an elegant restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. 2 miles from the empire state building. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the contemporary rooms and suites have minibars, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. guests get free bike rentals; there's also on-site parking (fee). some have city views. 5 miles from williamsburg bridge and 4. there's a lively rooftop lounge with manhattan skyline views, and a seasonal outdoor saltwater pool. overlooking mccarren park, this upscale, modern hotel in trendy williamsburg is 1 John F Kennedy International Airport 29 min
The Museum of Modern Art (20 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Rockefeller Center (19 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. One World Trade Center (22 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (27 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Central Park (27 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Statue of Liberty National Monument (22 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Grand Central Terminal (16 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (27 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. The High Line (25 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Bryant Park (18 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Times Square (19 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (22 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Chrysler Building (15 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. Empire State Building (17 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Brooklyn Bridge (16 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. |