
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Best for neighborhood dining, creative design, and large on-site event spaces.
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Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a design-forward, neighborhood-focused Brooklyn hotel with artist-studio interiors, local dining, and large event spaces — read this if you want a creative Brooklyn base or an events-friendly stay. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is a Fifth Avenue–area, crystal-themed luxury hotel with a full-service spa and indoor pool — read this if you want Manhattan luxury near MoMA and Rockefeller Center.
Updated · about 5.6 km apart

Best for neighborhood dining, creative design, and large on-site event spaces.

Best for classic Manhattan luxury, a full-service spa and indoor pool, and walking access to MoMA/Rockefeller Center.
When Ace Hotel Brooklyn wins: pick Ace if you want a lively Brooklyn neighborhood base, locally driven restaurants (Lele's Roman, Koju, The Lobby), larger meeting and wedding venues, and a more relaxed, design-led atmosphere.
When Baccarat wins: choose Baccarat if you need a central Midtown location steps from MoMA and Rockefeller Center, prefer a formal luxury hotel with a full-service spa and indoor pool, and expect more traditional five-star services and amenities.
Bottom line: Ace Hotel Brooklyn is the better fit for travelers after creative, neighborhood energy and event capacity in Brooklyn; Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is the choice for travelers seeking Fifth Avenue–area luxury, spa services, and downtown Manhattan walkability.
| Category | Ace Hotel Brooklyn | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Artist-studio, neighborhood, relaxed design focus | Glamorous, crystal-inspired formal luxury |
| Location | Boerum Hill / Downtown Brooklyn (near BAM, Barclays Center) | Midtown Manhattan (28 West 53rd St — steps from MoMA & Rockefeller Center) |
| Size (rooms) | 287 rooms and suites | 114 guestrooms |
| Pool | No on-site pool | Indoor pool (on property) |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, sauna, steam room |
| Restaurants & bars | Lele's Roman, Koju (14-seat omakase), The Lobby bar | Grand Salon (French restaurant), bar/lounge, room service |
| Known for | Design-driven public spaces, large event/wedding venues, neighborhood food scene | Crystal-themed interiors, high-end service, proximity to Fifth Avenue landmarks |
| Family / age policy | Not adults-only; primary booker must be 21+ | |
| Accessibility & transport | Direct access to Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway; very walkable Brooklyn location | Central Midtown walking access to MoMA, Rockefeller Center; airport shuttles available (surcharge) |
| Parking & arrivals | No on-site parking; offsite lots nearby | Valet parking (surcharge) and airport transfer options (surcharge) |
Ace Hotel Brooklyn sits at Schermerhorn and Bond in Boerum Hill, close to BAM, Barclays Center and Fort Greene Park.
Choose Ace for a Brooklyn neighborhood base with easy subway links to Manhattan.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences is on West 53rd Street, a short walk from MoMA, Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue shopping.
Choose Baccarat if you want Midtown Manhattan landmarks and Fifth Avenue proximity.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn has 287 non-smoking rooms and suites with a design-focused, studio-style feel.
Ace offers larger inventory and creative, design-led rooms for a Brooklyn stay.
Baccarat offers 114 guestrooms with luxury-focused in-room features and designer toiletries.
Baccarat delivers smaller inventory with formal luxury room categories and suite options.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn emphasizes local, chef-driven dining and a small omakase counter.
Ace is a neighborhood dining destination with varied, casual-to-intimate options.
Baccarat's food and drink centers on a formal French restaurant and bar service.
Baccarat suits travelers seeking formal dining and classic hotel foodservice in Midtown.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn does not have an on-site pool; nearby beaches and parks require transit.
If an on-site pool is important, Ace is not the right pick.
Baccarat includes an indoor pool as part of its recreational amenities.
Baccarat is the clear choice when an on-site pool and spa matter.
Ace combines a 24-hour fitness center with on-site evening entertainment and a casual lobby bar.
Ace suits guests who want flexible fitness hours and neighborhood nightlife rather than in-house spa luxury.
Baccarat focuses on spa, formal lounge/bar service and traditional luxury hotel nightlife.
Baccarat is designed for guests seeking pampering, spa time and formal evening service.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — choose Ace for local restaurants, creative design and easy access to BAM and Barclays Center.

Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York — pick Baccarat for an indoor pool, full-service spa and steps-from-MoMA location.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — larger event floor with multiple ballrooms and flexible meeting space for up to several hundred guests.

Baccarat Hotel — stay here to be within comfortable walking distance of Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Baccarat — it’s steps from MoMA and Rockefeller Center. Ace is in Brooklyn and requires a subway or taxi ride to Midtown.
Baccarat has an indoor pool and a full-service spa. Ace Hotel Brooklyn does not have a pool or an on-site spa.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn — it offers a large dedicated events floor with multiple ballrooms and capacities suited to weddings and conferences.
Both properties welcome all ages, though the primary guest who books or checks in must be 21 or older at Ace Hotel Brooklyn; Baccarat’s listing also notes a 21+ check-in minimum in its check-in policies.
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