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The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
The Carlyle sits on Madison and 76th. It is the Upper East Side's discreet "New York White House," with six presidents having kept apartments here as their Manhattan residence. The 35-story tower holds 192 rooms freshly renovated by tonychi studio alongside 60 cooperative apartments where the likes of Mick Jagger and Diane von Fürstenberg have lived. Bemelmans Bar fills after 7pm when the piano starts, drawing Upper East Siders who've been coming for decades to sit under the 24-karat gold leaf ceiling beneath Ludwig Bemelmans' whimsical murals of elephants skating through Central Park. Down the hall, Café Carlyle runs proper cabaret most nights in Manhattan's last real supper club—Bobby Short made it famous, Woody Allen played clarinet here for 35 years, and now Sutton Foster or Rita Wilson take the stage. The Gallery serves afternoon tea in a Turkish parlor inspired by Topkapi Palace, while the Valmont Spa on the third floor stays quiet because guests know about it but tourists don't. The real currency here is discretion—Princess Diana stayed repeatedly, and people still whisper about the rumored tunnels that let you slip in and out without being photographed. The atmosphere is polished, composed, and discreetly indulgent, perfect for travelers who appreciate style, culture, and a refined urban retreat.
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Situated in the heart of New York City, The Carlyle provides an unparalleled urban experience.
With 187 rooms and 20 suites, the hotel offers a wide selection of accommodations. The staff is always ready to assist with your needs, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe, an ATM, and complimentary wireless internet access in public areas.
The hotel is wheelchair-accessible and has facilities for guests with disabilities.
A cozy fireplace adds to the warm, welcoming ambiance of the hotel. A variety of shops, including a souvenir shop, are available for guests' enjoyment.
Guests can use the on-site garage or parking lot. Additional services include a babysitting service, a transfer service, 24-hour room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, and a coin-operated laundry.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a double bed, a sofa bed, a safe, a minibar, a desk, a refrigerator, a tea/coffee station, an ironing set, a telephone, a television, and WiFi.
The hotel offers various wellness options, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, and massage treatments.

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