AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown

About AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown

The AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown suits travelers who want the southern tip of Manhattan as a base. The Financial District puts the 9/11 Memorial, the ferry terminal at Whitehall and the older streets around Wall Street within a short walk. Couples on a few days of sightseeing, and business travelers with meetings downtown, save time every morning by staying here. The address at 151 Maiden Ln sits a few blocks from the waterfront, so an early ferry crossing or a riverside walk fits easily into the day.

The AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown holds a 3-star rating. The booking supplier scores it 4.3 out of 5 from 1243 guest reviews, which is a summary of past stays rather than a forecast for a particular booking. Read it as a sign that most recent guests came away satisfied. The stay itself is businesslike: a downtown address, a fitness center, free wifi and a front desk that never closes, with the sights of the southern tip close enough to walk to.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists the facilities that shape a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown. Air conditioning, free wifi and internet access let couples combine work with sightseeing, and a cot is listed for families. Business travelers have a business center, banquet space and bars, while the 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security cover late arrivals. Luggage storage helps on a final morning, and lifts, laundry service, parking and wheelchair access appear on the same list. Settle cot availability, parking arrangements and any facility fee with the property directly.

The setting

151 Maiden Ln is a narrow street in the Financial District, north of the waterfront and east of the streets around Wall Street. The 9/11 Memorial is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) away in a straight line, an easy walk through the lower blocks. Larger points of the city sit further off: Times Square about 3.7 miles (6 km), Grand Central Terminal about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), Penn Station about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 4.4 miles (7.1 km). Subway stops in the district shorten those trips.

Location and neighborhood

Where the island narrows to its southern tip, the Financial District packs banks, courts and the stock exchange into a few blocks of narrow streets, then gives way to Battery Park City, a planned strip of apartment blocks and riverside walkways built on landfill. The two share a waterfront setting and a street pattern that changes from colonial lanes to open esplanades. Landmarks sit close together: the 9/11 Memorial, Trinity Church, the ferry terminal at Whitehall. Skyscrapers block much of the sun at street level, so the harbor front stays brighter and windier than the streets behind it.

On weekday mornings the sidewalks fill with commuters arriving from the subway and the ferries; by evening the same streets empty and the waterfront takes over. Battery Park City stays quieter and greener, with lawn, playgrounds and a continuous esplanade along the Hudson. Weekends shift the balance: office towers go dark, while the memorial plaza, the ferry queues and the harbor paths draw visitors from the rest of the city. Because the district sits at the end of several subway lines, near the ferry terminal and the main rail stations, it works well as a base for short trips, whether a flight lands early or a train arrives late.

Getting there and around

AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown stands at the southern tip of Manhattan: around 13 miles (20.4 km) from the nearest airport, around 3.5 miles (5.7 km) from the Midtown rail stations and around 3.7 miles (6 km) from the heart of Midtown. Road transfers from JFK or Newark are typically 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic and connections. The subway runs all night, several lines pass through or end in this district, and the Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles. Planned weekend service changes are common, so check with the MTA before a late journey and confirm the airport connection's timetable.

Nearby sights and food

The 9/11 Memorial is a short walk from most addresses here; its two reflecting pools are free to visit, while the museum is ticketed, so an early slot helps. Battery Park is the departure point for ticketed ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and the free Staten Island Ferry passes the statue on a crossing of about 25 minutes. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge takes you across to Brooklyn; go early or late to avoid the crowds. Little Island and Hudson River Park sit north along the west shore, and the High Line starts at Gansevoort Street, a longer walk or a short subway ride away.

Food here splits between the fast weekday trade and the quieter waterfront. Expect coffee bars and takeaway counters open early for commuters, delis for sandwiches, and food halls where several counters share one seating area. Sit-down places range from Italian and steakhouses to Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, with seafood near the harbor. Stone Street keeps a cluster of tables outdoors in warm months. Battery Park City has fewer options and more groceries for a picnic on the esplanade. Kitchens close early on weeknights, so a late arrival should eat before the offices empty or look north.

A day from AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown

A day from AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown starts early, before the commuters arrive: walk the memorial plaza and the harbor front at Battery Park while the light is low and the queues are short. Continue north along the Battery Park City esplanade, then cut inland for coffee and a late breakfast. Midday suits a ticketed ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, or the free crossing to Staten Island if time is short. In the afternoon, cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot or ride the subway to the High Line. Eat dinner near Stone Street or the waterfront, then return to AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown along the lit streets.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Buffet
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Shower
• Sink
• Smoke detector
• Smoking area
• TV