Fitzpatrick Grand Central

About Fitzpatrick Grand Central

Fitzpatrick Grand Central suits travelers who want Midtown East on foot: Grand Central Terminal is about 0.1 miles (0.2 km) away in a straight line, and Times Square about 0.7 miles (1.1 km). Business guests save the commute to meetings around 42nd Street and Park Avenue, while couples and small families get a quieter base than the Theater District. Late arrivals can rely on a 24 hour front desk, which the supplier lists. The hotel is a practical choice for a first Manhattan trip and for repeat visitors who prefer a central address.

Fitzpatrick Grand Central is a four-star hotel at 141 E 44th St, rated by the booking supplier at 4.3 out of 5 from 1074 reviews. That is the supplier's guest score rather than a star rating, and it reflects stays booked through that channel. Expect a full-service Midtown hotel rather than a small guesthouse: facilities listed include a restaurant, a bar, room service and a concierge. The tone is businesslike and central, which is what most guests come for.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists air conditioning, carpeted floors, a safe, a cot and free wifi, which covers most of what couples and business travelers ask for. Families should confirm how many people a room sleeps and whether a cot fits the room type before booking. Late arrivals can use the 24 hour front desk and luggage storage. Breakfast is listed, though service times change, so confirm with the property. Room service, laundry service and valet parking are listed too; check the details directly with Fitzpatrick Grand Central.

The setting

Fitzpatrick Grand Central stands on East 44th Street in Midtown East, a stretch of offices, apartment buildings and consulates between Grand Central Terminal and the East River. Straight-line distances put Grand Central Terminal at about 0.1 miles (0.2 km), the nearest observation decks about 0.1 miles (0.2 km), Times Square about 0.7 miles (1.1 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), and Penn Station about 1 mile (1.6 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south. Numbered streets here make orientation easy.

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. Fitzpatrick Grand Central 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 Fitzpatrick Grand Central, 0.1 miles (0.2 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 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away, and LaGuardia is around 13 miles (20.7 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. Fitzpatrick Grand Central puts you within walking distance of many of these tables.

A day from Fitzpatrick Grand Central

A day from Fitzpatrick Grand Central 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
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Barber/Beauty Salon
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Radio
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Slippers
• Smoking area
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels