check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. breakfast is complimentary. set in the residential bay ridge neighborhood, this unpretentious hotel is a 3-minute walk from subways at 86 street station and 5 miles from the alice austen house museum. featuring carpeted floors and dark wood furnishings, the relaxed rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. there's also a cocktail lounge and meeting space. some have separate living areas, microwaves, minifridges and/or pull-out sofas John F Kennedy International Airport 31 min
The Battery (18 min) Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. Rockefeller Center (31 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The High Line (27 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. One World Trade Center (18 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Museum of Modern Art (33 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Empire State Building (32 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Times Square (33 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Brooklyn Bridge (19 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (38 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (18 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Central Park (39 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Statue of Liberty National Monument (20 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (24 min) A kid-friendly annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres. Coney Island (16 min) Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & pier. Prospect Park (15 min) Sprawling city park featuring basketball & handball courts, a playground & a historic home. |