Midtown East NYC
Neighborhood Guide
Midtown East, around 5th Ave, is mostly a commercial, business and tourist area. Moving towards 3rd Ave and further east, the area is more residential, and generally, the restaurants are better and more affordable. Midtown East includes so many famous attractions for both adults and children.
Things to Do
FAO Schwarz, The Plaza Hotel, Apple Store - 59th and 5th Ave
Shopping down 5th Avenue, (Tiffany, Cartier, Henri Bendel) – start at 59th and work your way down to Rockefeller Center, shop the whole way.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, 11 W 53rd, 5th/6th Aves)
Rockefeller Center – Top of the Rock, NBC Studios, American Girl Place, Nintendo, Ice Skating. 47th-50th along 5th Ave
St. Patrick’s Cathedral (5th Ave, 50th St)
Radio City Music Hall (1260 6th Ave, 50th/51st)
Dylan’s Candy Bar (60th and 3rd Ave) – world’s largest candy store, owned by Dylan Lauren (Ralph’s daughter)
Paley Center for Media (formerly Museum of Television & Radio, 52nd, 5th/6th Aves). Closed Mon/Tues. $10 adult, $5 children suggested.
Grand Central Terminal (42nd/Lex) – free tours, Whispering Gallery, gorgeous ceiling
Bryant Park, New York Public Library (42nd and 5th Ave)
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Recommended Restaurants
Tao (58th, Park and Mad) - Asian hot spot with a 16 ft Buddha, gorgeous decor and lots of fun. You may have seen it on a Sex and the City episode.
Del Frisco’s Steakhouse - 1221 6th Ave (49th St)
Serendipity - (225 E 60th, 2nd/3rd Aves) Best known for Frozen Hot Chocolate, one of Oprah’s favorites
The Modern (and others in MoMA)
Bar Vetro (58th St , 2nd/3rd Aves) - great lunch deal and outdoor garden.
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Shopping
Bergdorf Goodman (754 5th Ave, 57th/58th)
Henri Bendel (712 5th Ave, 55th/56th)
Barney’s New York (660 Madison Ave, 60th/61st)
Saks Fifth Avenue (611 5th Ave, 49th/50th)
Bloomingdales (1000 3rd Ave, 60th/61st)
All department stores, and beautiful “holiday lights” tour and window displays during December along 5th Avenue.
Note: This area is extremely well-covered by all the free tourist guides in NYC and very easy to navigate. There are 1000's more restaurants and shops than listed.
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Midtown East Hotels
New York City Luxury Hotels - Midtown East
The Plaza Hotel |
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From: $420 |
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Does The Plaza really need an introduction? This classic and Hollywood famous hotel, offers 282 rooms, including 102 luxurious suites, which boast the largest square footage of any luxury hotel in New York City. |
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The Four Seasons |
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From: $594 |
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Four Seasons Hotel New York offers 368 generously sized guest rooms – including 63 suites. Select accommodations have furnished terraces with views of Central Park or the downtown skyline. The décor is contemporary and understated, featuring the finest handcrafted furniture, English sycamore panelling and imported fabrics. All accommodations offer an oval desk with two leather-upholstered chairs. Standard amenities include wired or wireless Internet access, a refrigerated private bar, CD and DVD players. Rates and Reviews: The Four Seasons |
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St Regis Hotel |
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From: $636 |
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Overlooking Fifth Avenue, this original 1904 Beaux Art classic landmark, The St. Regis New York, is at the foremost address. As the first St. Regis, the legendary Astor family premiered a timeless legacy, today featuring 24 hour St. Regis Butler Service, an on-site florist, the historic King Cole Bar and Adour Alain Ducasse, a new signature restaurant. The 164 guest rooms and 65 suites feature custom-made furnishings, including silk wall coverings and antiques. In 2007, The St. Regis received the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award and AAA Five Diamond Award for the 14th consecutive year. |
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The Peninsula Hotel |
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From: $460 |
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The Peninsula New York is a fusion of modern efficiencies and old-world grace. Contemporary fabrics, furnishings, and technology merge with many classical elements throughout the hotel. The Peninsula New York has several drinking and dining options, including Fives, the hotel's fine dining restaurant, the intimate Bar at Fives, the elegant Gotham Lounge and the rooftop bar, Salon de Ning, with dramatic city views. The new Peninsula Spa by ESPA features 12 treatment rooms, a glass-enclosed swimming pool and fitness center. |
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Waldorf Astoria |
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From: $319 |
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The Waldorf=Astoria and Waldorf Towers, where every U.S. President as well as hundreds of other diplomats, stays, offer 1,413 guest rooms and select suites, each featuring upscale amenities, services, and furnishings. Occupying the upper floors of The Waldorf=Astoria, The Waldorf Towers is the Luxury hotel, home to celebrities, corporate executives, royalty and every American president since Herbert Hoover. The Waldorf Towers features 181 room accommodations, including 123 configurable suites. A discreet separate entrance located at the corner of Park Avenue, on 50th Street, enhances privacy. Complimentary Continental breakfast is served at the Astoria Lounge. 301 Park Ave (49th/50th Streets) |
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New York City Boutique Hotels - Midtown East
Roosevelt Hotel NYC |
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From: $223 |
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Opened in 1924 and named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the Roosevelt Hotel New York offers a 1920s ambience that includes original Tiffany crystal chandeliers, gilt trim, coffered ceilings, and wrought-iron balconies overlooking the lobby. They have over 1000 rooms, including 52 suites. The hotel is three blocks from Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal and numerous Broadway theaters. Favorites: Roof Top Rates and Reviews: Roosevelt Hotel NYC |
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Library Hotel NYC |
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From: $238 |
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Nice rooftop and lounge and most interesting hotel rooms in all of NYC! Hotel is organized like a library with 10 floors arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System. Each floor has a theme (literature, languages, math & science) and each room has a theme and tons of books - try the Love Room, Astronomy Room or Fairy Tales Room. Sister Hotels:Casablanca Hotel, Hotel Elysée, Hotel Giraffe Favorites: Bookmarks Roof Bar, Free Breakfast |
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More Hotels: The Dylan, Hotel Giraffe
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Suite Hotels New York City - Midtown East
Best Western Hospitality |
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From: $195 |
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The Best Western Hospitality House Hotel New York City, just steps from Rockefeller Center, specializes in apartment suites, and each room has a full kitchen and dine-in facilities. Apartments range in size from one bedroom to four, and complimentary breakfast is a perk each morning. Rates and Reviews: Best Western Hospitality |
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Affinia Dumont Hotel |
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From: $154 |
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The Affinia Dumont, an "Executive Fitness" Hotel is only a few short blocks to the Empire State Building. It is also close to the United Nations, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden and Grand Central Station. Because the hotel is designed around business travelers, the rooms come in three configurations, each with an acceptable working or meeting area. There are studio, junior and single bedroom suites, each outfitted with a kitchenette for longer visits. Sister Hotels: Affinia Manhattan, Affinia 50, Affinia Gardens and Affinia Shelburne. Perks: Fitness Center and Healthy Lifestyle Choices |
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Cheap Budget Hotels - Midtown East
Pod Hotel NYC |
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From: $87 |
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Targeting the "Hip and Thrifty" market, the Pod Hotel offers extremely compact, cleverly designed guestrooms with iPod docking stations and small LCD TVs. Rooms have shared or private baths and in-room displays indicate availability of the shared baths. The shared bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads, water jets built into the sides, and streaming music. Private bathrooms also have rainfall showerheads (no jets), along with sleek stainless-steel sinks. The Pod also offers suites with standard TVs, private bathrooms, and living areas with sofa beds. Rates and Reviews: The Pod Hotel |
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Hotel 31 NYC |
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From: $80 |
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Reflecting the eclectic, cosmopolitan personality of New York City itself, each of the 60 rooms in the eight-story Hotel 31 have their own unique decorative design. Stylish, comfortable, and very affordably priced, Hotel 31 offers accommodations for the discerning traveler on a budget. Rates and Reviews: Hotel 31 New York City |
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Vanderbilt YMCA - Offering hotels for budget travelers from every continent, seven YMCAs in New York City provide great value for visitors who want to experience NYC's multifaceted neighborhoods as well as its fabled sites and entertainment venues. Three YMCAs in Manhattan, two each in Brooklyn and Queens offer clean, comfortable and tranquil hostel accommodations for under $100 per night—in some cases, much less.
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Romantic New York City Hotel Deals - Midtown East
Hotel Elysée |
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From: $253 |
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Once the playground for the rich and famous, Hotel Elysée has been home to movie stars, artists, writers and intellectuals. Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, cookies and coffee, an evening reception with champagne, wine and cheeses, wireless internet and more, while being central to all of Manhattan. Sister Hotels: Library Hotel, Hotel Giraffe, Casablanca Hotel Rates and Reviews: Hotel Elysée |
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Hotel Elysée’s Love, Suite Love Romantic New York City hotel deals - Prepay your extended winter getaway in one of our three luxurious Premier Suites with features such as a baby grand piano once owned by Vladimir Horowitz, decorative fireplace, spacious bedroom with a King bed, dining area, kitchenette and based on availability, a magnificent terrace over-looking 54th Street. Receive our Bloomingdale's package (a $50 gift card, 15% off store wide, surprise gift from the Visitor’s Lounge at Bloomingdale’s midtown, free frozen yogurt with purchase of an entree at the famous 40 Carrot’s restaurant, and a personal shopper and complimentary delivery of your purchases to the hotel) along with 50% off for your stay in January and February with a minimum of 5 nights or just book three nights including a Sunday and receive the same incentives. |
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See Also: Library Hotel, Affinia Dumont
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- 4, 5, 6 to 42nd or 59th Street
- B, D, F, V to Rockefeller Center
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