| other amenities include a fitness center, a spa with a hammam, and a seasonal outdoor pool with a bar. this posh high-rise hotel is a mile from one world trade center and 12 minutes' walk from washington square park. offering floor-to-ceiling windows with city or hudson river views, the refined rooms feature flat-screen tvs, nespresso machines and free wi-fi, plus ipod docks, soaking tubs and rainfall showers. suites add living rooms; some have whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a chic restaurant serving contemporary american dishes, and a hip lounge/bar with a mid-century theme. there's also a ballroom, meeting space and valet parking
John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Central Park (23 min)
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Empire State Building (12 min)
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The High Line (10 min)
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Flatiron Building (8 min)
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Rockefeller Center (12 min)
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Times Square (12 min)
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Brooklyn Bridge (10 min)
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Bryant Park (10 min)
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Grand Central Terminal (13 min)
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. One World Trade Center (13 min)
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (23 min)
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. The Battery (11 min)
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. The Museum of Modern Art (14 min)
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (12 min)
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Statue of Liberty National Monument (13 min)
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. | 
