The Fidi Hotel

About The Fidi Hotel

The Fidi Hotel suits travelers who want lower Manhattan at the start of the day. The address on Stone Street puts you in the Financial District, a short walk from the 9/11 Memorial and from the ferry terminal at the southern tip of the island. Couples come for the older street pattern here; business travelers come for the downtown offices nearby. Late arrivals land well, with a 24 hour front desk listed among the facilities. Bring comfortable shoes, since these lanes are narrow and paved.

The Fidi Hotel is a 4-star hotel in the Financial District. Read that as one summary of many stays rather than a guarantee, since guests weigh different things. Expect a working city hotel: days out in the neighborhood, evenings back at a central base with a 24 hour front desk. Bookings open in the IMPT app, where prices and availability and the total with taxes and fees appear before you commit.

Rooms and listed facilities

Rooms at The Fidi Hotel list air conditioning, a safe and free wifi, which covers the basics for a working trip. A fitness center and room service are listed, along with a concierge, laundry service and luggage storage. A banquet space and lifts are also listed. Families can ask about parking and about bringing a pet, both listed. Confirm bed setup, room type and any wheelchair access needs with the property.

The listed facilities at The Fidi Hotel cover short downtown stays well. Couples have a concierge and room service on the list; business travelers have internet access, a fitness center and a safe for documents. Families and groups can ask the property about the banquet space and parking. Anyone arriving after a late flight should confirm how the 24 hour front desk handles night arrivals, since procedures vary between properties.

The setting

The Fidi Hotel stands at 11 Stone St, a narrow paved lane in the Financial District where the older downtown street pattern survives below 14th Street. Addresses here are named rather than numbered, and Broadway cuts diagonally across the island to the west. Straight-line distances give a sense of scale: the 9/11 Memorial about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), Penn Station about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), Grand Central Terminal about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), Times Square about 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and Central Park about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).

The Fidi Hotel sits in the Financial District, a part of Manhattan where offices, memorial sites and ferry piers share the same few blocks. Stone Street itself is paved and narrow, with the older irregular layout that runs through downtown below 14th Street. The Hudson River is west and the East River east, and both are walkable from here. Distances are straight-line figures: JFK about 13 miles (20.9 km), LaGuardia about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and Newark Liberty about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).

Location and neighborhood

Battery Park City and the Financial District share the southern edge of Manhattan, where the Hudson River and the East River frame a compact waterfront district. The grid is orderly in Battery Park City and older around Wall Street, so a short walk can pass from office towers to esplanades and memorial plazas. For a longer stay, this southern tip works as a base for repeated trips: the ferry terminal, subway stations and waterfront paths sit close together, and everyday errands fit into the day. Travelers keeping to a modest budget can plan around public spaces, walking routes and the harbor views that define the area.

Wall Street gives the district its name, but the neighborhood spreads beyond the famous street into narrow lanes, open plazas and the quiet edges of Battery Park City. The 9/11 Memorial sits within this southern area, and the harbor is never far away. On a long stay, the district rewards early mornings and late afternoons, when the office crowds thin and the waterfront paths become calmer. Plan visits to major sights for different days rather than one rushed loop. Check opening days and any timed entry rules with the memorial and museum before setting out.

Getting there and around

Getting around is straightforward once you learn the shape of the district. The subway runs all day and night; tap a contactless card or phone and check the MTA for service changes. The airport is around 13 miles (20.9 km) away by road, and Penn Station is around 3.9 miles (6.2 km) north. For longer stays, walk when the weather allows and use the subway for longer hops. The Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal at the southern tip, a useful harbor crossing. Check current schedules before setting out for a timed sight.

Nearby sights and food

The southern tip puts several major sights within easy reach. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum anchor the district, with the reflecting pools and the museum as separate parts of a visit. From Battery Park, look across the harbor toward the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge is a classic route on foot; start early or late to avoid the busiest hours. Little Island and Hudson River Park give you waterfront paths and open views, and the High Line is a longer walk north. Check opening days and any timed entry rules before you go.

Food in the district leans toward the practical: casual counters, delis, pizzerias and sandwich shops serve the office crowds, with Greek, Italian, Chinese and Indian options nearby. Battery Park City has quieter places near the water, while the streets around Wall Street fill at lunch and empty after the working day. For longer stays, grocery stores and markets make simple meals easy, and a walk north or west opens more variety. Opening days vary, so check before you commit to a table.

A day from The Fidi Hotel

A day from The Fidi Hotel can start early with the 9/11 Memorial, when the plaza is quieter. Check current opening times and any timed entry for the museum, then walk south through Battery Park to the harbor. Continue along the Battery Park City esplanade or take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal for a harbor crossing. Eat lunch at a casual counter or deli near Wall Street. In the afternoon, walk part of the Brooklyn Bridge or visit Little Island and Hudson River Park. Return to The Fidi Hotel before the evening rush, then go out again for a simple dinner near the waterfront. Leave The Fidi Hotel early the next day for a longer route north.

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
• Banquet
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Car rental service
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wi-Fi