there's also a fitness room and guest-use computers in the lobby, plus loaner ipads. the casual rooms and suites feature blond wood built-ins, plus free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some have kitchenettes and/or city views. this high-rise hotel is across the street from the world trade center, in view of the national september 11 memorial & museum and its reflecting pools. it's a 6-minute walk from the battery park city esplanade along the hudson river, and within 5 blocks of 3 subway stops. there's access to a 20th-floor private restaurant, bar and business club that serves new american cuisine and has a year-round indoor/outdoor terrace. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm John F Kennedy International Airport 34 min
Empire State Building (19 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. Grand Central Terminal (14 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Bryant Park (17 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 (24 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (3 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. The Museum of Modern Art (18 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. The Battery (8 min) Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. Brooklyn Bridge (11 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Statue of Liberty National Monument (8 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. Central Park (24 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Times Square (18 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. One World Trade Center (5 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Flatiron Building (15 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. |