some rooms add kitchenettes, and balconies with skyline views. there's a 24-hour lobby bar and a fitness room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a car service is available for a fee. this funky long island city hotel within sight of manhattan is less than 2 blocks from the closest subway station, and 4 blocks from the ed koch queensboro bridge crossing the east river into midtown. relaxed rooms with wood floors and bright furnishings offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus workstations and ipod docks John F Kennedy International Airport 28 min
Rockefeller Center (14 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Statue of Liberty National Monument (20 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. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (17 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Empire State Building (17 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (16 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. The Museum of Modern Art (13 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. American Museum of Natural History (18 min) From dinosaurs to outer space and everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders. One World Trade Center (22 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Times Square (16 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Central Park (17 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Chrysler Building (13 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. The High Line (25 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Grand Central Terminal (13 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Brooklyn Bridge (18 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. |