The Edge Hotel Washington Heights New York is on West 168th Street, in northern Manhattan, about 300 metres from the NewYork-Presbyterian hospital and the Columbia University medical centre, according to the hotel. It is a 3-star hotel with a gym and rooms with large windows.
Location and getting around
The address is 514 West 168th Street, in Washington Heights. It is far from the most visited sights: the Metropolitan Museum (the Met) is 7.1 km away, Columbus Circle 8.8 km and Times Square about 10 km. To get to the centre, expect to use the subway or a taxi every day. On the other hand, if the reason for your trip is in the north of the island, it is right next door.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have large windows with city views, a flat-screen cable TV, a Keurig coffee maker and a private bathroom. The hotel has:
- a fitness centre;
- 24-hour reception;
- free wifi throughout the building.
In the morning there is coffee and tea, and breakfast to take away.
Who it suits
- You are visiting someone in hospital or have an appointment at the medical centre.
- You are a healthcare professional or researcher working in the Columbia area.
- You do not mind long subway journeys to see Midtown.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. If your trip is purely for sightseeing, bear in mind the time you will spend on transport each day. More options in the same category in 3-star hotels.