Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel

About Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel

Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel suits travelers who want a Midtown East base within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal and the southern edge of Central Park. Business guests can reach the office towers of Midtown quickly, while couples and families get a central address for theaters, museums and shopping. Late arrivals land well here, because a 24 hour front desk is listed among the facilities. The building sits on Lexington Avenue, a busy north-south avenue with subway stops and taxi traffic close at hand.

Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, rated by the supplier rather than by this guide. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 677 reviews, which points to steady satisfaction across many stays. Expect a conventional city hotel rather than a resort: rooms, breakfast, restaurants and bars are all listed. Guests looking for a straightforward, well-placed stay in Midtown Manhattan will find the format familiar, and the location does much of the work.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical side of a city stay. Couples get room service, a restaurant and bars on site, plus air conditioning and wifi. Families can ask about family rooms and a cot, and about how the rooms are arranged. Business travelers have a concierge, banquet space, laundry service and luggage storage. The 24 hour front desk helps late arrivals, and lifts serve the floors. Parking is listed, which is unusual in Midtown. Confirm parking terms, breakfast arrangements and room layout directly with Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel.

Rooms at Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel are sold through the IMPT app, where prices and availability and availability appear for the dates you choose. The listed facilities point to a practical setup for short city stays: internet access, wifi, air conditioning, a safe and room service, with a cot available on request. Travelers who need space for a family should confirm how rooms are configured rather than assume a layout. Ask the property about quiet positions within the building before booking.

The setting

Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel stands at 687 Lexington Ave. in Midtown East, between the office blocks of the east side and the quieter residential streets toward the East River. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away in a straight line, and the Fifth Avenue corner of Central Park at 59th Street is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km). Times Square is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), Penn Station about 1.4 miles (2.3 km). The surrounding blocks hold offices, apartment buildings and shops, so mornings bring commuter traffic and evenings are calmer.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown East and Turtle Bay occupy the east side of Midtown, from Fifth Avenue to the East River and from 42nd Street up to 59th Street. Grand Central Terminal anchors the district at 42nd and Park Avenue, and the Chrysler Building rises nearby. Turtle Bay begins east of the office core, where side streets and small apartment blocks lead toward the United Nations and the river. The grid makes orientation simple: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south. Early flights and late arrivals both fit here, because the area stays connected at hours when other parts of the city slow down.

The transit network shapes the day. The subway runs 24 hours, and contactless payment with a card or phone works at the turnstiles; check current service changes before a late trip. Grand Central Terminal handles commuter trains and connects to the east side, while Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal sit a short ride or walk west. Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll, so a car is rarely the simplest choice. For an early departure, leave extra time for the first trains and check airport connections the night before. For a late arrival, keep the route simple and confirm the last transfer.

Getting there and around

Getting there depends on the hour. From Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel, the airports sit around 13 miles (20.9 km) away by road, though traffic and connections can change the trip; JFK and Newark are typically 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown, so allow more at peak times. LaGuardia is closest by road. The Q70 bus links LaGuardia with the subway, and the AirTrain connects JFK with Jamaica and Howard Beach. Grand Central Terminal is around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) from Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel, with the subway a tap away. The area center is around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel. For late arrivals, check the last train and bus times with the transit agency before setting out.

Nearby sights and food

Most of the district's sights sit within a short walk or one subway ride. Grand Central Terminal is the obvious first stop, with its main concourse and the Chrysler Building on the skyline above. The United Nations complex faces the East River at 42nd Street, and the surrounding side streets give a quieter view of Turtle Bay. The Museum of Modern Art lies west of Fifth Avenue, an easy walk from the area center. Broadway theaters and the Theater District are a short ride or a brisk walk west. For city views, several observation decks operate across Midtown; check hours and timed entry before you go.

Food in Midtown East runs from quick to formal. Counter-service spots and coffee bars fill the office blocks and open early for commuters. Delis and casual lunch counters serve sandwiches and salads, while sit-down restaurants cover steakhouse, Italian, Japanese and Indian kitchens. Around Turtle Bay, the side streets hold small Thai and Korean places, and the United Nations area adds a global mix. Near Grand Central, food halls and market-style counters are useful for a fast meal at odd hours. Reservations help at dinner, especially on theater nights; check opening days, which can vary by neighborhood and season.

A day from Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel

A day from Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel can start early, before the office towers fill. Walk to Grand Central Terminal for the main concourse, then continue east to the United Nations plaza and the East River for open sky and a look back at the skyline. Loop through Turtle Bay's side streets on the way to the Museum of Modern Art, which opens later in the morning; check hours and timed entry. Lunch near the area center keeps the afternoon flexible. In the evening, take the subway or walk west to the Theater District for a Broadway curtain, typically 7 or 8 pm, and check the show. Return to Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel on a 24-hour subway line, confirming service changes before a late trip.

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
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Massage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Radio
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Wi-Fi