The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
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Axel’s take

It's a strong choice for Upper East Side character, not uniform modern perfection.

Choose it for
Museum access, traditional residential atmosphere, and destination music venues downstairs.
Skip it if
You want a swimming pool, guaranteed park views, or Midtown sightseeing at the door.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · An old-school five-star Upper East Side hotel with destination bars

The Carlyle is an old-school luxury hotel whose strongest argument is the whole setting: museum mornings, Madison Avenue shopping and evenings at Bemelmans Bar or Café Carlyle. Its residential atmosphere feels more distinctive than a generic five-star stay. Expedia guests give cleanliness and service especially strong marks, while Tripadvisor accounts praise housekeeping, room service and comfortable suites.

The reservation is consistency at demanding luxury expectations. Room categories differ substantially; Superior rooms overlook the courtyard rather than Central Park. Guest accounts also describe plumbing wear in older suites and occasional impersonal reception or unattended doors. These are qualifications, not evidence of a generally poor hotel. We'd choose it for neighborhood character and the entertainment downstairs; we'd choose elsewhere for uniformly polished rooms or a pool-led stay.

Rooms
Superior rooms have courtyard views and marble bathrooms with rain showers. Park views belong to selected categories, not the standard-room promise.
Cleanliness
A strong signal: Expedia records 9.6/10 for cleanliness across its aggregate review evidence.
Service
Expedia records 9.6/10 for service. Tripadvisor accounts praise housekeeping and room service, alongside specific criticism of reception and door coverage.
Amenities
Dowling's, Bemelmans Bar, Café Carlyle, afternoon tea, Valmont Spa, Yves Durif Salon and a fitness center; no swimming pool.
Fees and surprises
The hotel publishes car valet parking at $75 per day, with oversized vehicles charged extra. Smoking incurs a $500 cleaning fee. Café Carlyle tickets carry dining commitments or bar minimums.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · bringfido.com · madisonavenuebid.org · zitomer.com · mta.info · ny1.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

35 E 76th St, New York

The entrance is on East 76th Street at Madison Avenue's northeast corner, with boutiques along the avenue and Zitomer just south across 76th. Head west across Madison toward Fifth Avenue for Central Park, 3 minutes on foot; the Met is a 9-minute walk. This is a shopping-and-residential block, not a Times Square-style entertainment strip.

What guests say

  • 4.5/5

    1,238 reviews on Google

Amenities

Dowling's, Bemelmans Bar, Café Carlyle, afternoon tea, Valmont Spa, Yves Durif Salon and a fitness center; no swimming pool.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Front desk

Good to know

Valet parking
The hotel publishes $75 per day for cars. SUVs and oversized vehicles incur additional charges.
Smoking penalty
The hotel is smoke-free. Smoking in a guestroom incurs a $500 cleaning fee.
Arrival and departure
Check-in begins at 3 PM; check-out is noon.
Café Carlyle
Advance tickets are required, with a multi-course dinner commitment or bar-seat minimum spend.
Plaza comparison cutoff
The Plaza's last scheduled service day is January 19, 2027. Closure begins January 20, 2027 for façade restoration expected to take at least 4 years; no reopening date is set.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · bringfido.com · madisonavenuebid.org · zitomer.com · mta.info · ny1.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $75 per guest per night; Deposit: $150 per room per night; Pets: $50 per guest per stay
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The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, New York: from $1,208 a night

From $1,208 a night at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults: $1,208 total. Dec 15–17, 2026, 2 adults: $2,476 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $4,941 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is An old-school five-star Upper East Side hotel with destination bars in New York, United States.

Address: 35 E 76th St, New York. Property ID: 1456644.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/the-carlyle-a-rosewood-hotel-1456644

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$2,476$4,941 on Booking.com$2,465 less (50%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$2,499$3,564 on Booking.com$1,065 less (30%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Total price: $3,642 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-17 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$1,852 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,750 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$1,898 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,700 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$1,802 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,024 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$1,222 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,693 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$2,471 for 1 night · 2 nights $4,884 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$2,413 for 1 night · 2 nights $4,330 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$1,917 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,139 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$1,222 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,430 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$1,208 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,420 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$1,212 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,465 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$1,253 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,105 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$1,852 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,659 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$1,807 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,617 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$1,810 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,638 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$1,828 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,059 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-22$1,231 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,570 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-23$1,339 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,563 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-24$1,224 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,050 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-25$1,826 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,745 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-26$1,919 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,749 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-27$1,830 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,067 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-28$1,237 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,485 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-29$1,248 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,485 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-30$1,237 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,225 · up to 4 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$1,988 for 1 night · 2 nights $4,003 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-12-02$2,015 for 1 night · 2 nights $4,008
2026-12-03$1,993 for 1 night
2026-12-06$1,912 for 1 night · 2 nights $3,798 · up to 5 nights priced

About The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

Axel's take: 8.6/10

It's a strong choice for Upper East Side character, not uniform modern perfection.

  • Choose it for: Museum access, traditional residential atmosphere, and destination music venues downstairs.
  • Skip it if: You want a swimming pool, guaranteed park views, or Midtown sightseeing at the door.

Axel's opinion of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · bringfido.com · madisonavenuebid.org · zitomer.com · mta.info · ny1.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Accessible Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Accessible Twin room (twin beds)

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Madison Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double room (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Superior Suite

2 Bedrooms Superior Accessible Suite

2 Bedrooms Premier Suite

Premier Double Suite (full double bed)

Premier Accessible Double Suite (full double bed)

Carlyle Double Suite (full double bed)

Presidential Suite

Empire Suite

Central Park Double Suite (full double bed)

Central Park Accessible Double Suite (full double bed)

Rosewood Double Suite (full double bed)

Upper East Side Double Suite (full double bed)

Location

An excellent museum-and-park base, less convenient for a Broadway-centered trip.

  • The block: The entrance is on East 76th Street at Madison Avenue's northeast corner, with boutiques along the avenue and Zitomer just south across 76th. Head west across Madison toward Fifth Avenue for Central Park, 3 minutes on foot; the Met is a 9-minute walk. This is a shopping-and-residential block, not a Times Square-style entertainment strip.
  • Getting around: Use the 6 train at 77th Street and Lexington Avenue for the East Side and downtown. Midtown sightseeing calls for transit or a taxi rather than repeated long walks: Grand Central is 15 minutes by transit, Times Square 20. Airport taxis or a concierge-arranged car are the straightforward luggage options.
  • After dark: Expect a more residential evening setting than Midtown, with the hotel's bars supplying the social scene. For sleep, the hotel specifically describes Superior courtyard rooms as quiet; street-facing rooms have a different outlook.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · bringfido.com · madisonavenuebid.org · zitomer.com · mta.info · ny1.com.

Best areas in New York for families

  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.8/10 for families. Immediate park access makes family outings straightforward, though traffic means park frontage does not guarantee silence.
  • Lower Manhattan: 7.7/10 for families. Waterfront walks, downtown sights and quieter evenings suit families happy taking trains to Midtown.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 7.4/10 for families. Landmark walks and useful trains make mixed family itineraries manageable without sleeping amid Times Square crowds.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 7.1/10 for families. The High Line and art outings provide daytime options; favor residential Chelsea over Meatpacking’s late-night blocks.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 7.0/10 for families. Waterfront outings and family parks appeal, but distinguish convenient Downtown stations from DUMBO’s bridge-view streets.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 7.0/10 for families.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 6.8/10 for families.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 6.7/10 for families.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 6.5/10 for families.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 6.0/10 for families.
  • Long Island City: 6.0/10 for families.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 5.8/10 for families. Where to stay in New York for families

Hotels around The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

  • The Sherry Netherland (Fifth Avenue at Central Park's southeast corner). Sherry-Netherland wins when: Spacious, individually decorated accommodation and personal, old-school service at the park's southern edge. Keep The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel when: Keep the Carlyle when Bemelmans, cabaret and a choice of dining venues matter more than the southern park address.
  • The Plaza Hotel (Central Park South at Fifth Avenue). Plaza wins when: Traditional grandeur and generously sized rooms beside Central Park. Keep The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel when: Keep the Carlyle for museum-focused days and its bar-and-cabaret evenings. The Plaza's announced operating cutoff is detailed below.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • The Peninsula New York (Midtown East & Grand Central). Peninsula wins when: An indoor pool, spa and Fifth Avenue at 55th Street location for a Midtown-focused luxury stay. Keep The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel when: The Carlyle wins for walking to the Met, Upper East Side shopping and evenings centered on Bemelmans or Café Carlyle.

Getting around from The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • The High Line: 21 min by taxi.
  • Penn Station: 25 min by taxi.
  • LaGuardia Airport: 27 min by taxi.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 42 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 42 min by taxi.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 9 min.
  • Central Park: 3 min.
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 18 min.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 20 min by transit.
  • American Museum of Natural History: 19 min.
  • The Plaza: 15 min by transit.
  • Times Square: 20 min by transit.
  • Empire State Building: 21 min by transit.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 15 min by transit.
  • Rockefeller Center: 20 min by transit.
  • Top of The Rock: 24 min by transit.
  • The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center: 24 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.5/5 (1,238 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (100% positive); Atmosphere (91% positive); Nightlife (87% positive).
  • Complaints: Room amenities (47% negative); Food and drink (20% negative); Service (19% negative). Service receives 81% positive feedback across 249 mentions; room amenities receive 47% negative across 40. The aggregate evidence does not establish a newest-review trend.

Good to know

  • Valet parking: The hotel publishes $75 per day for cars. SUVs and oversized vehicles incur additional charges.
  • Smoking penalty: The hotel is smoke-free. Smoking in a guestroom incurs a $500 cleaning fee.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in begins at 3 PM; check-out is noon.
  • Café Carlyle: Advance tickets are required, with a multi-course dinner commitment or bar-seat minimum spend.
  • Plaza comparison cutoff: The Plaza's last scheduled service day is January 19, 2027. Closure begins January 20, 2027 for façade restoration expected to take at least 4 years; no reopening date is set.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · bringfido.com · madisonavenuebid.org · zitomer.com · mta.info · ny1.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Superior rooms have courtyard views and marble bathrooms with rain showers. Park views belong to selected categories, not the standard-room promise.
  • Cleanliness: A strong signal: Expedia records 9.6/10 for cleanliness across its aggregate review evidence.
  • Service: Expedia records 9.6/10 for service. Tripadvisor accounts praise housekeeping and room service, alongside specific criticism of reception and door coverage.
  • Amenities: Dowling's, Bemelmans Bar, Café Carlyle, afternoon tea, Valmont Spa, Yves Durif Salon and a fitness center; no swimming pool.
  • Fees and surprises: The hotel publishes car valet parking at $75 per day, with oversized vehicles charged extra. Smoking incurs a $500 cleaning fee. Café Carlyle tickets carry dining commitments or bar minimums.
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $75 per guest per night; Deposit: $150 per room per night; Pets: $50 per guest per stay

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