john the divine and columbia university. amenities include a shared kitchenette with coffeemaking equipment, and a lounge with a checkered tile floor and stylish seating. in-room wifi is available for a fee. cozy, simply furnished rooms have updated private baths, air conditioners, tvs and cd players. it's a 10-minute walk from the cathedral of st. facing the greenery of northern central park (and offering views thereof), this uptown budget hotel in quiet residential manhattan valley is 3 blocks from a subway station with stops at the natural history museum and the theater district. delis and cafes are within a block's walk. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (8 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Empire State Building (19 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Museum of Modern Art (15 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. One World Trade Center (27 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Brooklyn Bridge (24 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (8 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Central Park (14 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Rockefeller Center (16 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Bryant Park (19 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. The High Line (17 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Statue of Liberty National Monument (26 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Grand Central Terminal (18 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. American Museum of Natural History (8 min) From dinosaurs to outer space and everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders. Times Square (17 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Chrysler Building (19 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. |