The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel
Hotel · Upper East Side ·
Art Deco hotel with luxe spa, rooftop garden, fine dining
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20 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021 Get directions
Art Deco hotel with luxe spa, rooftop garden, fine dining
20 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021 Get directions
"Tucked into the Upper East Side, the hotel serves as a discreet sanctuary with four signature suites inspired by Central Park’s bridges and bespoke details, plus the perk of priority access to hard-to-get restaurant reservations." - The MICHELIN Guide
"After a multi-year closure, this historic grand dame is back under the Corinthia Hotels umbrella with interiors by Martin Brudnizki; originally opened in 1926, its early clientele included John F. Kennedy and Bette Davis. Following a splashy fall 2024 reopening that adds the newly instituted restaurant and private club, Casa Tua, it’s poised to be a celebrity hotspot throughout Met Gala weekend—previous gala guests have included Hailey Bieber, Ashley Graham, and Serena Williams. For a red-carpet-ready experience, I head to the Sisley Paris spa for their “Prestige Glow: Met Gala Rejuvenation Facial.”" - Nicole Kliest, Christina Liao
"Opened in 1926 and relaunched in October 2024 under a European luxury operator, this Upper East Side property blends a storied past with a subdued, residential luxury vibe. Located steps from Central Park at 20 E. 76th St., it houses 100 guest rooms (including 30 suites) and 14 private residences, with interiors by Martin Brudnizki that favor a toned-down jewel-toned palette, marble bathrooms stocked with Antica Farmacista, and in-room touches like wall-integrated Bluetooth shower speakers and curated bedside reading on New York themes. Public spaces emphasize a homey, living-room atmosphere—spa services, art deco–inspired lounge decor, and even house-made dog treats—and staff are notably attentive, greeting guests by name and responding promptly to requests. The property makes a quiet, low-key base for seasoned visitors and locals but is less convenient for first-time tourists hoping to be near midtown attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center." - Chloe Arrojado
"A century-old property that must satisfy both the landmark commission and the court of public opinion, this hotel has weathered a multi-year closure—along with a change of ownership to the Reuben Brothers and a shift in management from Relais & Chateaux to Corinthia Hotels—to make its grand re-debut. Its iconic Art Deco facade carries decades of nostalgia, and plenty of New Yorkers remember a previous era when John F. Kennedy, Bette Davis, and Claudette Colbert were among the clientele. After a bumpy, construction-plagued ride up Madison Avenue, I stepped into a cream, marbled lobby adorned with artful floral branches and felt an immediate sense of visual calm. Martin Brudnizki’s interior design here embraces restraint compared to his maximalist work elsewhere, with muted palettes that let the art provide the pops of color. Curated with help from Paris’s Visto Gallery, the collection includes works by George Condo, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Brooklyn-based contemporary artist Ethan Cook." - Elise Taylor
"Corinthia’s U.S. flagship occupies a 1926 Upper East Side residence hotel that once hosted figures like JFK and Bette Davis; opening mid-2024, the property has interiors by Martin Brudnizki featuring 100 guest rooms and suites plus 14 residences dressed in richly textured fabrics in soothing greens, blues, and muted golds. Miami-based Casa Tua will operate the on-site Italian restaurant, lounge, and a private members club, continuing the brand’s reputation for transforming historic buildings into luxury hotels." - Jennifer Flowers