Concorde Hotel New York

About Concorde Hotel New York

Concorde Hotel New York suits travelers who want Midtown East as a base rather than a destination. The address on East 55th Street sits among the office towers of the east side, close to the edge of Central Park, so mornings can start near the park and evenings can end near the Theater District. Couples, solo visitors and business travelers on short trips get a central position without a lobby that assumes a long stay. Families find the same advantage: most of the classic Manhattan sights are a walk or a short ride away.

Concorde Hotel New York is a 4-star hotel with a straightforward, city-center brief: a place to sleep and work in Midtown East, close to transport and the main sights. The booking supplier records a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 601 reviews. Read that score as a starting point, since it reflects the supplier's own guests and not a single standard applied across the city. The building suits a short city break, a business trip or a first visit to Manhattan.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical side of a Midtown stay: air conditioning, free wifi, a fitness center, a business center, a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security. Couples can treat the terrace and garden as somewhere to sit before dinner. Business travelers get the business center and lifts. Late arrivals can rely on the front desk being staffed at any hour. Families should confirm a cot and room capacity with the property before booking, and drivers should confirm parking arrangements directly.

The setting

Concorde Hotel New York stands at 127 East 55th Street, in Midtown East, a district of side streets, office blocks and apartment buildings, with the East River away to the east and Central Park to the west. Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) away in a straight line, and Grand Central Terminal about 0.6 miles (1 km). Times Square is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), Penn Station about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), and the 9/11 Memorial about 4.0 miles (6.5 km). The observation decks are about 0.6 miles (1 km) away.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown East fills the blocks between Fifth Avenue and the East River, from 42nd Street up to 59th Street, with Turtle Bay at its eastern edge. The office core around Grand Central Terminal gives way to side streets of apartment buildings, small gardens and quieter corners. The Chrysler Building marks the skyline near 42nd Street, and the United Nations sits by the East River. Evenings bring theatergoers east from the Theater District and office workers to the neighborhood's dining rooms, so the streets stay busy after the commuters leave.

Turtle Bay rewards a slow walk. The streets between the United Nations and the East River mix row houses, apartment blocks and small parks, with the riverfront close at hand. Grand Central Terminal is the transport anchor, and the Chrysler Building adds a landmark to the skyline. For food lovers, the area works best in the evening: the blocks south of 59th Street hold a spread of dining rooms, from old-line steakhouses to casual noodle shops, and the Theater District is a short ride or walk west. Concorde Hotel New York sits within this mix, close to both the office core and the quieter side streets.

Getting there and around

Getting there is straightforward. Grand Central Terminal is the main rail and subway hub, with connections across the city and the region. From Concorde Hotel New York, 0.6 miles (1 km) brings you to that terminal. JFK and Newark are usually about 45 to 75 minutes by road and rail depending on traffic and connections; the closest airport by road is LaGuardia. The center of Manhattan is around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away, and LaGuardia is around 13 miles (20.9 km) away. Within the area, walking covers most blocks, and the subway is useful for longer hops. Check current subway service with the MTA and airport transfer details with the airport before you set out.

Nearby sights and food

The area's sights sit within easy reach. Grand Central Terminal is both a working station and a Beaux-Arts landmark, and the Chrysler Building rises nearby. The United Nations complex faces the East River, and the riverfront gives long views across to Queens. The Museum of Modern Art is west of the office core, while the Theater District and Broadway lie a little farther west. Observation decks at several skyscrapers give high views, and Hudson Yards and the Vessel are a short subway ride away. The Intrepid Museum sits on the Hudson side. Check opening days and timed entries with each venue.

Evenings are the main event for food lovers. The blocks around Grand Central and Turtle Bay cover a wide range: steakhouses, Italian trattorias, sushi counters, Thai and Japanese noodle shops, and Irish pubs that fill after office hours. Closer to the United Nations, lunch places give way to quieter dining rooms in the evening. For a quick bite, look for slice counters, falafel shops and food halls; for a longer dinner, book ahead, especially before theater curtains. Menus and opening days change, so check with each place. Concorde Hotel New York puts you within walking distance of many of these tables.

A day from Concorde Hotel New York

A day from Concorde Hotel New York begins with a walk to Grand Central Terminal to see the main concourse before the commuter rush, then continue to the Chrysler Building to check access to its lobby with the building. Spend late morning at the Museum of Modern Art, then take a late lunch in the side streets of Turtle Bay. In the afternoon, walk the United Nations area and the East River promenade, or ride west to the Theater District. Have an early dinner near the office core, then choose a Broadway show or an evening walk; check curtain times with the show.

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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
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garden
• Gym
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Smoking area
• TV
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Wi-Fi