The Palace | New York City Luxury Hotels

With a nod to its celebrated history, Lotte New York Palace stakes its claim as the city’s most iconic hotel. A Madison Avenue jewel that’s forever woven into the fabric on New York City, Lotte New York Palace is both landmark and luxury retreat, beloved by New Yorkers and cherished by visitors.

A flawless address for business meetings, a storied setting for New York City weddings, and a scene-stealing backdrop for movies and television shows, Lotte New York Palace is a quintessential New York experience. That rare place where old-world elegance and modern-day style meet (and live happily ever after).

The Palace Experienceservices & amenities

In-Room dining
Luxury Spa & Fitness Center
30,000 SF of meeting and event space
Full-service Business Center
Complimentary house car service

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Breakfast plate including croissant, mixed fruit, and orange juice

Making History on Madison Avenue

1882

The Villard Houses
Birth Of A Landmark

Prominent financier Henry Villard commissioned McKim, Mead & White to design the Villard Houses, a collection of six neo-Italian Renaissance townhouses around a Madison Avenue courtyard.

1974

A Towering Addition
The Helmsley Years

Developer Harry Helmsley proposed a striking 55-story hotel for the site of the Villard Houses, to be called The Helmsley Palace Hotel.

1981

The Helmsley Palace
A Decade of Headlines

Opened in 1981 as the first luxury hotel in New York City, the Helmsley Palace was operated by Harry Hemsley’s wife, Leona, until 1992. Her brash management style earned her the oft-quoted nickname “The Queen of Mean.”

1992

Jewel Of The Sultan
Restore & Refurbish

The hotel was purchased by the Sultan of Brunei and underwent a multi-million dollar restoration and refurbishment of the Villard Houses and The Towers. In 2011, the hotel was sold to Northwood Investors.

2015

The Lotte Legacy
An Iconic Lifestyle Experience

Lotte Hotels & Resorts, owner and operator of luxury hotels based in Seoul, South Korea, acquired the landmark hotel from Northwood Investors, renaming it Lotte New York Palace Hotel.

Today

A NYC Icon
The new definition of luxury

Lotte Hotels & Resorts’ NYC flagship is an icon of style and sophistication, ranking not only as the city's largest luxury hotel but also one of its most highly rated.