
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
Best for contemporary-luxury travelers who want a signature spa and an on-site heated indoor pool included with treatments.
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Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is a 114-room Midtown address built around contemporary crystal-focused design, a La Mer spa, and a 55-foot indoor pool — for travelers who want a modern, service-forward luxury stay. The St. Regis New York is a historic Beaux-Arts grande dame on East 55th Street with formal service and larger meeting spaces — for travelers who prioritize tradition and a central Fifth Avenue location.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for contemporary-luxury travelers who want a signature spa and an on-site heated indoor pool included with treatments.

Best for travelers who prefer a classic Midtown grande-dame with formal service, more meeting/banquet space, and a long-established address on 5th Avenue.
When Baccarat wins: Choose Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York if you want modern, jewelry-like design, a dedicated La Mer spa with treatments that include pool access, and a hotel-centered pool and intimate dining spaces.
When St. Regis wins: Choose The St. Regis New York if you want a historic Beaux‑Arts hotel on or steps from 5th Avenue with more meeting and event rooms, an extensive concierge and ballroom offering, and a traditional ultra-luxury service model.
Bottom line: Both are polished Midtown luxury addresses within easy walking distance of the same Midtown sights; Baccarat feels newer and spa-focused with a smaller, boutique scale, while The St. Regis emphasizes Beaux‑Arts tradition, formal service, and larger event capacity.
| Category | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, crystal-led modern luxury with spa rituals | Historic Beaux‑Arts formal luxury and long-standing service traditions |
| Location | 28 West 53rd Street — directly across from MoMA, steps from Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue | Two East 55th St — centrally located near 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | 114 rooms and suites | 238 guestrooms |
| Check-in age | Primary guest must be at least 21 to check in | |
| Pool | La Piscine — heated 55-foot indoor pool with whirlpool, guest-only access and reservable cabanas | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Grand Salon (French) + The Bar (60-foot cocktail bar with terrace overlooking MoMA) | 2 restaurants (number published); names not published |
| Spa & wellness | Spa de La Mer — 4 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room; spa treatments include pool access | Spa services and 24-hour fitness available (supplier listing shows hair salon and fitness center) |
| Meetings & events | Smaller event footprint (Grand Salon, Petit Salon; meeting capacity ~40–50 depending on venue listings) | Extensive meeting space — 13 meeting rooms and ~3,944 sq ft of conference/ballroom space |
| Accessibility & sustainability | Wheelchair accessible areas, complimentary Wi‑Fi, no resort fee | Wheelchair accessible path/registration/meeting spaces, strong single-use plastic reduction and LED lighting initiatives |
Baccarat sits on West 53rd Street, directly across from MoMA and a short walk to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Choose Baccarat if you want immediate MoMA access and proximity to Fifth Avenue shopping.
The St. Regis New York sits on East 55th Street, a short stroll from 5th Avenue and many Midtown attractions.
Choose The St. Regis for a classic Fifth Avenue address with easy walkability to Midtown cultural landmarks.
Baccarat offers 114 rooms and suites designed with refined, residential-style comfort.
Baccarat feels boutique and residential — a smaller inventory for a quieter hotel experience.
The St. Regis lists 238 guestrooms with traditional luxury fittings and formal service.
The St. Regis suits travelers who prefer a full-service, established luxury hotel with more room options.
Baccarat centers dining around French cuisine and Champagne rituals in its Grand Salon and an iconic long bar.
Baccarat’s food-and-drink program is built around French dining, Champagne, and a signature cocktail bar experience.
The St. Regis offers multiple dining outlets (supplier listing: 2 restaurants) along with room service and a bar/lounge.
The St. Regis provides traditional hotel dining options and a classic bar setting; specifics on signature outlets are not published in the supplier listing.
Baccarat’s signature amenity is La Piscine, a heated indoor pool integrated with spa treatments.
If an indoor hotel pool and spa-linked rituals matter, Baccarat is the clear pick.
The St. Regis listing highlights 24-hour fitness, a hair salon and concierge services but does not publish an on-site pool in the supplier listing.
The St. Regis focuses on traditional hotel services and event space; a published on-site pool is not available in the supplier data.
Baccarat’s wellness offering centers on Spa de La Mer plus a 24-hour fitness studio.
Baccarat emphasizes a high-end spa program paired with 24-hour fitness and late-night bar service.
The St. Regis highlights concierge, a hair salon, 24-hour fitness, and ballrooms for events.
Choose The St. Regis for formal service, event capability, and classic hotel amenities rather than a spa-centric stay.

Baccarat — Spa de La Mer with treatments that include pool access and dedicated cabanas.

The St. Regis — larger room count, 13 meeting rooms and nearly 3,944 sq ft of conference/ballroom space.

Baccarat — Grand Salon’s French service, Afternoon Tea, and a celebrated Champagne program.

The St. Regis — established Fifth Avenue-adjacent location with traditional grande-dame service.
Baccarat is the better choice: La Piscine is a heated 55-foot indoor pool and Spa de La Mer treatments include pool access.
The St. Regis has a larger published meetings footprint — 13 meeting rooms and roughly 3,944 sq ft of conference/ballroom space — compared with Baccarat’s smaller event rooms.
Yes — both are centrally located in Midtown Manhattan within easy walking distance of Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue shopping, and the Museum of Modern Art.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York does not charge a resort fee; The St. Regis supplier listing does not publish a resort-fee policy in the provided details.
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