The Evelyn Hotel

About The Evelyn Hotel

The Evelyn Hotel suits travelers who want a central Midtown South base without staying inside the Theater District. The address on East 27th Street puts the Flatiron and Union Square area within a short walk, so mornings can start with a park bench and an early coffee run, and evenings end close to the room. Couples on a first New York trip, small families, and business travelers with meetings between Midtown and downtown all fit comfortably here. Late arrivals land in a 24-hour lobby.

This is a 4-star hotel with a supplier guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 1217 reviews, which points to a steady, well-run house rather than a showy one. The listed facilities cover the basics: air conditioning, a minibar, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center. Breakfast is listed too, useful before an early museum slot. Book through the IMPT app to check prices and availability, and check the total price with taxes and fees before you confirm.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities read well for different kinds of stay. Couples get a minibar, a bar and a restaurant without leaving the building. Families can ask the property about a crib and about how rooms are configured for three or four people, a detail worth confirming before booking. Business travelers have free Wi-Fi, a safe, luggage storage and a concierge. Late arrivals find a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security. Parking, valet parking and wheelchair access are listed; confirm the details with the property.

The setting

The Evelyn Hotel sits on East 27th Street in Midtown South, on the stretch of the grid between the Flatiron district and the lower end of Midtown. The High Line, Broadway and the Theater District, Hudson Yards and the observation decks all sit within about 1.1 miles (1.7 km). Streets here are calmer at night than the Theater District.

Location and neighborhood

An early flight and a late arrival are the two tests this district passes well. Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square occupy the stretch between Union Square at 14th Street and the blocks around Penn Station, with Grand Central Terminal a short ride east. Trains from the airports land at Penn Station or Grand Central, close enough that a late arrival does not become a long cross-town haul. Streets stay active well into the night, and the grid makes a tired walk from a station straightforward. Mornings start early too, with coffee counters and delis open before the offices.

The subway runs all night here, which matters more than any single line. Several stations sit within the district, and Broadway cuts diagonally across the grid, so a route that looks indirect on a map often works on foot. Fares are paid by tapping a contactless card or phone at the turnstile, and the MetroCard is being phased out, so tap to pay where you can. Weekend service changes are worth checking with the MTA before a late trip. Street numbers run east and west from Fifth Avenue, which keeps address finding simple.

Getting there and around

Getting here is mostly a matter of which airport you land at. JFK and Newark are typically 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections, and on a bad evening that range can stretch. Measured from The Evelyn Hotel, the airports sit around 13 miles (21 km) away, Penn Station and Grand Central around 0.8 miles (1.3 km), and the area center around 1 mile (1.6 km). Trains and buses do the heavy lifting, and the free Q70 LaGuardia Link connects LaGuardia with the subway. Check the current fare before you tap, and allow slack on the first morning.

Nearby sights and food

On foot from The Evelyn Hotel, the district puts a lot within reach. The High Line starts at Gansevoort Street and runs north to Hudson Yards on the West Side, an elevated walk on a former freight line, free to enter and busiest at midday. Hudson Yards and the Vessel sit at its northern end. Little Island and Hudson River Park give you the waterfront. Grand Central Terminal rewards a look at the concourse ceiling even on a commute. Broadway theaters cluster around Times Square, with evening curtains typically at 7 or 8 pm; check the show. Observation decks are scattered across the skyline, ticketed and better booked ahead.

Eating well here rarely requires a plan. Koreatown, on West 32nd Street, concentrates Korean restaurants, bakeries and late kitchens, useful when a flight lands after the usual dinner hour. Around Madison Square Park and Flatiron you find Italian, Japanese, Indian and New American rooms, plus counter-service places for a quick lunch between meetings. Union Square adds a greenmarket on several days a week and casual spots around it. Delis and pizza counters stay open late, and coffee is easy to find on almost every block. Check opening days, which shift on holidays.

A day from The Evelyn Hotel

A day from The Evelyn Hotel can start early, before the streets fill. Walk to Madison Square Park for coffee and a look at the Flatiron Building, then head west along 23rd Street to the High Line entrance and follow the elevated path north to Hudson Yards. Come down for lunch around Koreatown or the blocks near Penn Station, where counters serve quickly. In the afternoon, take the subway east to Grand Central Terminal and walk the concourse, then continue to the Theater District for an early dinner. An evening curtain typically falls at 7 or 8 pm; check the show and book ahead. Late trains run all night if the evening stretches.

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
• Alarm clock
• Bars
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Valet parking
• WC
• Wheelchair accessible