The glitzy Plaza Hotel on 59th Street faces the south end of Central Park, less than five minutes from the corner of 59th and Madison. Built in 1907, this hotel is a AAA five-diamond award accommodation. Luxury amenities include 24-hour butler service for guests in the hotel's 102 suites, massages and body treatments at the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa and fine dining at the Oak Room restaurant. The hotel hosts afternoon tea at Palm Court; this eatery feature an ornate stained glass window. Central Park attractions with walking distance include the Central Park Zoo and Wollman Ice Skating Park.
The junction of 59th Street and Madison Avenue is a block east of the Sherry Netherland; this hotel is across the street from the western edge of Central Park. The Sherry Netherland is 10-minute walk from the Whitney Museum of Art and the Loeb Boathouse, a lakefront restaurant in Central Park; during the summer, Loeb Boathouse offers outdoor seating. Shopping options in the hotel include A La Vieille Russie -- an antiques store -- and Domenico Vacca -- a high-end clothier shop. The hotel's restaurant, Harry Cipriani, is a fine dining establishment adjacent to the lobby; the restaurant serves Italian food.
The Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue is a five-minute walk from the intersection of 59th Street and Madison Avenue. This hotel's spa has a tranquil atmosphere and offers a fitness room, private training sessions and Swedish massages. On-site dining includes 540 Park -- a popular spot for business lunches -- and Feinstein's -- a vibrant eatery with live cabaret-style entertainment. One- and two-bedroom suites are available. Art buffs are less than five minutes from the Society of Illustrators Museum on Park Avenue. The subway station at Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street is also a five-minute walk from the hotel.
The Four Seasons Hotel is at the corner of Park Avenue and 57th Street, less than 10 minutes from 59th Street and Madison Avenue. The hotel is next door to the Pace Prints Gallery, which features prints of contemporary artwork; the exhibit is open on Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Late Show with David Letterman, a nightly television show, is open for the public to view at the show's studio on Broadway and 53rd Street; the show occurs in the afternoon, in spite of its moniker. The hotel's Garden Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in a forest-like setting. Four Seasons' executive suites offer views of Central Park or the mid-Manhattan skyline; some of these suites have outdoor terraces.
