
The Mark
Best for food-and-drink-focused stays and sociable evenings — Jean-Georges dining, The Mark Bar, Caviar Kaspia and seasonal pop-ups keep the hotel lively.
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The Mark is a lively, design-forward Upper East Side luxury hotel with multiple Jean-Georges dining venues and 152 individually furnished rooms; read this if you want a sociable, restaurant-and-bar–driven stay near the Met and Central Park. The Lowell is a smaller, quietly residential five-star on East 63rd Street — read this if you prefer intimate, discreet service and a calm Upper East Side base.
Updated · about 1.1 km apart

Best for food-and-drink-focused stays and sociable evenings — Jean-Georges dining, The Mark Bar, Caviar Kaspia and seasonal pop-ups keep the hotel lively.

Best for discreet, residential-style luxury and a quieter, more intimate Upper East Side stay.
When The Mark wins: pick The Mark if you want a strong restaurant-and-bar program, more rooms and suites to choose from, and a buzzy, sociable Upper East Side address one block from Central Park.
When The Lowell wins: choose The Lowell if you prefer a smaller, quietly residential luxury hotel with discreet service and fewer on-site guests — good for low-key stays and privacy.
Bottom line: both are high-end Upper East Side choices a short walk apart; The Mark is for lively dining and larger-scale luxury, The Lowell for intimate, residential calm.
| Category | The Mark | The Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-forward, lively luxury with a strong restaurant/bar identity | Quiet, discreet, residential-style five-star |
| Location (neighborhood) | Upper East Side, 1 block from Central Park, near Museum Mile | |
| Size (rooms) | 152 rooms and suites | 74 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages / family policy | All ages welcome; family services and babysitting available (surcharge) | |
| Pools | No on-site pool (offers outdoor cold plunge and fitness amenities) | |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple signature venues: The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, The Mark Bar, Caviar Kaspia, seasonal Clam Bar and hot-dog cart | Pembroke Room plus other on-site dining options and 24-hour room service (total listed: 4 restaurants, 1 bar/lounge) |
| Spa & wellness | The Mark Wellness & Longevity Spa by Augustinus Bader (opening Nov 2026), 3 treatment rooms, Technogym fitness | Not published |
| Known for | Jean-Georges dining, stylish Madison Avenue bar, design-led interiors and events | Intimate, quietly residential service and proximity to Madison Avenue boutiques |
| Transport & transfers | Valet parking (surcharge), limo/town car service, free bicycles, near 77th St subway | Valet parking (surcharge), limo/town car service, bicycle rentals nearby |
| Room features | Individually furnished rooms with premium bedding and in-room safes; many suite options | 74 individually decorated rooms with refrigerators, Frette sheets and designer toiletries |
The Mark sits at 25 East 77th Street on Madison Avenue, one block from Central Park and minutes from Museum Mile.
Best if you want immediate park access and easy walking to museums and Madison Avenue shopping.
The Lowell is on East 63rd Street near Madison Avenue, a short walk to Central Park and Madison Avenue boutiques.
Best if you want a quieter Madison Avenue address while remaining close to park and Midtown sights.
The Mark offers 152 individually furnished rooms and suites across many categories, from Superior rooms to multi-bedroom Mark Suites.
Choose The Mark for variety in room sizes and distinctive, design-forward interiors.
The Lowell has 74 individually decorated guestrooms with residential touches and Frette Italian sheets.
Choose The Lowell if you prefer a smaller hotel with traditionally residential room styling and fewer on-site guests.
The Mark centers much of its identity on food and drink, anchored by Jean-Georges and other signature venues.
The Mark is the pick for guests who want multiple high-profile dining and drinking venues on property.
The Lowell emphasizes discreet, classic dining with on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service.
The Lowell is best for unobtrusive, classic hotel dining rather than a buzzy restaurant scene.
The Mark mixes fitness and new spa offerings with its wellness programming.
If an on-site, advanced spa and round-the-clock fitness matter, The Mark has defined offerings.
The Lowell lists fitness facilities but does not publish a dedicated spa in the supplier listing.
Wellness at The Lowell leans on a quiet in-hotel ambience and off-site options rather than an on-site signature spa.
The Mark maintains evening energy through its bar and restaurants and late hours at some venues.
The Mark is better suited to guests who expect on-site evening buzz and late dining.
The Lowell offers a quieter after-dark environment focused on in-room dining and discreet service.
The Lowell appeals to travelers who prefer a restrained, residential feel in the evenings.

The Mark — multiple signature venues (Jean-Georges, The Mark Bar, Caviar Kaspia) and seasonal pop-ups make it the more sociable choice.

The Lowell — smaller room count and a residential atmosphere suit travelers seeking discretion and low-key service.

The Mark — 152 individually furnished accommodations including multi-bedroom suites and terrace options.

The Lowell — intimate, townhouse-like presence and individually decorated guestrooms reinforce a traditional UES experience.
Both are on the Upper East Side, but The Mark is about a 5-minute walk to the Met; The Lowell is a longer walk south to Midtown museums.
The Mark has a broader restaurant and bar program (Jean-Georges venues, bar, seasonal pop-ups) while The Lowell lists multiple restaurants but a quieter dining profile.
Neither property lists an on-site pool in the supplier or hotel records used for this comparison.
Both welcome children and offer babysitting/childcare services for a surcharge; pick The Mark if you want more varied room sizes and family-oriented dining options.
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