The Peninsula New York
Inside a 1905 Fifth Avenue landmark, The Peninsula New York now pairs newly renovated Bill Rooney Studio interiors with a glass-enclosed pool, serious spa and reimagined rooftop bar.
The Peninsula New York occupies a landmark Beaux-Arts building at Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, placing guests between Central Park, Rockefeller Center and the city’s most famous luxury shopping corridor. The address is unmistakably Manhattan and exceptionally convenient for first-time as well as repeat visitors.
A comprehensive refurbishment completed in 2024 refreshed all 219 guestrooms and suites along with major public spaces. Bill Rooney Studio introduced a softer residential palette while preserving enough classical detail to keep the hotel connected to the 1905 building.
The upper-floor wellness facilities are an unusual advantage for Midtown. An extensive spa occupies the 21st floor, while the 22nd-floor glass-enclosed swimming pool creates a calm, light-filled retreat above Fifth Avenue.
The renovation also reimagined the rooftop as Pen Top, giving the hotel a more contemporary evening personality. Clement handles all-day dining below, while the renewed lobby and public rooms make the building feel less formal than it did before the refurbishment.
The Peninsula New York suits travelers who want a classic Fifth Avenue address without accepting dated interiors. Its refreshed rooms, high-floor wellness facilities and central location combine old-New-York architecture with a noticeably newer guest experience.