
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Best for travelers who want a design-forward Brooklyn base with strong on-site restaurants and easy access to local culture and transit.
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Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a 4-star, design-forward Brooklyn stay best for travelers who want a creative-neighborhood base with strong food and local culture. The St. Regis New York is an iconic 5-star Fifth Avenue grand hotel for travelers seeking classic Manhattan luxury, formal service, and central Midtown access.
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Best for travelers who want a design-forward Brooklyn base with strong on-site restaurants and easy access to local culture and transit.

Best for travelers who want traditional Fifth Avenue luxury, formal service (including butler service in many room types), and a Midtown address steps from major sights.
When Ace Hotel Brooklyn wins: Choose Ace if you prefer a creative Brooklyn neighborhood stay with lively on-site dining (Lele’s Roman, Koju, The Lobby), a 24-hour gym, coworking spaces, large flexible event rooms, and immediate access to Brooklyn cultural sites and multiple subway lines.
When The St. Regis New York wins: Choose The St. Regis for classic Fifth Avenue prestige, a central Midtown location within easy walking distance of Rockefeller Center, MoMA and Central Park, formalized luxury service (many rooms include Butler Service), and a large meetings/banquet operation for upscale events.
Bottom line: Ace Hotel Brooklyn and The St. Regis New York offer very different New York experiences—Ace is neighborhood-driven, food-forward, and modern; The St. Regis is a traditional Manhattan grand hotel focused on classic luxury and service. Pick based on whether you want Brooklyn character or Midtown formality.
| Category | Ace Hotel Brooklyn | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-led, neighborhood Brooklyn; creative and casual | Iconic Fifth Avenue grand hotel; formal luxury |
| Location | Boerum Hill / Downtown Brooklyn near BAM, Barclays Center and Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway | Midtown Manhattan on Fifth Avenue near Rockefeller Center, MoMA and St. Patrick’s Cathedral |
| Size (rooms) | 287 guest rooms and suites | 238 air-conditioned guestrooms |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in after 3:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM (noon) | Check-in begins 4:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Lele's Roman, Koju (14-seat omakase), The Lobby bar (craft cocktails, all-day menu) | Two on-site restaurants and one bar/lounge; room service available (limited hours) |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center (3rd floor) | Not published |
| Known for | Neighborhood personality, dining destinations, event spaces and coworking | Classic Fifth Avenue luxury, Butler Service included in many room types |
| Accessibility & languages | Wheelchair-accessible path of travel; multilingual staff reported | Wheelchair-accessible paths, registration desk and meeting spaces; multilingual staff |
| Business & events | Large event floor with multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms (~7,000 sq ft across meeting rooms and an Atrium of ~2,650 sq ft) | Extensive meeting/conference space with 13 meeting rooms and ~3,944 sq ft of conference space |
Ace Hotel Brooklyn sits at 252 Schermerhorn St in Boerum Hill / Downtown Brooklyn, immediately across from the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station.
Best if you want to stay in a creative Brooklyn neighborhood with excellent transit links to the rest of NYC.
The St. Regis New York is on Two East 55th St on prestigious Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
Best for travelers who want a central Manhattan address and easy walking access to Midtown sights.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn offers 287 non-smoking guest rooms and suites with a modern, design-focused aesthetic.
Rooms lean contemporary and neighborhood-focused, with an emphasis on in-room basics and connectivity.
The St. Regis New York provides 238 air-conditioned guestrooms, many of which include Butler Service.
Rooms emphasize classic, formal luxury with service amenities (butler service in many room categories).
Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a dining-forward property with three distinct on-site outlets.
Choose Ace for a varied, chef-driven local dining program that’s part of the hotel’s identity.
The St. Regis New York lists two restaurants and one bar/lounge on property plus room service (limited hours).
The St. Regis offers classic hotel dining and bar options aligned with a luxury Midtown hotel.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn dedicates a full floor to events, with several flexible venues for weddings and meetings.
Ace is well suited for creative, large-scale gatherings and flexible event configurations in Brooklyn.
The St. Regis New York provides formal conference and banquet facilities suitable for upscale meetings and events.
The St. Regis focuses on formal, traditional event service appropriate for luxury Midtown functions.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn offers a 24-hour fitness center and an active hotel nightlife program.
Good choice if you want flexible fitness hours and easy access to Brooklyn’s local evening scene.
The St. Regis provides 24-hour front desk, concierge services and an on-site bar/lounge for evening drinks.
Choose The St. Regis for classic Midtown nightlife access and concierge-arranged evening plans.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — Koju’s omakase, Lele’s Roman and The Lobby make it a stronger on-site culinary choice.

The St. Regis New York — Fifth Avenue location puts you within easy walking distance of major Midtown attractions.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — Boerum Hill setting, local culture and Brutalist-inspired design emphasize neighborhood personality.

The St. Regis New York — Butler Service in many room types and classic grand-hotel service define the stay.
The St. Regis New York is on Fifth Avenue in Midtown, within short walking distance of Rockefeller Center and MoMA. Ace Hotel Brooklyn sits in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, and requires a subway or taxi ride to reach Midtown.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn is more of an on-site dining destination with Lele’s Roman, Koju’s 14-seat omakase counter and The Lobby bar. The St. Regis has restaurants and a bar/lounge consistent with a luxury Midtown hotel but fewer distinct chef-driven venues listed.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn does not have an on-site pool or spa. The St. Regis New York’s supplier listing does not publish a pool or spa detail.
Yes — Ace Hotel Brooklyn has an event floor with multiple ballrooms and flexible spaces ideal for creative events; The St. Regis New York offers formal meeting and banquet spaces with 13 meeting rooms and conference space.
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