Bemelmans Bar
Ludwig Bemelmans murals, piano from 5.30 pm and a trio from 9 pm; general admission is first come, first served.
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel stands at Madison Avenue and 76th Street: downstairs, Bemelmans Bar wraps the evening in painted murals.
A week here, month by monthUpper East Side museums by day and Café Carlyle’s cabaret later would bring me to the Carlyle, from $1,023 a night for 2 on 4–6 January 2027. For a trip focused on Midtown, I’d sleep farther south.
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The suite to request
I would ask for a Central Park Suite for its tower-floor outlook: the official description gives it floor-to-ceiling windows over Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, a king bed and a large kitchen.
A week in February
For 22–28 February 2027, the calendar read on 17 October 2026 shows individual nights from $1,156 to $1,230; its dearest night, 2 December 2026, reaches $2,104.
Arriving with a car
If you bring a car, valet costs $75 a day at the garage beside the 76th Street entrance; SUVs and oversized vehicles carry an additional fee.
Dress for the evening
For an evening at Café Carlyle, pack something dressier: the venue asks guests to avoid hoodies, sweatpants, shorts, tank tops, baseball caps and athletic sneakers when choosing what to wear.
What the Carlyle is
The ground floor gives this stay its rhythm. At Bemelmans, painted murals run above the banquettes and small tables, with music from 5.30 pm. At Café Carlyle, dinner leads into the 8.45 pm show beneath the figures painted by Marcel Vertès. Staying upstairs makes the lift the final journey home.
Choose the room as carefully as the table. Superior and Deluxe King rooms face the courtyard; the Premier looks onto Madison Avenue. For Central Park, look at the suites the hotel identifies, up to the Presidential on the entire 26th floor. Accessible rooms have their own dimensions and capacities: the Accessible Deluxe is 40 m², the standard Deluxe King 35 m².
Start the morning among Dowling’s paintings, then head towards Museum Mile. Back at the hotel, The Gallery serves tea until 4 pm, amid red chairs and Topkapi-inspired decoration. Art and music give the days a shape; spa treatments and performances are booked separately from the room.
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Lumina Guide 2027
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel stands at Madison Avenue and 76th Street: downstairs, Bemelmans Bar wraps the evening in painted murals.
How we choose the hotelsOur reading, point by point
What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Location
Upper East Side, one block from Central Park
Character
Murals, piano and cabaret on the ground floor
Rooms
20 categories from 33 to 253 m²
Food and social life
Dowling’s, The Gallery, Bemelmans and Café Carlyle
Wellness
Valmont Spa and a 24-hour fitness studio
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do The Carlyle’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
Location
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests describe walks and shopping on Madison Avenue from their Upper East Side base.
Room
7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Spacious rooms and suites with separate sitting rooms recur; guests on high floors describe the city views.
Staff and service
7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests repeatedly describe the front-desk welcome, small gestures for children and attention to requests in their rooms.
Breakfast
7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Breakfast accounts remember omelettes, pancakes and egg dishes served in the restaurant.
Price
Guests discussing the bill weigh it against the Madison Avenue address and the hotel’s history.
How we count
| What | Guests’ score | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.2 | 50 | 86% |
| Room | 7.0 | 93 | 72% |
| Staff and service | 7.4 | 279 | 74% |
| Breakfast | 6.9 | 21 | 67% |
| Price | – | 38 | 18% |
388 guests said so on Google, from 13 November 2021 to 12 October 2026. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in New York: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 17 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
The hotels we weigh it against in New York:
Price: for 2, the night of 4 January 2027, from $1,023 on Google Hotels on 17 October 2026.
What a night costs, season by season
From 1 January to 27 February 2027, the calendar shows references of $783–$1,217 a night, with the $783 minimum confined to 18 January. For a summer visit I would budget for the 1 April–12 September 2027 range of $1,239–$1,543 a night.
| Period | Dollars a night |
|---|---|
| 17 October to 30 December 2026 | 1,042–2,104 |
| 1 January to 27 February 2027 | 783–1,217 |
| 28 February to 31 March 2027 | 796–1,309 |
| 1 April to 12 September 2027 | 1,239–1,543 |
Google Hotels calendar references for individual nights searched alone for 2 adults, read on 17 October 2026; the calendar stops on 12 September 2027. The period minima of $1,042 on 22 November 2026, followed by $783 on 18 January 2027 and $796 on 14 March 2027 are isolated nights. Booked as 7 nights from 16 to 23 November 2026, the lowest seller Google listed on 17 October 2026 asked $1,706 a night; the hotel’s own listing, $2,100 a night.
The Carlyle, Aman or The Pierre
For Midtown walks, Aman New York puts you on Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, with Central Park 3 minutes away on foot. Choose The Pierre for a Fifth Avenue address at East 61st Street, with Central Park and Grand Army Plaza 4 minutes on foot.
| Hotel | A night, from |
|---|---|
| The Carlyle | $1,042 |
| Aman New York | $2,800 |
| The Pierre | $579 |
Lowest individual-night calendar reference in 16–22 November 2026 for 2 adults: the Carlyle read on 17 October 2026, Aman on 13 October 2026 and The Pierre on 15 October 2026.
Piano, a suite and dinner
The hotel’s own film, marble bathrooms, a sitting room and strawberries flambé at Dowling’s.
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The rooms to spend time in
Café Carlyle
Dinner from 6.30 pm and the show at 8.45 pm beneath musical murals by Marcel Vertès.
Dowling’s at The Carlyle
New York classics, more than 200 works of art on the walls and weekend brunch.
The Gallery
Red velvet and Topkapi-inspired details; tea is served daily from noon to 4 pm.
Valmont Spa
Facials and massages on the 3rd floor:9 am–7 pm weekdays and 9 am–6 pm at weekends.
Good to know before you book
Bemelmans charges a music cover from 5.30 pm; Café Carlyle performances need a separate booking.
Bemelmans, Café Carlyle and Dowling’s ask for proper attire: sportswear, shorts, baseball caps and athletic trainers are excluded.
Car valet is $75 a day, with supplements for SUVs and oversized vehicles.
From 33 to 253 m², all 20 categories
Getting there
| Address | 35 East 76th Street, at Madison Avenue |
|---|---|
| JFK | 18 miles, according to the hotel |
| LaGuardia | 10 miles, according to the hotel |
| Newark | 20 miles, according to the hotel |
| Parking | Garage beside the 76th Street entrance; car valet $75 a day. |
| Check-in | From 3 pm; check-out by noon. |
The Carlyle on Madison Avenue
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A day at the Carlyle
8am
Breakfast at Dowling’s
Start at Dowling’s with breakfast among the dining room’s collection of local art.
The morning
Walk to Central Park
Central Park is one block west of the hotel: leave the room for a walk before the afternoon indoors.
3pm
Tea in The Gallery
Reserve afternoon tea in The Gallery, with scones and pastries against deep red velvet banquettes.
6.30pm
Dinner before the show
On a performance night, arrive at Café Carlyle for the first dinner reservations and stay for the 8.45pm show.
After dinner
Jazz at Bemelmans Bar
For a later night, Bemelmans Bar has a jazz trio from 9pm.
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel reviews
Google rating read on 17 October 2026.
Guest voices
GoogleThe suite towards the park
In a review published in September 2026, a guest describes a stay from 11 to 13 June and an upgrade to a Central Park Suite, remembering the view, the responsive front desk and spa facials.
Google · September 2026Read the review
GoogleWith a 4-year-old
A review published in May 2026 describes the welcome for a 4-year-old, with small gifts and plenty of smiles. The guest stayed in a Madison King and recalls the murals and a breakfast of omelette, bacon and pancakes.
Google · May 2026Read the review
GoogleA room after the gala
In a review published in May 2026, a guest attending a gala describes the honeysuckle scent in the lobby, a spacious standard room and a soft bathrobe, and recommends cocktails and jazz at Bemelmans.
Google · May 2026Read the review
Questions about the Carlyle
What kind of hotel is The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel?
Rosewood’s Art Deco hotel on the Upper East Side opened in 1930. The fact sheet currently linked by the official media hub lists 100 rooms and 92 suites, 192 in total. Rosewood announced completion of its 3-year transformation on 1 November 2021; the current catalogue contains 20 categories. Private apartments in the building are outside this hotel inventory. Source · Source
What are the Carlyle’s rooms like, and how large are they?
The 6 room categories run from the 33 m² Superior and Deluxe Twins to the 58 m² Executive King. The 9 suite categories reach 253 m² in the Presidential, alongside 5 accessible categories. The Superior has a king bed and courtyard view; the 42 m² Premier overlooks Madison Avenue. Published capacities range from 2 to 8 guests: permission for an extra bed does not automatically increase the listed maximum. Source
Which suites overlook Central Park?
The official FAQ names the Central Park Suite, Accessible Central Park Suite, Empire Suite and Presidential Suite. The Empire is a duplex on floors 28 and 29; the Presidential occupies floor 26 with 360-degree views. Elsewhere, the view depends on the category and floor: the Superior and Deluxe King face the courtyard. Source · Source
How much does a night at the Carlyle cost?
Google Hotels, read on 17 October 2026, for 2 adults and one night: $1,159 on 10 November 2026, $1,918 on 10 December and $1,072 on 20 January 2027. These individual calendar nights name no room, meal plan, seller or tax and fee basis. A 7-night stay needs its own quotation. Source
Where do you eat at the Carlyle, and when is breakfast served?
Dowling’s serves New York classics among more than 200 works of art. Breakfast runs 6.30–11 am Monday to Friday, 6.30–10.30 am Saturday and 8–10.30 am Sunday; weekend brunch is 10.30 am–2 pm. Dinner runs 5–10 pm Sunday to Thursday and until 10.30 pm Friday and Saturday. Bemelmans Bar, Café Carlyle and The Gallery complete the dining choices, with in-room dining available. The Rosewood Escapes and Suite Sojourn offers include continental breakfast for 2 under their own terms. Source · Source
How does Bemelmans Bar work?
Opens at noon, closing at midnight Sunday and Monday, 12.30 am Tuesday to Thursday and 1 am Friday and Saturday. General admission is first come, first served. The bar’s own page lists a music cover from 5.30 pm, with the trio from 9 pm: $25–35 per person at tables and $20–25 at the bar, depending on the artist. Dress is formal enough for the room: sportswear, shorts, baseball caps and athletic trainers are excluded. Source · Source
When does the show at Café Carlyle begin?
Dinner reservations begin at 6.30 pm and the performance at 8.45 pm. It is a ticketed supper club requiring advance booking; the programme and bill depend on the artist and seat. Musical murals by Marcel Vertès surround the room. Source · Source
When is afternoon tea served in The Gallery?
Afternoon tea is served daily from noon to 4 pm, by reservation. The Gallery opens 10.30 am to midnight, with red velvet, patterned walls and Topkapi-inspired details designed by Renzo Mongiardino. The Carlyle Afternoon Tea menu is $125, with tea, sandwiches, scones and pastries. Source · Source
What is Valmont Spa at the Carlyle like?
Valmont Spa is on the 3rd floor, with facials, massages and body rituals; Yves Durif is a separate hair salon. The spa opens 9 am–7 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am–6 pm at weekends. The current pages read on 17 October 2026 give no total floor area or sauna-and-steam circuit. Source · Source
Is the spa included in the room, and can non-residents visit?
The FAQ welcomes non-residents and recommends booking treatments. Treatments are sold separately; the site does not present spa access as a general inclusion in every room or publish a day pass. The current menu lists, for example, Serene Valley at $295 for 60 minutes and Vitality of the Glaciers at $375 for 60 minutes. The fitness studio is available 24 hours. Source · Source Spa menu
Is there a swimming pool at the Carlyle?
The hotel’s wellness and services pages read on 17 October 2026 present Valmont Spa, Yves Durif salon and a fitness studio; they list no swimming pool or priced access to a partner pool. Source · Source
Is the fitness studio open 24 hours?
Yes. The Technogym studio is available 24 hours daily, with treadmills, bikes, weights, resistance machines, a bench and squat rack. Private trainers can be arranged; no group-class timetable is published. Source · Source
Does the Carlyle have parking or valet service?
A garage sits beside the 76th Street entrance. The official page lists car valet at $75 a day; SUVs and oversized vehicles carry an additional charge, with no amount published. Source
Where is the Carlyle, and is the area quiet?
At 35 East 76th Street on Madison Avenue, in the Upper East Side. Central Park is one block west and Museum Mile is nearby. The catalogue lists courtyard views for the Superior, Deluxe King and Executive King; choosing the room’s position is more useful than treating the neighbourhood as a promise of silence. Source · Source
Which rooms suit a family with children?
The Superior Two-Bedroom Suite and Premier Two-Bedroom Suite accommodate up to 5 guests; the Presidential up to 8. Connecting rooms and complimentary cots are available on request; extra beds are charged and limited to compatible categories. Children have their own menus and robes, with paid babysitting available. Source · Source
Can you stay with a dog?
Yes, dogs under 25 lb, approximately 11.3 kg, are welcomed at $50 a night. A bed, bowl, snacks and water are provided; dog walking is charged separately, without a published price. Source
What are the check-in, check-out and cancellation terms?
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out by noon. Standard terms require cancellation at least 24 hours before 3 pm EST on arrival day to avoid a one-night charge including tax. The Empire and Presidential category terms require a deposit of one night plus taxes at booking and cancellation at least 7 days before 3 pm EST on arrival day. Offers, city events and holidays can have their own terms; a credit card guarantees the booking. Source · Source · Source · Source
Are there room offers or packages?
More Rosewood gives a 3rd night after 2 consecutive paid nights, for stays of 3–12 nights, excluding Superior rooms. Rosewood Escapes includes continental breakfast for 2 and advertises up to 20% off the best available rate. Suite Sojourn applies from Executive King through Presidential, advertising up to 25% off the best available rate, continental breakfast for 2 and complimentary overnight parking. The booking deadline is 31 March 2027. Availability, blackout dates and individual rate terms apply. Source · Source · Source
Is there a New Year’s Eve dinner or show?
The official restaurant, Café Carlyle and calendar pages read on 17 October 2026 publish no verified priced menu and programme for 31 December 2026. The supper club’s usual hours do not establish that evening’s arrangements. Source · Source
Does the Carlyle have a season or published closing dates?
On 17 October 2026 the hotel markets rooms on its official site and has dated public winter prices. The official pages read give no seasonal hotel opening-and-closing calendar. Café Carlyle has its own performance programme; the FAQ’s year-round activities wording does not guarantee room availability on every date. Source · Source
Can you hold a wedding or private event here?
Yes. The event catalogue lists the 160 m² Trianon Suite for up to 180 guests and the 54 m² Versailles Suite for up to 60, with capacity dependent on layout. Dining spaces can also be reserved: Café Carlyle takes up to 100 for a reception or 60 at round tables; Dowling’s up to 70 at tables. Wedding catering is tailored, without a single published package price. Source · Source
What services does the Carlyle offer?
Concierge, daily housekeeping and evening turndown, laundry and valet services, in-room dining, newspapers, Wi-Fi and 24-hour security. Top suites have Suite Ambassador service. The hotel has 4 restaurants and bars, Valmont Spa, Yves Durif salon and a Technogym fitness studio. Source · Source
What charges should you allow for?
The official policy quotes USD per room per night for 2 people, subject to applicable taxes and charges. Car valet is $75 a day and a dog $50 a night. An extra bed costs $75 a night in compatible categories; no general amount is published for SUV supplements or dog walking. The Google Hotels calendar references here do not specify which taxes or charges they include. Source · Source · Source
Has the Empire Suite recently been updated?
The current catalogue lists the 241 m² suite for up to 7 guests. An interview dated 7 June 2026 refers to updates without dates; the official page read on 17 October gives neither their completion date nor a reopening date. Empire bookings go through a dedicated enquiry. Source · Source
What do reviews of the Carlyle say?
Google shows 4.5/5 from 1,258 ratings, read on 17 October 2026. Reviews published after the 2021 transformation repeatedly describe the welcome, the Upper East Side location and spacious rooms; these reviews also include bar and restaurant visits. The accounts below describe a Central Park Suite, a stay with a child and a room booked by a guest attending a gala. Source
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