there's also a high-end kaiseki restaurant serving japanese cuisine, and a pan-asian eatery with a jazz bar. luxe, minimalist rooms with soundproof windows feature marble bathrooms, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access; some offer views of the empire state building and other nearby landmarks. passes to a fitness center 3 blocks away are complimentary. suites add separate living areas and whirlpool tubs. this elegant japanese-inspired hotel at the edge of midtown and murray hill is 4 blocks from grand central station and bryant park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is available John F Kennedy International Airport 25 min
Statue of Liberty National Monument (13 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Flatiron Building (8 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Times Square (10 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Chrysler Building (6 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. Central Park (14 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Grand Central Terminal (5 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Empire State Building (8 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Rockefeller Center (10 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The Museum of Modern Art (6 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. The High Line (12 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Brooklyn Bridge (11 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. One World Trade Center (15 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (13 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Bryant Park (7 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. |