
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
Best for art-and-design minded travelers who want a smaller, tightly curated Midtown luxury experience with a dedicated La Mer spa and a guest-only indoor pool.
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Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is a five‑star Midtown hotel across from MoMA with a crystal-led design and a dedicated La Mer spa; this guide is for travelers who want an art-forward, boutique‑scale luxury stay. Trump International Hotel & Tower New York is a five‑star Columbus Circle property with Central Park views and a high-profile name — read on if you value park-facing rooms and a prominent Midtown location.
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Best for art-and-design minded travelers who want a smaller, tightly curated Midtown luxury experience with a dedicated La Mer spa and a guest-only indoor pool.

Best for guests who prioritize Columbus Circle or Central Park views, a larger property footprint, and dining at a well-known signature restaurant (Jean‑Georges).
When Baccarat wins: choose Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York if you want a smaller, design-led hotel across from MoMA, a heated 55-foot indoor pool reserved for guests, a La Mer spa, and boutique-style service.
When Trump International wins: pick Trump International Hotel & Tower New York if you prefer being steps from Columbus Circle and Central Park, need a larger inventory of rooms and suites, or want on-site access to Jean‑Georges and a more conventionally family-friendly five‑star hotel with a 24-hour health club.
Bottom line: both are five-star Midtown choices within easy walking distance of many Manhattan attractions; Baccarat is the refined, intimate, design-focused option, while Trump International is the prominent, park-facing, full-service choice.
| Category | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York | Trump International Hotel & Tower New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Intimate, crystal- and design-focused luxury | Large, traditional Columbus Circle luxury |
| Location | 28 West 53rd Street — across from MoMA; steps to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue | 1 Central Park W — overlooks Central Park and Columbus Circle |
| Size (rooms) | 114 rooms and suites | 176 guestrooms |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years | |
| Pools | La Piscine — heated 55-foot indoor pool, guest-only; reservable cabanas | Indoor pool (1) available; wheelchair-accessible pool listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Grand Salon (French) and The Bar (60-foot cocktail counter, terrace) | Jean‑Georges and a second restaurant plus a bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Spa de La Mer with treatment rooms, steam room, sauna; spa treatments include pool access | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials; 24-hour health club and sauna |
| Known for | Crystal design details, proximity to MoMA, intimate service | Central Park/Columbus Circle location and name recognition |
| Transit | Near 5th Avenue/53rd Street subway (about 3-minute walk) | Steps from Columbus Circle transit connections |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM / Check-out 12:00 PM | |
Baccarat sits directly across from MoMA and places Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square within short walks.
Choose Baccarat if you want immediate museum access and a Midtown shopping/culture base.
Trump International is at Columbus Circle, putting Central Park and multiple transit options at your doorstep.
Choose Trump International for easy park access and a prominent Columbus Circle address.
Baccarat is smaller with 114 rooms and suites focused on refined, residential detailing.
For design-oriented travelers who prefer a smaller property and carefully styled rooms, Baccarat is the fit.
Trump International lists 176 guestrooms spanning Superior, Deluxe, Park View, and multiple suite configurations.
Trump International offers a broader range of room sizes and more park-view options across more units.
Baccarat centers dining on French cuisine and a dedicated cocktail bar.
Pick Baccarat if you want a formal French dining experience and a prominent cocktail bar in a boutique setting.
Trump International hosts Jean‑Georges along with other on-site dining and a lounge for drinks.
Pick Trump International if you want an on-site, high-profile restaurant (Jean‑Georges) and park-facing dining occasions.
Baccarat's standout amenity is La Piscine, a guest-only heated indoor pool with cabanas and a whirlpool.
If a purposefully designed indoor pool and private cabanas matter, Baccarat is the clearer choice.
Trump International lists an indoor pool alongside a 24-hour health club and sauna.
Trump International provides standard hotel leisure facilities including an indoor pool and round-the-clock fitness.
Baccarat's Spa de La Mer and 24-hour Bonne Santé fitness studio are core wellness features.
Baccarat focuses on high-end spa treatments and a well-equipped, always-open fitness studio.
Trump International offers full-service spa treatments, a 24-hour health club and accessible wellness spaces.
Choose Trump International for consistent, full-service wellness options and convenient fitness hours.

Across the street from MoMA with a crystal-focused design and intimate public rooms.

Columbus Circle address with rooms that offer direct park or city views.

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

Home to Jean‑Georges plus multiple dining outlets and a larger restaurant capacity.
Trump International Hotel & Tower New York is directly on Columbus Circle at Central Park's southwest corner; Baccarat is about an 8-minute walk to the park.
Yes. Baccarat has La Piscine (a heated 55-foot guest-only pool) and Spa de La Mer; Trump International lists one indoor pool and a full-service spa and sauna.
No. Both properties accept all adult guests; each enforces specific minimum ages for check-in and some spa/locker facilities.
Baccarat is directly across from MoMA and steps from Fifth Avenue shopping and Rockefeller Center, making it the stronger choice for museum- and shopping-focused itineraries.
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