The Le Parker Meridien Hotel sits in the heart of it all on West 57th Street. Just steps away from Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, the Broadway theatres and Fifth Avenue's famous shops. The hotel has a total of 731 stylish and modern rooms and apartments enhanced using cherry and cedar woods.
Right Choice
This hip hotel will appeal to friends, families and couples looking for light, bright and airy accommodation with vaulted ceilings and superb facilities. This is a luxurious hotel and the ideal choice for a New York City break however the facilities and service mean just staying in the hotel is an experience all of it’s own.
Location and Resort
Nearby Central Park offers a true urban oasis, which includes a zoo, running and biking trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and an ice-skating rink during winter months. It is also a great place to enjoy a picnic or one of the famous horse-drawn carriage rides. Also close to the hotel is the Lincoln Centre, a massive arts complex which is home to numerous theatres, schools, ballets and operas. Guests will appreciate the location which is accessible to New York’s vast shopping, dining and entertainment areas.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has a fantastic swimming pool which is open all year round and nearly all night long. The views from the pool area over Manhattan are unbeatable.
Eating and Drinking
Norma’s is the place to go for breakfast and lunch whilst lunch and dinner can also be enjoyed at Seppi’s. Breakfast at Norma’s is a hearty affair, with pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, eggs cooked every way imaginable, fresh fruit and bagels. Salads, pasta, burgers, omlettes and brunch are all on Norma’s lunch menu. Lunch at Seppi’s includes fish, steak, sandwiches, pasta, shellfish and soup and dinner is a more formal affair serving right up until 2am. The desert menu alone is well worth the visit.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC large TV wireless high speed internet access DVD and CD players telephone with voicemail in-room safe air conditioning minibars hairdryers ironing facilities (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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