
Thompson Central Park New York
Best for easy access to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, and a year-round rooftop pool.
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Thompson Central Park New York is a Midtown boutique-lifestyle luxury hotel near Carnegie Hall and Central Park; read this if you want a family-friendly, culture- and music-minded base in Midtown. The New York EDITION is a stylish, design-led luxury hotel by Madison Square Park; read this if you prefer a fashionably minimal EDITION experience in the Flatiron/Madison Square Park area.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for easy access to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, and a year-round rooftop pool.

Best for travelers after a design-focused EDITION stay near Madison Square Park and the Flatiron District.
When Thompson Central Park New York wins: choose Thompson if you want Midtown proximity to Central Park and Carnegie Hall, on-site exhale Spa services, a year-round enclosed rooftop-level pool, and multiple on-site restaurants that suit families as well as couples.
When The New York EDITION wins: choose The New York EDITION if you prefer a smaller, design-led luxury hotel near Madison Square Park and Flatiron with a signature restaurant (The Clocktower) and an EDITION-style atmosphere.
Bottom line: both are upscale lifestyle hotels in Manhattan; pick Thompson Central Park for park access, family-friendly amenities, spa and pool facilities, and more dining options on-site, or pick The New York EDITION for a compact, stylish base in the Flatiron / Madison Square Park neighborhood.
| Category | Thompson Central Park New York | The New York EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique-lifestyle luxury with a music/jazz influence and family-friendly programming | Design-forward, upscale lifestyle EDITION hotel with refined modern touches |
| Location | 119 West 56th Street — Midtown, on the same block as Carnegie Hall and two blocks from Central Park | 5 Madison Avenue — steps from Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building |
| Size / rooms | Reportedly ~587–613 rooms (sources vary) with multiple room types including Studio Suite and Upper Stories upgrades | 271 air-conditioned rooms |
| Pool | Indoor, enclosed rooftop-level pool kept around 75°F year-round plus outdoor sundeck | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site restaurants: Parker's (New American, live jazz), Burger Joint (casual), Indian Accent (fine dining) | One signature restaurant, The Clocktower, plus 2 bars/lounges and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & fitness | exhale Spa (about 6,000 sq ft) with massages, facials, saunas, classes and Peloton-equipped fitness center | Spa services on site; fitness facilities listed among amenities |
| Business & events | About 5,000 sq ft of event/meeting space across multiple venues (Ella, Duke, Miles, Billie, Minton) | Conference space about 2,100 sq ft and 5 meeting rooms |
| Family & age policy | All ages welcome; guests must be 18+ to check in | |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly with food/water bowls and optional pet services; fees vary by source | Pets allowed with surcharges (pet fee and policies published) |
| Notable nearby | Central Park, Carnegie Hall, MoMA, Broadway, Fifth Avenue shopping | Madison Square Park, Flatiron Building, near Empire State Building and Union Square |
Thompson Central Park sits on West 56th Street, on the same block as Carnegie Hall and a short walk to Central Park and Midtown attractions.
Choose Thompson for direct Midtown/Central Park access and cultural venues.
The New York EDITION is located at 5 Madison Avenue, immediately by Madison Square Park and the Flatiron district.
Choose The New York EDITION for a central Flatiron/Madison Square Park location and easy access to downtown Midtown attractions.
Thompson Central Park offers a range of roomy rooms and suites (many over 300 sq ft) plus a paid 'Upper Stories' upgrade for top-floor benefits.
Choose Thompson if you value larger rooms and the Upper Stories perks.
The New York EDITION lists a variety of room types across 271 rooms, from standard Rooms to Deluxe and Suites.
Choose The New York EDITION for a compact, design-focused room inventory and accessible room options.
Thompson Central Park has three distinct on-site restaurants covering casual to fine dining and a lobby bar with live jazz programming.
Choose Thompson for more variety on-site and live-music dinner options.
The New York EDITION focuses its food and drink around The Clocktower plus two bars/lounges and 24-hour room service.
Choose The New York EDITION if you want a streamlined, signature-restaurant dining experience.
Thompson Central Park's standout amenity is its enclosed rooftop-level pool kept near 75°F year-round, with an outdoor sundeck.
Choose Thompson if an indoor rooftop pool is a key requirement.
The New York EDITION's supplier listing notes fitness and spa services and bars but does not publish an on-site pool.
If a hotel pool is essential, Thompson is the clearer choice; The New York EDITION does not publish a pool.
Thompson Central Park combines exhale Spa-led wellness, daily fitness classes, and an active live-music restaurant.
Choose Thompson for a mix of structured wellness programming and live-music nightlife.
The New York EDITION lists spa services on site, fitness facilities and two bars for evening drinks.
Choose The New York EDITION for discrete, design-oriented nightlife and on-site spa services.

Thompson Central Park New York is on the southern edge of Central Park and offers park views from higher floors.

The New York EDITION puts you at Madison Square Park and Flatiron in a compact, design-focused hotel.

Thompson has three distinct restaurants (Parker's, Burger Joint, Indian Accent) covering casual to fine dining.

The New York EDITION delivers the brand’s minimalist, upscale style with The Clocktower as its culinary anchor.
Thompson Central Park is more explicitly family-friendly with larger rooms and easy access to Central Park; both hotels allow children though guests must be 18+ to check in.
Thompson Central Park has an indoor rooftop-level pool kept around 75°F year-round; The New York EDITION does not publish an on-site pool.
Yes — Thompson is centered on Central Park and Carnegie Hall (Midtown), while The New York EDITION is steps from Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building.
Yes — Thompson houses exhale Spa (about 6,000 sq ft) and The New York EDITION lists spa services on site.
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