Midtown West, United States
Located near Carnegie Hall and Central Park, one block from the subway
Spacious,
residential apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes and marble bathrooms
Fitness center with a range of cardio and weight-training equipment
Elegant
Club Lounge with evening bar serving beer and wine
Breakfast with fresh fruit, pastries, and yogurt (for a fee)
Business center available
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Valet parking
Fee for breakfast
No full-service restaurant
Slow elevators
No cocktails served at the evening bar
The Manhattan Club is an upscale property with 50 spacious apartment-style suites. Located around the corner from Carnegie Hall, it's less than a 10-minute walk to Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, and Rockefeller Center. Its location, high-end vibe, and residential layouts convey “classic New York.” While there's no in-house restaurant, there's a Club Lounge with an evening bar (but oddly no
cocktails) and a continental breakfast (for a fee). Suites are large and
elegantly decorated with kitchenettes and marble bathrooms, and some offer fabulous
city views. There’s also a state-of-the-art fitness center and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Travelers seeking am apartment-style hotel with a restaurant in the same neighborhood should check out The Blakely New York Hotel, which serves a free breakfast.
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Scene
Sophisticated, chic interiors blending Old World elegance with graceful contemporary twists
In a 26-story pre-war building
with a broad brass entrance awning, revolving doors, and a well-dressed bellman (or two)
guarding the entrance, the Manhattan
Club exudes an air of class that fits its exclusive-sounding moniker and
prestigious Midtown address. Inside, the handsome lobby, with its giant marble floor tiles, blond timber paneling, thick square
columns, leather Chesterfield armchairs, and Deco-era table lamps, exudes Old World clubbiness. If it
weren’t for the blinding bright overhead lights, the setting would feel like a private club from another decade. Upstairs, the Club Lounge takes decor in a more boutique-chic direction, with midnight-blue velvet armchairs and a contemporary take on giant basket
chandeliers. The space (by day) is perfect for reading or working. By night, it
takes on a moody lounge bar ambience, with ultra dim lighting and a full bar on
offer -- but oddly, no cocktails, no meals (other than a continental breakfast), and
virtually no customers, which is a little depressing given the beautiful, yet clearly under-used space.
Location
Near Carnegie Hall, within walking distance of Times Square, Central Park, MoMA, and Rockefeller Center
The Manhattan
Club has an excellent central location near many major landmarks. It's about a two-minute walk to Carnegie Hall, and is within walking distance of Central Park (seven minutes), TimesSquare (nine minutes), the Museum of Modern Art (eight minutes), and Rockefeller Center (10 minutes). The closest subway is the Seventh Avenue N, Q, and R line, about a five-minute walk from the hotel. Lincoln Center -- home to the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and Jazz at Lincoln Center -- is a 13-minute walk from the hotel. JFK International
Airport is about an hour's drive, and LaGuardia Airport is about a 35- to 45-minute drive, depending on traffic.
Rooms
Spacious residential-style suites with kitchenettes and marble bathrooms; some have great city views
The Manhattan Club's 50 suites follow the same "classic New York" aesthetic seen in public spaces. Guest rooms fall into Executive Junior,
Metropolitan, City Lights, and One-Bedroom categories. Layouts are generous,
particularly by New York hotel standards, and resemble residential apartments more than
hotel rooms, with kitchenettes, stunning marble bathrooms, and plenty of room to
walk around in. Decor varies among rooms, but the vibe is consistently elegant, with
a timeless look. The Metropolitan Suite,
for example, blends Art Deco and Chinoiserie. Herringbone-patterned floors complement a neutral color palette
of soft grays and browns, while silver and gold details in furniture add a subtle
bling factor. Living areas include two-seater
sofas, work desks, and large flat-screen TVs. Kitchenettes with wood cabinets come with stainless steel microwaves and dishwashers, coffeemakers,
mini-fridges, and basic dining necessities, including cutlery, dishware, and glassware. The carpeted bedrooms feature dome chandeliers suspended over the bedside tables, casting ornate illumination onto the walls. Large flat-screen TVs, telephones,
climate control, and Bose music/digital clock systems round out the tech.
King beds are comfortable, with crisp white linen, and double-door wardrobes
have been customized for function, with illuminated interiors, deep drawers, vanity mirrors, plush bathrobes, and irons and ironing boards. Gray- and
white-toned marble bathrooms are massive and fitted with separate toilets, huge mosaic and marble showers, and spacious marble vanities with
vanishing TVs in the light-up mirrors. Towels are white and fluffy, and
individual toiletries and hairdryers are also provided. Free bottles of Voss
water and free Wi-Fi are available in all rooms.
Features
State-of-the-art fitness center, free Wi-Fi, valet parking, breakfast (for a fee), and lounge bar
Many properties that offer apartment-style lodging have little on offer when it comes to features, but The Manhattan Club has a fair amount of on-site extras. The ClubLounge offers drinks in the evening, with a full range of liquor, wines, and a good selection of
craft beers, but oddly, it doesn't serve cocktails. Aside from pretzels
and a continental breakfast, no snacks or meals are available on-site either. Breakfast, not included in the room rate, can be taken in the Lounge or “to go.” It includes fresh fruit, yogurt, boxed cereal, bagels,
pastries, juice, and coffee. While the lack of a restaurant, cocktails, and room
service is a let down, the Lounge offers a tranquil, sophisticated
setting to relax, work, or read. A range of newspapers and
magazines are available here each morning. The fitness center is
state-of-the-art with a wide range of cardio- and weight-training equipment, yoga
mats, exercise balls, fresh towels, and spa water. Free Wi-Fi is available
throughout, and the hotel also has a business center, valet parking, and
concierge services. There are two elevators, which are both large and handsome,
but clearly can’t handle the 26-story traffic load, so guests should be
prepared for a slow ride.
