The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
400 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018, New York, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue is a five-star hotel occupying a modern tower on busy Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, within a five-minute walk of the Empire State Building and six minutes from Bryant Park. Understated rooms feature wood accents, marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while suites are set on the upper floors and add kitchens plus city views. On-site dining includes a contemporary bar serving casual fare alongside a chic restaurant offering Mediterranean fine dining. The property also houses a luxury spa, a 24-hour fitness center, a hair salon and roughly 7,500 square feet of event space for meetings and functions. Its Fifth Avenue location puts guests near Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Theater District, with MoMA and Times Square also within an easy walk. The combination of elegant, understated design and a landmark-dense location makes it a well-placed base for exploring Midtown on foot.
Best for
This hotel suits luxury travelers and couples seeking upscale, understated accommodations within walking distance of Midtown's major landmarks, thanks to its marble bathrooms, spa and fine-dining restaurant. It also works well for business travelers who need proximity to Grand Central Terminal and access to nearly 7,500 sq ft of event space. Sightseers benefit from being 252m from the Empire State Building, 379m from Bryant Park, and under a kilometer from Rockefeller Center and Times Square.
Travel tips
Given the hotel's location right on Fifth Avenue, most major Midtown attractions -- including the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and Rockefeller Center -- are reachable on foot in 15 minutes or less. Grand Central Terminal is roughly a 10-minute walk, making it a convenient option for guests arriving by Metro-North or subway. Those planning theater visits should note the Theater District is about a 12-minute walk away, so allow time if walking during evening rush hour.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the attentive, professional staff and describe the service as among the best they've experienced, with several reviewers singling out warm welcomes and personalized attention from the team. Room quality is another recurring highlight, with mentions of spacious, luxurious accommodations and comfortable sleep. Breakfast and overall dining draw frequent praise, though one recurring criticism concerns the hotel's Italian restaurant, which some guests felt was overpriced relative to its portion sizes. The property's location is also repeatedly noted as a strong point among reviewers.
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