I went to the spa for a discounted service they were promoting in during the winter and the spa/salon was extremely busy. They have you change in their tiny men's locker/shower/bathroom and come out in public wearing a robe. They have you sit in a public "relaxation" room where I ended up sitting next to 2 strangers wearing robes too!... more

The Carlyle is really like a New York institution on the Upper East Side. Judy Collins was playing at the bar during our stay, Woody Allen's Jazz band plays Monday nights and it's really just full of old school New York history. From the elevator attendants to the impeccable service, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Granted, for any older hotel,... more

The Carlyle is indeed a throw back to another era. That being said it is not for everybody, but if you value personalized service with a unique and classy atmosphere then this hotel is for you. The Carlyle is also a residential building which has hotel rooms right next to residential apartments. For example, the only complaint I had was... more

My husband and I have travel all around the world and have stayed at the most elegant and exquisite hotels. We read about the Carlyle in Conde Naste Magazine (fairly reliable source). We arrived around 8:00 p.m. and expected to be briefed on the amenities’ of the hotel (Spa, fitness center, restaurant, complimentary house car, etc.,). We checked in and... more

The hotel is in a brilliant location, with gorgeous views over the park. We had a lovely room spacious, comfortable, good facilities. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The drinks in the hotel were good, but my favorite was 5 o"clock tea. I think it is the best in New york!!! The hotel was clean & tidy.Carlyle takes the... more

My fiancee and I stayed here at our recent wedding in New York. We were upgraded to a two-bedroom, three-bathroom suite with a massive living room and balcony that overlooks Madison Avenue. The suite was perfection down to every detail -- the Steinway grand piano, the fireplace, down-filled sofas, flatscreen TVs in every room, etc. The walls must be thick... more

We stayed at the Carlyle on our wedding night. It was amazing. We looked at numerous hotels in the city, and I've stayed in many luxury hotels, and this one took the cake. I loved the old New York feel; the lobby is beautiful, the room was gorgeous (I booked a superior room, and the upgraded us to a superior... more

This may not be the hotel with the biggest rooms or most hi-tech amenities, but the Carlyle takes the prize for classiest hotel in town. Impeccable concierges, white-gloved elevator operators, marble lobby with fresh roses, jazz shows at the famed Café Carlyle, Kiehls toiletries... I dunno... where do I begin? I just love the Carlyle, even though my room this... more

We stayed here for three nights in a superior apartment. The room was very large with plenty of storage space. We were facing the courtyard which we did not particularily mind, as it meant a quiet room, or so I thought! The noise from the air conditioner unit was very loud. The apartment had fresh flowers in, the toiletries were... more