Designed by the architect I. M. Pei, Four Seasons Hotel New York is at 57 East 57th Street, between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue. It is a 5-star hotel with a spa and a gym. It is a good fit if you want to combine Fifth Avenue shopping with visits to museums and Central Park.
Location and getting around
MoMA and Rockefeller Center are about 10 minutes’ walk away. Grand Central Terminal and Columbus Circle are about 20 minutes on foot, as is Times Square. The Metropolitan Museum is about 35 minutes’ walk, or a short taxi ride along Madison Avenue.
If you are heading to the south of the island, such as the Brooklyn Bridge (about 6.6 km), the subway or a taxi is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel has studios and suites with plenty of natural light; depending on the height, you see the Manhattan skyscrapers or Central Park. The Art Deco lobby has an onyx ceiling. The facilities listed are:
- A spa with ten treatment rooms and a sauna.
- A gym with Technogym machines.
- A hair salon and manicure.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- American, continental, à la carte or buffet breakfast.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want to exercise and use the spa during their stay.
- Visitors coming to shop on Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
- Fans of modern architecture.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out ends at 12:00. The hotel asks for photo ID and a credit card at check-in. You can look at other 5-star hotels to compare facilities.