set in a converted 1865 redbrick dormitory with original stained-glass windows and pine floors, this chic boutique hotel in chelsea is a 10-minute walk to the subway and 1 block from high line park and chelsea piers. upgraded rooms and suites add sitting areas and/or decorative fireplaces. loaner bikes are available. sophisticated rooms with a quirky vibe feature wood floors and modern decor with vintage elements, plus free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars. a trendy lobby coffee shop converts to a bar in the evenings. there's also a garden courtyard and 8,000 sq ft of event space. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Grand Central Terminal (12 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. The Museum of Modern Art (12 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Flatiron Building (10 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Central Park (20 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. One World Trade Center (14 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Statue of Liberty National Monument (15 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Rockefeller Center (11 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (18 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Empire State Building (9 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Brooklyn Bridge (15 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (14 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Bryant Park (9 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Times Square (8 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. The High Line (1 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (19 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. |