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6 Columbus
thompsonhotels.com
6 Columbus Circle
212-204-3000
Located in bustling Columbus Circle, 6 Columbus is just steps from Central Park, the Shops at Time Warner and Lincoln Center. The hotel interior features a 1960s modern design aesthetic with a 21st-century flair. All 88 guestrooms balance practical and dramatic with highlights of teak, chrome and pony-skin throughout the living space, and bathroom fixtures by Waterworks. World-renowned photographer Guy Bourdin provides retro inspired artwork.
Ace Hotel New York
acehotel.com
20 West 29th Street
212-679-2222
Ace is the high card and the low card. Basic rooms are affordable but replete with cool amenities, while big suites offer all the luxury one would expect from a high-end hotel. Ace is not a niche hotel. Its sensibility is democratic and inclusive, and it appeals to a broad spectrum of travelers. The energetic common areas offer a social place that is dynamic and intimate, vibrant and warm and encourages exchange among travelers and locals. Modern meets vintage with creative hotel amenities and services such as turntables and vinyl, Smeg refrigerators, Stumptown Coffee, Rudy's Barbershop and the Breslin for dining.
Chambers Hotel
chambershotel.com
15 West 56th Street
212-974-5656
Located off Fifth Avenue at 56th Street, in one of New York’s most exciting districts, the Chambers raises hotel life to an art form with cutting-edge style and unparalleled service standards. Public spaces and guest rooms feature a collection of over 500 works of contemporary art.
Dream New York
dreamny.com
210 West 55th Street
212-247-2000
New York City’s new legendary hotel. Steps to Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the Theater District. Recent $30 million dollar redesign reflects a contemporary style and traditional comfort. New indoor and outdoor rooftop AVA Lounge.
Gild Hall - A Thompson Hotel
thompsonhotels.com
15 Gold Street (Gold/Platt)
212-232-7700
Gild Hall, located on historic Gold Street minutes away from Wall Street and the South Street Seaport, brings a new level of luxury to Manhattan's Financial District. Designed by famed Jim Walrod, the hotel features a library lounge, a modern English tavern and 126 rich, cosmopolitan rooms crafted with European sensibility and American contemporary style.
Hotel Gansevoort
hotelgansevoort.com
18 Ninth Avenue
212-206-6700
Like a beacon in the Meatpacking District, this posh spot, voted number one in the “World’s Top 10 Hippest Hotels” by Trip Advisor, shines brightly against the neighborhood's storied cobblestone streets. When the weather is warm, the 45-foot rooftop pool teems with downtown socialites slathered in sunblock, enjoying a view of New Jersey across the Hudson River. The 187 rooms and 23 suites are minimalist chic.
Le Parker Meridien New York
parkermeridien.com
119 West 56th Street
212-245-5000
Le Parker Meridien is just steps away from Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park and Broadway Theatres. Enjoy newly renovated rooms many with fantastic views. The hotel features three distinct dining options including NORMA’S for breakfast all day everyday, Seppi’s where old New York meets the Seine and the burger joint secret for just a great burger. Roof top pool, gravity fitness and spa voted “Best Hotel Gym” by Men’s Fitness Magazine. Le Parker Meridien New York. Uptown. Not Uptight.
The Muse Hotel
themusehotel.com
130 West 46th Street
212-485-2400
The Muse, a Kimpton Hotel, is a stylish boutique property in the heart of New York City within easy walking distance to the best of midtown, including Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Fifth Avenue shopping and the Empire State Building. The hotel has a residential feeling and features 200 uniquely styled guestrooms and suites designed to be whimsical and inspired by the nine muses. Guestroom amenities include Ihome stereo with Ipod/mp3 docking station, Frette linens and L’Occitane spa amenities.
Night Hotel
nighthotelny.com
132 West 45th Street (45 St/6 Av)
212-835-9600
Situated in the center of the dynamic Theater District of Times Square. Walking distance to Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Museum of Modern Art, and other attractions.
SoHo Grand Hotel
sohogrand.com
310 West Broadway
212-965-3000
Located in one of New York City’s most stylish neighborhoods, Soho Grand Hotel is steps from Downtown’s best shopping, dining and nightlife. The hotel offers pet-friendly guestrooms, a full-service bar and lounge, 24-hour business and fitness centers and award-winning penthouse suites.
Stay
stayhotelny.com
157 West 47th Street
212-768-3700
Stay hotel is near the heart of Times Square, within walking distance to Restaurant Row, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue shopping. Each room features color cable TV, phones with data ports, a modern bathroom, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker and in-room safes.
The Time Hotel
thetimeny.com
224 West 49th Street
212-246-5252
Design hotel located in the heart of midtown Manhattan’s Times Square / Theatre District. All rooms feature Plasma TV, Bose sound System, Work Desk, In-Room Safe, Mini-Bar and High Speed Internet Access. Complimentary on-site Fitness Center, TIME Lounge and Serafina @ THE TIME.
Tribeca Grand Hotel
tribecagrand.com
Two Avenue of the Americas
212-519-6600
Standing between the sectors of high finance and high fashion, Tribeca Grand Hotel caters to business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel offers luxurious, pet-friendly guestrooms, 24-hour business and fitness centers and a dedicated concierge staff.
W New York
whotels.com
541 Lexington Avenue
212-755-1200
Newly re-wondered in August 2008 with completely renovated rooms and suites, the W New York is a tranquil sanctuary inspired by nature's elements--earth, wind, fire and water. Located in the heart of Midtown, W New York offers savvy travelers a perfect refuge in the hectic Manhattan world. Delight in Heartbeat, the signature restaurant, or have a drink in Oasis Lobby Bar or Rande Gerber’s Whiskey Blue. If you need something a little more laid back, unwind like never before at the stunning 13,000-square-foot Bliss Spa and Fitness Center.
W New York The Court
whotels.com
130 East 39th Street
212-685-1100
In the storied Murray Hill district of 1920’s brownstones, W New York-The Court’s quiet presence mixes city style with grace. In walking distance of Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, and Fifth Avenue, it’s near everything, but beyond its uproar. Flirty encounters play out from behind WETBAR’s smoked-window walls. Icon’s heated outdoor courtyard sparks romance; its menu grants wishes yet unknown. The in-room massages and SWEAT® next door add quiet closure. Old-world New York in a tucked away neighborhood for quiet conversation.
W New York The Tuscany
whotels.com
120 East 39th Street
212-686-1600
Tucked into residential Murray Hill, W New York—The Tuscany is a sanctuary within the midtown swirl. It’s a retreat for the city that never sleeps. The perfect place to see and be seen. Demure by day, serving up lattes, Audrey is transformed into a sexy lounge by night. Unwind and flirt with Audrey’s signature dirty martini, or shrug off the day 24/7 at SWEAT® fitness center. The perfect retreat—a chaise and chenille throw for lounging, lemon + sage Bliss for unwinding, and 350-thread count linens for dreaming, unfolds in our 113 deluxe guest rooms and seven suites.
W New York Times Square
whotels.com
1567 Broadway
212-930-7400
Welcome to the center of the center of the universe. A stone’s throw from the MTV store, W New York—Times Square is in the heart of the theater district, with museums a few blocks north and sultry downtown a quick subway ride away. Relish Steve Hanson’s exquisite cuisine at Blue Fin, descend into Rande Gerber’s The Whiskey and get caught up in the DJ’s beats. The open showers, breathtaking skyline view, W signature bed with 350-thread count sheets, and lush robes in our 507 guest rooms and 43 suites make staying in a statement, not a question.
