our name, she said she would go and check on our room for us. Then she never came back. She probably realized we were legit... but didn't bother to provide the status of our room.
- The next day we went to the concierge and asked for a bus map. The gentleman was extremely curt and said "There is only one bus on this block." Well, that is true - but he failed to mention that if we walk one block over there is quite a selection of bus routes. The bus map was 5 years old.
We paid the same rates as everyone else for our room for 2 evenings over Labor Day weekend, but perhaps b/c we look young or weren't dressed to the nines the hotel felt they could treat us differently from other guests. Maybe it's that people who stay at the Ritz don't typically ask for subway or bus information?
When we asked for late checkout, the woman was actually courteous and helpful about it - and we were totally shocked. Isn't that how we should have been treated from the beginning?
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Review from Kelly S.
12/20/2010
Life is so much better when you're doing it at a Ritz. Eating, drinking, sleeping, working, ahem, you name it. It's simply better at a Ritz.
Who cares if you have to retrieve a lost mobile in Battery Park when it gives you an excuse to drink at the Ritz (at 3:30 pm on a Sunday). We had hot toddys and, for me, a French 75. Except the French 75 was made as a martini. Except that French 75 knocked me right on my booty.
The service is delightful, the drinks are divine and the atmosphere is refined. This Ritz is not as interesting or historic as others that I've stayed at, but it is still delightful.
Ooops! Time to go for dinner. In the pouring rain. Head out to hail a cab, procure a souvenir Ritz Carlton umbrella in the process.
Drinks + *free* Ritz umbrella = lovely. -
Review from Jennifer N.
Huntington, NY
4/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Beautiful hotel!!! Stayed here back in October 2010 and liked it enough that I suggested to my husband we stay here again for the weekend. He agreed.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are very clean and roomy. Had a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty. We stayed in a suite back on October and the room was fantastic...beyond roomy! Highly recommend the suites!!!!!
We'll definitely be back soon! -
Review from Denise P.
New York, NY
8/3/2011
This is my home away from home when doing business in NYC. Staying on the club level is worth the price. I can enjoy light meals there in between meetings and the personalized attention is unsurpassed. Yolanda during the day and Max in the evenings are expert servers in the club and Carlos is a dream concierge. The rooms are well appointed and much larger than most NYC hotel rooms. Always request the statue view, complete with your own telescope!
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Review from Steph P.
2/13/2011
Number one on my sister's friend's bucket list is Fashion Week in NYC. They finally had the opportunity to go and the second day there my sister's friend fell sick. In the morning when our room service arrived the woman delivering it noticed how sick our friend was and offered not only to bring tea, but to send someone across the street for medicine if needed. This sums up our stay. Service, service, service.
I had to dock the star because of the terrible plumbing, a story I will not go into. You can fix a problem, but some problems just shouldn't happen, let alone twice. -
Review from Shelly A.
2/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Fabulous stay at the Ritz Carlton a couple of nights ago! The service is easily the thing that stands out in my mind. Everyone from the receptionist, the waiters, to the bartenders were friendly and accommodating in every possible way. The room was comfy and big, with a beautiful view of the statue.
I would've given this 5 stars, but I had to knock one off. At the end of the day, this is the Ritz we're talking about, and honestly, I expect things to be amazing. While everything was great, there was really nothing tremendously unique or spectacular about the visit. I didn't see anything that I had never seen before - it was basically a really great version of a normal hotel. -
Review from Anastasia K.
Beechhurst, NY
8/16/2011
The Ritz Carlton stands up to its name here at the Battery Park location. Certain rooms have a wonderful view of the Statue of Liberty and the staff will bend over backwards to ensure you have a pleasant stay. The rooms are immaculate and the suites are to die for- from the master bathroom down to the pillows! If you have one night to stay in NYC, splurge and stay here!!
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Review from n m.
San Francisco, CA
10/31/2011
This review is for Kevin at the bar. My boyfriend and I were visiting from SF and dropped in for a cocktail midday. Kevin was our bartender and we had a lovely time. He made a custom drink for my boyfriend and the best bellini ever for me. He's charming and friendly and I would go back just to see him.
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Review from Joe K.
San Francisco, CA
7/29/2010
We had a 5 day/4 night stay at this Ritz property. The staff was superb front desk personnel, the cocktail lounge staff, the door men and car porters were super friendly to me and my dog. We had club floor privileges and thoroughly enjoyed the food, drink, fruit, breakfasts and desserts provided. All of it was quality and beautifully displayed. The staff in the club lounge is simply the best. They made the atmosphere conducive to meet others and have good conversations and mingle. It was our favorite place to be.
The gym looked very nice but we didn't use it, instead we walked the city as the hotel is close to so many restaurants, parks, and site-seeing.
The 2 West restaurant is over-priced with unimaginative dishes. They sound good in description but are quite simple, flavorless and disappointing once they arrive at the table.
Our hotel room was a decent size for two people and a dog. Our dog was so well received and taken care of, which made our stay that much more relaxing. It was a pleasure to enjoy our vacation with our dog and not leave her behind. The best thing is it didn't cost extra to have her with us. Pets are welcome and there was no extra fee. The bathrooms are a very nice size with a huge comfy tub. My only complaint is that the separate shower stall is quite small. Comfortable for only one, and you'd better not be a big person either in height or girth. Oh and they could stand to add a lot more padding under the carpet; the floors are very hard.
There are lots of nice extras at the hotel--turn down service incl. chocolate, the club room, the state of the art gym, the M&M stand in the lobby in the evenings, the coffee, tea, and/or cider service with snacks daily near the elevators and so much more. The hotel may be pricey but you get a lot.
The downside is parking. It's $50 and you have to pay each time you come and go. So we didn't take the car out often. We walked to places or took a cab to other areas of town, which was still cheaper than re-paying the parking -
Review from cameron t.
Virginia Beach, VA
9/24/2007
I'm a Four Seasons girl.
No, I'm not pretentious, or spoiled! Ok, sometimes I am spoiled. However, I've stayed in almost every type of hotel....Sleep Inn, Hampton Inns, Hyatt, W, Four Seasons, Ritz, Westin....close to everything.
I was never impressed with Ritz Carltons. I always felt like they missed the mark on things that the Four Seasons managed to pull off so effortlessly. So needless to say, I wasn't expecting much at this RC hotel. I was pleasantly surprised.
****Disclaimer****
Since the UN is in session this week, security at the hotel was crazy. There were a zillion cops, & other government agencies posted in and around the hotel. They had a security tent with a xray machine set up on the street. So my experience was probably not your norm.
The Good
Great location if you want some peace & quiet away from the tourists.
The best thing about this hotel is the bed. I could have slept for a whole week. A mountain of pillows and down comforter goodness! Harbor view rooms had a beautiful view of the water, Ms. Liberty & Ellis Island. The marble bathrooms were tastefully decorated & had Bulgari bath products. Most of the staff were very nice.
The Bad
Towels were super rough. The bathtub is way too narrow! I'm not a big girl and I can't imagine anyone who is a little wider being able to fit. Bulgari is nice but the bath products stunk BAD! Holy CHEAP Street Walker!!! Also, room service was a rip off.
More Good
My husband had called a few days in advance to arrange for a few special items for our anniversary. They executed everything perfectly. Beautiful floral arrangement in the room, chocolate covered strawberries (the best I've ever had) and a trail of rose petals from the door to the bed. They did a great job.
More Bad
I spoke to a front desk manager about having a picnic lunch packed for us . He was super nice & assured me he would take care of everything. I was very specific. 1 sandwich & 1 salad of any kind, 2 bottled waters, cheese & fruit. We had to leave the hotel at 5pm for a sailboat cruise, so he told me it would be ready at 4:30. I called down at 4:35 and the front desk had no idea what I was talking about. After speaking with 3 people, a giant bag was delivered to our room at 4:58. Talk about cutting it close! We got 2 sandwiches, no salad, no cheese, juice & like 4 bags of chips. We didn't bother complaining since we were running late. Oh, and don't EVER order their continental breakfast. 2 coffees, 2 OJ, and 6 pieces of plain old toast is $76!!!!! no pastries just bread! We got it for free but were still irritated that they had the balls to charge that much for 2 drinks & bread.
Also, when you pay $400+ for a room per night, they should give you free internet. I mean charging $76 for toast should cover the internet costs, don't you think? -
Review from David M.
San Francisco, CA
10/23/2007
Team Spider Monkey was VERY well taken care of at the Ritz at Battery Park. We were upgraded to a beautiful suite, gratis, and they comped our mini bar trashings, which took place nightly. AND they never mocked us as we rolled up at 8:00 AM every morning, stumbling out of cabs/limos/jitneys/rickshaws/paddywagons etc. We will be back, be forewarned!
Oh, the bar on the 14th floor is gorgeous as well.
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Review from spiff e.
San Francisco, CA
9/8/2006
Not much to complain about except maybe that they couldn't let me check in early unless I chose to upgrade. But then again, it was 7AM and check-in is 3PM. Anyway, since they didn't have my room ready, they let me use the spa locker room to shower and stuff. And that's pretty much all I would have done in my own room anyway, so that worked out.
New York Times each morning, bed turndown service with chocolates each evening. Pretty standard stuff. The bed was awesome though. Sunk right into it. Was comfortable enough that I got a decent 1 hour nap between a late night and an early morning flight. Can't think of any other great highlights since I literally did not spend any time in my room except for sleeping.
Complaints: The doormen didn't always hold the door open for me. They'd say "good morning" or "good evening" and smile, but wouldn't necessarily open the door. Minus points. The hotel is far away from everything else other than Wall Street, but it is fairly close to the subway. Minus half a point. One of the towels ripped while I was using it in a completely normal fashion. Another point deduction. And lastly, it was a little difficult getting a cab back to the hotel. Seemed like all but one of the drivers knew about the hotel and didn't have to ask me for directions. How can a Ritz be so low profile? -
Review from Dara A.
Manhattan, NY
2/18/2011
I've stayed at this hotel two or three times and I highly recommend it. The rooms are spacious. The bathrooms are excellent and have deep bathtubs. The bath products are top notch. The service is also wonderful. The last time I stayed, I had the flu, and having such excellent accommodations made me feel better. The staff kept bringing pots of hot water to my room at no charge, so I could make tea. The restaurant was nice, but not excellent. I found the steaks to be undercooked and the tuna too spicy. However, overall, this was one of the best hotel stays I've ever had.
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Review from Molly R.
Newport Beach, CA
3/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
A++ service. Beautiful rooms. A view of the Statue of Liberty. A perfect get-away weekend without leaving the city!
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Review from Blake W.
Chicago, IL
4/10/2007
So this place was amazing... everything Amanda said was true. I was really impressed with the fresh ice in the room when we arrived. The room was massive, everyone on the staff was extremely friendly. The bed was rediculously comfortable. I loved that it was in a quiter part of town (atleast this weekend). They had an amzaing chocolate easter display and apparently a great brunch becuase it was booked solid.
They do get bad marks for internet service though. After paying the price for one of these rooms they want another $13.95 a day to access the internet. I hate to see that when your basic courtyard marriott gives it away for free. -
Review from Jeff P.
Oakland, CA
9/12/2009
My sister and I put our parents up for the night here as part of the celebration of their birthdays. They got a Harborview Room which comes equipped with a telescope for checking out Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, the Verazzano and that place known as Jersey. The room was beautiful and the bathroom was immense and loved every minute of it.
PS. If you have a Platinum AMEX book your stay through them for extra perks. -
Review from Vikas T.
Simi Valley, CA
8/21/2010
The Ritz Carlton in Battery Park is my preferred hotel when I come to NY on business. I have stayed there several times over the last couple of years and have never been disappointed with the hotel or service.
The rooms are large by any standard and absolutely huge by typical New York room standards. The rooms come with a king size bed and a nice desk for working. If you have a view of the river, then you will likely be able to see the Statue of Liberty (many rooms have telescopes so one can get a better view of the statue). The room decor is contemporary and many of the finishes and materials are luxurious.
The Ritz is in lower Manhattan, near Wall Street. The location is kind of suburban - without the hustle and bustle that one sees in Midtown. As a result, the rooms are typically quiet and are absent of street noise. The hotel is very convenient if one is working near Wall Street or the World Financial Center. If one has business in Midtown, then one is probably better off in other parts of the city to minimize commute.
The hotel restaurant is pretty good, but expensive (it is a Ritz after all). The hotel gym is on the top floor and has some treadmills and elliptical machines with city views. There are some weight machines and free weights for use. -
Review from S. M. S.
Boston, MA
3/8/2011
Nice hotel--at the end of the earth. Great if you have business downtown, but it's still at an odd location to cover Wall Street area for meetings. Restaurant is uninviting, food is just average. Not even in the same league as the Ritz on Central Park.
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Review from vince g.
New York, NY
5/14/2007
FOOOD REVIEW not HOTEL...but the hotel and bar are great, too.
I eat Breakfast here once in a while and it is out of control, especially when I lived down in Battery Park. The eggs, orange juice, the EVERYTHING is amazing. Real real real chill vibe. You can either sit in the comfy dining area and read the Times with a glass of fresh squeezed OJ and hella good coffee or do the buffet thing which is really high end. The Chef's cooking you whatever you want, completed with savory deserts. Peep this! -
Review from Kimberly L.
New York, NY
12/22/2009 1 photo
Came here for drinks and appetizers after work at the bar. We tried the cheese platters, salami and prosciutto and some dips. It was good but not outstanding.
The ambiance was nice but definitely not like the old Ritz Carlton - it reminds me of a mix between a W and a Marriott or something much more modernized. I would be curious to come here for a meal or see what the rooms look like. -
Review from vicky c.
New York, NY
3/31/2008
My family stayed here (free, due to a meeting)
... and being my freeloader self, I decided to hop on board.
Hey, my cheap Asian butt is not one to pass up a free weekend at the Ritz.
Even better? The family left Saturday, allowing me to indulge in the room all by my self for the remainder of the weekend.
Because I was not going to let that $550/night room go to waste.
Think of the starving children in Africa!
Honestly, I wasn't wowed.
It's a hotel room.
We checked in early but couldn't get a harbor view. Our relatives checked in at 11:30 at night the same day and got a spectacular view of the Statue of Liberty.
Their beds were nice, but honestly, it felt just as comfortable as DoubleTree's.
There are too many people trying to cater to your every move.
... I laughed at the woman in the fitness center in the 4 inch heels wiping down the treadmills. Oh, and the woman who walked over to open the door to the gym for me. Yeah, because that was necessary.
... And the cardio machines were old.
And the restaurant food was mediocre.
Really, you pay for the name.
But really... I confirmed my thoughts. People with too much money tend to be really rude. -
Review from lori h.
Santa Maria, CA
11/14/2010
Stayed at the RC Battery Park last weekend for one night. It was just as i had expected(which is good!). I checked in at 11am, and they had a room ready for me....what a relief! Front desk was VERY nice and they were super helpful. Ditto for the door men.....very nice and helpful with directions. My room was standard......definitely nothing special(compared to other RC's). Room was on the smallish side(expected for nyc), but well appointed. Nice big bathtub, impeccably clean room. I would highly recommend paying the xtra cash, and booking a statue of liberty room. Our view was AMAZING! It was the best part! I only gave 4 stars because the room was pretty non descript. But again, the view made up for any shortcomings. Also recommend if you are looking for a "quiet" area of the city. It was a short walk to the subway, but well worth the hassle....
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Review from shelly p.
Cleveland, OH
9/21/2007
The 14th floor bar at the top of the Ritz Carlton, Battery Park is romantic and fun and a classic New York experience not to be missed.
The view is just amazing. Between ground zero and the statue of Liberty, if this doesn't create a stir then you have no pulse. All gravity aside, it is a sexy experience.
I seem to be drinking alot of champagne, however, I did sample a friends dirty martini and it was filthy good!
This is my idea of bar hopping. -
Review from Duponter F.
Washington, DC
11/4/2009
I loved our room. It was amazing. I think there have been enough reviews written about them and the pictures are all up online.
My only gripe was that after using the Club Lounges at the Ritz in Palm Beach and the Ritz in Key Biscayne, I'd say this location's food is quite *blah*. From my previous experience I was expecting it to be pretty amazing especially since it was New York, but honestly, besides the breakfast, the rest of the food serving were a real let-down. -
Review from Nicki R.
Nashville, TN
3/5/2009 4 photos
We won't stay anywhere else. Period. It was that good.
OK I really wanted to stop there, but I will elaborate a little more.
The Ritz has the best service around. I love the view of the water & lady liberty. After years of staying in midtown, it was really nice being away from it all . I liked that it was closer to Soho/Little Italy/Chinatown for shopping and restaurants. The Rise Bar is on the roof overlooking the water and the Statue of Liberty with the most beautiful sunsets. The food and drinks are great up there too. It was just a short walk to Wall Street and the South Street Seaport. We actually got our room at a very reasonable price too compared to other hotels in the same category.
Like I said, it doesn't get much better than this & we won't stay anywhere else! Love it! -
Review from Debbie W.
West Palm Beach, FL
12/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
Our stay was lovely:))
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Review from Noralyn T.
Columbia, MD
1/30/2010 2 photos
Since the day this hotel opened, it has proven to be the monarch of lower Manhattan. Its popularity proves that this has become one of the city's most intriguing locations. The hotel fills the lowest 12 stories of a 39-story residential tower with expensive condominiums enjoying the best vistas overlooking the beautiful Lady Liberty stands proudly over symbolic Ellis Island. Hotel room has water views and some with the New York City landscape. Located just steps from the cultural heritage of Lower Manhattan, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park offers a convenient downtown location, valet parking and so easy to get a cab to take you to Manhattan for a shop till you drop day or just a romantic dinner date for some adult fun.
Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park offers a variety of facilities and services to accommodate meetings, conferences, banquets and other special events. Babysitting and child care service is available for guest, just in case you and your significant other would like to have a romantic dinner in NY City. Convenient room service available 24 hours a day with friendly and professional staff. Enjoy working out at their health spa and perhaps get pampered with a relaxing Swedish Massage after. I enjoyed a romantic bath drawn with candles, roses, champagne and chocolate truffles. Ahh such a great way to relax and get rejuvenated.
Enjoy a lavish breakfast at The 2 West restaurant, at The Ritz. The COMPLETE BREAKFAST ($30.00) will give you freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, two Country, fresh eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat, toast, hash brown potatoes, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee or herb teas to fill up the hungry champ in you. Fit and lean breakfast is also available for folks that want a full healthy meal without the the high calories. THE HEALTHY START ($30.00) you get a choice of grilled salmon fillet or egg white omelet, steamed whole grain oatmeal, sliced cantaloupe, blueberries, freshly brewed green tea, and carrot juice a yummy morning treat fit for a queen. Great concierge services, comfortable fluffy beds, intimate spa, convenient location to lower Manhattan and incredible water views, it is not a surprise that Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park is a true five star class hotel in my book.Listed in: Where I Lay My Head Is Home…
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Review from Mark Anthony B.
New York, NY
3/15/2009
Maybe because I sat ten feet away from Elie Wiesel as he spoke during a women's benefit social celebration when I went here that I'm giving the Ritz-Carlton 5 stars. Maybe I was drunk about halfway through the night, but the venue for such events is perfect. Intimate and grand both gave this place a sense of transcendence as I found myself being lifted up by the greatness of a man speaking at the podium while my wine kept me up there.
