The JetSet Hotel, a little under three miles from Van Cortlandt Park in the heart of the Bronx, provides an option for those seeking the same chic qualities of a hotel in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. The rooms at the JetSet feature all the typical modern amenities, such as satellite television, wireless Internet, microwave and refrigerator, while the overall design is a contemporary mix of sleek, black leather and white linens, peppered with art pieces and throw pillows. Some accommodations also include a balcony. Room service is available to guests.
The Royal Regency Hotel is located about four miles up the road, technically not in New York City, but in the city of Yonkers. Because of its location, the Royal Regency has more space than the average city hotel, including a full-sized parking lot for guests. The accommodations include both standard guest rooms and deluxe suites, the latter of which include in-room Jacuzzis and bridal suites. In fact, the banquet facility at the Royal Regency, which is available for weddings as well as such family gatherings as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and sweet 16 parties, is one of hotel's biggest selling points.
Howard Johnson hotels can be found throughout the country, typically providing a low-budget lodging option for travelers. This particular location sits about three and a half miles south of Van Cortlandt Park, just off the Bronx Crosstown Express. The hotel, which is also just across the river from Manhattan, provides just over 40 rooms, all of which include cable television and free wireless Internet. Breakfast for each guest is complimentary as well and roll-away beds are provided for each for an extra charge of $10. And while pets are not allowed at this particular Howard Johnson, cribs are provided on request free-of-charge.
For those who prefer a view of the park from the less urban shores of New Jersey, the Clinton Inn Hotel in Tenafly is one option. Although the distance from the this Jersey hotel to Van Cortlandt Park is about four miles, the drive is closer to 12 miles because it includes the drive down to cross the George Washington Bridge. The hotel contains more than 119 classically decorated rooms with such features as in-room work areas, complimentary coffee and tea and refrigerators upon request. Other hotel amenities include room service, access to the on-site fitness center and Palmer's Crossing Restaurant and Bar, located inside the building.
