The Peninsula New York: Rooms, Rates & How to Book
A Beaux-Arts landmark two blocks from Central Park — with the rooftop bar Midtown keeps forgetting it has.
By Biirdee Travel — Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated August 11, 2026
The Peninsula New York occupies a 1905 Beaux-Arts building at 700 Fifth Avenue, on the corner of 55th — a landmark address in the most-walked stretch of Midtown, two blocks below Central Park and directly among the Fifth Avenue flagships. The brand took it over in 1988, and it remains the portfolio's American anchor.
What it offers, in a New York market crowded with newer and taller, is location plus the brand's service depth: page boys, a properly staffed concierge desk that still solves things, and rooms considerably larger than the Midtown average.
Rooms and the Fifth Avenue Trade-Off
There are roughly 235 rooms across the landmark building, generous by New York standards and fitted with the brand's technology package. The suites on the higher floors get the Fifth Avenue and Central Park sightlines that justify the premium; lower categories look into the streetscape, which is characterful but noisier.
The honest trade-off is that this is a converted 1905 building rather than a purpose-built tower, so the geometry is occasionally quirky and the very top-tier views belong to the specialty suites rather than the entry categories. Ask for a high floor, and ask for Fifth Avenue-facing if the noise does not bother you — the outlook is the reason to be at this address.
The Peninsula New York at a Glance
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Building | 1905 Beaux-Arts landmark; Peninsula since 1988 |
| Location | 700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street, Midtown |
| Rooms | Roughly 235 |
| Typical rates | From ~US$900–1,200 per night |
| Dining | Clement, The Gotham Lounge, Salon de Ning (rooftop bar) |
| Signature | The rooftop terrace, the top-floor spa and pool, Fifth Avenue at the door |
Salon de Ning, the Spa and the Walk to the Park
Salon de Ning is the rooftop bar and the hotel's best-kept asset — a terrace over Fifth Avenue with the Midtown skyline around it, styled as a 1930s Shanghai socialite's apartment. It fills in summer; go early on a weeknight. Clement handles the restaurant side and The Gotham Lounge the afternoon tea.
The spa, pool and fitness floors sit at the top of the building with skyline windows — a genuine luxury in a city where hotel pools are usually a windowless afterthought. Central Park is two blocks north, MoMA is one block west, and Bergdorf, Tiffany and the rest are outside the door.
The Peninsula New York FAQs
How much does The Peninsula New York cost?
Entry rooms typically run about US$900–1,200 a night, climbing through the autumn season and December. It sits mid-pack among Manhattan's top hotels on price while offering larger rooms than most Midtown rivals.
Is Midtown a good base for a first New York trip?
For a first visit, yes — Central Park, MoMA, the Fifth Avenue stores and the theatre district are all walkable, and the subway is comprehensive from here. Repeat visitors often prefer Downtown or the West Village for atmosphere.
Is the rooftop open to non-guests?
Salon de Ning takes outside guests and gets busy on summer evenings. It closes or shifts indoors in the cold months, so check seasonally before planning around it.
How does it compare to The Peninsula Chicago?
Chicago is the better pure hotel — purpose-built, larger rooms, a superb pool floor. New York wins decisively on address. If the trip is about the city rather than the room, the Fifth Avenue location earns its rate.
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