
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Best for guests who want a social, restaurant-and-bar-driven stay with on-site event spaces and a 24-hour gym.
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Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a lively, design-forward 4-star Brooklyn hotel for travelers who want food, nightlife and community energy. The Lowell is a discreet 5-star Upper East Side luxury hotel for travelers who prefer townhouse-style intimacy and traditional service.
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Best for guests who want a social, restaurant-and-bar-driven stay with on-site event spaces and a 24-hour gym.

Best for travelers who want a quiet, small-footprint luxury hotel in the Upper East Side with townhouse-style rooms and formal dining.
When Ace Hotel Brooklyn wins: choose Ace if you want an active, neighborhood-forward stay with multiple on-site restaurants (including a 14-seat omakase), regular evening entertainment and large event spaces.
When The Lowell wins: choose The Lowell if you want a smaller, discreet luxury address near Central Park and Madison Avenue with traditional service and townhouse-style rooms.
Bottom line: both hotels appeal to travelers who prefer character over anonymous scale; pick Ace for energy and dining variety, pick The Lowell for classic, intimate Upper East Side luxury.
| Category | Ace Hotel Brooklyn | The Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Energetic, communal, design-forward | Discreet, townhouse-style, quietly luxurious |
| Location | Boerum Hill / Downtown Brooklyn near BAM and Barclays Center | Upper East Side, 28 East 63rd Street near Madison Ave and Central Park |
| Size (rooms) | 287 rooms and suites | 74 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Minimum age to book/check in | 21 to book/check in | 18 to check in; property may require ID and card at arrival |
| Pool | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Lele's Roman, Koju (14-seat omakase), The Lobby bar | Four restaurants including Pembroke Room; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center | Not published |
| Known for | Dining destination, events and community programming | Townhouse intimacy, classic Upper East Side service |
| Accessibility & services | 24-hour front desk, concierge, coworking spaces, pet-friendly (dogs, fee applies) | 24-hour front desk, concierge, valet parking (surcharge), multilingual staff |
Ace Hotel Brooklyn sits on Schermerhorn Street where Boerum Hill meets Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene.
Ace is a Brooklyn cultural hub best for guests who plan to explore local venues and use transit into Manhattan.
The Lowell is on East 63rd Street on the Upper East Side, a short walk from Central Park and Madison Avenue.
The Lowell suits travelers who want classic Manhattan sightseeing and shopping within easy walking distance.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn offers 287 non-smoking rooms and suites with consistent design amenities and some skyline views.
Expect contemporary, design-led rooms in a larger hotel footprint with a range of sizes.
The Lowell has 74 individually decorated guestrooms with townhouse-style intimacy and luxury bedding.
The Lowell is a smaller, more intimate property with classic luxury room touches and individualized décor.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a local dining destination with an all-day restaurant, a focused omakase counter and a cocktail bar.
Pick Ace for variety and a social dining atmosphere that spills into the lobby and hotel programming.
The Lowell offers multiple on-site restaurants (four total) and a formal Pembroke Room.
The Lowell is geared toward traditional, table-service dining and hotel-delivered formality.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn does not have an on-site pool but provides communal gathering spaces and event venues.
Ace focuses on food, events and fitness rather than poolside amenities.
The Lowell’s public listing highlights small scale and classic service; pool information is not published in the supplier listing.
If a pool is a deciding factor, the supplier listing for The Lowell does not confirm one.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn has a notable 24-hour fitness center and an active evening program in the lobby and restaurant spaces.
Ace is better for guests who want gym access anytime and an on-site nightlife scene.
The Lowell leans into quiet, classic luxury with concierge-led services rather than on-site nightlife.
The Lowell is aimed at guests who want a quieter evening and higher-touch service rather than nightlife.

Ace — multiple distinct on-site venues including Lele's Roman, Koju omakase and The Lobby bar.

The Lowell — a smaller, five-star hotel with individually decorated rooms and formal dining.

Ace — a full events floor with multiple ballrooms and modular event spaces for larger gatherings.

The Lowell — Upper East Side location within walking distance of Central Park and Madison Avenue.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn — it has an active lobby bar, evening entertainment and neighborhood restaurants.
The Lowell — it’s a discreet, townhouse-style luxury hotel on the Upper East Side with formal dining options.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn has no on-site pool and no spa; The Lowell’s supplier listing does not publish pool or spa details.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn accepts dogs (fee and size limits apply). The Lowell’s supplier listing notes a pet fee of USD 200 per accommodation per stay.
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