Hilton Garden Inn New York Manhattan Midtown East

The 28-floor Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Midtown East blends in among its neighboring buildings, with only a small sign above the entrance marking its name. The lobby is a dark space with dark reception desk, thick pillars in the middle of the room, and dark tiled floors. There's a small vibrant lounge area off the lobby with dark purple and green chairs, striped sofas, brightly-colored rug, red lighting, orange decor, and fireplace. Aside from the small courtyard on the street next to the entrance, there are no outdoor spaces here. The restaurant, though rather small, is the most welcoming space in the hotel, with warm lighting and cushioned furniture. There are only two elevators available for 28 floors, so expect a long wait at the elevator. Guests are a combination of business and leisure travelers, including couples and families.

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Midtown East has a walkable location in Midtown Manhattan, surrounded by numerous bars, restaurants, shops, and entertainment facilities. It's a 12-minute walk to the United Nations Headquarters and the Chrysler Building and a 13-minute walk to the Rockefeller Center. Other nearby attractions include: Radio City Music Hall (five-minute drive), Central Park (six-minute drive), the Museum of Modern Art (seven-minute drive), Times Square (eight-minute drive), the Empire State Building (nine-minute drive), and the Theater District (11-minute drive). There's a bus stop within a minutes' walk and the Lexington Subway Station is a two-minute walk away for access to the E and M lines. Grand Central Terminal is a 13-minute walk or three-minute drive from the hotel. It's a 40-minute drive or just over an hour on public transport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The 206 guest rooms at Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Midtown East feature rather bland and out-of-date interiors. Expect dark patterned carpets, white walls with lime-green feature walls, white bed linens, tacky white satin curtains, brown wooden furniture, and simple artwork. Rooms include either one king or two queen beds. There are only three suites available at this hotel, each featuring a private outdoor terrace with the best city views in the house. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, Keurig coffeemakers, desks with ergonomic chairs, telephones, safes, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include either walk-in showers or shower/tub combos with hairdryers and Neutrogena toiletries. Accessible-friendly rooms are available. 

Features here are mostly aimed towards business travelers, since leisure visitors spend most of their day exploring the city. The Great American Grill serves a made-to-order breakfast each morning, though the meal is not included in room rates. The restaurant also has a small menu for lunches and dinners, as well as a variety of drinks on offer. Room service is available. Snacks and drinks are on sale at the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry convenience mart. Free tea, coffee, water, and cookies are presented in the lobby throughout the day. A small 24-hour fitness center with a collection of modern Precor cardio and weight-training equipment and free weights is available. There's a boardroom for up to 25 guests, as well as a 24-hour business center with printing, faxing, and copying facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Additional features include 24-hour reception, concierge, luggage storage, laundry facilities, vending machines, ice-machine, and an ATM. There is no swimming pool, spa facilities, or on-site parking available. Valet parking is provided for an additional fee.