Peter Schabinger

Review of Jumeirah Essex House Hotel

Essex House is an iconic landmark on Central Park ...

Essex House is an iconic landmark on Central Park which has been an operating hotel for generations. It is a destination property unto itself which means it s very busy. The rooms have been recently renovated as of April 2018 but there are still reminders that this is a very old building. The elevators are quite small but there are several of them. The main complaint I would have is that the windows are not soundproof whatsoever and if you re on a lower floor you ll definitely hear the traffic from Central Park South or the various noises from the back or sides depending upon your location. Scoring a room on a higher floor would definitely help with this. The food in the Executive Club lounge is plentiful and very good as you would expect at a JW. What impressed me the most was the bed. It was the single most comfortable bed I ve ever slept in and I want one for home. The mattress, pillows and linens were all perfect. It was so comfortable that I spent half of Saturday in bed reading and napping. The towels were also top notch. Housekeeping and all the services I experienced were all 5 star and I definitely look forward to my next visit.