
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Best for travelers who want a Brooklyn, design-driven hotel with distinctive in-house restaurants and easy access to BAM and Barclays Center.
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Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a 4-star, design-forward hotel in Boerum Hill with 287 rooms and a creative, neighborhood focus; Lotte New York Palace is a large, 4.5-star Midtown landmark with roughly 909 rooms and palatial scale. Read this if you want to choose between a boutique Brooklyn stay for local culture and dining (Ace) or a grand Midtown address near Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue (Lotte).
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Best for travelers who want a Brooklyn, design-driven hotel with distinctive in-house restaurants and easy access to BAM and Barclays Center.

Best for travelers who want a large, centrally located Midtown hotel close to Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue and major Midtown attractions.
When Ace Hotel Brooklyn wins: choose Ace if you prefer a smaller, design-forward property with intimate dining (Koju omakase, Lele's Roman), neighborhood character, direct subway access across the street, and event spaces scaled for boutique or creative gatherings.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: choose Lotte if you need a landmark Midtown address with many more rooms, formal event and conference facilities, a full-service spa and a location within a few blocks of Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue and other Midtown attractions.
Bottom line: Ace Hotel Brooklyn is the choice for a Brooklyn-centric, creative stay and food-focused visits; Lotte New York Palace is the practical pick for Midtown proximity, large-group events, and traditional luxury-hotel services.
| Category | Ace Hotel Brooklyn | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, creative, neighborhood-focused | Large, landmark Midtown luxury |
| Location | Boerum Hill / Downtown Brooklyn; across from Hoyt‑Schermerhorn subway | Midtown Manhattan; 455 Madison Ave near Rockefeller Center & 5th Ave |
| Size (rooms) | 287 guestrooms and suites | 909 guestrooms |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in after 3:00 PM; check-out noon (12:00 PM) | Check-in begins 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM |
| Adults-only policy | Not adults-only (21+ to book/check in) | |
| Pool | No on-site pool | Wheelchair-accessible pool listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Lele's Roman, Koju (14-seat omakase), The Lobby bar | Gold Room (restaurant) and on-site coffee shop/cafe; 1 bar/lounge listed |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center on 3rd floor | Full-service spa, health club and steam room |
| Known for | Creative restaurants, intimate omakase, event-floor ballrooms for mid-size gatherings | Palatial scale, Midtown location steps from Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue |
| Event space | Dedicated event floor with Atrium (≈2,650 sq ft) and multiple venues; up to ~520 meeting capacity combined | Conference center and multiple meeting rooms; large ballroom and extensive event facilities |
| Wi‑Fi | Free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas; enhanced in-room 'super WiFi' included in destination fee | Wired and wireless internet available for a surcharge |
Ace Hotel Brooklyn sits at 252 Schermerhorn Street where Boerum Hill meets Downtown Brooklyn.
Choose Ace for a Brooklyn neighborhood base with easy subway links into Manhattan.
Lotte New York Palace occupies a prominent Midtown address at 455 Madison Avenue.
Pick Lotte for immediate proximity to Midtown attractions and shopping.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn has 287 non-smoking rooms and suites with a design‑forward interior.
Rooms at Ace emphasize design details and neighborhood views at a boutique scale.
Lotte New York Palace lists about 909 guestrooms across a tower and palace complex.
Lotte offers many more room types and larger-suite options for guests needing space or specific views.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn centers its food program on a trio of focused venues.
Ace is a dining destination for guests who want intimate, chef-driven experiences.
Lotte New York Palace offers formal dining and a coffee shop/cafe with room service availability (limited hours).
Lotte provides traditional hotel dining and a single main restaurant and bar for guests.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn does not have an on-site pool.
If an on-site pool or spa is a priority, Ace is not the right fit.
Lotte New York Palace lists a pool among its amenities and has a full-service spa.
Lotte is the better option for guests wanting on-site spa and pool facilities.
Ace combines a 24-hour fitness center with an intimate evening program in its bar and lobby.
Ace suits guests who want a round‑the‑clock gym plus informal, local-style evening options.
Lotte New York Palace offers a health club, steam room and a full-service spa alongside traditional hotel bars.
Lotte supports a classic luxury wellness and evening experience in Midtown.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — Lele's Roman and the Koju 14-seat omakase offer more intimate, chef-driven dining experiences.

Lotte New York Palace — steps from Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue and major Midtown attractions.

Lotte New York Palace — full-service spa, health club and a listed pool.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — boutique scale, creative interiors and multiple mid-sized event venues.
Lotte New York Palace — it sits steps from Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue and other Midtown attractions.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn — it has Lele's Roman and Koju (a 14-seat omakase) that attract local diners.
Lotte New York Palace lists a full-service spa and a wheelchair-accessible pool; Ace Hotel Brooklyn does not have an on-site spa or pool.
No — neither property is adults-only; Ace requires the primary booking guest to be 21+.
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