Archer Hotel New York

About Archer Hotel New York

Archer Hotel New York suits travelers who want Midtown on foot and a straightforward base for a short city visit. Couples can walk to theaters and observation decks, while business travelers are close to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. The address on West 38th Street puts the Empire State Building district and Fifth Avenue shopping within a few blocks. Families get a central point for Central Park and the museums uptown. If you plan to spend days out and use the room to recharge, the location does most of the work.

Archer Hotel New York is a four-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The booking supplier records a guest score of 4.5 out of 5 from 1364 reviews, which reflects how recent guests rated their stays. Treat that score as a starting point rather than a promise: read the comments that matter to you, such as noise or service, and weigh them against the address. The stay is a conventional city hotel rather than a resort, so expect long days out and short nights in, with the Theater District a short walk away.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical side of a city stay. There is a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, which helps if you arrive late on a delayed flight. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and internet access are listed, along with a business center, a concierge, elevators and luggage storage. Couples and families can ask about family rooms; pet owners should confirm the pet policy with the property before booking. Parking is listed, but confirm availability and the total price with taxes and fees directly with Archer Hotel New York.

The setting

Archer Hotel New York stands at 45 West 38th St, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Midtown Manhattan, south of the main Fifth Avenue shopping stretch. Times Square, Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are each about 0.4 miles (0.7 km) away in a straight line, so much of the day works on foot. Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km) north. Hudson Yards and the Vessel are about 0.9 miles (1.5 km) west. December is the busiest holiday period, so reserve timed entries well ahead.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Archer Hotel 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 0.4 miles (0.7 km) from Archer Hotel New York, and the district center around 0.4 miles (0.7 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 Archer Hotel New York

A day from Archer Hotel 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
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• Special diets
• TV