Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace occupies 455 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, United States, directly across from St. Patrick's Cathedral and a short walk from Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue's flagship shops and Grand Central Terminal. The property combines a 55-storey glass tower with the landmark Villard Houses, a group of 1880s Italian Renaissance-style mansions designed by McKim, Mead and White, whose gilded rooms now serve as public and event spaces. The courtyard entrance on Madison Avenue is one of the most distinctive arrivals in the city. Rooms in the tower are spacious by Manhattan standards, and upper floors offer views of St. Patrick's, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building. Room types include Palace Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Executive Suites and the Towers Suite category, which adds private lounge access and enhanced service. The Villard Houses also contain suites with period details, giving guests a choice between contemporary tower comfort and historic character. Dining includes the hotel's restaurant and bar spaces, which serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a lounge in the historic mansion rooms where afternoon tea and cocktails are served. The hotel also offers a spa and fitness centre, and its concierge and business services suit corporate guests and leisure travellers alike. Service is formal and polished, and the staff are well used to handling international visitors, including large Korean and Asian travel groups given the hotel's ownership by the Lotte group. Rates generally range from roughly $400 to $1,200 per night, with the Towers levels commanding a premium. The setting suits visitors who want to be within walking distance of Broadway theatres, Radio City Music Hall and the Museum of Modern Art. Its blend of Gilded Age architecture and a modern tower makes it one of the more architecturally interesting large hotels in Midtown. Visitors interested in history often ask to see the Villard Houses' ornate interiors during their stay.