
1 Hotel Central Park
Best for travelers who want a smaller, design-forward hotel steps from Central Park with a strong sustainability focus.
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1 Hotel Central Park is a modern, eco-focused five-star hotel a block from Central Park; good for travelers who value sustainability, boutique scale, and a restaurant-led experience. JW Marriott Essex House New York is a large Art Deco Central Park South luxury hotel for guests who want a landmark address, larger meeting capacity, and a classic hotel experience.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want a smaller, design-forward hotel steps from Central Park with a strong sustainability focus.

Best for guests who want a recognizable, large luxury hotel with extensive meeting space and a classic Central Park South address.
When 1 Hotel Central Park wins: choose 1 Hotel if you prefer a smaller, design- and sustainability-focused property, quieter rooms with reclaimed-material interiors, and Jonathan Waxman’s Jams as an on-site dining anchor.
When JW Marriott Essex House New York wins: choose JW Essex House if you need more room inventory, larger meeting/banquet capacity, or prefer a historic Art Deco hotel with an on-site steakhouse (Bourbon Steak New York) and a full-service hotel footprint.
Bottom line: both hotels put you very near Central Park South, but they deliver different experiences — 1 Hotel Central Park for intimate, contemporary eco-luxury; JW Marriott Essex House New York for a bigger, traditional luxury hotel with extensive event space.
| Category | 1 Hotel Central Park | JW Marriott Essex House New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary eco-luxury, reclaimed materials and living green wall | Large Art Deco luxury hotel, classic Central Park South presence |
| Location (to Central Park) | One block / about a 2-minute walk to Central Park South | |
| Size (rooms) | 229 guest rooms and suites | 528 air-conditioned rooms (supplier listing) |
| Opened / age | Opened 2015 (18-story building) | Art Deco landmark (Opened: Not published) |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Jams — seasonal American/Californian by Jonathan Waxman; lobby bar and patio | Bourbon Steak New York (steakhouse) and a bar/lounge; room service available |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated on-site spa; in-room treatments available; 24-hour Field House fitness center | Spa services on site (massages, body treatments, facials) and 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Meetings & events | Multiple flexible event spaces (Full Floor, Elm House Suite, Greenhouse Suite) with capacities up to ~100 | Extensive meeting facilities: 14 meeting rooms, 1,480 sq ft conference space and a ballroom/banquet options |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome and 18+ minimum check-in age | |
| Notable features | Living green wall, reclaimed-material interiors, complimentary Wi‑Fi, EV charging and Audi/Tesla shuttle perks | Classic Art Deco architecture, large room inventory, Bourbon Steak New York, multilingual concierge and wide meeting offering |
1 Hotel Central Park sits at Sixth Avenue and 58th Street, about one block from Central Park South and within easy walking distance of Midtown cultural highlights.
Great choice for sightseeing on foot and quick subway access across Midtown.
JW Marriott Essex House New York is directly on Central Park South with an address that places it immediately adjacent to park landmarks and Columbus Circle.
A classic park-front address for guests prioritizing immediate park access and Midtown sightseeing.
Rooms at 1 Hotel Central Park emphasize eco-luxury design with reclaimed materials and natural textures across 229 rooms and suites.
Smaller room count and design focus mean a more intimate, curated stay.
JW Essex House offers a much larger inventory of room types, including many park-view room options and multiple suite configurations.
Large room inventory and many park-view options suit groups, conferences, or guests needing specific room categories.
1 Hotel Central Park’s food and beverage program centers on Jams, a Jonathan Waxman restaurant serving all-day seasonal American/Californian dishes.
Focused, chef-led dining with indoor/outdoor seating and a strong local-food emphasis.
JW Essex House lists Bourbon Steak New York as its on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge for drinks and alfresco dining options.
Traditional hotel dining anchored by a signature steakhouse and full room service.
1 Hotel Central Park does not have an on-site swimming pool; instead it emphasizes park access and its living green design.
No pool — the hotel leans on nearby Central Park and strong fitness facilities.
Supplier information does not publish an on-site pool for JW Marriott Essex House New York.
Pool presence at JW Essex House is not published in the supplier listing.
1 Hotel Central Park supports active guests with a 24-hour fitness center but no in-house spa facilities.
Good for fitness-focused guests who plan to use the park or off-site wellness providers for spa services.
JW Essex House lists spa services and a 24-hour fitness center on site, plus nightlife and cultural attractions nearby.
Better fit if you want an on-site spa option plus immediate access to Midtown nightlife and shows.

1 Hotel Central Park — reclaimed materials, living green wall, bulk amenities and eco-focused touches.

JW Marriott Essex House New York — more meeting rooms and larger conference/banquet space.

JW Marriott Essex House New York — supplier listing shows massages, body treatments and facials on site.

1 Hotel Central Park — fewer rooms and a boutique scale focused on design and park access.
Both are steps from Central Park, but 1 Hotel Central Park is about one block (a 2-minute walk) from the park’s southern entrance; JW Essex House sits directly on Central Park South.
JW Marriott Essex House lists on-site spa services; 1 Hotel Central Park does not have a dedicated on-site spa and has no on-site swimming pool.
Yes. Both hotels welcome guests of all ages and are not adults-only; check-in minimum age policies (usually 18) should be confirmed with each property.
For larger meetings and more meeting-room options, JW Essex House is the stronger choice; 1 Hotel Central Park offers flexible boutique event spaces and several distinctive indoor/outdoor wedding venues for smaller or design-focused events.
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