Sloan-Kettering is a private cancer center that specializes in patient care and research. Founded in 1884, the center is located in New York City at 1275 York Ave. Because of Sloan-Kettering's long-standing reputation in the world of medicine and cancer research, many people travel to the center for care or to participate in studies. As it is New York City, there are plenty of nearby hotel properties from which to choose.
The Bentley Hotel is located less than a mile from Sloan-Kettering. It features free newspapers available in the lobby, concierge services, Internet access for a surcharge, and limo or Town Car service is available. The Bentley offers room service, a 24-hour front desk, air conditioning in all rooms and cable television. Cribs are available upon request. Other amenities included with the room are: toiletries, a hairdryer, sewing kit, turndown service on request and a refrigerator on request.
Bentley Hotel
500 E 62nd St.
New York, NY, 10065
888-969-0069
www.bentleyhotelnewyork.com
Affinia Gardens, which is located less than a mile from Sloan-Kettering, offers amenities such as a doorperson, concierge services and free newspapers in the lobby. On-site fitness facilities and a laundry room are available, as are safe deposit boxes. All rooms at Affinia Gardens include air conditioning, blackout curtains, television, coffee maker, free toiletries, high-speed Internet access and a kitchen. As of fall 2010, price for a one-night stay in the hotel averaged about $400.
Affinia Gardens
215 E 64th St.
New York, NY, 10021
212-355-1230
www.affinia.com
254 East Vacation aims to help travelers emulate living on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The hotel is a private walk-up brownstone that encompasses 10 rooms. Options available include a four-person loft, a one-bedroom apartment, a suite and a studio apartment. Guests staying at 254 receive an entry code for the outside keypad. The hotel is non-smoking and luggage storage is available in the foyer for those who arrive early or need to stash their bags before leaving the city upon checkout. As of fall 2010, price for a one-night stay in the hotel averaged about $200.
254 East Vacation
254 E. 74th St.
New York, NY, 10021
212-879-8324
254eastvacation.com
Hotel Plaza Athenee is a 142-room property less than one mile from Sloan-Kettering. All rooms feature wireless internet, television, telephones, desks, safes, a mini-bar and hair dryers. Suites are outfitted with full kitchenettes for those guests who need to book an extended stay. Hotel Plaza Athenee offers twice-daily maid service, and 24-hour room and concierge services. Guests can partake in an overnight shoeshine, morning newspaper and tea and coffee service. As of fall 2010, price for a one-night stay in the hotel ranged from $800 to $8,500.
Hotel Plaza Athenee
37 E 64th St.
New York, NY, 10065
212-734-9100
www.plaza-athenee.com
The Loews Regency Hotel is comprised of 353 rooms including 74 suites less than one mile from Sloan-Kettering. There is an on-site hair salon, 24-hour limousine service and a fitness center that offers pilates instruction, massage and personal training. Guests can partake in 24-hour room service or the hotel's laundry and dry cleaning services. Dog walking is available and high-speed, wireless Internet is accessible throughout the hotel. Rooms come standard with sitting areas and televisions. As of fall 2010, price for a one-night stay in the hotel ranged from $450 to $1,750.
Loews Regency Hotel
540 Park Ave.
New York, NY, 10021
212-759-4100
www.loewshotels.com
