
Soho Grand Hotel
Best for social nights out, pet travel, and an energetic SoHo location near galleries and Canal Street shopping.
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Soho Grand Hotel is a lively downtown boutique in SoHo with late-night dining, live music, and very pet-friendly policies — good for travelers who want nightlife, character, and pet amenities. The St. Regis New York is a landmark Fifth Avenue luxury hotel offering classic, formal service and butler-served rooms — best for travelers seeking uptown grandeur and traditional luxury.
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Best for social nights out, pet travel, and an energetic SoHo location near galleries and Canal Street shopping.

Best for formal luxury, landmark Fifth Avenue location, and travelers who want butler service and a traditional uptown address.
When Soho Grand Hotel wins: pick Soho Grand if you want a downtown boutique that’s built around dining, a late-night scene, and exceptional pet amenities — a social, younger-feeling base for exploring Lower Manhattan.
When The St. Regis New York wins: choose The St. Regis for classic Fifth Avenue prestige, formal service (including rooms listed with Butler Service Included), meeting and event space, and a central Midtown location steps from Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
Bottom line: both are luxury Manhattan hotels but they serve different trip styles — Soho Grand for energetic downtown social stays and pet owners; The St. Regis for traditional uptown luxury and formal service.
| Category | Soho Grand Hotel | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Trendy, social downtown boutique with live music and late-night venues | Formal, landmark Fifth Avenue luxury hotel with classic service |
| Location | SoHo / West Broadway, near Canal Street, Tribeca and downtown subway lines | Two East 55th St, steps from 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | Approximately 347–363 rooms (17-story boutique) | 238 air-conditioned guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest score | 4.5-star boutique (property materials) | 5-star · guest rating 9.2 |
| Pools / beach | No on-site swimming pool or hot tub | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Grand Bar & Salon, Soho Diner (24-hour), Club Room, seasonal Gilligan's outdoor venue | 2 restaurants, 1 bar/lounge; room service and breakfasts available (surcharge) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with Technogym machines and two Peloton bikes | Hair salon and 24-hour fitness facilities listed; full spa not published |
| Signature features | Pet-friendly policy with on-site dog park, seasonal bike rentals, lively Club Room nightlife | Butler Service included in many room types; landmark Fifth Avenue address and formal service |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly, children welcome; minimum check-in age typically 21 for registering adult | Welcomes guests of all orientations and ages; check-in minimum age listed as 21 |
| Meeting & event space | Multiple event spaces including penthouse lofts and outdoor Gilligan's; large reception capacities | Conference space 3,944 sq ft, 13 meeting rooms |
Soho Grand sits at 310 West Broadway in the heart of SoHo near Canal Street and Tribeca.
Pick Soho Grand to stay in SoHo if you want immediate access to downtown dining, nightlife, and galleries.
The St. Regis New York sits on Two East 55th St, a short walk from 5th Avenue and major Midtown attractions.
Choose The St. Regis for a classic Midtown location near theaters, museums, and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Soho Grand offers a mix of guest rooms, suites, penthouse lofts and terrace suites across a 17-story tower.
Soho Grand is for travelers who want varied boutique room types and penthouse loft options in a social hotel.
The St. Regis lists many rooms and suites with Butler Service Included across its 238 guestrooms.
The St. Regis is the choice if you want traditional, butler-attended rooms and formal luxury accommodations.
Soho Grand is built around downtown dining and nightlife with multiple distinct venues.
Go to Soho Grand for informal all-day dining, 24-hour options, and late-night live-music evenings.
The St. Regis lists two restaurants and one bar/lounge, with room service and breakfast available for a fee.
The St. Regis suits travelers who prefer formal dining and a quieter, classic hotel-bar experience.
Soho Grand does not have an on-site swimming pool but emphasizes outdoor seasonal dining and event terraces.
If an on-site pool is essential, neither Soho Grand (no pool) nor The St. Regis lists a pool in the provided facts for Soho Grand; Soho Grand offers outdoor seasonal venues instead.
The St. Regis supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool in the provided facts.
The St. Regis listing does not publish an on-site pool; confirm directly with the property if a pool is important to you.
Soho Grand pairs a 24-hour fitness center with a nightlife program anchored by the Club Room.
Soho Grand mixes round-the-clock workouts with an active late-night music and cocktail scene.
The St. Regis lists a 24-hour fitness facility and an on-site hair salon among guest amenities.
The St. Regis provides traditional luxury support for wellness (fitness and salon) and extensive service assistance, but a full spa is not published in the supplied listing.

Soho Grand — Club Room live jazz, late-night dining, and a downtown social program.

The St. Regis New York — many rooms list 'Butler Service Included' and the hotel emphasizes formal, old-New-York service.

Soho Grand — no pet fees listed on the hotel's own site, complimentary pet amenities, and an on-site dog park.

The St. Regis New York — steps from Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
Soho Grand — the hotel's official materials describe an exceptionally pet-friendly policy, complimentary pet amenities, and an on-site dog park. Confirm current details with the hotel before booking.
The St. Regis New York — many of its room types are listed as 'Butler Service Included' in the supplier room descriptions.
Soho Grand: confirmed not to have a pool or hot tub. The St. Regis listing provided does not publish an on-site pool; confirm with the hotel if a pool matters to you.
The St. Regis New York is steps from Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Rockefeller Center and MoMA; choose it for Midtown museums and shopping. Soho Grand is in SoHo, closer to galleries, Canal Street, and downtown attractions.
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