this simple budget hotel is on a lively chelsea corner surrounded by restaurants and galleries, a block from the subway, 2 blocks from madison square park and a mile from the empire state building. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast and wi-fi are available (fees may apply). the straightforward rooms with dark-wood furniture feature minifridges, desks and cable tv John F Kennedy International Airport 32 min
Rockefeller Center (8 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. One World Trade Center (16 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Museum of Modern Art (9 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (16 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (19 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Bryant Park (6 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Statue of Liberty National Monument (17 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Grand Central Terminal (9 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Empire State Building (11 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Brooklyn Bridge (13 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The High Line (4 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Central Park (18 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Times Square (7 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Flatiron Building (5 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (18 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. |