elegant, antiques-filled rooms feature hardwood floors and exposed brick walls. upgraded rooms overlook an interior courtyard; some have skylights. all come with free wi-fi, cable tv and seating. in a 19th-century townhouse within the trendy chelsea district, this refined boutique hotel is a minute's walk from a subway station and 14 minutes on foot from the landmark empire state building. freebies include breakfast, tea and coffee, and evening wine and snacks. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a library. suites feature living areas, sofabeds and/or wall beds John F Kennedy International Airport 31 min
Flatiron Building (6 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. The Museum of Modern Art (12 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Grand Central Terminal (7 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (18 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Brooklyn Bridge (14 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Rockefeller Center (9 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (19 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Central Park (19 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. The High Line (6 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Empire State Building (8 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Bryant Park (7 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. One World Trade Center (17 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Statue of Liberty National Monument (16 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Times Square (9 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (17 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. |