Stay & Play

Le Parker Meridien New York – Downtown Luxury and Location

by David J. Cox

Well located, close to Central Park and right in the heart of Manathan, this luxury hotel’s view of the Park cannot be beat. Its midtown location is a half-block from Carnegie Hall and only steps away from Columbus Circle and Fifth Avenue, and has nearby subway stations that make it exceptionally convenient to visit any of the major sights of the city and makes it a fantastic base of operations.

It has so many little extras that are unique and fun for all the family. There is a small, busy and delicious Burger Joint, but be sure to make a reservation. When we went, there was a line-up into the hotel’s atrium!

A fun little bonus is the TV screens in the elevators which have Tom and Jerry cartoons and Charlie Chaplin movies playing on a loop. A trip down memory lane for adults and a great way to show the kids some TV from the “olden days”!

Off the atrium is a classy, quiet and quite romantic bar where a house wine or mixed drink can be enjoyed over good conversation. The intimate booths illuminated with candles at night are bright and airy in the mornings for coffee and the New York Times.

The rooms are well appointed and ours had a big screen TV on a swivel mount to turn it from the salon to the bedroom. The bathroom was equipped with a beautiful walk-in shower with rain shower head to wash away the day and ease the muscles aching from a day in the city. The beds were very comfortable and extra pillows and sheets were already in the room – a nice touch.

But the nicest touch is the rooftop pool, where a night-time swim or enjoying the sunrise from up there is a great experience. And what a view!

www.parkermeridien.com