Hell's Kitchen, also referred to as midtown west, is delineated as the western portion of Manhattan up to Eighth Avenue, between 34th and 57th streets. Hell's Kitchen, once dominated by seedy establishments and mafia influence, has transformed in to a highly desired business and residential center. The neighborhood contains many relaxing hotels that provide convenient access to the New York Golf Center, located one block southeast of Hell's Kitchen, or The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. The Golf Club provides simulator play and driving ranges for golfers not wanting to drive to Bronx or Queens to partake in a real game on one of NYC's many public courses.
Ink48
This boutique hotel offers 222 rooms designed with the contemporary elements of an urban loft. Each room has a magnificent view of the Manhattan skyline or the Hudson River. The hotel's deluxe suites offer spacious and separate living areas, ranging in size from 500 to 1,100 square feet. The extravagant Heaven Over Hell's Kitchen is an 1,100-square-foot penthouse suite with a private 2,200-square-foot rooftop terrace. All rooms contain a flat-screen high-definition TV with 150 channels and Internet TV, high-speed wired and wireless Internet, an iHome Sound System to listen or charge your iPod, morning paper, in-room safe, bathrobes, hair dryers, and complimentary yoga accessories.
The hotel also offer a 24-hour fitness center, evening wine-tasting and reception, complimentary coffee and tea service, on-site spa, 24-hour room service, and laundry services. Pets are welcome at Ink48 for an additional fee. Parking is valet only and ranges from $55 to $75 per day, depending on your vehicle, as of 2009.
Ink48
653 11th Ave.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 757-0088
ink48.com/
The 414 Hotel
The 414 Hotel is an intimate 22-room boutique hotel, located at the northern end of Hell's Kitchen. The majority of the rooms face the inner garden courtyard; whereas, a few face the restaurants on 46th Street. All rooms contain 37-inch flat-screen cable TVs, AM/FM clock radio, data ports, complimentary wireless Internet access and large private bathrooms. Upgraded rooms included down pillows, duvet covers and refrigerators. The hotel also offers a daily complimentary continental breakfast, tea, coffee and juice service, and a 24-hour concierge service.
The 414 Hotel
414 W. 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 399-0006
414hotel.com/
The Travel Inn
The Travel Inn offers small-town hotel accommodations in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, and claims to offer the only free hotel parking garage in Manhattan. The hotel offers 160 guestrooms, including one suite--each equipped with either a king bed or two double beds. All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and a flat-screen TV. On-site the hotel offers a pool, which is staffed with lifeguards; a fitness center; and an executive meeting room.
The Travel Inn
515 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 695-7171
thetravelinnhotel.com/
About The Author
Travis Wampler began his writing career along America's forgotten highway, Route 66. His research received awards from the Association of American Geographers. He has written comprehensive plans and grants for city planning departments and agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geography from Southwest Missouri State University, and a Masters in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.
