The Waldorf-Astoria
The Waldorf-Astoria is an iconic New York City "grand hotel" offering luxurious accommodations for over a century. Named an official landmark in 1993, the Waldorf-Astoria is situated on Park Avenue within walking distance of Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral and shops on Fifth Avenue. Guests will appreciate individually decorated rooms and oversized suites featuring marble baths, high-speed Internet access, mini bars, dual line telephones with voice mail, and fax machines. There are four distinctive restaurants on-site, along with three lounges and boutique shopping. The Guerlain Spa offers an extensive menu of spa treatments, as well as a state of the art fitness center.
The Waldorf-Astoria
301 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022-6897
(800) 925-3673
waldorfastoria.com
New York Marriott Marquis
If you are looking for action, the New York Marriott Marquis harnesses the energy of Manhattan in the heart of Times Square and Broadway's theater district. The Midtown location makes Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, the battleship museum Intrepid, the UN and Lincoln Center within easy reach. The Marriott Marquis features New York's only revolving rooftop restaurant with views of the Empire State Building and other New York skyscrapers. Guests can also enjoy the revolving View Lounge on the 48th floor, which offers cheese and dessert buffets with a chocolate fountain. Shuttle service is available to and from New York City area airports. City tours and car service to nearby golf courses can be arranged.
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
(212) 398-1900
marriott.com
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
The award winning Ritz-Carlton New York provides guests with captivating views of New York's Central Park. The 33-story hotel offers 259 guest rooms with wonderful extras including feather duvets, lighted mirrors, Frederic Fekkai bath amenities, bathrobes, wireless Internet service and 750-thread jacard cotton sheets. The BLT Market restaurant features seasonal menus by an acclaimed chef, and the spa offers restorative treatments to guests. A fitness center is on-site and limousine service is available. Guest rooms with park views provide Ritz-Carlton guests with telescopes and bird-watching books.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
50 Central Park S.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 308-9100
ritzcarlton.com
About The Author
Sharon Penn, MS Ed, is a writer based in South Florida. She created materials for real estate developers, pharmaceutical companies and banks as a writer/account executive for a Princeton, New Jersey advertising agency. An adventurous "active adult," she has traveled extensively, is an avid golfer and is eager to share her experiences and interests with her readers.
