room service is available 24/7. suites add living rooms, wet bars and dining tables. there's a sleek lounge and bar with a 4th-floor terrace and djs, plus an exercise room, a business center and 4 meeting rooms. set among bars and restaurants in lower manhattan, this chic hotel is 7 minutes' walk from the one world trade center, a 4-minute walk from the wall street subway station, and 6 minutes on foot from the national september 11 memorial & museum. streamlined rooms, many with city views, offer flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and wi-fi (surcharge), plus high-thread-count sheets, and bathrooms with rainfall showers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Empire State Building (19 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Flatiron Building (15 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. One World Trade Center (6 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. The Battery (6 min) Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. The Museum of Modern Art (19 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Times Square (18 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Grand Central Terminal (14 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (24 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Brooklyn Bridge (10 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Statue of Liberty National Monument (9 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Rockefeller Center (17 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The High Line (10 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (3 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Bryant Park (18 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Central Park (25 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. |