the ambience is dorm-like and many students live here; rooms have private baths, microwaves, mini-fridges, wifi and tvs. . basic budget lodging can be found in this once-grand apartment building on the residential upper west side, around the corner from leafy riverside park and 4 blocks from the broadway subway lines (5 stops from midtown, 4 stops from columbia university). central park is a 10-minute walk away. coin-op laundry machines are available, and there is a computer room/business center (fee for computer use) off the lobby John F Kennedy International Airport 38 min
The Museum of Modern Art (16 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. One World Trade Center (26 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (8 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Rockefeller Center (16 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The High Line (15 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Brooklyn Bridge (25 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Times Square (16 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Central Park (14 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Empire State Building (19 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Bryant Park (19 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Grand Central Terminal (18 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Statue of Liberty National Monument (27 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (10 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. American Museum of Natural History (7 min) From dinosaurs to outer space and everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders. Chrysler Building (19 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. |