it's 3 blocks from an express subway stop and 1 mile from central park. on a residential west side block next to riverside park, this older building offers budget lodging suitable for extended stays. free coffee is available in the common room, while guest laundry facilities (surcharge) are available. rooms have a simple modern look with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, plus minifridges and microwaves. John F Kennedy International Airport 36 min
Grand Central Terminal (19 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Statue of Liberty National Monument (26 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Bryant Park (16 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Rockefeller Center (17 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (8 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (9 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. One World Trade Center (26 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Empire State Building (20 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The High Line (15 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Central Park (15 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. American Museum of Natural History (8 min) From dinosaurs to outer space and everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders. Chrysler Building (20 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. Brooklyn Bridge (24 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Times Square (14 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. The Museum of Modern Art (16 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. |