Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG

About Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG

The hotel suits travelers who want a Midtown base close to Penn Station and a walkable stretch of Chelsea. Couples can use it for theater evenings and weekend city breaks. Business travelers get a central address on the West Side and a listed business center. Families find a four-star address with a 24 hour front desk. Late arrivals are covered by 24 hour security and a staffed desk at any hour. Anyone coming in by train, or landing at any of the three airports, gets a simple first night in Manhattan.

Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG is a four-star hotel with a straightforward city-center brief: a place to sleep well, work if needed, and walk to Midtown. The booking supplier's guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 1585 reviews, which suggests guests generally find the stay consistent. Expect a full-service house with a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center among the listed facilities. It is a practical choice for a short Manhattan trip rather than a resort stay.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the basics of a Midtown stay. Couples get air conditioning, free wifi and a bar on site. Families can ask the property to confirm cots and how rooms are arranged before booking. Business travelers have a listed business center, internet access and room service. Late arrivals rely on the 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and luggage storage. Parking and pets allowed are both listed, so confirm the details of each with the property, along with breakfast service times and any facility fee added to the bill.

Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG keeps its listed services practical rather than elaborate. A laundry service and luggage storage help on arrival and departure days, and lifts serve the building. Room service suits a quiet evening after a long day, while the bar and restaurant cover simple meals without leaving the block. Confirm the details that matter for your trip, including breakfast service and parking arrangements, directly with the property before you book.

The setting

Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG sits at 320 W 36th St, on a block of West 36th Street in Chelsea, within the Midtown grid. Penn Station is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, which makes the hotel easy to reach by train from the airports and useful for early departures. Times Square is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and the Central Park edge at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1.3 miles (2.1 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 3.1 miles (5 km) south.

Location and neighborhood

Chelsea and Hudson Yards suit travelers who plan a day around eating. The district runs along the West Side between roughly 14th and 34th Streets, with the glass towers of Hudson Yards at its northern edge and older brick blocks and gallery buildings to the south. Food is the organizing principle: the market halls under the old elevated rail line, bakeries and small kitchens on the side streets, and a steady supply of evening rooms within walking distance. Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG sits in the middle of that, close enough to walk to dinner and back.

The evenings here run in two directions. North takes you toward the Theater District and the Broadway houses around Times Square, where curtains usually fall at 7 or 8 pm depending on the show, so check the schedule before booking seats. South and west, the choices are smaller: gallery openings that spill onto the sidewalk, low-lit dining rooms, and the High Line walkway, which stays open into the evening in the warmer months, though hours change with the season and the park's operator sets them.

Getting there and around

Most arrivals come through the airports. From Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG, JFK is around 14 miles (22.1 km) and the trip is about 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections; Newark works the same way, and LaGuardia is the closest by road. Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are a short walk away, around 0.9 miles (1.4 km), and the district center is around 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the door. The subway runs 24 hours; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile. Check current service with the MTA before a late trip.

Nearby sights and food

The High Line is the natural first stop, an elevated park on a former freight rail line that runs from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street at Hudson Yards, open to all. Hudson Yards and the Vessel stand at the northern end, the Intrepid Museum occupies a pier further up the Hudson, and Little Island and Hudson River Park give you the waterfront. Broadway and the Theater District are a walk north, and several observation decks look over the island. Opening days shift with the season, so check with each operator before you go.

Eating here covers a wide range. Market halls concentrate small producers: tacos, ramen, seafood counters, cheese and cured meat stalls, pastries and good coffee. On the side streets you find Neapolitan pizza, Spanish tapas, Thai and Vietnamese kitchens, dumplings, and a run of steakhouses near the avenues. Hudson Yards adds polished dining rooms with views over the river. Book ahead for Friday and Saturday, when theatergoers and after-work crowds arrive; lunch is easier without a reservation. Many kitchens close between services, so check the hours posted at each door.

A day from Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG

A day from Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG. Start with coffee and a pastry on Ninth or Tenth Avenue while the streets are quiet, then walk the High Line north before the crowds build. Spend the late morning in the galleries of the West 20s, and take lunch in the market halls, where stalls are quick and portions generous. In the afternoon, cross to Hudson Yards for the Vessel and the waterfront, or shelter in a museum if the weather turns. Back near Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG, rest, then eat early, because an evening curtain at the theaters usually means sitting down by 5:30. End with a late walk along the Hudson River Park esplanade.

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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
• Air conditioning
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dinner
• 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
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower