King & Grove New York Rating: 4.0 Pearls

Gramercy and Murray Hill, Manhattan, New York City

Lobby

The entrance to the hotel changed in recent years from 30th Street to 29th Street. This can cause confusion for newcomers and taxi drivers. Signage can be hard to see, but tall doorways are telltale and lead to a dark and atmospheric lobby with murals and contemporary furniture. Circular sofas create the centerpiece of the room that sits below the piece de resistance -- an awe-inspiring chandelier from Tom Dixon. It’s a neat space to enjoy a cocktail, with lounge music playing in the background. In 2012, Zana Café opened off the lobby, serving up Mediterranean fare. This hotel will not appeal to traditional types who seek outstanding service and amenities. Instead, King & Grove is better suited for young, hip types who are ready to hit the town running.

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King & Grove has a fantastic Manhattan location with entrances on both 29th Street and 30th Street. The Midtown address is within walking distance to classic neighborhoods of Gramercy Park, Murray Hill, and Union Square. The hotel is also blocks away from Times Square, the Empire State Building, Macy's, Madison Square Garden, School of Visual Arts, Fashion Institute of Technology, NYU Medical Center, the Garment Fashion District, the Toy District, and many other NYC Attractions.

• 20-minute drive to LaGuardia Airport
• 30-minute drive to JFK International Airport
• 15-minute walk to Grand Central Station
• 25-minute walk to Rockefeller Center and NBC Studios
• 25-minute walk to Times Square and the Theater District
• 29-minute walk to the Museum of Modern Art
• 14 minutes by subway to Columbus Circle
• 14-minutes by subway to Central Park
• 15 minutes by subway to the American Museum of Natural History
• 15 minutes by subway to Penn Station
• 21 minutes by subway to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
• 24 minutes by subway to Battery Park, where the ferry terminal to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is located
• 24 minutes by subway to South Street Seaport, a waterfront shop and restaurant hub in the Financial District

Bed in the Junior Suite

There are 276 rooms and suites that come in a variety of sizes ranging from Single to Junior Suite to Family Room. While standard rooms are typically small (expected in New York City), the suites include comfortable seating areas and extra living space. Each unit features modern bathrooms with backlit mirrors, glass-enclosed walk-in showers, and slate tiling. Amenities include down duvets, 300 thread-count sheets, as well as 37-inch HD flat-screen TVs, iPod/iPad docks, and Wi-Fi. Bright contemporary accents liven up the space, and windows look out onto classic New York City building/street views.

• Comfy duvets and 300 thread-count sheets
• Flat-screen TVs with On-Demand movies
• iPod/iPad docks
• Toiletries by PURE
• Sleek bathrooms with backlit mirrors and slate tiles
• Glass-enclosed walk-in showers
• Work desks and ergonomic chairs
• Central air and heat
• Free Wi-Fi

Business Center

• The lobby appeals to a hip crowd with atmospheric lighting, contemporary furniture, designer chandeliers, and lounge music
• King & Grove’s signature lobby bar for cocktails
• Zana Café and Bar serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, and more traditional American fare for breakfast.
• Fitness center with three treadmills, two elliptical machines, one recumbent bike, one upright bike, multi-station rack, and a medicine/fitness ball with yoga stretch mats
• Business center with 3 individual workstations
• Concierge for tours, day-trips, and reservations
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