The Location...
An embodiment of refined elegance, the European style Drake Swissotel enjoys a prime position on Park Avenue and is ideal for those looking to live it up in style. The hotel is located in New York`s midtown area and is within easy reach of the exclusive shops of Madison Avenue (1 block) and picturesque Central Park (5 blocks). Those looking for easy transport options can make use of Grand Central Station (1 mile), while New York`s La Guardia (20 miles), John F. Kennedy International (30 miles) and Newark (35 miles) airports are also close at hand.
Nearby Attractions...
There is never a dull moment in cosmopolitan New York with its many historical attractions, colorful shops, diverse restaurants and friendly people. Places of interest which are within close proximity to the hotel include vibrant Fifth Avenue (2 blocks), the Museum of Modern Art (3 blocks), Rockefeller Center (4 blocks), the lively theaters of Broadway (5 blocks), Carnegie Hall (5 blocks) and the Radio City Music Hall (5 blocks).
Inside The Hotel...
Apart from the very best in modern facilities, guests will also find warm and friendly service at the hotel which makes ones stay that little bit more extra special. The in house Q56 restaurant serves a delicious array of international cuisine with special attention being made to its mouthwatering seafood dishes. Those looking to unwind after their many excursions can head to the Park Avenue Spa & Fitness facility which has massages and body treatments, saunas, steam rooms and modern exercise equipment. Other amenities one will find here include a concierge, laundry/valet services, 24 hour room service, a hair salon, gift shops and a babysitting service.
While pets are allowed on the premises, the hotel has its own dog walking service as well. Located on the hotel`s second floor and covering an area of 7,500 square feet, the Park Avenue Executive Center provides guests with access to 9 separate meeting/banquet rooms which can accommodate up to 200 delegates. Function rooms include the luxurious Wall Street Boardroom (seats 20 people) with its 60 inch videoconferencing screen and plush leather chairs, the Broadway Room with its glass atrium windows and the Park Avenue and Central Park rooms which are ideal for weddings as well. Related services such as high speed and wireless internet access, audio video conferencing, a business center, secretarial services and cellular telephone rental services are also available.
Inside The Rooms...
Drake Swissotel`s 495 deluxe rooms (including 108 spacious suites) come with contemporary decor and provide guests with a quiet living space in which to getaway from the busy city streets. With your comfort at heart, the rooms come equipped with a television, on demand movies, high speed internet access, data port hook up, 2 line telephone, voice mail, safe, mini bar, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, a luxurious marble bathroom and a large work station. Among its various types of suites, the lavish Park Avenue Suite comes with an additional VCR and stereo with a cassette and CD player.