
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
Best for travelers who want a refined, Midtown address, a signature indoor pool (La Piscine), and French dining adjacent to MoMA.
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Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is a five-star Midtown Manhattan hotel centered on French crystal–inspired design, ideal for travelers who want a polished, Midtown address near MoMA and Rockefeller Center. The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is a modern Ritz-Carlton property in the NoMad neighborhood, suited to guests who prefer contemporary Ritz service and a base near Madison Square Park and the Flatiron District.
Updated · about 1.25 miles (2.0 km) apart

Best for travelers who want a refined, Midtown address, a signature indoor pool (La Piscine), and French dining adjacent to MoMA.

Best for guests seeking a contemporary Ritz-Carlton experience in NoMad with larger meeting spaces, multiple club rooms and suites, and Mediterranean dining.
When Baccarat wins: choose Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York if you want an intimate, design-forward Midtown stay with a notable indoor pool (La Piscine), Spa de La Mer treatments that include pool access, and a French all-day restaurant and cocktail bar steps from MoMA.
When The Ritz-Carlton wins: pick The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad if you need more rooms and suite options, club lounge access varieties, more meeting and conference space, or a hotel situated close to Madison Square Park, the Flatiron Building, and the Empire State Building.
Bottom line: both are five-star downtown-to-midtown luxury options in Manhattan; Baccarat is the more boutique, design- and pool-focused Midtown choice, while The Ritz-Carlton NoMad is a larger, modern Ritz property that may suit business groups and travelers preferring NoMad’s neighborhood.
| Category | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York | The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Refined, crystal-focused French design; intimate luxury | Modern Ritz-Carlton luxury with a contemporary downtown–Midtown feel |
| Location | 28 West 53rd Street — directly across from MoMA in Midtown | 25 West 28th Street — in NoMad, near Madison Square Park and Flatiron |
| Size / rooms | 114 rooms and suites | 250 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest score | 5 stars (hotel listing) | 5 stars · guest rating 9 |
| Pools | La Piscine — heated 55-foot indoor pool with whirlpool, guest-only (open 7am–9pm) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Grand Salon (French, all-day) and The Bar (60-foot cocktail bar, terrace overlooking MoMA) | 2 restaurants (includes Zaytinya — Mediterranean) and 2 bars/lounges; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | Spa de La Mer — La Mer treatments, steam room, sauna; spa treatments include pool access | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials; reservations required |
| Meetings & events | Smaller event capacity (Grand Salon, Petit Salon; meeting space for ~40 people cited) | Conference space ~3,600 sq ft with 6 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | All-ages property; minimum check-in age 21; some spa areas 18+ | All-ages property (children stay free in existing bedding); minimum check-in age 21 (per listing) |
| Nearby highlights | MoMA, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Central Park within short walk | Madison Square Park, Flatiron Building, Empire State Building within short walk |
Baccarat sits on West 53rd Street directly across from MoMA and a short walk from Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
Choose Baccarat for a Midtown address when museum and Fifth Avenue access matter.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is in the NoMad neighborhood near Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building.
Pick The Ritz-Carlton NoMad if you want to be in NoMad with easy access to downtown-leaning Midtown sights.
Baccarat offers a compact roster of 114 rooms and suites with residential styling and signature touches.
Baccarat is best if you want fewer, design-forward rooms and suites in a boutique five-star setting.
The Ritz-Carlton offers a larger inventory and many room configurations including club rooms and multiple suite layouts.
The Ritz-Carlton NoMad suits travelers who want more room types and larger-suite options.
Baccarat centers dining around Grand Salon (French) and The Bar, both integral to the hotel's design identity.
Choose Baccarat for formal French dining, afternoon tea and a notable cocktail bar experience.
The Ritz-Carlton NoMad lists two restaurants and two bars, including Mediterranean dining at Zaytinya.
The Ritz-Carlton NoMad is a good option for Mediterranean fare and more varied on-site dining choices.
Baccarat’s signature water feature is La Piscine, a heated 55-foot indoor pool with whirlpool and reservable cabanas.
If an indoor pool with reservable cabanas and integrated spa access matters, Baccarat is the clear choice.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad lists a full-service spa and wellness facilities but published pool details are not available.
Ritz-Carlton NoMad provides a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness; specific pool information is not published.
Baccarat focuses on Spa de La Mer, a 24-hour fitness studio, and an elegant bar scene.
Baccarat blends spa, round-the-clock fitness and a refined evening bar atmosphere.
The Ritz-Carlton NoMad lists a full-service spa, a wheelchair-accessible fitness center and multiple bars for evening drinks.
Ritz-Carlton NoMad delivers full spa services and round-the-clock fitness with more public lounge options.

Baccarat — La Piscine is a dedicated, heated 55-foot indoor pool with reservable cabanas and spa access.

The Ritz-Carlton NoMad — larger conference footprint (3,600 sq ft) and six meeting rooms make it easier to host business events.

Baccarat — located across from MoMA and steps from Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.

The Ritz-Carlton NoMad — 250 guestrooms with many club-room and multi-bedroom suite options including penthouses.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is directly across from MoMA and a short walk to Rockefeller Center.
The supplier listing for The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad does not publish pool details.
Both have full-service spas; Baccarat’s Spa de La Mer is a dedicated La Mer spa with treatments that include pool access, while The Ritz-Carlton NoMad lists massages, body treatments and facials—choose based on brand and treatment preferences.
Both properties are all-ages hotels; Baccarat notes some spa areas are 18+ and its pool requires guests under 14 to be supervised, while The Ritz-Carlton’s listing notes children stay free in existing bedding.
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