| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 1:00 pm. free perks include breakfast, evening wine and cheese receptions, and all-day refreshments in a reading room. located 2 blocks from grand central station and a block from the landmark new york public library, this book-themed boutique hotel is also 4 blocks from times square and the theater district. guest passes to a nearby health club are available. cozy rooms feature minibars, books and themed art, plus free wi-fi, cable tv and dvd players upgraded rooms add city views, terraces, curated libraries and/or pull-out sofas. room service is available. there's also an american bistro and a rooftop cocktail lounge, along with 3 meeting rooms
John F Kennedy International Airport 27 min
Grand Central Terminal (2 min)
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Empire State Building (6 min)
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Times Square (5 min)
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. The Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Brooklyn Bridge (13 min)
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Flatiron Building (8 min)
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Rockefeller Center (8 min)
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Central Park (15 min)
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Statue of Liberty National Monument (15 min)
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (15 min)
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (14 min)
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Bryant Park (5 min)
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. The High Line (13 min)
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. One World Trade Center (16 min)
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Chrysler Building (5 min)
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. | 
