there's a hip restaurant, plus loaner ipads and passes to a nearby gym and spa. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in the tribeca neighborhood, this chic, contemporary hotel is 2 blocks from a subway hub and 5 blocks from hudson river park. sophisticated rooms have hardwood floors, slate bathrooms, italian bed linens, free wi-fi, hd plasma tvs and ipod docks. it's also 5 blocks from chinatown and a 10-minute walk from the world trade center John F Kennedy International Airport 34 min
Flatiron Building (11 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (11 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. The High Line (11 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Empire State Building (15 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Museum of Modern Art (17 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Grand Central Terminal (16 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. One World Trade Center (9 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Battery (10 min) Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. Rockefeller Center (15 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Brooklyn Bridge (8 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Statue of Liberty National Monument (9 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Bryant Park (13 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Central Park (25 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (25 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Times Square (13 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. |