
1 Hotel Central Park
Best for travelers who prioritize sustainable design, casual all-day dining, and a modern, relaxed Central Park base.
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1 Hotel Central Park is an eco-conscious, design-forward five-star hotel steps from Central Park; this guide is for travelers who want a relaxed, sustainability-minded Midtown stay. The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel is New York’s historic grand hotel on Central Park South; this guide is for travelers who want formal, opulent service and a landmark address.
Updated · about 0.2 km apart

Best for travelers who prioritize sustainable design, casual all-day dining, and a modern, relaxed Central Park base.

Best for guests seeking landmark hotel history, formal service, and traditional grand-hotel amenities near Fifth Avenue.
When 1 Hotel Central Park wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want contemporary eco-luxury, simple, chef-driven all-day dining (Jams), a 24-hour gym with classes, and a more relaxed, modern atmosphere right by Central Park.
When The Plaza wins: choose The Plaza when you want a storied, formal hotel experience, large historic public spaces, multiple bars/lounges and an on-site full-service spa and larger meeting/ballroom capacity for events.
Bottom line: both put you within steps of Central Park; pick 1 Hotel for modern, green design and a casual California-inflected restaurant, or pick The Plaza for a classic, grand New York hotel experience and formal event spaces.
| Category | 1 Hotel Central Park | The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Eco-luxury, modern and relaxed | Historic, formal grand-hotel style |
| Location | 1414 Avenue of the Americas, corner of 58th St — one block from Central Park South | 768 Fifth Avenue — on Central Park South near 5th Avenue |
| Size (rooms) | 229 guest rooms and suites | 282 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Opened / age | Opened 2015 (18-story building) | Opened 1907 (historic landmark hotel) |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Jams (all-day seasonal American/Californian) + lobby bar; in-room dining | The Palm Court and 1 other restaurant; 2 bars/lounges; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated on-site spa; in-room treatments available; 24-hour Field House fitness center | Full-service spa on site; 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Event/meeting space | Multiple flexible indoor/outdoor event spaces (Full Floor, Greenhouse Suite, Elm House) — capacity up to ~100 | Large conference & banquet space (about 21,496 sq ft) with 9 meeting rooms and ballroom |
| Sustainability | Strong eco-focus (reclaimed materials, living green wall, no single-use plastics in many areas) | Several sustainability measures listed (recycling, bulk dispensers, LED lighting), but positioning is classic luxury rather than eco-first |
| Family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome, minimum check-in age 18 | Family-friendly; children 12 and under may stay free with adults (supplier listing) |
1 Hotel Central Park sits at 1414 Avenue of the Americas, on the corner of 58th Street, about a 2-minute walk from Central Park South.
Choose 1 Hotel for a modern Midtown base focused on easy access to Central Park and nearby museums.
The Plaza is at 768 Fifth Avenue directly on Central Park South and Fifth Avenue, giving a landmark Fifth Avenue address.
Choose The Plaza if you want the classic Central Park South landmark address and proximity to Fifth Avenue shopping.
1 Hotel Central Park has 229 eco-luxury rooms and suites with reclaimed-material finishes and sustainability touches.
Expect modern, eco-conscious rooms with city or park views and a relaxed residential feel.
The Plaza offers 282 individually decorated guestrooms with traditional luxury furnishings and premium bedding.
Expect classic, formal rooms with traditional luxury fittings and in-room services in a historic setting.
1 Hotel Central Park centers dining around Jams, a seasonal American/Californian restaurant by Jonathan Waxman.
Choose 1 Hotel if you prefer a single strong, chef-driven all-day restaurant and a casual bar scene.
The Plaza features The Palm Court plus a second restaurant and two bars/lounges, offering formal dining and afternoon tea-style service.
Choose The Plaza for a more traditional, multi-venue dining program and formal public dining rooms.
1 Hotel Central Park does not have an on-site swimming pool.
If an on-site pool matters, this is not the right pick; 1 Hotel emphasizes fitness and in-room wellness instead.
The Plaza’s listing highlights full-service spa and extensive wellness facilities, though supplier listing does not explicitly publish a pool.
The Plaza is the safer bet for on-site spa treatments and formal wellness services; pool availability is not published in the supplier listing.
1 Hotel Central Park focuses on fitness classes, a 24-hour gym, and a relaxed lobby bar rather than late-night glamor.
Pick 1 Hotel for active travelers who want early-evening cocktails and easy access to fitness offerings.
The Plaza offers formal bars/lounges, 24-hour room service and concierge-arranged nightlife and cultural access.
Choose The Plaza if you want a late-night formal setting or wedding/reception-style evening spaces.

1 Hotel Central Park — reclaimed materials, living green wall, and broad no-single-use-plastic policies.

The Plaza — landmark address, historic public rooms and formal service for traditional luxury stays.

1 Hotel Central Park — 24-hour Field House with Peloton bikes and complimentary group classes.

The Plaza — extensive conference/banquet space (about 21,496 sq ft) and multiple meeting rooms/ballrooms.
Both are within steps of Central Park; 1 Hotel Central Park is about a 2-minute walk to the park's southern entrance, and The Plaza sits directly on Central Park South.
1 Hotel Central Park does not have an on-site pool. The Plaza’s supplier listing does not publish a pool; the listing highlights a full-service spa and fitness facilities.
Both welcome children and families. 1 Hotel emphasizes family-friendly, relaxed spaces; The Plaza offers larger historic public rooms that families may appreciate for formal occasions.
Neither property includes breakfast in standard room rates per their listings; both offer breakfast for an additional fee or via packages.
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