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The St. Regis New York
Ultimate guide to The St. Regis New York — Astor-founded Fifth Avenue luxury with butler service, King Cole Bar heritage and about 240 rooms. Best when you want old-New-York ceremony steps from Midtown shopping and MoMA.
Live partner rates · no FlightLogic markup · 5-star classification
The St. Regis New York is on our curated New York list in Midtown / Fifth Avenue: live rates via our stay partner, with location and transfer notes for JFK/LGA — not a FlightLogic stay score unless we have published a firsthand review.
Property amenities
- Butler service
- King Cole Bar
- Fine dining
- Fitness
- Concierge
- Event space
Room features
- Classic luxury finishes
- Fifth Avenue / city aspects by category
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Room types
What's nearby
Stated distances are measured from the property; other entries note how you'd get there. Walking times in New York run longer than the distance suggests once heat, crossings and pedestrian detours are counted.
Landmarks
- Central Park Walk or short hop
- Fifth Avenue / MoMA corridor Walk
- Brooklyn Bridge Subway / rideshare
- Times Square / Theatre District Short hop
- High Line / Hudson River Park Subway / rideshare
Transit
- JFK Airport ~45–75 min by car typical
- LaGuardia (LGA) Often shorter into Midtown / UES by car
- Nearest subway complex See neighbourhood notes
- Grand Central / Penn Station District-dependent
Shopping & food
- Fifth Avenue retail Walk
- Neighbourhood restaurants Immediate
- Hotel dining On site
Check-in, check-out and languages
- Check-in
- From 16:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Languages at reception
- English
Butler inclusions vary by category — confirm what your rate actually covers.
Who The St. Regis New York suits — our verdict first
St. Regis is Midtown ceremony: butler service, King Cole Bar and a Fifth Avenue address. Book it for classic luxury theatre. Choose Peninsula for rooftop/pool; Plaza for park-corner fame; Park Hyatt for modern calm.
Getting there from JFK, LGA and EWR
Same Midtown pattern: JFK 45–75 minutes by car typical; LGA often shorter. Once in Midtown, subway density is excellent for museums and theatres.
New York has three airports that matter for visitors: JFK for most long-haul arrivals, LaGuardia for many domestic hops, and Newark when fares win. Build buffer time for tunnels, Midtown gridlock and evening events — a “30-minute” map estimate is often optimistic.
Where it sits in the city
The St. Regis New York is in Midtown / Fifth Avenue at 2 East 55th Street. In New York terms, neighbourhood choice decides half the trip: Midtown and Central Park South trade higher rates for museums and Fifth Avenue; FiDi and Brooklyn buy architecture and waterfront walks at the cost of Midtown subway time.
Walkability is excellent within a district and deceptive between them — budget subway or rideshare hops when your day jumps from park to Downtown.
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Live rates for The St. Regis New York — no FlightLogic markup.
Rooms and what you actually get
Inventory is roughly 238 rooms and suites. Manhattan room sizes vary wildly by era — boutique and historic hotels can feel tight by international five-star standards even at high rates.
View categories (park, river, Empire State, skyline) are often the real product differentiator. Book the aspect you care about. Confirm bed type and any club or butler inclusions on the live partner rate rather than assuming the headline price is all-in.
Eating, culture and the stay rhythm
Expect a New York stay rhythm: strong coffee, long walks, museum blocks and late dinners. The St. Regis New York works best when you lean into its district — Midtown hotels for Fifth Avenue and theatres, Downtown/Brooklyn hotels for bridges and waterfront.
Hotel dining is useful after a long flight; neighbourhood restaurants are usually the point of eating in this city. Ask the concierge for current reservations rather than relying on last year’s hot list.
How it compares with our other New York picks
The closest ritual peer to Peninsula and Plaza. Less rooftop/pool-led than Peninsula; less park-theatre than Plaza; more heritage ceremony than Baccarat’s contemporary crystal boutique. Mandarin Oriental trades Fifth Avenue for Columbus Circle park views.
Booking notes and practical tips
Indicative nights sit around £400–£850 depending on weekday vs weekend, UN General Assembly week, Fashion Week and major holidays — use the live rates panel for current partner prices.
Request floor and view in writing. Pack layers: Midtown hotel lobbies run cold and summer subway platforms do not. If you need connecting rooms or a rollaway, confirm before you fly — boutique inventories are inflexible.
Verified facts
- Address: 2 E 55th St at Fifth Avenue
- About 238 rooms; signature St. Regis butler service
- King Cole Bar is a landmark cocktail room
- Short walk to MoMA, Rockefeller Center and Central Park
- Subway: 5 Av/53 St and nearby lines
Good for
- Travellers who want butler-led classic luxury
- Cocktail and heritage hotel fans (King Cole Bar)
- Midtown museum and shopping itineraries
Not ideal for
- Guests seeking a minimalist design hotel
- Downtown / Brooklyn-based trips
- Bargain Midtown
Airport transfer
Flying via John F. Kennedy International (JFK)? Same Midtown pattern: JFK 45–75 minutes by car typical; LGA often shorter. Once in Midtown, subway density is excellent for museums and theatres. See our John F. Kennedy International (JFK) guide for terminals, transit options and arrivals logistics.
FlightLogic has not yet stayed at The St. Regis New York, so this page carries no editorial review or score — it is a verified entity listing, with location facts checked August 2026 and prices always live from the booking partner. Our review integrity policy explains why we never publish ratings without a named author's stay.
Book The St. Regis New York
Typical night £400–£850 (indicative — the live rate decides)
Rates and availability are live from our stay partner* — you book on their site at their price, with no FlightLogic markup.
Check live rates & availability*Frequently asked questions
Where is The St. Regis New York?
The St. Regis New York is at 2 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022, in the Midtown / Fifth Avenue area. Use that address for rideshares, taxis and maps.
How many rooms does The St. Regis New York have?
About 238 rooms and suites. Exact counts can shift after renovations — confirm your room type when booking.
How far is The St. Regis New York from JFK airport?
John F. Kennedy International is typically about 45–75 minutes by taxi or rideshare to Midtown, sometimes less to Brooklyn/FiDi depending on traffic. LaGuardia is often shorter for Midtown; Newark varies with tunnel delays.
Is The St. Regis New York good for first-time New York visitors?
The St. Regis New York suits travellers who want butler-led classic luxury. Skip it if you are among guests seeking a minimalist design hotel. Midtown / Fifth Avenue only pays off when that area matches most of your evenings — not when it is merely the cheapest night.
Which New York airport should I fly into?
JFK handles most long-haul flights from Europe. LaGuardia is handy for many domestic connections into Midtown. Newark can be fine on price but add buffer for Hudson River crossings. Always compare total door-to-hotel time, not just airfare.
What time is check-in and check-out at The St. Regis New York?
Standard check-in is from 16:00 and check-out by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability — request them when booking.
Should I stay in Midtown or Downtown?
Stay Midtown or Central Park South for museums, Fifth Avenue and theatres. Stay FiDi or Brooklyn Bridge Park when you want waterfront walks and skyline views, and accept subway or rideshare time into Midtown.
The St. Regis New York vs other hotels on this list?
The closest ritual peer to Peninsula and Plaza. Less rooftop/pool-led than Peninsula; less park-theatre than Plaza; more heritage ceremony than Baccarat’s contemporary crystal boutique. Mandarin Oriental trades Fifth Avenue for Columbus Circle park views.
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Facts last verified August 2026.