
Virgin Hotels New York City
Best for rooftop social life, skyline pool time, and modern NoMad restaurants and bars.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Virgin Hotels New York City is a modern NoMad hotel with rooftop pool and buzzy dining suited to travelers who want a younger, nightlife-forward Manhattan stay. Lotte New York Palace is a large, long-running luxury property by Madison Avenue for travelers seeking classic luxury, landmark architecture, and full-service hotel facilities.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for rooftop social life, skyline pool time, and modern NoMad restaurants and bars.

Best for traditional luxury, spacious event facilities, and a landmark address near Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue.
When Virgin Hotels New York City wins: Choose Virgin if you want a newer property with a lively rooftop pool and bar program, modern restaurants, and a social, nightlife-leaning atmosphere in NoMad.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: Choose Lotte for classic, large-scale luxury, a full-service spa and business/event facilities, and a central Midtown address steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Bottom line: Pick Virgin for a contemporary, rooftop-focused Manhattan stay and Lotte New York Palace for a traditional, roomy luxury experience and an iconic Midtown location.
| Category | Virgin Hotels New York City | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, social, nightlife-forward | Classic, large-scale luxury, landmark |
| Location (neighborhood) | NoMad (1227 Broadway) | Midtown / Madison Avenue (455 Madison Ave) |
| Destination | New York, New York | |
| Size (rooms) | About 460 Chambers and suites | 909 guestrooms |
| Building / floors | 38 floors, modern tower | Large landmark property (multiple wings/towers) |
| Pools | Seasonal fourth-floor rooftop pool deck with Pool Club (open to all ages mornings, 21+ from midday) | Wheelchair-accessible pool (on-site); further pool details Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Everdene, The Riff Raff Club, The Pool Club, El Cielo (2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges) | Gold Room, on-site coffee shop/cafe, room service and 1 bar/lounge; multiple dining options listed |
| Spa & wellness | Exhale Spa (hammam, dry sauna, Snow Room, Salt Room), 24/7 fitness center included in destination fee | Full-service spa and health club, steam room; wheelchair-accessible fitness center |
| Event space & weddings | Multiple rooftop and indoor event venues including The Loft (38th floor) and conservatory; extensive flexible meeting space | Conference center, ballroom and banquet/event facilities; wedding services available |
| Family / age policy | All ages welcome; 21+ required to make reservation/check in and Pool Club restricts 21+ after late morning | Family-friendly (not adults-only); check-in min age 21 |
Virgin Hotels New York City sits in NoMad, a short walk from Penn Station, the Empire State Building, and the Flatiron area.
Choose Virgin for a trendy, well-connected NoMad base with lots of nearby dining and nightlife.
Lotte New York Palace sits on Madison Avenue near Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue, placing it deep in Midtown tourist and business destinations.
Choose Lotte for a central Midtown location within easy walking distance of classic NYC landmarks.
Virgin’s rooms—called Chambers and suites—are contemporary with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views.
Virgin’s rooms emphasize modern design, skyline views, and tech-forward amenities.
Lotte offers a large variety of room categories and many signature suites in a landmark hotel footprint.
Lotte provides more room inventory and a wider selection of suite types in a classic luxury setting.
Virgin’s food and drink program centers on rooftop and skyline venues with a social, modern menu.
Pick Virgin for rooftop dining, skyline cocktails and a lively food-and-drink program.
Lotte has longstanding in-house restaurants and a formal dining option, plus a coffee shop and bar/lounge.
Pick Lotte if you want traditional hotel dining and formal restaurant options near Midtown attractions.
Virgin highlights a seasonal rooftop pool deck and Pool Club bar as a signature draw.
Virgin is the choice if a skyline rooftop pool and daytime social scene are priorities.
Lotte lists a pool among its accessible amenities as part of a broader full-service offering.
Lotte offers pool access as part of its many on-site facilities; confirm pool details with the hotel at booking.
Virgin couples a full Exhale Spa with an active rooftop nightlife program.
Virgin mixes a serious spa program with rooftop nightlife — good for guests who want both wellness and after-dark energy.
Lotte offers a full-service spa and health club alongside quieter, classic hotel bars and event spaces.
Lotte suits travelers who want traditional spa treatments and a more formal evening atmosphere.

Seasonal rooftop Pool Club, cabanas and The Riff Raff Club make Virgin the rooftop option.

Lotte’s Madison Avenue location and large, established property suit travelers after traditional luxury and proximity to Rockefeller Center.

Lotte’s conference center, ballroom and banquet facilities work well for large corporate or family events.

Exhale Spa, 24/7 Technogym fitness and on-site music/food programming make Virgin a strong choice for wellness plus social life.
Lotte New York Palace is closer to Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue and many Midtown museums and theaters; Virgin is better for NoMad, Flatiron and easy access to Penn Station.
Virgin Hotels New York City — it features a seasonal rooftop pool deck and a dedicated Pool Club bar with skyline views and age-restricted afternoons.
Yes. Both accept families. Virgin has specific pool age rules (open to all ages in the morning, 21+ after midday) and both require at least one guest 21+ to check in.
Virgin includes free high-speed Wi‑Fi as part of its mandatory Destination Fee. Lotte lists wired and wireless internet access but charges for in-room and public-area internet according to the supplier listing.
Explore how Virgin Hotels New York City stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·