The Location...
Located 8 miles away from LaGuardia Airport, it is 16 miles from John.F.Kennedy Airport and 17 miles from Newark Liberty Airport as well. The Grand Central Station is half a mile off and the building is situated two blocks from the Fifth and Madison Avenues near the heart of the city where all guests` various interests may be catered to at any time.
Nearby Attractions...
Anyone seeking an unique shopping experience will find Bloomingdale`s, Saks Fifth Avenue and other world renowned stores lying just 2 blocks ahead. Cultural appreciation will definitely be roused with a trip to the Museum of Modern Art, and the Museum of Television and Radio.
Carnegie Hall, Saint Patrick`s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center a half mile away is another brilliant must-see. Tourists can walk, jog, boat, bike, hike, play tennis or ride horses in the various hotspots around town, some of which include the Central Park 4 blocks beyond the Hotel, or Macy`s Herald Square.
Inside the Hotel...
Built in 1926, the European-style Boutique hotel with its typically Irish atmosphere boasts Waterford chandeliers, original moldings and a marble fireplace imported from Ireland. Lush red sofas, gold striped arm chairs and dark wood furnishings complete the elegant look.
General amenities in the hotel include a concierge, multi-lingual staff, babysitting and child care services on call, lounge, elevators, photocopying and fax services, audio-visual facilities, administrative services, ATM-Bank, valet parking, hire of limos or town cars by the hotel, doorman, dry cleaning service, weekday newspapers, Internet access, tour assistance, a video and CD library and access to a nearby fitness club.
Inside the Rooms...
The 92 rooms built on 17 storey feature beamed ceilings, brass fixtures and rosewood furniture. Both guest rooms and suites are available complete with rooms service, the choice between a smokers and non smokers room, air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, an in-house safe, daily maid service, smoke alarms, balcony, terrace and sprinkler systems.
While the guest rooms lay claim to data ports, trouser presses, terry cloth bathrobes and video games, the suites provide luxuries such as sitting areas with pull-out couches, wet bars, coffee makers, a refrigerator, two cable TVs, three dual line telephones and fax machines. Rollaway beds are also available, should the need arise.