
Thompson Central Park New York
Best for travelers who want an on-site spa, indoor rooftop-level pool, and live-music dining in Midtown.
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Thompson Central Park New York is a boutique-lifestyle Midtown hotel with a rooftop-level indoor pool, exhale Spa, and three distinct restaurants — read this if you want live jazz, a full-service spa, and easy family access to Central Park. 1 Hotel Central Park is an eco-luxury property with nature-inspired design, locally sourced food and sustainability programs — read this if you prioritize green practices and a nature-driven aesthetic close to Central Park.
Updated · about 0.3 km apart

Best for travelers who want an on-site spa, indoor rooftop-level pool, and live-music dining in Midtown.

Best for travelers who prefer sustainability-minded design, locally sourced dining, and a nature-focused hotel experience near Central Park.
When Thompson Central Park New York wins: choose Thompson if on-site wellness, an indoor rooftop-level pool, a program of live jazz at Parker’s, or a wider set of in-hotel dining choices (Parker’s, Burger Joint and Indian Accent) are high priorities.
When 1 Hotel Central Park wins: choose 1 Hotel Central Park if sustainability features (extensive recycling, LED lighting, water-efficiency and locally-sourced food), a nature-forward design (living plant wall) and an eco-lifestyle brand are what matter most.
Bottom line: both hotels put you a short walk from Central Park and Midtown attractions; pick Thompson for spa and nightlife-driven stays and 1 Hotel Central Park for a greener, design-forward stay with a smaller, curated food-and-drink footprint.
| Category | Thompson Central Park New York | 1 Hotel Central Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique-lifestyle, music and wellness emphasis | Eco-luxury, nature-focused design |
| Location (to Central Park) | On the southern edge of Central Park; steps away | Very near Central Park (supplier lists Central Park 0.1 km) |
| Size (rooms) | Room count reported between 587 and 613 across sources | 229 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; guests must be 18+ to check in | All ages (supplier listing shows children's toys and family-friendly features); minimum check-in age not published |
| Pools | Indoor, enclosed rooftop-level pool kept around 75°F year-round + outdoor sundeck | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site options including Parker’s (live jazz), Burger Joint (casual) and Indian Accent (fine dining) | One restaurant and one bar/lounge; Jams Cafe and a coffee shop/cafe listed |
| Spa & wellness | exhale Spa (6,000+ sq ft) with massages, saunas, classes and daily fitness offerings | Not published |
| Sustainability & special features | Standard Midtown hotel amenities; some sustainability details not emphasized in sources | Strong sustainability programs: water-efficient fixtures, no single-use plastic, recycling, locally-sourced food, living plant wall |
| Accessibility & family features | Family-friendly rooms >300 sq ft; pet-friendly; wheelchair-accessible fitness and public spaces | Wheelchair-accessible features listed; pet-friendly policies not fully detailed in supplier data |
| Meeting & event space | About 5,000 sq ft across several venues (Ella, Duke, Miles, Billie, Minton) for weddings and events | Four meeting rooms listed; banquet hall available |
Thompson Central Park New York sits on W. 56th Street on the southern edge of Central Park and shares a block with Carnegie Hall.
Choose Thompson for the most central Midtown position with immediate access to concert venues and park lanes.
1 Hotel Central Park is located on Avenue of the Americas very near Central Park and Midtown cultural sites.
Choose 1 Hotel Central Park if you want a hotel that combines a strong Central Park proximity with sustainability-focused operations.
Thompson’s room set includes suites and park-view options, with a known Upper Stories upgrade offering perks.
Thompson is a larger Midtown property offering varied room types and top-floor upgrade perks for breakfast and lounge access.
1 Hotel Central Park’s room roster runs from Alcove Queen and Studio King up through Park Suite and City Suite options.
1 Hotel Central Park provides a clear, eco-focused room selection with a range of views and compact-to-suite choices.
Thompson offers three distinct on-site restaurants plus a lobby bar and room service.
Thompson is the better pick for guests who want multiple in-house dining experiences and live-music evenings.
1 Hotel Central Park runs a smaller, curated food-and-drink program focused on local sourcing.
1 Hotel Central Park suits travelers who prefer a single, sustainability-focused dining program rather than many in-house restaurants.
Thompson has a year-round enclosed rooftop-level pool and an outdoor sundeck for sunbathing.
If an in-hotel pool is important, Thompson provides a usable year-round rooftop pool with a sundeck.
1 Hotel Central Park supplier materials do not publish an on-site pool.
Pool information for 1 Hotel Central Park is not published in the supplied materials; verify with the hotel if a pool is a deciding factor.
Thompson emphasizes wellness and live music with an on-site exhale Spa and a music-forward restaurant program.
Pick Thompson for a fuller spa program plus scheduled live-music dining nights in the hotel.
1 Hotel Central Park emphasizes eco-friendly design, a living plant wall and fitness offerings.
Choose 1 Hotel Central Park if ecology-forward features and a 24-hour gym matter more than an extensive on-site spa or live-music program.

Thompson Central Park New York — exhale Spa, steam/sauna options and daily fitness classes.

1 Hotel Central Park — strong no single-use-plastic policy, locally-sourced food and LED/light/water efficiencies.

Thompson Central Park New York — Parker’s, Burger Joint and Indian Accent cover casual to fine dining.

1 Hotel Central Park — living plant wall and nature-inspired interiors.
Thompson Central Park New York has an enclosed rooftop-level pool kept around 75°F year-round; 1 Hotel Central Park’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
1 Hotel Central Park emphasizes sustainability (recycling, LED lighting, no single-use plastics, locally sourced food) and is the better pick for eco-minded travelers.
Thompson Central Park New York offers three distinct restaurants plus a bar and 24/7 room service; 1 Hotel Central Park lists one restaurant and one bar/lounge in supplier materials.
No — both properties are listed for general audiences. Thompson explicitly welcomes families and children; 1 Hotel Central Park’s supplier listing includes children’s amenities.
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