The French crystal maker hangs its chandeliers a stone’s throw from the MoMA, and turns Midtown into a Parisian salon.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
From
1,569.198 €
“15-metre red Baccarat crystal bar, lit by a chandelier of 2 000 hand-cut pieces.”
The Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York occupies a 1928 building on 53rd Street, facing the MoMA garden. We step into a lobby where every chandelier, wall light and glass comes from the Lorraine workshops, from floor to ceiling. The 114 rooms play on lacquered white, pearl-grey velvet and bevelled mirrors, with bathrooms in white Thassos marble. The 15-metre indoor pool bathes under a golden mosaic, the La Mer Spa offers treatments and hammam. The Chevalier restaurant, led by chef Shea Gallante, serves contemporary French cuisine under monumental chandeliers. From 1 569 € a night, we pay as much for the crystal as for the address, 300 metres from Fifth Avenue ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Baccarat to fans of French craftsmanship who want Midtown without the anonymity of the big chains. It’s a hotel for fortysomething couples and up, Fifth Avenue shopping, Lincoln Center evenings, discreet anniversaries. Business travellers appreciate the proximity of Rockefeller Center and the hushed atmosphere.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Baccarat Hotel occupies a 1928 building on West 53rd Street, renovated in 2015 by Gilles & Boissier. Lacquered white interiors, pearl-grey velvet, bevelled mirrors, every chandelier and wall light comes from the Lorraine workshops. The 114 rooms feature bathrooms in white Thassos marble. The 15-metre pool bathes under a golden mosaic.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Chevalier restaurant, led by Shea Gallante, serves contemporary French cuisine under monumental chandeliers. The Bar, with its 15-metre red crystal counter lit by a chandelier of 2 000 hand-cut pieces, offers cocktails and a champagne list. Breakfast served in the Grand Salon.
Highlights
- 114 rooms with Frette linen, Baccarat minibar and Thassos marble bathrooms
- 15 m indoor pool under golden mosaic, La Mer spa with hammam and fitness room
- 15 m red crystal bar, lit by a chandelier of 2 000 hand-cut pieces
- Chevalier restaurant by chef Shea Gallante, contemporary French cuisine
- 300 m from MoMA, 400 m from Fifth Avenue, Midtown walkable
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in New York
The Baccarat stands on West 53rd Street, facing the MoMA garden. Fifth Avenue 300 metres, Rockefeller Center five minutes’ walk. 5 Av/53 St station (E, M lines) two blocks. JFK 50 minutes, LaGuardia 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted, conditions and rates to confirm upon booking.
- Pool
- Indoor, 15 metres, golden mosaic, spa access included.
- Parking
- Valet available, rate on request, limited spaces.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, rooms and public areas.
- Spa
- La Mer Spa, face and body treatments, hammam.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Facilities for guests with disabilities
Room service
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available throughout
Spa and wellness centre
Pets allowed
Parking
Location
Where Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is located
Exact address
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
Address
28 West 53rd Street
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