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The Peninsula New York
New York City, New York, United States · Peninsula · Grand Luxury
Hiss and Weekes finished the limestone-and-granite Gotham Hotel in 1905 to complement McKim's University Club next door at Fifth Avenue and 55th. After decades of owners, a Maxim's de Paris reboot in 1987, and Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' 1989 purchase, it became The Peninsula New York. A 1980s glass penthouse by Stephen B. Jacobs added the rooftop pool; Bill Rooney Studio's 2024 refresh updated 241 rooms above Pen Top's Fifth Avenue terrace.
- 219 rooms
- Opened 1905
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- Rooms from 400 sq ft (37 m²)
- Architect: Hiss and Weekes
- Interiors: Bill Rooney Studio
About The Peninsula New York
- Opened 1 October 1905 as the Gotham Hotel; the Beaux-Arts façade was meant to harmonize with the neighboring University Club.
- Early liquor-license failures forced a 1908 sale; Metropolitan Life later owned it and added ground-floor storefronts in 1938.
- Reopened November 1987 as Hotel Maxim's de Paris before HSH took the lease in 1989 and renamed it The Peninsula New York.
- Stephen B. Jacobs's 1980s three-story glass penthouse holds the pool and fitness center above the original roof line.
- Pen Top's terraces look down Fifth Avenue toward the Empire State Building from the 23-story corner.
History
Occupying a Beaux-Arts landmark on Fifth Avenue since its opening as the Gotham Hotel in 1905, The Peninsula New York embodies timeless New York grandeur, designed by architects Hiss and Weekes to complement the neighboring University Club. Acquired by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels in 1989 following a stint as Maxim's de Paris, it was meticulously reimagined under the Peninsula banner with Art Nouveau accents and further refined in 1998 and a comprehensive 2024 refurbishment by Bill Rooney Studio, introducing airy modernity, proprietary tech, and Art Deco nods. Distinct within the brand for its Midtown perch amid luxury retail icons, it has hosted elite travelers, weathered market crashes and pandemics, and consistently set benchmarks for polished service in the city's competitive flagship scene. Peninsula Fact Sheet, Wikipedia
The setting
Nestled at Fifth Avenue and 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan's prestige epicenter, the site was developed by the 55th Street Company amid Gilded Age opulence, steps from Tiffany & Co., Bergdorf Goodman, and MoMA. This storied block, once flanked by elite clubs and now buzzing with high fashion and cultural gems, defines luxury crossroads where commerce meets cosmopolitan allure. Peninsula News. 6-minute walk to Central Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Clement — Restaurant · Fresh, seasonal American fare · Chef Malte Kontor
- Gotham Lounge — Restaurant · Casual all-day dining
- Pen Top — Restaurant
- Bar at Clement — Café
Experiences
- Clement restaurant — Signature restaurant serving fresh, seasonal American fare for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch.
- Peninsula Afternoon Tea — The legendary Peninsula Afternoon Tea served in Gotham Lounge.
- Spa and wellness — Award-winning spa on the 21st floor with wellness and beauty treatments, saunas, steam rooms and a private Spa Suite.
- Pen Top rooftop lounge — Rooftop lounge across two adjoining outdoor terraces, known for decadent cocktails and modern, chic ambience.
- Complimentary Broadway theater shuttle — Complimentary shuttle service to Broadway theaters offered to guests.
Amenities
- Award-winning 21st-floor spa with saunas, steam rooms, ice fountains
- Rooftop Pen Top lounge with operable roof
- Proprietary in-room tech: tablets, bedside controls
- Chauffeur service in Peninsula Edition BMW/MINI
- 24-hour concierge and business center
- Soundproof double-glazed windows, Savoir beds
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- One MICHELIN Key (2025)
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