JW Marriott Essex House New York

About JW Marriott Essex House New York

This stay suits travelers who want a central Manhattan address and a Midtown base for a few days. JW Marriott Essex House New York stands on Central Park South, so the park is a short walk from the lobby and Times Square is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away in a straight line. Couples, families and business travelers all fit here: the building carries a 4-star rating, and the address works well for theater evenings, museum days and meetings around Midtown. Anyone who prefers to walk to the city's main sights rather than plan around the subway will find the location practical.

Expect a full-service Midtown hotel rather than a small guesthouse. Rooms are carpeted and air conditioned, and Wi-Fi and internet access are listed. The scale suits a long weekend, a work trip or a family visit. Confirm the room type, bedding and any extras you need with the property before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

Couples tend to use the restaurants, bars and spa, and families can ask about cribs, which are listed, along with the fitness center and room service for early or late meals. Business travelers have a business center, internet access and Wi-Fi listed. Late arrivals are covered by the 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, and luggage storage helps if you arrive before your room is ready. Parking and valet parking are listed. Confirm crib availability, room size, bedding and any parking arrangements directly with JW Marriott Essex House New York when booking.

Rooms are listed as carpeted and air conditioned, with breakfast and breakfast in room among the facilities. Couples may want a higher floor for quieter nights, while families should ask about space for a crib. Business travelers can use the business center and Wi-Fi, and room service covers late meals after a show. The 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security serve arrivals at any hour, and elevators, laundry service, a safe and luggage storage are listed. Confirm the details that matter to you with JW Marriott Essex House New York before you book.

The setting

JW Marriott Essex House New York has an address at 160 Central Park S, on the southern edge of Central Park in Midtown Manhattan. The park entrance at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) away in a straight line, Times Square about 0.7 miles (1.1 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.9 miles (1.5 km) and Penn Station about 1.4 miles (2.2 km). The Museum of Modern Art is roughly 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away, the Theater District about 0.6 miles (1 km), and the American Museum of Natural History about 1.1 miles (1.7 km). Streets here follow the grid, so walking is straightforward.

The setting is the southern rim of Central Park, where Central Park South meets the Midtown grid and Fifth Avenue divides East from West street numbers. Broadway cuts diagonally across the blocks to the south. From JW Marriott Essex House New York, the park is the nearest open space, and the museum mile along Fifth Avenue runs north from around 82nd Street. The address sits about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) in a straight line from Times Square, so evening theater plans need little planning. Check current opening days for sights before setting out.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from JW Marriott Essex House New York. North of 14th Street the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 laid out numbered streets running east to west and avenues running north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing east and west addresses. Broadway cuts diagonally across that grid, and the blocks around Times Square show the result: long views, odd corners and a theater district that grew where the avenue crossed the grid. Walking here is mostly level and easy to follow. Look at the street signs, note whether the address is east or west, and the neighborhood opens up in a straight line.

The cultural weight of the district sits within a short walk. The Museum of Modern Art is south of Central Park, the Theater District holds about 40 Broadway houses, and Rockefeller Center fills the blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Bryant Park gives the grid a breathing space, with a lawn in the middle of the district. Fifth Avenue from Rockefeller Center up to Central Park South carries the flagship stores, while the Garment District north of 34th Street keeps the working side of the neighborhood in view. Architecture, theater and shopping sit close enough to cover on foot in a single day.

Getting there and around

Midtown sits at the center of the city's transport, which matters when you arrive with luggage. Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are all inside the district, and the subway runs 24 hours a day. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; the MetroCard is being phased out. Check service changes with the MTA before a late trip. Penn Station is around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from JW Marriott Essex House New York, and the district center around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away. From JFK or Newark Liberty the trip typically takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic and connections.

Nearby sights and food

The main sights reward a walking loop rather than a checklist. Start at Bryant Park, walk west through the Theater District to Times Square, then north on Broadway to the edge of Central Park. The Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center are a short detour east. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for its main concourse, and the observation decks at Rockefeller Center and further south give a view over the grid. Hudson Yards and the Vessel are west of the district; the Intrepid Museum sits at the Hudson River. Check opening days and tickets with each venue.

Eating in Midtown follows the rhythm of the blocks. Near the Theater District, tables fill early before curtains, with Italian, steakhouse, Japanese and Thai kitchens among the choices. The Garment District and the streets around Penn Station lean toward delis, slice shops, noodles and falafel for a quick lunch. Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center have cafes and food halls for a sit-down break, and Fifth Avenue adds bakeries and department-store dining rooms. Reservations help at popular places on show nights. Check opening hours directly; many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.

A day from JW Marriott Essex House New York

A day from JW Marriott Essex House New York can start with a walk east to Bryant Park for a coffee and a look at the lawn, then north along Fifth Avenue to the edge of Central Park. Turn west and cross to the Museum of Modern Art for a couple of hours. Lunch near Rockefeller Center, then walk the Theater District and Times Square in the afternoon light. Rest before an evening curtain; shows typically start at 7 or 8 pm, so check the time with the theater. End with a walk back through the lit blocks, which is a free show in the district.

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
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Buffet
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Massage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Sauna
• Security Features
• Shower