
Thompson Central Park New York
Best for travelers who want an approachable, music-inflected Midtown stay with family-friendly rooms and a rooftop enclosed pool.
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Thompson Central Park New York is a boutique-lifestyle Midtown hotel with a music and jazz-leaning personality, family-friendly services, and a rooftop enclosed pool. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is a glamorous, five-star luxury property across from MoMA for travelers seeking high-end design, a formal restaurant, and a full-service spa.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for travelers who want an approachable, music-inflected Midtown stay with family-friendly rooms and a rooftop enclosed pool.

Best for travelers who want classic high-glam Midtown luxury, a formal French restaurant (Grand Salon), and a full-service spa next to MoMA.
Thompson Central Park New York wins when you want a livelier, more approachable hotel with live-jazz programming, multiple casual-to-fine dining options (including the hidden Burger Joint), a rooftop-level enclosed pool, and family-friendly rooms and services. It’s also better if you want on-site fitness classes through exhale and a $25 daily spa/fitness credit included with some bookings.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York wins when you prefer a more formal, high-luxury experience steps from MoMA, with a signature French restaurant (Grand Salon), a full-service spa, an indoor pool and limousine/airport transfer options. Baccarat’s small, intensely luxe scale and location make it a strong pick for travelers prioritizing classic luxury and proximity to MoMA and Rockefeller Center.
Bottom line: both hotels put you in Midtown next to MoMA and major attractions; pick Thompson for a more casual, music-forward, family-friendly stay with a rooftop pool and multiple dining vibes, and pick Baccarat for a concentrated glam luxury experience, formal dining, and a classic hotel-spa atmosphere.
| Category | Thompson Central Park New York | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique-lifestyle, music-inflected, approachable | Formal, high-glam luxury, design-focused |
| Location | 119 West 56th St — on the same block as Carnegie Hall, near Central Park South | 28 West 53rd St — directly across from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) |
| How far apart | about 0.4 km apart | |
| Size (rooms) | Room count listed in sources as 587 or 613 (sources vary) | 114 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Star rating / guest score | Not published for star; positioned as boutique-lifestyle (guest rating not supplied here) | 5 stars · Guest rating 9.4 |
| Pools | Enclosed rooftop-level indoor pool kept around 75°F year-round with outdoor sundeck | Indoor pool (supplier listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site outlets: Parker’s (New American, live jazz), Burger Joint (casual), Indian Accent (fine-dining) | Grand Salon (French) plus bar/lounge and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | exhale Spa (6,000+ sq ft) with massages, facials, private/women’s saunas, fitness classes and Peloton bikes | Full-service spa, sauna, and fitness facilities (supplier listing) |
| Family & pets | Family-friendly; welcomes children; pet-friendly (policies vary) | Not adults-only; pet policy: supplier lists pet fee (details vary) |
| Notable features | Live jazz nights at Parker’s; Upper Stories paid room tier with private check-in and lounge | Limo/town car and airport shuttle available (surcharge); luxury crystal-inspired design and MoMA-facing location |
Thompson Central Park sits on West 56th Street, on the same block as Carnegie Hall and two blocks south of Central Park.
Pick Thompson for immediate access to Central Park, Carnegie Hall and a short walk to MoMA with convenient subway links.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences is at 28 West 53rd Street, positioned directly across from MoMA in Midtown.
Choose Baccarat if proximity to MoMA and a classic Midtown luxury address are priorities.
Thompson Central Park offers several room types including multiple ‘Room’ variants and Studio Suites, plus a paid Upper Stories upgrade.
Thompson’s rooms favor roomy, family-friendly layouts with a top-floor upgrade option for additional perks.
Baccarat’s supplier listing shows multiple classic, grand and suite room types focused on luxury finishes.
Baccarat emphasizes classic luxury room types and suite choices in a smaller, high-end inventory.
Thompson Central Park has three distinct dining venues from casual to fine dining, plus a signature jazz-oriented restaurant.
Thompson gives you quick casual options and a late-night bar vibe plus a refined Indian option, all under one roof.
Baccarat centers dining around Grand Salon, an elegant French restaurant and a hotel bar/lounge.
Baccarat is focused on a formal dining experience centered on its Grand Salon and a quieter, luxury bar service.
Thompson Central Park features an enclosed rooftop-level pool kept at about 75°F with an outdoor sundeck above Midtown.
Thompson’s rooftop pool is a distinctive, year-round amenity for guests who want a pool in Midtown.
Baccarat lists an indoor pool among its recreational amenities in the supplier listing.
Baccarat offers an indoor pool as part of its full-service luxury amenity set, though published details are limited.
Thompson’s exhale Spa, fitness center and live-music nights at Parker’s create a mix of wellness and nightlife.
Thompson blends a strong on-site spa/fitness program with a regular live-music schedule for evening entertainment.
Baccarat provides a traditional luxury spa and quieter bar/lounge experience for evening time.
Baccarat suits travelers aiming for conditioned, quiet spa time and formal dining/drinks rather than late-night live music.

Thompson Central Park New York — Parker’s programs live jazz nights and the hotel cultivates a music-forward vibe.

Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York — a focused, glamorous five-star property steps from MoMA with formal dining and luxury service.

Thompson Central Park New York — family-friendly room sizes, multiple dining options and kid-welcoming outlets like Burger Joint.

Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York — Grand Salon and the hotel’s spa/amenity set cater to travelers seeking a high-glam, service-oriented stay.
Baccarat is directly across from MoMA; Thompson Central Park is under 500 meters (a short walk) from MoMA.
Thompson Central Park has an enclosed rooftop-level pool maintained year-round at about 75°F. Baccarat’s supplier listing notes an indoor pool, but published operational details are limited.
Thompson’s exhale Spa offers memberships and day passes in addition to treatments; Baccarat’s spa reservations and policies require contacting the hotel for current details.
Thompson Central Park is positioned as family-friendly with rooms noted as spacious and casual dining options; Baccarat is not adults-only but is geared primarily toward a formal luxury adult audience.
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