there's also a fitness room, and a basement gallery is available for meetings or fashion shoots. the retro, industrial-chic rooms feature 12-ft ceilings, windows that open, wood floors, mosaic tile bathrooms and original art. located 2 blocks south of bryant park, this polished hotel in a neo-gothic 1912 tower was once home to chic hat-makers. the area's still a fashion hub, and is 10 minutes' walk from the broadway theaters and 7 blocks from grand central station. there's a lobby bar, a new american restaurant and a chic rooftop cocktail lounge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is offered 24/7. all rooms have minibars, wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks John F Kennedy International Airport 27 min
Bryant Park (2 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (14 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Statue of Liberty National Monument (16 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Rockefeller Center (7 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (14 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Flatiron Building (8 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Brooklyn Bridge (13 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The Museum of Modern Art (9 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Grand Central Terminal (10 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. The High Line (11 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Empire State Building (7 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. One World Trade Center (17 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Central Park (15 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Times Square (6 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Chrysler Building (8 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. |