Upscale Manhattan Hotels

Upscale Manhattan Hotels
You might have a difficult time leaving your Manhattan luxury hotel to hit the trails in Central Park or on the High Line overlooking the city's west side--many of Manhattan's upscale properties boast marble baths, famous guests, and historic bars with stories to tell. Adventurous types can easily access Central Park for walking, jogging, boating and birdwatching, while across town, Chelsea Piers offers an indoor rock climbing wall. Manhattan's luxury hotels offer comfort and relaxation between your big-city adventures.

Algonquin Hotel

The Algonquin HoteI near Bryant Park and Times Square in midtown Manhattan, was once favored by New York's literary and publishing elites. Its Round Table restaurant attracted such notables as Harpo Marx, George S. Kaufman and Dorothy Parker, and its famous guests have included John Barrymore, Gertrude Stein and Maya Angelou. The Algonquin offers 138 deluxe rooms with king or queen beds, 12 twin-bed rooms and 24 suites with both a king bed and queen sofabed. All rooms include luxury bath products, pillow-top beds, guest bathrobes, flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless Internet. The Algonquin Hotel is home to the Oak Room Supper Club, the Blue Bar and the Round Table restaurant. In 1987, the hotel was designated a New York City landmark.

Algonquin Hotel
59 West 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 840-6800
algonquinhotel.com

The Plaza

The Plaza is a luxury hotel made famous by the children's book "Eloise." Close to Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Museum Mile and the Theatre District, the Plaza offers classically elegant accommodations. The hotel offers rooms with king beds, as well as three styles of deluxe suites for larger parties. All rooms at The Plaza offer Beaux Arts decor, Italian bed and bath linens, flat-screen televisions, in-room safes and full baths. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in the Palm Court, a cocktail in the Oak Bar, and a full dinner at the Oak Room.

The Plaza
Central Park South & Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 759-3000
theplaza.com

W New York

For a modern take on upscale hotels, the W New York offers stylish guest rooms and boutique spa services along with midtown convenience just five blocks from Grand Central Terminal. The W New York offers three sizes of rooms and five suites. All rooms offer high-speed Internet, full baths, plush bedding and flat-screen televisions. Amenities include a full-service spa, fitness center and cocktail lounge. The W New York is a pet-friendly hotel.

W New York
541 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 755-1200
starwoodhotels.com

Article Written By Elton Dunn

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