Pros

  • Warm, attentive service
  • Many rooms have views of the Statue of Liberty
  • Premier gym and spa
  • Large, bright rooms
  • Telescopes in harbor-view rooms
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Cons

  • Area with limited dining and nightlife
  • Far from most of the city's most famous sights
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Bottom Line

Formerly a Ritz-Carlton, The Wagner at the Battery features gorgeous rooms, top-notch service, and a premier gym and spa. "Battery Park" tells you you're in for a lower-key New York experience, with Lower Manhattan's quiet nights, cobblestone streets, and -- best of all -- rates often lower than luxury properties in town.

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The Wagner at the Battery

Location

Right at the tip of Lower Manhattan, near the Financial District and Battery Park

Nestled at the southern tip of Manhattan, about 100 yards from the harbor that separates New York from New Jersey, the area has some buzz during the day but is quiet at night. It's a different sort of New York experience than Times Square, that's for sure. Nearby dining and nighttime entertainment options are scarce. During the day, there's plenty to see, but it's not the typical Times Square/Central Park/Museum Mile loop you'll take uptown. Instead, it's New York's almost-as-famous -- and very worthwhile -- downtown haunts. The departure point for tours of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty is right around the corner. Also nearby are the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the Museum of the American Indian, and the famous Staten Island Ferry. And of course, right next door, Battery Park, which is great for people-watching. If you do need or want to get uptown, it's easy. The Bowling Green station, an express stop on the main subway line that runs up the east side (the 4/5 express train), is just a block away. The 1 train is only a short walk away as well, and it's only a 10-minute cab ride to the myriad shops and restaurants downtown.

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Rooms

Large and tastefully decorated, with amenities aplenty and many rooms with harbor views

With the exception of a few enormous suites, the Wagner's standard rooms start at 425 square feet, which is large for New York, but not quite as big as those at some other upscale hotels (the Four Seasons comes to mind). In addition to the king-size bed, there's an extra-stuffed chair and ottoman and a desk with an office chair. Between them, there's plenty of room to maneuver. Deluxe Rooms are the standard room, although some have views of the Statue of Liberty, along with telescopes for checking it out. The beds are plush but firm, with 400-thread-count Frette linens and goose-down pillows. The bathrooms are spacious and beautiful. Highlights include the separate soaking tub and the shower with Niagara-like water pressure.

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Things You Should Know About The Wagner at the Battery

Also Known As

  • Ritz-Carlton Battery Park
  • Ritz New York City
  • Ritz Carlton New York City
  • Ritz-Carlton New York City
  • Ritz Carlton Battery Park
  • New York City Ritz
  • New York City Ritz-Carlton
  • The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park

Room Types

  • Club City View Room
  • Club Executive City View Suite
  • Club Executive Harbor View Suite
  • Club Harbor View Room
  • Deluxe City View Room
  • Deluxe Harbor View Room
  • Executive City View Suite
  • Executive Harbor View Suite
  • Liberty Suite
  • The Ritz-Carlton Suite

Address

Two West Street, New York City, New York 10004, United States

Phone

(212) 344-0800

Website

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The Wagner at the Battery

Location

Right at the tip of Lower Manhattan, near the Financial District and Battery Park

Nestled at the southern tip of Manhattan, about 100 yards from the harbor that separates New York from New Jersey, the area has some buzz during the day but is quiet at night. It's a different sort of New York experience than Times Square, that's for sure. Nearby dining and nighttime entertainment options are scarce. During the day, there's plenty to see, but it's not the typical Times Square/Central Park/Museum Mile loop you'll take uptown. Instead, it's New York's almost-as-famous -- and very worthwhile -- downtown haunts. The departure point for tours of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty is right around the corner. Also nearby are the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the Museum of the American Indian, and the famous Staten Island Ferry. And of course, right next door, Battery Park, which is great for people-watching. If you do need or want to get uptown, it's easy. The Bowling Green station, an express stop on the main subway line that runs up the east side (the 4/5 express train), is just a block away. The 1 train is only a short walk away as well, and it's only a 10-minute cab ride to the myriad shops and restaurants downtown.

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Rooms

Large and tastefully decorated, with amenities aplenty and many rooms with harbor views

With the exception of a few enormous suites, the Wagner's standard rooms start at 425 square feet, which is large for New York, but not quite as big as those at some other upscale hotels (the Four Seasons comes to mind). In addition to the king-size bed, there's an extra-stuffed chair and ottoman and a desk with an office chair. Between them, there's plenty of room to maneuver. Deluxe Rooms are the standard room, although some have views of the Statue of Liberty, along with telescopes for checking it out. The beds are plush but firm, with 400-thread-count Frette linens and goose-down pillows. The bathrooms are spacious and beautiful. Highlights include the separate soaking tub and the shower with Niagara-like water pressure.

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Best Rates

Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Swim-Up Bar

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