there's also a 24-hour fitness room and a business center, along with 3 meeting rooms. set in midtown, this upscale hotel with a 2-story marble lobby dates from 1929. suites add pull-out sofas; some have separate living areas and balconies. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a classic 1920s-inspired cocktail bar and a starbucks. it's 3 blocks from the ritzy shops of 5th avenue and 1. 1 miles from the empire state building. the warm contemporary rooms have colorful accents and ornate marble bathrooms, along with smart tvs and free wi-fi John F Kennedy International Airport 26 min
The High Line (16 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Chrysler Building (5 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. Brooklyn Bridge (12 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Central Park (13 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Empire State Building (7 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Museum of Modern Art (11 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. One World Trade Center (15 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Bryant Park (11 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (13 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Times Square (10 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Flatiron Building (10 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Grand Central Terminal (4 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Statue of Liberty National Monument (14 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Rockefeller Center (6 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (12 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. |