Central Park South gives JW Marriott Essex House New York one of Manhattan’s most recognisable hotel addresses. The Art Deco building brings a sense of history and scale, while rooms are elegant and understated, some looking directly over the park and others towards Midtown. Dining, bar and wellness spaces support the stay without competing with the setting. Fifth Avenue, Columbus Circle, museums and theatres sit close by, but the hotel’s lasting quality is its classic New York rhythm: established, urban and quietly assured. The park softens the Midtown location, adding space and light to the experience.