Manhattan is one of the five boroughs of New York City, known for its many famous landmarks, tourist attractions, museums and universities. Manhattan is located at the mouth of the Hudson River. Traveling to Manhattan is usually referred to by non-New Yorkers from the area as "going into the city." While visiting Manhattan's East Side, there are plenty of accommodations as well as attractions and entertainment available for tourists and visitors.
The Hilton Manhattan East is a boutique hotel and a landmark that offers contemporary accommodations and modern amenities. The 1931 historic neo-Gothic towers offers guest comforts like Sealy Posturepedic mattresses with a down duvet and down pillows, 32-inch flat-screen LCD televisions in the guest rooms and in-room safes. The suites offer the choice of one bedroom suites, junior suites or one bedroom suites with a queen-size bed with amenities like luxurious bath amenities by Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Bath, a dual-line telephone, and an elegant wet bar. The hotel is only steps away from Times Square, Grand Central, the United Nations and fortune 500 company headquarters, such as Citigroup and J.P. Morgan. Also nearby are the Empire State Building and the City Center, both less than one mile away.
The Carlyle is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and is considered a New York City landmark and a showcase of fine art. The Carlyle is a Rosewood Hotel and features standard rooms, premiere rooms and suites. The hotel provides amenities like concierge service, twice-daily maid service, babysitting, 24-hour security, a white-gloved elevator operator, valet and secretarial service, and 24-hour in-room dining service. In addition, The Carlyle is pet-friendly and allows guests to keep pets under 25 pounds for an additional $50 per night fee, as of October 2010. The hotel also has several in-house boutiques, such as the Kenneth Rendell Gallery, Helly Nahmad art gallery, and designer boutiques like Vera Wang and Edith Weber Fine Antique Jewelry. The Carlyle is merely one block away from Central Park landmarks like the Shakespeare Garden, the Marionette Theatre and Bethesda Terrace. The hotel is within walking distance of numerous shopping boutiques, right on Madison Avenue, including Carolina Herrera, Yves St. Laurent, Gucci, Prada, and Michael Kors. Also nearby are the New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera, Radio City Music Hall and the Broadway Theatre District.
Hotel Plaza Athenee is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and offers guest amenities like twice-daily maid service, 24-hour concierge service and 24-hour room service. The hotel offers complimentary services such as overnight shoe shine, complimentary access to the on-site business center, morning newspapers, tea/coffee service daily between 5 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., and access to their updated fitness center. The suites include hardwood floors in the living room, kitchenettes, one and a half bathrooms, and sofa beds, and some of their deluxe suites even feature glass-enclosed terraces with views of the Manhattan skyline. Nearby attractions include The Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Central Park.
