This 229-room hotel combines top eco-conscious credentials with a fab location a block from Central Park in midtown Manhattan, along with great contemporary design and a buzzing restaurant and bar where the cuisine is overseen by one of New York's top chefs. With the use of many natural materials - often reclaimed - there's a peaceful atmosphere. You'll be living in the lap of luxury too, and have access to a modern fitness centre, business centre and attractive lounge areas. Guest rooms boast lots of comforts, from walk-in rain showers to supremely comfy beds and impressive views, and you're offered a complimentary electric car service.
Being so near Central Park, one of the world's most wonderful urban parks, is fabulous.
The hotel is short stroll from Central Park in midtown Manhattan, near several subway lines.
By plane: flights to New York take 6 hours 50 mins from London and Edinburgh, and 7 hours 10 mins from Manchester. The hotel is a 40-minute taxi ride from JFK airport. Private parking costs $75 per day. skyscanner.net
The heavy focus on natural materials consistently throughout the hotel effortlessly promotes an attractive environment, so the hotel is popular with enlightened travellers who want sustainability, but not at the expense of luxury.
We loved the fruit stall in the lobby, with free fresh fruit available to both guests and other visitors to the hotel.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Electric car service
- Games and puzzles
- Paid parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Room 1706 has a great view of Central Park, which is so tantalisingly near. The decor so relies on natural and neutral materials, like wood, cork, hessian, linen, leather and marble that it creates instant tranquility.
Studio King, Alcove Queen, Alcove King, City King, City Lounge King, City Two Beds, Park King, Alcove Junior Suite, City Suite, Park Suite, Greenhouse Suite, Alcove Two Bedroom
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, bathrobe, yoga mat, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi
Jams restaurant and bar is buzzing come early evening and a great spot for a drink. With its big windows overlooking 6th Avenue and West 58th Street, it's great for people watching. The roast chicken cooked in a Josper oven is delicious.
Jams: seasonal Californian cooking, drinks and cocktails. Dishes include winter gnocchi, falafel burger and East Coast halibut, from $19. Restaurant and cafe open daily for breakfast and all-day dining, and brunch on weekends.
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