Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Hotels Close To The Waldorfastoria

Both luxury and more modest hotels are located within walking distance of the Waldorf-Astoria.


The Waldorf-Astoria is a luxury hotel in New York City, which has resided at its current location since 1931. A feature film called 'Weekend at the Waldorf' was filmed there in 1945, and the building was designated a city landmark in 1993. The hotel is also often host to extravagant galas in its grand ballrooms. While the Waldorf-Astoria offers accommodations, many other hotels are located in close proximity to it.


The New York Palace


Like the Waldorf-Astoria, The New York Palace is also a luxury hotel. It boasts 899 spacious hotel rooms as well as 86 suites. All rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms, separate seating areas and either a king size bed or two double beds. Amenities at the hotel include free wireless Internet access, a full-service business center, 24-hour dry cleaning and laundry services, complimentary daily shuttles to Wall Street and Broadway Theaters and complimentary daily delivery of "The New York Times." The New York Palace is located 0.1 miles from the Waldorf-Astoria, about a two-minute walk.


The New York Palace


455 Madison Ave.


New York, NY 10022


212-888-7000


newyorkpalace.com


Intercontinental New York Barclay


Also located just 0.1 miles from the Waldorf-Astoria, the InterContinental New York Barclay is another luxury hotel. It features 685 guest rooms and 86 suites. Amenities in rooms and suites include satellite TV, a mini bar, high-speed Internet access, complimentary morning newspapers, air conditioning, 24-hour room service, and large work desks. The hotel also features the Barclay Bar and Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Barclay Bar, offering martinis, cocktails and wine until 1 a.m. Monday through Sunday.


InterContinental New York Barclay


111 East 48th St.


New York, NY 10017


212-755-5900


intercontinentalnybarclay.com


New York Marriott East Side


The New York Marriott East Side is a more modest hotel, featuring 629 guest rooms and 17 suites. All rooms and suites feature plasma HD-TVs, high-speed wireless Internet access, work desk and new bedding and bathrooms. The Marriott East Side also offers a health club, upgraded concierge lounge with terrace and 21,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The hotel is located 0.1 miles from the Waldorf-Astoria, about a two-minute walk.


New York Marriott East Side


525 Lexington Ave.


New York, NY 10017


212-755-4000


marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycea-new-york-marriott-east-side


Radisson Lexington


The Radisson Lexington is located 0.2 miles from the Waldorf-Astoria, or about a three-minute walk. All rooms feature cable TV with HD channels, complimentary "USA Today" newspaper on weekdays, high-speed wireless Internet access, marble bathrooms and granite-top work desks. The Radisson Lexington also boasts a business center, cafe, fitness center, restaurants, a nightclub, bar and breakfast service.


Radisson Lexington


511 Lexington Ave.


New York, NY 10017


212-755-4400


radisson.com/newyork-hotel-10017







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