
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
Best for travelers who want a polished, modern-luxury stay steps from MoMA with an indoor pool and a focused, design‑led restaurant and bar program.
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Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is a crystal-polished, MoMA-fronting five-star hotel with a small, service‑heavy footprint; read this if you want a contemporary, design-forward Midtown stay with an indoor pool and a La Mer spa. The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel is an iconic Fifth Avenue grand‑luxury landmark beside Central Park; read this if you prefer historic New York glamour and a conspicuous Fifth Avenue address.
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Best for travelers who want a polished, modern-luxury stay steps from MoMA with an indoor pool and a focused, design‑led restaurant and bar program.

Best for travelers who want a landmark Fifth Avenue address beside Central Park and a large, classic New York hotel experience with extensive event space.
When Baccarat wins: choose Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York if you value contemporary design, a small set of individually finished rooms (114 total), a guest‑only heated indoor pool (La Piscine), and Spa de La Mer with pool access included in treatments.
When The Plaza wins: choose The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel if you want the high-profile Fifth Avenue landmark next to Central Park, a larger inventory of rooms (282 published guestrooms), more meeting and ballroom space, and the historic hotel experience.
Bottom line: both are five‑star Midtown options in easy walking distance of the same attractions; Baccarat is the boutique, design-forward choice with a signature indoor pool and La Mer spa, while The Plaza is the larger, emblematic Fifth Avenue property for travelers who prioritize landmark status and event capacity.
| Category | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York | The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, crystal-focused luxury with modern design details | Historic, grand-luxury Fifth Avenue landmark |
| Location (landmarks) | Directly across from MoMA; short walk to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue shopping | On 5th Avenue beside the southeast corner of Central Park; short walk to Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s |
| Distance from each other | about 0.6 km to The Plaza | |
| Size (guest rooms) | 114 rooms and suites | 282 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Architecture / age | Contemporary interiors in a modern Midtown building | Historic, landmark hotel with traditional grand interiors |
| Pools / signature water feature | La Piscine — heated 55-foot indoor pool with whirlpool; guest-only | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Grand Salon (French) and The Bar (60-foot cocktail bar, terrace) | The Palm Court and one other restaurant; 2 bars/lounges listed |
| Spa & wellness | Spa de La Mer (4 treatment rooms, sauna, steam; spa treatments include pool access) | Full-service spa on site (massage, body treatments, facials) and 24-hour fitness |
| Event & meeting space | Smaller event footprint (Petit Salon / Grand Salon; capacities ~40–50) | Extensive event capacity — 9 meeting rooms and ~21,496 sq ft (1,997 m²) conference space |
| Family / all-ages policy | All ages welcomed but 21+ to check in and spa facilities 18+ | All ages welcomed (not adults-only); up to 2 children 12 and under stay free in some conditions |
Baccarat sits directly across from MoMA on West 53rd Street, placing midtown cultural stops within a short walk.
Choose Baccarat for immediate access to MoMA and a Midtown art-and-shopping itinerary.
The Plaza occupies a famous Fifth Avenue corner beside Central Park, giving you immediate park access and a showpiece address.
Choose The Plaza for a landmark Fifth Avenue address and direct Central Park access.
Baccarat has a compact inventory of 114 rooms and suites with residential-style finishes.
Choose Baccarat if you want a smaller, design‑focused room inventory and boutique feel.
The Plaza lists 282 individually decorated guestrooms across classic landmark interiors.
Choose The Plaza for more room options and a traditional, historic hotel experience.
Baccarat concentrates its dining in Grand Salon (French) and The Bar, with afternoon tea and a notable Champagne program.
Choose Baccarat for a concise, high-design food-and-drink offering tied to the hotel's crystal identity.
The Plaza offers The Palm Court and additional restaurant/bar options in a historic setting.
Choose The Plaza if you want classic hotel dining in historic public rooms and more on-site dining variety.
Baccarat’s La Piscine is a dedicated, guest-only indoor pool that many travelers cite as a differentiator.
Baccarat is the better choice if an indoor pool within the hotel matters to you.
The Plaza’s public spaces, ballrooms and Palm Court are the hotel's signature draw; on-site pool info is not published in the supplied listing.
Choose The Plaza if landmark public rooms and event-capable spaces are your priority; pool info is not published.
Baccarat centers wellness around Spa de La Mer with treatments and steam/sauna plus a 24-hour fitness studio.
Pick Baccarat for a branded La Mer spa paired with a 24-hour fitness facility.
The Plaza lists a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness, plus easy access to Midtown nightlife and Central Park promenades.
Pick The Plaza for traditional spa services and direct access to Central Park and Midtown nightlife.

Baccarat — compact, contemporary interiors, MoMA frontage and a signature indoor pool and La Mer spa.

The Plaza — a historic, high-profile Fifth Avenue address beside Central Park with extensive event spaces.

Baccarat — Spa de La Mer treatments include access to La Piscine and pool cabanas are reservable.

The Plaza — about 21,496 sq ft (1,997 m²) of conference space and nine meeting rooms, plus ballrooms.
The Plaza sits beside Central Park; Baccarat is a short walk (about 8 minutes) to the park but not parkside.
Baccarat has La Piscine, a heated 55-foot indoor pool reserved for guests. The Plaza’s supplier listing does not publish a pool.
The Plaza has a much larger event footprint (9 meeting rooms and about 21,496 sq ft of conference space). Baccarat offers smaller event rooms like the Grand Salon and Petit Salon.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; Baccarat requires the primary guest checking in to be at least 21, and some spa/locker access at Baccarat is 18+.
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