
Soho Grand Hotel
Best for downtown SoHo energy, late-night bars, and a smaller, nightlife-focused hotel experience.
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Soho Grand Hotel is a downtown, 4.5-star boutique hotel in SoHo known for nightlife, destination dining, and a pet-friendly policy; this guide is for travelers who want a lively, downtown Manhattan base. Lotte New York Palace is a large, 4.5-star Midtown landmark on Madison Avenue suited to visitors who prefer a classic Midtown address, large-event facilities, and full-service hotel amenities.
Updated · about 4 km apart

Best for downtown SoHo energy, late-night bars, and a smaller, nightlife-focused hotel experience.

Best for a classic Midtown base near Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue, with large event spaces and a full-service spa.
When Soho Grand wins: choose Soho Grand if you want a compact, style-forward SoHo address with late-night dining and live-music bars, strong pet policies, and easy access to downtown galleries and nightlife.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: choose Lotte New York Palace if you need a Midtown landmark, larger room inventory, full-service spa and fitness offerings, and closer walking access to Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue and other Midtown sights.
Bottom line: both are 4.5-star Manhattan hotels with different personalities — Soho Grand is smaller and nightlife-forward in downtown Manhattan, while Lotte New York Palace is a large, landmark Midtown property better suited to travelers wanting a classic Midtown base and more on-site services.
| Category | Soho Grand Hotel | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, nightlife-forward, fashion and gallery crowd | Large, formal Midtown landmark with a classic luxury hotel presence |
| Location | SoHo / downtown Manhattan, steps from Canal St and Tribeca | Midtown Manhattan on Madison Avenue, near Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue |
| Size (rooms) | Approximately 347–363 rooms (17-story boutique) | 909 guestrooms |
| Star rating | 4.5 stars | |
| Guest rating (third-party) | Not published | 9 (user rating as listed) |
| Pools | No on-site pool or hot tub | Wheelchair-accessible pool (on-site) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with Technogym and Peloton bikes | Full-service spa, health club, steam room |
| Restaurants & bars | Grand Bar & Salon, Soho Diner (24-hour), Club Room, seasonal Gilligan's | Gold Room restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, bar/lounge; room service (limited hours) |
| Event / meeting space | Multiple boutique event spaces including penthouse lofts and gallery; capacities for small-to-large events | Conference center, ballroom and multiple meeting rooms for large events |
| Family / age policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; minimum check-in age commonly 21 | |
| Accessibility & services | Wheelchair-accessible public areas, concierge, complimentary seasonal bike rentals | Extensive accessibility features, concierge, limo/town car service, business center |
Soho Grand sits in SoHo near Canal Street, Tribeca and downtown subway lines.
Choose Soho Grand for a downtown, arts-and-nightlife base with easy subway access.
Lotte New York Palace occupies a landmark Midtown location on Madison Avenue near Rockefeller Center.
Choose Lotte New York Palace for a central Midtown address that puts major Midtown attractions within easy walking distance.
Soho Grand is a mid-size boutique hotel with a mix of rooms, suites and penthouse lofts.
Expect smaller-boutique scale rooms and select suites with a focus on downtown style and penthouse options.
Lotte New York Palace is a large hotel with a broad selection of room types across its inventory.
Choose Lotte for a wide range of room sizes and suite configurations, including cathedral- and skyline-view options.
Soho Grand centers much of its identity on on-site dining and nightlife.
Pick Soho Grand if late-night dining, live music and a buzzy downtown bar scene matter to you.
Lotte New York Palace offers full-service dining in a Midtown luxury-hotel format.
Choose Lotte for formal dining options and convenient Midtown meal service tied to a large hotel operation.
Soho Grand does not have an on-site pool or hot tub.
Soho Grand focuses on bars, dining and fitness rather than on-site pool amenities.
Lotte New York Palace offers an on-site pool and broader leisure facilities.
Lotte is the better choice if an on-site pool, spa treatments and a wider range of leisure services are important.
Soho Grand mixes a 24-hour fitness center with an active nightlife program.
Soho Grand is aimed at guests who prioritize fitness and an active nightlife scene over in-house spa services.
Lotte New York Palace emphasizes full-service spa and more traditional hotel evening venues.
Choose Lotte for a full spa program and a quieter, more traditional hotel evening experience.

Soho Grand — Club Room, 24-hour Soho Diner and seasonal Gilligan's put downtown nightlife and late-night dining on-site.

Lotte New York Palace — full-service spa, health club and an on-site pool give you more wellness options on property.

Lotte New York Palace — walking distance to Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue and major Midtown attractions.

Soho Grand — exceptional pet policy, private on-site dog park and pet amenities make it ideal for travelers with pets.
Soho Grand — its Club Room hosts live jazz and late-night cocktails, plus a 24-hour diner and seasonal outdoor bar.
Lotte New York Palace — it lists a full-service spa, health club and a wheelchair-accessible pool; Soho Grand does not have a pool or spa.
Both hotels are family-friendly and welcome children; Soho Grand explicitly lists family amenities and Lotte New York Palace is described as family-friendly in its listing.
Lotte New York Palace — it’s on Madison Avenue, a short walk to Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue and other Midtown sights.
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