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Four Seasons Hotel New York vs Park Hyatt New York
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Park Hyatt New York is $104 a night less. They are 713 metres apart.
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The honest take
Park Hyatt New York is the sharper booking: it has an indoor pool and hot tub that the Four Seasons lacks, a higher review count, and it costs $1,255 less a night. The Four Seasons edges it on guest rating by three tenths of a point and sits a couple of blocks deeper into Billionaire's Row, but that's a thin margin against a five-figure-a-month price gap. Both are on West/East 57th Street, 0.7km apart, so location is nearly a wash. Unless the pool doesn't matter to you and you want the marginally higher-rated address, Park Hyatt is the rational choice.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel New York
The Four Seasons occupies I.M. Pei's 1993 tower, a limestone shaft that was for years the tallest hotel in the city, and the interiors carry his geometry through: a soaring 33-foot lobby in honey-toned Bilbao stone, backlit onyx, and a hushed, museum-like scale that makes people speak quietly without being told to. Rooms are among the largest in Manhattan, with blond wood, deep tubs cut from marble, and floor-to-ceiling windows that catch the light bouncing off midtown glass. It reads as old-money modernism — cool, geometric, unshowy about its own expense.
Four Seasons suits guests who want the grandest, most formal version of Manhattan luxury and don't mind paying for the address and the scale of the rooms.
Park Hyatt New York
Park Hyatt occupies a slender 2014 tower by Christian de Portzamparc, and the interiors, redone in a warmer, more residential register than the old Park Hyatt on 61st, favour walnut panelling, soft grey stone, and an indoor pool with a glass wall looking out over the skyline — a genuinely rare thing at this altitude in New York. The lobby is smaller and less theatrical than the Four Seasons', more like a well-appointed apartment building than a monument, and the crowd is a mix of Carnegie Hall patrons and business travellers rather than the Four Seasons' visiting dignitaries.
Park Hyatt suits guests who want five-star comfort with an actual pool and a more residential, less imposing atmosphere, at a meaningfully lower price.
Booking the cheaper Park Hyatt costs you nothing on the facility list here — it's the Four Seasons that's missing the pool and hot tub Park Hyatt offers, which inverts the usual trade-off entirely.
The Four Seasons lobby, with Pei's stone geometry and its cathedral-like hush, is the more architecturally arresting room to stand in, even if Park Hyatt's pool is the better thing to actually use.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel New York | Park Hyatt New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,936 | $2,832 |
| Guest rating | 9.5/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 77 | 277 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 713 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel New York has
Nothing on our list that Park Hyatt New York lacks.
Only Park Hyatt New York has
- Pool
- Hot tub
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel New York
- clean and comfortable rooms
- friendly front staff
- excellent location
“Just one night, but an amazing and relaxing stay”
Park Hyatt New York
- warm and friendly staff
- spacious, comfortable rooms
- great location near Central Park
- delayed check-in and rushed cleaning
- two elevators needed to reach rooms
“Park Hyatt New York exceeded our expectations in nearly every way.”
Four Seasons guests report a uniformly flawless stay, while Park Hyatt guests are equally delighted but a few note check-in delays and awkward elevator access, so Four Seasons guests come away slightly happier.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel New York
- Junior Suite City View KingRoom Only$2,936
- Junior Suite City View King(1 King Bed)Room Only$2,936
- Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (Accessible)Room Only$2,936
Park Hyatt New York
- Room, 1 King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$2,164
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (With Shower)Room Only · free cancellation$2,164
- Room, 2 Double Beds, City ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$2,397
In guests' own words
Four Seasons Hotel New York
10/10
“Enjoyed my stay”
Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
10/10
“Just one night, but an amazing and relaxing stay”
Location, the cleanliness of hotel and the very friendly front staff.
Nothing
Park Hyatt New York
10/10
“Perfect Start to a Milestone Family Journey”
Our one-night stay at Park Hyatt New York on July 10, 2026, was the perfect start to a once-in-a-lifetime family trip celebrating a milestone birthday for our son. From New York, we would continue on to Germany, Austria, Jordan, and Egypt, and we wanted the first hotel of the journey to be special. Park Hyatt New York exceeded our expectations in nearly every way. Despite having no Hyatt status, the hotel recognized
10/10
“Excellent stay and will return”
Excellent visit to the Park Hyatt. This was a new hotel for and we will be returning. The hotel was clean and had a newer feeling. Hallways and doorways were clean and inviting.
10/10
“A true example of excellent service recovery!”
As a loyal World of Hyatt Globalist member, I have always regarded Park Hyatt as one of my favorite luxury hotel brands, which is why I had very high expectations for my stay at Park Hyatt New York. Unfortunately, my stay did not begin as expected. After returning to the hotel in the afternoon, I discovered that my original room had an extremely strong chemical odor, making it uncomfortable to stay inside. After spe
About each
Four Seasons Hotel New York
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in studios and suites with breathtaking city views and natural light. Spa and Wellness Relax and rejuvenate at our onsite spa with 10 treatment rooms and state-of-the-art facilities. Prime Location Nestled on “Billionaire’s Row”, our hotel offers easy access to Central Park and top shopping destinations. To experience…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Park Hyatt New York
Luxurious Stay in the Heart of New York Indulge in Relaxation : Enjoy a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. Fitness and Convenience : Stay active at the well-equipped fitness center and make use of services like luggage storage and dry cleaning. Prime Location : Explore iconic landmarks like Carnegie Hall,…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Four Seasons Hotel New York
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Park Hyatt New York
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
Where they are
57 East 57th Street153 West 57th Street
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