continental breakfast and evening wine and cheese events are free. a 12-minute walk from union square and the empire state building, this art-inspired upscale hotel is 3 miles from the metropolitan museum of art. minifridges are available upon request. additional perks include passes to a nearby sports club, meeting and event space, and nightly live music in the lobby. chic, contemporary rooms have free wi-fi, unique artwork and desks with granite tops, along with ipod docks and dvd players. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 1:00 pm. there's also a rooftop garden and a casual restaurant serving italian food John F Kennedy International Airport 28 min
One World Trade Center (14 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Museum of Modern Art (8 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Chrysler Building (8 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. Brooklyn Bridge (11 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Times Square (8 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Rockefeller Center (7 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Empire State Building (9 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The High Line (10 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Flatiron Building (7 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (16 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Bryant Park (7 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 (13 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. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (15 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Central Park (16 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. |