Yes, there are some quiet streets in the City That Never Sleeps. You can get a good night’s rest in this Midtown Manhattan hotel tucked away on one of them. The building dates back to 1923, but the redesign and amenities are cool, contemporary, classy and true to the NH Collection’s European roots.
The hotel is located within walking distance of some of the Big Apple’s major attractions, including the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, Times Square and the United Nations, making it the perfect headquarters for visiting couples and families. Dogs and cats are also welcome. Premium rooms, city-view suites and the Empire Suite offer unobstructed views of the city’s skyline. And if you’re hoping to score a prime Broadway ticket or restaurant reservation, the guest relations team is happy to help.
On a chilly evening, you can cozy up to one of the two fireplaces in the lobby or settle into a comfy chair to catch up on your email. For dinner, try the hotel’s Mediterranean-style Serafina Restaurant. A handcrafted cocktail from the 1950s-inspired MAD Lounge & Bar is a lovely way to cap off a busy day.
Things to Do
- A massive White Rabbit greets you at New York Botanical Garden’s Wonderland: Curious Nature, which runs through Oct. 27. Immerse yourself in Alice’s adventures as you roam the Victorian gardens and encounter strange, mind-expanding works of art and gallery exhibitions. You can even attend a wacky tea party.
- Grab a free kayak at Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse and head out on the East River Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons through Sept. 29.
- Release your inner Italian at Little Italy’s 11-day Feast of San Gennaro Sept. 12-22. This year marks the 98th anniversary of this beloved festival on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The Grand Procession features floats, antique cars, celebrities. Also on tap: free concerts, Italian specialties, and meatball-, zeppole- and cannoli-eating contests.
- Sightsee as you sip and nibble on finger sandwiches, biscuits, scones and cookies on a Tea Around Town: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. On this 90-minute, narrated excursion, a glass-roofed double-decker bus is been transformed into an elegant mobile tearoom.
- Through Oct. 20, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will showcase Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co., featuring more than 180 items ranging from Greek and Roman glass and Japanese baskets to Islamic metalwork and unique silver objects.
September Rates: Starting at $350.
Drive Time: 2 hours.
22 E. 38th St., New York
(212) 802-0600
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