New York City is split into 5 boroughs or areas. The area with the most high-end locations is the small borough of Manhattan. Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park are located in Manhattan as well as ten other high profile New York City spots. Most high-end hotels also have full-service spas, multiple restaurants and other attractions for relaxation or work purposes on the property.
Located 11 blocks south of Central Park, the Belvedere Hotel has 334 rooms on seventeen floors and is a smoke free hotel. Pets are not allowed. There is a bar, a Brazilian restaurant and a gym in the hotel. Rooms feature a safe, bathroom phone, kitchenette and premium television channels.
Belvedere Hotel
319 W 48th Street
New York, NY 10036
212- 245-7000
belvederehotelnyc.com
The Mandarin overlooks the Hudson River and has 248 rooms on 54 floors. There is a 6,000 square foot fitness center, 75 ft indoor pool and a sauna on the 36th floor. Central Park is half a block away. Rooms have flat panel high definition TVs, safes, wireless internet and a minibar. Smoking is allowed.
Mandarin Oriental, New York
80 Columbus Circle & W 60th St
New York, NY 10023
212- 805-8880
mandarinoriental.com
Across from Madison Square Garden at 8th Avenue and W 34th Street lies the New Yorker Hotel. The New Yorker has 912 rooms on 41 floors and is a smoke-free property. Rooms include cable TV, premium bedding and flat-panel TVs.
The New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212- 971-0101
newyorkerhotel.com
Located 10 blocks south of Central Park, the New York Palace was built in 1882 and has 898 rooms on 55 floors. There is a bar, complimentary shuttle, three restaurants and a 7,000 square foot health club. Room amenities include a safe, plasma TV and hypo-allergenic bedding is available. There is also 24-hour room service.
The New York Palace Hotel
455 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212- 888-7000
newyorkpalace.com
The Plaza Hotel is located at the south end of Central Park. Pets are allowed at this 746 room hotel. There are four options for dining, shopping, a library and babysitting available at the hotel. All rooms include bathrobes, bathroom phones, DVD players, flat-panel TVs and remote-controlled lighting.
The Plaza Hotel New York
Central Park S.
New York, NY 10019
212- 759-3000
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Built in 1924 and located close to Central Park, the Roosevelt Hotel has 1,015 rooms. There is a ballroom, bar and two restaurants in the hotel. There is also a currency exchange, a hair salon and a gym. Rooms include cable TV, a safe and smoking is permitted.
The Roosevelt Hotel
45 East 45th St.
New York, NY 10017
212- 661-9600
theroosevelthotel.com
Located in Midtown Manhattan, the Sofitel has 398 rooms, a money exchange, babysitting and cellphone rental. Standard rooms include a mini bar, king size bed and a safe. There is a restaurant with French and American food and a bar/lounge area.
Sofitel New York Hotel - Times Square
45 West 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
212- 354-8844
sofitel.com
Built in 1931 and located on Park Avenue, the Waldorf has 1048 rooms with 197 suites. Hotel facilities include a gym, spa, hairdresser, money exchange, restaurants and bars. There is shopping available on site. Standard rooms include a king size bed, minibar, self controlled air conditioning/heating and cable TV.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York
301 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212- 355-3000
waldorfnewyork.com