| there's a tea salon offering 5-course tea service in an eclectic parlor, as well as a hip and modern cocktail lounge, a wine bar offering spanish cuisine, and a raw-food restaurant. the lobby offers an ornate fireplace and an elegant sitting area. set in a pair of 1834 brick townhouses on a low-key street south of gramercy square, this sophisticated, victorian-inspired hotel is a block from the subways at bustling union square, and 10 minutes' walk from greenwich village. old-world rooms and suites have hardwood floors and en-suite tiled bathrooms, plus minibars, free wi-fi, cable tv and ipod docks. continental breakfast is included. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
John F Kennedy International Airport 29 min
The Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Statue of Liberty National Monument (14 min)
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Empire State Building (8 min)
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Bryant Park (9 min)
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (19 min)
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. One World Trade Center (15 min)
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Flatiron Building (8 min)
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (15 min)
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Rockefeller Center (11 min)
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Chrysler Building (8 min)
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. Central Park (20 min)
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Brooklyn Bridge (12 min)
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The High Line (10 min)
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Grand Central Terminal (7 min)
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Times Square (11 min)
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. | 
