Hotel 32 32

About Hotel 32 32

Hotel 32 32 suits travelers who want a central base without staying inside the Theater District. The address on East 32nd Street puts you between Midtown South and the Flatiron and Union Square area, so mornings start with a short walk rather than a commute. Couples can use it as a base for evenings out, and business travelers get quick access to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. Families will find family rooms among the listed facilities. Late arrivals have a 24 hour front desk.

Hotel 32 32 is a four-star hotel, rated by the booking supplier rather than by this guide. The supplier's guest score is 4.0 out of 5, taken from 1248 reviews, which suggests a steady, well-run address rather than a showpiece. Expect a Midtown South setting where the practical parts of a trip matter more than lobby theater. The building sits among offices and apartment blocks, so the rhythm is weekday working Manhattan.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier include a kitchen and kitchenette, a minibar, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a safe, which suits longer stays and couples who like to keep their own schedule. Families have family rooms listed, plus laundry service and a terrace. Business travelers get a concierge, elevators and luggage storage; late arrivals find a 24 hour front desk. A restaurant and bar are listed too. Confirm the room layout, kitchen equipment and any terrace access with the property before booking, since listed facilities can vary by room type.

The listed setup points to a practical kind of stay rather than a resort one. A minibar and air conditioning cover the basics in the room, free Wi-Fi and internet access cover work, and a concierge helps with plans. Couples may prefer a room with a kitchenette for slow mornings, while families often need the extra space that family rooms can provide. Ask Hotel 32 32 directly about floor levels, sound, and what each room category includes.

The setting

Hotel 32 32 sits on East 32nd Street, a side street east of Fifth Avenue in Midtown South, with the Flatiron District to the south and the Grand Central area to the north. The Commissioners' Plan grid applies here, so streets run east to west and avenues run north to south, which makes walking simple once you learn the numbers. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) away in a straight line, Penn Station about 0.6 miles (1 km), Times Square about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and the Fifth Avenue edge of Central Park about 1.4 miles (2.2 km).

Location and neighborhood

Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square arrange themselves along the spine of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, from the greenmarket at Union Square up to the blocks around Penn Station. The Flatiron Building stands at the wedge where Broadway crosses Fifth, and Madison Square Park sits just north of it. Between them run the streets of NoMad and Koreatown, and the quieter hotel blocks of Midtown South. The grid holds: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing east from west. Below 14th Street the older named streets take over.

Evenings here start early and stay local. The blocks around Koreatown keep late hours, and the side streets of NoMad and Midtown South fill with small dining rooms. Just west, the Theater District around Times Square takes over after dark, with about 40 Broadway houses and evening curtains typically at 7 or 8 pm; check the show, since times vary. The Empire State Building lights up the skyline above 34th Street. Weeknights are busier than weekends in this part of Manhattan, because the offices empty around six and the tables fill soon after.

Getting there and around

The district sits over Penn Station, so trains from New Jersey and Long Island arrive a short walk from Hotel 32 32, around 0.6 miles (0.9 km) by the street grid. Grand Central Terminal is a stop or two east on the subway, which runs 24 hours; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile and the system caps weekly spending. The airports lie further out, roughly 13 miles (20.9 km) away for the Queens and New Jersey airports, with the trip usually taking 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. The middle of the district is around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the door on foot. Buses and bike lanes share the avenues.

Nearby sights and food

Madison Square Park and Union Square anchor the district, both open to walk through. The Flatiron Building stands just south of Madison Square Park, and the Empire State Building is a short walk north on Fifth Avenue, with its open-air deck on the 86th floor. The High Line starts at Gansevoort Street and runs north to Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands; both are within a comfortable walk or a short ride west. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for the concourse alone. Broadway's theaters cluster around Times Square, and Little Island and Hudson River Park sit along the west side.

Eating here follows the shape of the district. Koreatown packs its blocks with barbecue tables, noodle shops and late-night counters, and the streets around NoMad hold a mix of Indian, Thai and Italian places, from counter service to long-set tables. Union Square draws a lunchtime crowd to its greenmarket on set days of the week, and the surrounding blocks have bakeries, delis and coffee bars for a quick breakfast. Steakhouses and old-line dining rooms cluster nearer the Theater District, where a pre-show table needs booking ahead. Reserve for dinner on weeknights; the after-work crowd arrives early.

A day from Hotel 32 32

A day from Hotel 32 32 can begin at Union Square, where the greenmarket and the surrounding streets make an easy first hour with coffee. Walk north up Broadway past the Flatiron Building to Madison Square Park, then continue to the Empire State Building deck or west to the High Line and Hudson Yards, depending on the weather. Lunch fits Koreatown or the NoMad side streets. In the afternoon, ride east to Grand Central Terminal for the concourse and the surrounding blocks, or take the subway to the museums. Book an early dinner, then a Broadway curtain at 7 or 8 pm; check the show. Afterward, the walk back to Hotel 32 32 passes through quieter streets.

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
• Balcony
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Desk
• Dishwasher
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Kitchen
• Kitchenette
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Microwave
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Oven
• Patio
• Pay per view
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Smoking area
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Telephone