Built in 1940, this completely non-smoking city hotel enjoys a
wonderful central location and comprises a total of 198 rooms, of
which 80 are elegant suites, spread over 16 floors. Guests are
welcomed in the inviting lobby with a 24-hour reception desk and
check-out service. Facilities at this air-conditioned establishment
include a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and
a lift. The hotel also has a TV lounge, newspaper kiosk,
restaurant, Internet access (fees apply) and conference facilities.
Further facilities include room and laundry services. Car parking
spaces and garages are available.
Rooms
All rooms are en suite with a shower, bath and a hairdryer. The
one-bedroom suites have a separate bedroom with 1 queen-size bed or
2 double beds with a Central Park or North City view. All rooms
include a direct dial phone with voicemail messaging, remote
control TV with satellite channels, radio, Internet access, a safe
and an ironing set. Individually regulated heating and air
conditioning features as standard.
Restaurant & Food
Established in 2008, restaurant eighty one seamlessly combines the
stately sophistication of Manhattan's Upper West Side with the
allure of contemporary dining, chic design and unparalleled
service. Chef Ed Brown's modern American menu celebrates the
impeccable ingredients provided by the finest farmers, fishermen
and culinary craftsmen from both close to home and around the
globe. With carefully selected wines, artful cocktails and a
welcoming ambiance, eighty one is an exceptional dining
experience.
Activities & Sport
Guests can enjoy a work-out in the hotel gym. Liberty National Golf
Course is around 22 minutes' drive from the hotel.
Comments
Guests are invited to check in after 3 pm, and are requested to
check out before midday. The minimum age at check-in is 21
years.
Directions, How to get
there
From John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), take the Van Wyck
Expressway Northbound to the Grand Central Parkway/Triboro Bridge.
Then take the Triboro Bridge to Manhattan to the FDR Drive South
and exit at 96th Street. Take 97th Street westbound through Central
Park to Columbus Avenue and turn left onto Columbus Avenue. Take
Columbus Avenue to 81st street, turn left and the hotel is on the
left-hand side.