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Why stay at The Warwick New York?
The Warwick New York at 65 West 54th Street was built by media magnate William Randolph Hearst in 1926, completed in 1927, as a residential tower for his Hollywood circle and the actress Marion Davies, who had her own designed floor in the building. Emery Roth, working with George B. Post and Sons, gave it 36 Renaissance Revival storeys. The Beatles checked in during their 1965 and 1966 US tours, drawing the crowd scenes that trailed the band across the city, and their February 1964 debut was at the Plaza rather than here. Cary Grant kept a suite at the Warwick for roughly 12 years. That guest record is the most interesting of any Midtown hotel, and it is the reason to book: you are staying inside real history rather than a renovation's idea of it.
One point matters for loyalty travellers. The Warwick is independent, owned and run by Warwick Hotels and Resorts since 1980, not a Marriott, Hyatt or Hilton property, so its own Warwick Journeys programme is the only place a stay here earns anything. Weigh the rate on its own merits rather than for chain points or elite credits. What you get in exchange is a central 54th Street corner a block from MoMA, 426 rooms in a genuine 1926 building, and rates that often sit below the glass towers around it. Set expectations for a historic four-star rather than a resort-grade five-star, and the Warwick is a strong-value Midtown base.
What are the best rooms to request?
Ask for one of the signature suites tied to the hotel's Hollywood past, or a higher-floor room away from Sixth Avenue for quiet. The 426 rooms and suites occupy the 1926 building's former residential floors, which means generous ceiling heights and a solidity that newer towers rarely match. The signature suites, marketed around the hotel's Cary Grant and Beatles history, are the categories to book for an occasion, since they trade on character that a new-build cannot fake. Entry rooms are comfortable and traditional rather than cutting-edge, in keeping with a four-star historic hotel.
The honest caveat is that this is a period building, so the rooms read as classic and comfortable rather than resort-grade, and the finishes are not the marble-and-glass of the five-star towers a few blocks away. If you want the newest fittings, a spa and a pool, the Warwick is not that hotel and does not claim to be. If you want space, a central corner and genuine New York history at a rate well below the branded competition, the Warwick delivers it. Book the highest floor and the largest category your budget allows, and request quiet if the calendar is busy.
Ask about the signature suites when you book, since availability of the character categories is limited and they go first on busy weeks. Time a stay to a Friday and you can pair cocktails at Randolph's with MoMA's free Friday evening hours, one block south, for a low-cost Midtown evening that only this address can stage.
What is the dining and the bar scene like?
Randolph's Bar and Lounge, whose name nods to Hearst's own middle name, holds the ground floor and pours cocktails into the late evening, functioning as a credible client-drinks room with a long Midtown pedigree rather than a generic hotel bar. Beside it, Murals on 54 takes its name from Dean Cornwell's restored 1937 murals and serves the morning meal in a room whose artwork is part of the draw. Between the two, the Warwick sells genuine history rather than a renovation's version of it, and the ground-floor rooms remain the property's real social centre. This is not a hotel with a destination tasting menu, so plan dinners at the many restaurants within a few blocks; what the Warwick offers is atmosphere and a good place for a drink.
Does it have a spa and pool?
No, and this is the clearest line to draw before booking. The Warwick has a fitness centre and offers in-room wellness, but there is no spa and no pool, which is the trade you accept for a historic four-star at this rate. Guests who want a swimming pool, treatment suites and a full wellness floor should look at the five-star Midtown towers nearby and pay accordingly. Guests who want a central address, real character and a strong-value room will not miss facilities they were not going to use, and can walk to the neighbourhood's fitness and wellness options if needed.
Signature amenities
Midtown, at 54th Street and Sixth Avenue
Midtown, 54th Street at Sixth Avenue, a block from MoMA
What's nearby
- Museum of Modern Art
MoMA2 min walk - Fifth Avenue shopping
Flagship stores3 min walk - Radio City Music Hall
Sixth Avenue4 min walk - Rockefeller Center
Plaza & skating rink6 min walk - Central Park
Grand Army Plaza7 min walk
The tower, the rooms, Randolph's Bar
Landmark
Guest room
Randolph's Bar
SuiteHow does The Warwick New York compare with nearby Midtown hotels?
Against the field, the Warwick is the historic, independent, strong-value choice, the pick when character and a central address matter more than resort-grade rooms or chain points. Park Hyatt New York on 57th Street is the discreet five-star executive option with a spa and pool, at a materially higher rate. Hotel Elysee is the smaller Midtown boutique with the Monkey Bar downstairs. Dream Midtown is the design-led four-star with the PH-D rooftop bar. The Warwick's own trade-off is that it carries no spa or pool and no chain-loyalty perks, so a points-collector or a wellness-focused traveller may prefer the branded towers.
| Hotel | Style | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warwick New York | Independent 1926 landmark | History, address, value | No spa or pool; no chain points |
| Park Hyatt New York | Discreet five-star | Spa, pool, service | Materially higher rates |
| Hotel Elysee | Midtown boutique | Intimacy, Monkey Bar | Smaller, fewer facilities |
| Dream Midtown | Design-led four-star | Rooftop bar, style | Scene can be lively |
Frequently asked questions
Is The Warwick New York part of Marriott or any major chain?
No. The Warwick New York is independently owned and operated by Warwick Hotels and Resorts, the group founded in 1980 when chairman Richard Chiu bought this hotel. It runs its own Warwick Journeys loyalty program, so you cannot earn or redeem Marriott Bonvoy points here.
Who built The Warwick New York, and when?
Media magnate William Randolph Hearst built the Warwick in 1926, completed in 1927, as a residential tower for his Hollywood friends and the actress Marion Davies. The 36-floor building was designed by Emery Roth with George B. Post and Sons in a Renaissance Revival style.
Did the Beatles really stay at The Warwick New York?
Yes. The Beatles stayed at the Warwick during their 1965 and 1966 US tours, drawing the crowd scenes that trailed the band across the city. Their February 1964 debut was at the Plaza, not here. Cary Grant also kept a suite at the Warwick for roughly 12 years.
How much does a room at The Warwick New York cost?
Rooms typically start around 300 dollars per night and suites from about 600, varying with season and demand. Expect the highest rates in May, around the UN General Assembly in September, and over the December holidays.
Where is The Warwick New York and what is nearby?
It sits at 65 West 54th Street at Sixth Avenue in Midtown. The Museum of Modern Art is one block south, Fifth Avenue shopping a block east, Rockefeller Center a short walk down Sixth Avenue, and Central Park about five blocks north.
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