New York Hotels
The hotels below have been divided into four different price categories
$$$$ (over US$350)
$$$ (US$250 to US$349)
$$ (US$150 to US$249)
$ (under US$149)
These prices (per room per night) exclude the 13.625% city and state taxes, and the US$3.50 per room per night occupancy tax. Service charges or breakfast are not included unless otherwise specified.
Luxury
A short stroll from the magnificent New York Public Library, this aptly named hotel has 10 floors, each dedicated to a different branch of the Dewey Decimal System. Despite the 1912 facade, guest rooms feature a modern design with handsome dark-wood furnishings, framed prints and those all-important books (6,000 volumes in all) that are precisely distributed. Room number 1100.006, for instance, is on the 11th floor (Philosophy) and contains a bookshelf of critical works on love. It's all very (ahem) novel and cleverly done, and there are lovely places to secret away, like the rooftop ‘poetry garden' or the mahogany-panelled ‘writers den'.
299 Madison Avenue (at 41st Street)
Tel: (212) 983 4500.
Website: www.libraryhotel.com
Price: $$$
This Beaux Arts jewel, built in 1904, has been restored to its original grandeur. The marble-floored lobby hints at the luxury found in the guest rooms - silk-covered walls, richly detailed crown moulding and crystal chandeliers. The Manhattan hotel is centrally located for taking in the wondrous shopping scene along Fifth Avenue, or strolling into nearby Central Park. The elegant dining room of Astor Court is a requisite stop for afternoon tea. For something with a little more bite, guests can slip into a leather armchair at the King Cole Bar, where the Red Snapper Cocktail (now known as the Bloody Mary) was first concocted.
2 East 55th Street (at Fifth Avenue)
Tel: (212) 753 4500.
Website: www.starwood.com/stregis/index.html
Price: $$$$
The Warwick exudes sophistication and comfort with classical elegance combined with modern luxury. Originally commissioned by William Randolph Hearst in 1926 to host a theatrical crowd, the hotel is located near to the top-shows on Broadway, as well as many other famous attractions, such as Central Park, Fifth Avenue and Carnegie Hall. For some innovative Italian cuisine head to Murals on 54 or relax with a drink in homely Randolph's Bar and Lounge, both of which often play host to New York's elite and the occasional famous face. both of which often play host to New York's elite and the occasional famous face. Fitness fans can head up to the Fitness Centre on the 3rd Floor whilst business visitors will appreciate the fax, internet and copying facilities.
65 West 54th Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
Tel: (212) 247 2700.
Website: www.Utell.com or www.warwickhotelny.com
Price: $$$
Moderate
Not far from the much-photographed Flatiron Building is The Gershwin. With its red facade and odd-shaped Hershey kiss-like designs, one of the city's last remaining bargain hotels is tough to miss. Buttercup yellow walls or cherry-red moulding decorate the simple but comfortable rooms. The hotel is particularly popular with young people, as the funky Pop Art décor and nightly entertainment (film screenings, art openings, live jazz) aim to please 20-something travellers. All rooms are en suite. Dorm-style rooms, suites and family rooms are also available.
7 East 27th Street (between Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
Tel: (212) 545 8000.
Website: www.gershwinhotel.com
Price: $
Located within walking distance of the trendy bars and boutiques of Chelsea and SoHo, the pretty residential area of Gramercy Park and excellent transport links, the hotel is in a perfect position for sightseeing, nightlife and relaxation. Following a complete renovation in 2008, The Marcel offers sophistication and style at an affordable price, with muted tones mixed with splashes of vibrant colour, zebra-print cushions and minimalist furnishings. In-room amenities include flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations as well as complimentary use of the guest lounge, which boasts stunning views over the New York skyline.
201 East 24th Street (on Sixth Avenue)
Website: www.hotelmarcelnewyork.com
Price: $ - $$
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