
1 Hotel Central Park
Best for travelers who want an eco-conscious, relaxed luxury stay with easy access to Central Park and contemporary dining at Jams.
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1 Hotel Central Park is a five-star, eco-focused Midtown hotel steps from Central Park that suits guests who want a greener, more relaxed luxury stay. The Peninsula New York is a classic Fifth Avenue five-star known for formal service and a full spa, ideal for travelers who prioritize traditional luxury and attentive staff.
Updated · about 0.35 km apart

Best for travelers who want an eco-conscious, relaxed luxury stay with easy access to Central Park and contemporary dining at Jams.

Best for guests who want a Fifth Avenue landmark with a full-service spa, indoor pool, and longstanding reputation for classic service.
When 1 Hotel Central Park wins: choose 1 Hotel Central Park if you value sustainable design, a more informal, contemporary restaurant scene (Jams by Jonathan Waxman), direct proximity to Central Park, and a younger, casual-luxe vibe.
When The Peninsula New York wins: choose The Peninsula if you want traditional Fifth Avenue elegance, a full-service spa and indoor pool, formal attentive service, and a hotel with multiple bars and a signature restaurant experience inside a Beaux-Arts building.
Bottom line: both are five-star Midtown options within easy walking distance of each other and of Fifth Avenue shopping and MoMA. Pick 1 Hotel Central Park for green design and a relaxed atmosphere; pick The Peninsula New York for classic, service-forward luxury and in-house wellness facilities.
| Category | 1 Hotel Central Park | The Peninsula New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Eco-luxury, relaxed and contemporary | Classic Fifth Avenue luxury with formal service |
| Location | 6th Avenue at 58th Street, steps from Central Park South | 700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street, on Fifth Avenue near MoMA |
| Size (rooms) | 229 rooms and suites | 219 guestrooms |
| Pool | No on-site pool | Indoor pool available |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated on-site spa; in-room treatments available and a 24-hour gym (The Field House) | Full-service spa, sauna, and 24-hour health club |
| Restaurants & bars | Jams (all-day seasonal American) + lobby bar and in-room dining | Clement Restaurant (American) plus 3 bars/lounges and 24-hour room service |
| Signature features | Living green wall, reclaimed-material interior design, sustainability focus | Beaux-Arts façade, long-standing Fifth Avenue address, concierge and limo services |
| Family & age policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; minimum check-in age 18 | Family-friendly; not adults-only (children welcome); minimum check-in age 21 per supplier listing |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible path of travel and assistive devices (per hotel info) | Wheelchair accessible path of travel and parking; Braille/raised signage available |
1 Hotel Central Park sits on Sixth Avenue at 58th Street, about a 2-minute walk from Central Park South.
Choose 1 Hotel for the closest access to Central Park and a green Midtown setting.
The Peninsula New York is on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street, in the heart of Midtown’s shopping and museum corridor.
Choose The Peninsula for direct access to Fifth Avenue shopping and Midtown sightseeing.
1 Hotel Central Park’s 229 rooms emphasize reclaimed materials, natural textures and eco-conscious design.
Pick 1 Hotel if sustainable materials and contemporary, green design matter to you.
The Peninsula offers 219 guestrooms and suites with traditional luxury fittings and pillowtop beds.
Pick The Peninsula for a more conventional luxury room experience with comprehensive in-room services.
Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park is a seasonal American restaurant by Jonathan Waxman, serving breakfast through dinner and weekend brunch.
Choose 1 Hotel for contemporary, chef-driven seasonal dining in a relaxed setting.
The Peninsula features Clement Restaurant for American cuisine plus three bars and 24-hour room service.
Choose The Peninsula for a broader set of in-house dining and bar options, including late-night room service.
1 Hotel Central Park does not have an on-site swimming pool; guests use nearby Central Park for outdoor walking and green space.
If a hotel pool is important, 1 Hotel Central Park is not the right fit.
The Peninsula New York includes an indoor pool as part of its recreational amenities alongside a full-service spa.
Choose The Peninsula if in-house pool and a full spa are priorities.
1 Hotel Central Park emphasizes fitness with a 24-hour Field House gym and complimentary group classes.
Pick 1 Hotel for a strong 24-hour gym program and a quieter evening scene tied to restaurants and nearby bars.
The Peninsula pairs a full-service spa and 24-hour health club with multiple on-site bars for evening drinks.
Pick The Peninsula for on-site spa treatments, an indoor pool and a more traditional evening bar offering.

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

The Peninsula New York — full-service spa, sauna and an indoor pool.

1 Hotel Central Park — steps from Central Park South and park entrances.

The Peninsula New York — established Fifth Avenue address with concierge, limo service and multiple bars.
1 Hotel Central Park is one block from Central Park South and the closer option for park access.
No — 1 Hotel Central Park does not have an on-site pool or a dedicated spa; in-room treatments and a 24-hour gym are available.
Yes — The Peninsula welcomes children; supplier listing notes one child 11 or younger may stay free under certain conditions.
The Peninsula has more on-site bars/lounges (three) and its own restaurant plus 24-hour room service; 1 Hotel Central Park centers dining around Jams and a lobby bar.
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