the simply furnished rooms have cable tv and air-conditioning. the front desk is available 24/7. parking is complimentary. some rooms are accessible via exterior corridors. a block from i-87, this unassuming, 2-story motel in a residential section of the bronx is a 5-minute walk from shops and a subway station along broadway, and 2 blocks from the sprawling van cortlandt park. John F Kennedy International Airport 33 min
Central Park (30 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. American Museum of Natural History (23 min) From dinosaurs to outer space and everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders. Chrysler Building (25 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. The Met Cloisters (13 min) Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (24 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. New York Botanical Garden (16 min) Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays. The High Line (25 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Times Square (26 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Bronx Zoo (15 min) Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats. The Museum of Modern Art (26 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Rockefeller Center (25 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (25 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Grand Central Terminal (25 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Bryant Park (28 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Empire State Building (28 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. |