We stayed for four nights (my wife and I) at the Ritz Carlton, and had one of the best hotel experiences ever, and certainly the best we have had in Nyc. My main purpose was to attend a series of business meetings and functions, several of which were held in the hotel. All of the business meetings were superbly arranged by the hotel staff. The rooms had adequate supplies, pens, outlets, light, air, and space, and the breakfast and lunch set ups were better than most restaurants. The lunch set up (for a break in our meetings) had everything was curry chicken on croisants to mozzarella and tomato salad. In addition, there was always at least two people on standby near the meetings rooms in case we needed anything.

The rooms, of course, are not huge -- but then again not much is large in NYC -- but we had a partial view of central park, a large and comfortable bathroom, and great amenities. The only suggestion I would make is for the hotel to upgrade its rooms to add iPod jacks for playing your music; instead, we found a 1990's Bose sound system with a CD player (note to the Ritz -- no one has CD's anymore!). Other than that, the flat screen tv and the comfortable bed made for a very relaxing (despite the stress of business) stay. I suggest you get access to the Club level, where you have drinks and appetizers virtually all day.

I don't often write reviews, but I felt the need to share my experience at the RC Central Park. In a word, this hotel is amazing. I've stayed at the Four Seasons, St. Regis, and Peninsula in NYC and this one tops them all.

For starters, the rooms- without question the most beautifully done hotel room I've stayed in anywhere. I believe they've been recently renovated. I was upgraded to a Park View Suite which in addition to an excellent view, was exceptionally clean and had all the little extras that set this apart from other hotels (things like a ring holder, telescope, even collar stays for men's dress shirts- first time I've seen that in a hotel). Also just replaced their tv's with new hd tv's, but a bit of a peeve of mine is these hotels that get these nice new hdtv's yet don't receive any channels in HD- go figure?!

Didn't use the concierge much as I was there on business, but the one time I did, things were excellent and answered quickly and professionally. Did eat at the hotel's restaurant- BLT and it was quite good.

Had one minor problem with the room's air conditioning but it was quickly addressed with a call to the front desk (took 2 trips actually, but oh well, just a minor hiccup).

Overall a great hotel with great rooms in a fantastic location. Highly recommended and will definitely be my hotel of choice the next time I head to NYC.

We had two rooms behind one lockable door which was brilliant with kids. Two bathrooms, tons of room and we could leave bedroom doors open at night.
Concierge is best we've come across. Nothing was a problem, and great with getting tables, giving advice etc.
Breakfast was delicious if pricey, but hey - it's the Ritz.
Front door very attentive, went out of way to get taxis etc.

I stayed at the Ritz-Carlton CP for 8 days, with the purpose of relaxing after a very busy end of the year. Could not have chosen a better place, and intend to go back as soon as possible.
The rooms are not very large, but beautifully done and, what is more important to me, the bathrooms are wonderful. Another point that is most important|: the cleanliness.
The hotel has the rare quality of being elegant and very discreet at the same time. The staff are friendly and will do anything to make you feel comfortable, without ever being pushy.
And last but not least: the best bed ever!