Casa Cipriani New York

About Casa Cipriani New York

Casa Cipriani New York sits at 10 South Street, at the southern edge of the Financial District, and suits travelers who want downtown Manhattan as a base rather than Midtown. Couples and business guests who value a quiet evening near the waterfront, and anyone taking the ferry from the southern tip, will find the address practical. The 9/11 Memorial is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away in a straight line, and subway connections put the rest of the island within reach. Book through the IMPT app.

This is a full-service hotel rather than a small guesthouse. A restaurant, bars, a spa and a fitness center are listed, along with breakfast, room service and a 24-hour front desk, so much of a stay can be handled inside the building. Rooms are air conditioned and carpeted, and a minibar and safe are listed. Laundry service, luggage storage, valet parking and a shuttle service also appear on the list. Confirm current opening times for the restaurant, bars and spa with the property.

Rooms and listed facilities

Family rooms and cots are listed, which helps couples traveling with children, and the 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security matter for late arrivals. Business guests have internet access, free wifi and a fitness center on the list, and a concierge can help with plans. A cot should be requested before arrival, and it is worth confirming how the property handles bedding for families and what the shuttle service covers. Ask the property directly about room types, sizes and outlooks.

The setting

10 South Street places the hotel at the southern end of the Financial District, where the street grid gives way to the waterfront. Distances are straight-line: the 9/11 Memorial is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away, Penn Station about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), Grand Central Terminal about 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and Times Square about 4.2 miles (6.7 km). Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) north. JFK is about 13 miles (20.8 km) away, Newark Liberty about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and LaGuardia about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).

Location and neighborhood

Wall Street gives this district its name, and the neighborhood around it covers the southern tip of Manhattan. Narrow colonial lanes meet towers of glass and stone, and civic buildings from the city's first centuries stand within sight of trading floors. Streets here are older than the grid further north, so blocks bend and names repeat in ways that reward a paper map. On weekdays the sidewalks move fast at lunch and thin out after the closing bell. Weekends are noticeably calmer, with more room on the sidewalk.

West of the financial core, Battery Park City is a planned strip of apartment blocks, lawns and a continuous waterside esplanade along the Hudson. The two areas sit within a short walk of each other, which suits a short work trip: meetings in the towers, then open sky and river air at the end of the day. Casa Cipriani New York sits within this pair of neighborhoods, and the geography is easy to learn. North is uptown, toward Tribeca and the rest of the island; south is the harbor, the ferries and the tip of the island.

Getting there and around

Three airports serve the city. JFK is around 13 miles (20.8 km) away; the AirTrain links to subway and commuter rail at Jamaica and to the A train at Howard Beach. Newark Liberty has its own AirTrain connection to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains into Penn Station. Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are around 4.0 miles (6.5 km) north, a short subway ride or a longer walk. The area center is around 4.2 miles (6.7 km) from Casa Cipriani New York. Subway trains run all night; tap a contactless card or phone to pay, and check service changes with the MTA before a late trip.

Nearby sights and food

Most of the signature sights sit within walking distance. The 9/11 Memorial and its two reflecting pools are a short walk north, and the museum beside them is ticketed. Battery Park faces the harbor at the island's tip, where the free Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal and passes the Statue of Liberty on its way across. Ticketed ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park itself. The walk across the Brooklyn Bridge starts a little east, and Little Island and Hudson River Park follow the waterfront to the north.

Eating here splits between the weekday crowd and the evening trade. Around Wall Street, counters and cafeterias fill fast at lunch with office workers, and many close on weekends, so a Sunday dinner needs a plan. Head north into Tribeca for a wider spread: Italian, Japanese, steakhouse, and small places with tasting menus. Battery Park City has a cluster of casual spots near the water, plus groceries for a picnic on the esplanade. Near the old seaport on the East River, cobbled streets hold seafood counters and pubs. Reserve ahead for a table after a conference.

A day from Casa Cipriani New York

A day from Casa Cipriani New York on a work trip fits around meetings. Start early with a walk along the Battery Park City esplanade, where the Hudson catches first light and the harbor opens ahead. Cross into the financial core for a morning of calls, then take lunch late, when the counters on the side streets thin out. In the afternoon, book a slot at the 9/11 Museum or ride the free Staten Island Ferry for a harbor crossing and back. After a final round of email, walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset, or head north to Little Island for the evening air. Dinner in Tribeca closes the day.

Distances

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
• Air conditioning
• Babysitting service
• Balcony
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Bidet
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Massage
• Minibar
• Night club
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking