
1 Hotel Central Park
Best for direct Central Park access, eco-luxury design, and a more intimate Midtown stay.
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1 Hotel Central Park is a smaller, eco-minded Midtown hotel steps from Central Park; read this if you want park access, sustainable design, and Jonathan Waxman’s Jams. Lotte New York Palace is a prominent Madison Avenue luxury property in a landmark setting; read this if you want a grand, full-service Manhattan hotel with large-scale event and spa facilities.
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Best for direct Central Park access, eco-luxury design, and a more intimate Midtown stay.

Best for travelers who want a classic, large-scale Manhattan hotel with a full-service spa, extensive meeting space and many room categories.
When 1 Hotel Central Park wins: choose 1 Hotel if you prioritize immediate Central Park access, sustainable/eco-minded design, a smaller property footprint and a single, strong restaurant (Jams) by Jonathan Waxman.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: pick Lotte Palace for a traditional, landmark Midtown experience with many room types, large event and meeting facilities, an on-site full-service spa and an indoor pool option.
Bottom line: both deliver Midtown luxury near major attractions; 1 Hotel is the choice for park-facing, eco-focused travelers who prefer a boutique scale, while Lotte New York Palace suits guests who want a grand, full-service hotel with larger facilities.
| Category | 1 Hotel Central Park | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Eco-luxury, reclaimed materials, intimate scale | Grand, landmark luxury hotel with classic Manhattan formality |
| Location | 1414 Avenue of the Americas — corner of 58th St; one block from Central Park South | 455 Madison Ave — Midtown near 5th Ave, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s |
| Size | About 229 rooms | About 909 rooms |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM; check-out before 12:00 PM (noon) | Check-in begins 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM |
| Pool | No on-site swimming pool | Indoor pool listed as wheelchair-accessible pool |
| Spa / wellness | No dedicated on-site spa; in-room treatments available | Full-service spa on site with treatments and a health club/steam room |
| Restaurants & bars | Jams (all-day American/Californian restaurant) + lobby bar; in-room dining | Gold Room plus coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge; room service (limited hours) |
| Known for | Sustainable design, proximity to Central Park, Jams by Jonathan Waxman | Landmark building on Madison Ave, large event spaces, full-service spa |
| Family / age policy | Family-friendly; all ages welcome (minimum check-in age 18) | Family-friendly; not adults-only (check-in minimum age listed as 21 in some GDS templates) |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel | Wired and wireless internet available for a surcharge |
1 Hotel Central Park sits at 1414 Sixth Avenue, on the corner of 58th Street — one block from Central Park South.
Choose 1 Hotel for immediate access to Central Park and short walks to Midtown cultural sites.
Lotte New York Palace is at 455 Madison Avenue, positioned between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue near Rockefeller Center.
Choose Lotte Palace if you want a classic Midtown address near Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue shopping.
1 Hotel Central Park has a smaller roster of rooms and suites (about 229) with an eco-focused design.
Rooms emphasize sustainable materials and park-facing options in a boutique scale.
Lotte New York Palace offers a very large range of rooms and suites (about 909 rooms) including tower rooms and palace suites.
Lotte’s wide room mix is useful for large groups, families and events needing many room types.
1 Hotel Central Park centers its dining around Jams, a single chef-driven all-day restaurant with a lobby bar.
Expect one strong on-site restaurant and a lobby bar — good for focused, high-quality meals rather than many outlets.
Lotte New York Palace lists Gold Room as a signature dining space plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge.
Lotte offers multiple on-site outlets and service geared to bigger event crowds and a full-service hotel experience.
1 Hotel Central Park does not have an on-site swimming pool.
If a pool is important, 1 Hotel is not the right choice.
Lotte New York Palace lists a wheelchair-accessible pool among its amenities.
Lotte provides on-site pool and club facilities absent at 1 Hotel.
1 Hotel Central Park focuses on fitness and in-room wellness rather than an on-site spa.
Good choice for active travelers who use a 24-hour gym and want park-based recreation over a spa day.
Lotte New York Palace has a full-service spa, a health club and evening outlets appropriate for a large hotel.
Lotte is a stronger pick for guests wanting a dedicated spa and in-house wellness facilities.

1 Hotel Central Park — one block from Central Park South and immediate access to park trails.

Lotte New York Palace — on-site full-service spa, health club and a wheelchair-accessible pool listed.

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

Lotte New York Palace — very large room inventory and extensive meeting/conference facilities.
1 Hotel Central Park is right at Central Park South (about a 2-minute walk); Lotte New York Palace is roughly 0.6 mi–1 km from Central Park.
No — 1 Hotel Central Park has no on-site pool and no dedicated spa; in-room wellness treatments are available for a fee.
Yes — Lotte New York Palace is family-friendly and not adults-only, with room types and services that accommodate families.
Lotte New York Palace has far more rooms (about 909) and larger event/conference facilities; 1 Hotel is smaller (about 229 rooms) with boutique meeting and event spaces.
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