| featuring cherry floors and city views, the elegant rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and marble showers, as well as free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers. breakfast is complimentary. among lower east side eateries 1 block from the tenement museum, this polished hotel with hand-painted ceilings and carved wood furniture is a 4-minute walk from grand st. subway station. theres a quaint cafe, and a refined spa with a steam room and a cedar sauna. it's 10 minutes' walk from art at the new museum and a 14 minutes on foot from soho's trendy shops. upgraded rooms add balconies. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites have separate living rooms
John F Kennedy International Airport 26 min
Chrysler Building (13 min)
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (12 min)
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Times Square (18 min)
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Flatiron Building (14 min)
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Empire State Building (15 min)
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Central Park (25 min)
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Statue of Liberty National Monument (11 min)
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. The Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Brooklyn Bridge (9 min)
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The High Line (16 min)
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. One World Trade Center (12 min)
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Battery (10 min)
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. Grand Central Terminal (14 min)
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (24 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. | 
