
The Mark
Best for travelers who want a quiet, residential Upper East Side base with high-end dining (Jean-Georges) and individually furnished rooms.
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The Mark is a discreet, residential-feeling five-star hotel on the Upper East Side with Jean-Georges dining and individually furnished rooms. Lotte New York Palace is a large, historic luxury hotel in Midtown for travelers who want a prominent Midtown address near Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
Updated · about 2.3 km apart

Best for travelers who want a quiet, residential Upper East Side base with high-end dining (Jean-Georges) and individually furnished rooms.

Best for guests who want a big Midtown hotel with palace-scale public spaces, easy access to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
When The Mark wins: choose The Mark if you value a discreet, residential apartment-like feel, celebrated in-house dining by Jean-Georges, a small, highly curated room inventory, and immediate access to Museum Mile and Central Park.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: choose Lotte Palace if you need a large hotel with extensive event and meeting facilities, more on-site guest rooms, a traditional full-service spa, and a highly central Midtown location close to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
Bottom line: both are luxury Manhattan addresses but serve slightly different needs — The Mark for a boutique, Upper East Side experience with signature dining; Lotte New York Palace for size, Midtown visibility, and larger-scale facilities.
| Category | The Mark | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Discreet, residential, individually furnished rooms and suites | Large, formal Midtown palace with historic public spaces |
| Location | Upper East Side — 1 block from Central Park, near Museum Mile | Midtown — steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | 152 rooms (106 rooms + 46–47 suites listed) | 909 guestrooms |
| Ages / family policy | All ages welcome; childcare/babysitting available (surcharge) | |
| Pools | No pool on-site; outdoor cold plunge and fitness instead | Wheelchair-accessible pool on site |
| Restaurants & bars | The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, The Mark Bar, Caviar Kaspia (+ seasonal venues) | Gold Room restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, bar/lounge (1 full restaurant listed) |
| Spa & wellness | The Mark Wellness & Longevity Spa by Augustinus Bader (opening Nov 2026), 3 treatment rooms, 24-hour Technogym | Full-service spa on site, health club and steam room |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple small-to-mid event rooms and suite buyouts; restaurant buyout option | Conference center, banquet/ballroom, meeting rooms |
| Known for | Jean-Georges restaurant, residential Upper East Side address, curated suites | Historic palace setting, Midtown address close to Rockefeller Center and 5th Ave |
| Internet & business | Free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas; business center available | Wired/wireless internet available for a surcharge; business center |
The Mark sits at 25 East 77th Street at Madison Avenue, one block from Central Park and close to Museum Mile.
Choose The Mark for immediate Central Park access and a quieter, museum-focused neighbourhood.
Lotte New York Palace is on Madison Avenue at 455 Madison Ave, steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Choose Lotte Palace if you want to be in the Midtown core near landmark shopping and Rockefeller Center.
The Mark offers 152 individually furnished rooms and suites designed to feel residential.
The Mark is for travelers who prefer a boutique, apartment-like room with designer touches.
Lotte New York Palace has a large inventory of guestrooms and suites across palace and tower sections.
Lotte Palace fits guests who need more room-night availability and a wide selection of room types.
The Mark centers its food and drink around Jean-Georges' The Mark Restaurant, The Mark Bar, and Caviar Kaspia.
The Mark is focused on high-profile, chef-driven dining and a singular bar experience.
Lotte New York Palace offers full restaurant and bar service geared to a large guest population.
Lotte Palace suits guests who prefer a traditional hotel dining lineup and on-site event catering.
The Mark does not have an on-site pool but emphasizes fitness and new spa facilities.
Pick The Mark if you prioritize a high-end spa and fitness offerings over an on-site swimming pool.
Lotte New York Palace lists a wheelchair-accessible pool along with health club and steam room facilities.
Choose Lotte Palace if an on-site pool and large wellness facilities matter to your stay.
The Mark focuses on private wellness, a 24-hour Technogym, and quiet Upper East Side evenings.
The Mark is better for private wellness and a calmer evening environment.
Lotte Palace provides full-service spa facilities and sits amid Midtown’s evening activity.
Lotte Palace is a strong pick if you want easier access to Midtown nightlife and traditional hotel wellness services.

The Mark — Jean-Georges-led restaurant, Caviar Kaspia, and boutique food programming.

Lotte New York Palace — steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center, ideal for Midtown sightseeing or business.

Lotte New York Palace — lists an on-site, wheelchair-accessible pool plus spa, health club and steam room.

The Mark — Upper East Side location, residential rooms, smaller inventory and quieter evenings.
The Mark is one block from Central Park; Lotte New York Palace is farther south and not as close to the park.
Lotte New York Palace lists an on-site, wheelchair-accessible pool; The Mark does not have a pool.
The Mark has on-site, chef-driven options including The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges and Caviar Kaspia; Lotte Palace provides traditional hotel dining (Gold Room) and cafe options.
Yes — both properties welcome all ages and offer babysitting/childcare for a surcharge.
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