
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
Best for travelers who want a compact, highly styled Midtown base with a signature La Mer spa and a guest-only indoor pool.
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Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is a jewel-box Midtown luxury hotel best for travelers who want a small, design-forward address steps from MoMA and Fifth Avenue. Mandarin Oriental, New York is a larger luxury property at Columbus Circle for guests prioritizing skyline and Central Park views and a well-known international spa brand.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a compact, highly styled Midtown base with a signature La Mer spa and a guest-only indoor pool.

Best for travelers who want a larger Mandarin-branded hotel with expansive city and park views and extensive club-like facilities.
When Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York wins: choose Baccarat if you prefer a smaller, design-conscious luxury stay steps from MoMA and Fifth Avenue, a dedicated La Mer spa program, and an intimate French restaurant and cocktail bar.
When Mandarin Oriental, New York wins: choose Mandarin Oriental for rooms with wide Columbus Circle and Central Park sightlines, a larger inventory of rooms, and Mandarin’s full-service spa, indoor pool, and two lounges for varied evenings on-site.
Bottom line: both deliver five-star Manhattan luxury; pick Baccarat for a compact, highly curated Midtown experience and Mandarin Oriental for bigger-scale rooms, views, and a more obvious downtown/park vantage point.
| Category | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York | Mandarin Oriental, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Small, jewel-box Midtown luxury with French-inflected dining and crystal-focused design | Larger international luxury hotel with skyline and Central Park positioning |
| Location | 28 West 53rd Street — directly across from MoMA, steps to Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center | 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street — at Columbus Circle, immediate access to Central Park and Lincoln Center nearby |
| Size (rooms) | 114 rooms and suites | 244 guestrooms |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM (noon) | Check-in 3:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM (noon) |
| Pools | La Piscine — heated 55-foot indoor pool with whirlpool; guest-only; reservable cabanas | Indoor pool available (1 indoor pool listed); spa/pool reservations required for treatments |
| Restaurants & bars | Grand Salon (French) + The Bar (60-foot cocktail bar) — two signature outlets | 1 restaurant and 2 bars/lounges listed; MO Lounge and 24-hour room service noted |
| Spa & wellness | Spa de La Mer — four treatment rooms, steam room, sauna; spa treatments include pool access | Full-service spa and health club, sauna, fitness facilities and spa treatment rooms |
| Known for | First dedicated La Mer spa in the U.S., intimate French dining and an indoor marble pool | Dramatic Central Park and skyline views from Columbus Circle and established Mandarin spa program |
| Family / age policy | Adults-focused; primary guest must be 21 to check in (hotel lists family-friendly services elsewhere) | Not adults-only; property permits children (up to 2 children 12 and under free noted for Mandarin) |
| Transport & access | Near 5th Ave/53 St subway; house car within 15 blocks; valet parking (fee) | Steps from Columbus Circle and subway connections; valet parking and airport shuttle (surcharge) |
Baccarat sits on West 53rd Street directly across from MoMA and a short walk to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
Choose Baccarat if you want immediate access to Midtown cultural landmarks and shopping.
Mandarin Oriental is located at Columbus Circle with ready access to Central Park and the Time Warner Center retail/dining complex.
Choose Mandarin Oriental if park-facing rooms and a Columbus Circle address are priorities.
Baccarat offers a small, carefully styled room collection with some named suites and residential touches.
Baccarat is best when you want a curated, intimate room selection near Midtown attractions.
Mandarin Oriental has a larger room inventory and many rooms with skyline or Central Park views.
Mandarin Oriental suits travelers who want more room options and view-forward accommodations.
Baccarat’s dining centers on Grand Salon, an all-day French restaurant, plus The Bar for cocktails and Champagne.
Pick Baccarat for refined French meals, Champagne focus and a standout cocktail bar.
Mandarin Oriental lists one on-site restaurant and two bars/lounges; MO Lounge is a noted public-facing venue.
Choose Mandarin Oriental for varied lounge options and convenient in-room dining with central views.
Baccarat’s signature amenity is La Piscine, a heated 55-foot indoor pool with whirlpool and reservable cabanas.
Baccarat’s marble indoor pool is a defining, guest-only feature—good for quiet swims and spa-linked relaxation.
Mandarin Oriental also lists an indoor pool as part of its health club and spa facilities.
Mandarin Oriental provides a substantial spa-and-pool program, especially appealing if you want views plus wellness facilities.
Spa de La Mer anchors Baccarat’s wellness offering along with a 24-hour fitness studio.
Baccarat is spa-forward with a focused La Mer program and round-the-clock fitness.
Mandarin Oriental features a full-service spa, fitness facilities, sauna and class offerings including yoga.
Choose Mandarin Oriental for a larger club-style wellness program plus multiple evening lounge options.

Baccarat — small footprint, attention to interiors, and immediate access to MoMA and Fifth Avenue.

Mandarin Oriental — rooms oriented to Columbus Circle deliver city and Central Park sightlines.

Baccarat’s Spa de La Mer with included pool access after treatments is a clear choice for spa-centric stays.

Mandarin Oriental — larger room inventory, multiple lounges, and broader club-style facilities.
Baccarat is directly across the street from MoMA and steps from Fifth Avenue; it’s the closer option.
Baccarat publishes a heated 55-foot indoor pool (La Piscine). Mandarin Oriental lists one indoor pool but the supplier listing does not publish its size.
Neither property is adults-only. Baccarat requires the primary guest to be 21 to check in; Mandarin Oriental does not list an adults-only policy and permits children per the supplier listing.
Yes. Baccarat’s Spa de La Mer is a dedicated La Mer spa; Mandarin Oriental also lists a full-service spa and treatment rooms.
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