Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue

About Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue

Travelers who want a central Manhattan address will find this hotel practical. Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue sits on Fifth Avenue in Midtown South, a short walk from the Flatiron district and Union Square, which suits business travelers with Midtown meetings, couples planning evenings in the Theater District, and families building days around parks, museums and shopping. The 4-star address works well for guests who value a location between the office districts and the older streets downtown over a quiet residential block.

Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue is a 4-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, rated by its booking supplier at 4.1 out of 5 from 215 reviews. That supplier guest score suggests steady satisfaction rather than extremes, and it is worth reading as one input among others. Expect a full-service city hotel: a staffed desk around the clock, a restaurant and bar, a fitness center and Wi-Fi in the building. Stays here tend to be working trips, city weekends and family visits built around a central address.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the basics of a city stay: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a business center, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, room service and laundry service, plus luggage storage and a safe. Couples can plan around breakfast in the room; families can ask about cribs and wheelchair access; business travelers have the business center; late arrivals find a 24-hour front desk. Confirm the details that matter to you before booking with the property, including breakfast arrangements, pet policy and room layout.

The setting

292 Fifth Avenue places the hotel on a main north-south avenue in Midtown South, between the Flatiron district and the Midtown office blocks to the north. Measured in straight lines, Penn Station is about 0.4 miles (0.7 km) away, Grand Central Terminal about 0.6 miles (1 km), Times Square about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), the High Line about 1 mile (1.6 km), the Central Park edge at 59th Street about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and the 9/11 Memorial about 2.8 miles (4.5 km). Several subway stations sit within a short walk, and Fifth Avenue itself is easy to follow north toward the park.

Location and neighborhood

Culture and history sit close together in Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square, and walking is the clearest way to read them. The area runs from Union Square at 14th Street north to the blocks around Penn Station, taking in the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, NoMad, Koreatown and the hotel streets of Midtown South. North of 14th Street the Commissioners' Plan grid applies: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides East from West. Broadway cuts across the grid on a diagonal. From Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue, these patterns are easy to trace on foot, and the older street plan begins just south of 14th Street.

The district's cultural layer is not confined to museums. Union Square has long served as a public gathering place, and Madison Square Park provides a green pause between office blocks and landmark buildings. The Flatiron Building marks the triangle where Fifth Avenue and Broadway meet, a piece of civic geometry that rewards a slow look from the sidewalk. Koreatown adds a distinct commercial and culinary character. Grand Central Terminal lies within easy reach for anyone interested in the city's rail history and public architecture. Check opening hours with the venue before visiting specific interiors, since access can vary.

Getting there and around

From Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue, the airport is around 13 miles (21.1 km) away, Penn Station is around 0.6 miles (1 km) away, and the district center is around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away. The subway runs all day and night, and contactless tap-to-pay works at the turnstiles. OMNY caps weekly spending after a set number of rides. Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are the main rail points for onward trips, while the airports connect by train and bus. For short hops, walking is often quicker than riding, especially across the grid. Check current service changes with the transit authority before setting out.

Nearby sights and food

The High Line, an elevated park on a former freight rail line, runs from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street at Hudson Yards. Hudson River Park and Little Island extend the waterfront walk. Observation decks give a high view of the grid, and Grand Central Terminal is a short trip east for its architecture and rail history. Broadway's theaters cluster around Times Square, where evening curtains are usually at 7 or 8 pm; check the curtain time with the theater. The Vessel at Hudson Yards is a landmark structure in the same western cluster. Check opening days and ticketing with the venue before visiting interiors or decks.

Eating in the district covers a wide range of cuisines and formats. Koreatown concentrates Korean barbecue, noodle soups, bakeries and late-night casual places. Around Union Square and Flatiron, lunch counters, coffee bars, delis and sit-down rooms serve Italian, Japanese, Mexican and American cooking. NoMad adds hotel dining rooms and modern bistros, while the streets near Penn Station lean toward quick meals for commuters. A farmers market at Union Square is worth checking on market days; confirm the schedule with the market before going. Reservations help at dinner, especially on weekends and during theater evenings.

A day from Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue

A day from Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue can begin with a walk north through the grid to Madison Square Park, then a slow look at the Flatiron Building from the sidewalk. Continue to Koreatown for a casual lunch, choosing by cuisine rather than by sign. In the afternoon, walk west toward the High Line and Hudson River Park, or take the subway to Grand Central Terminal for its architecture. Return through Union Square as the light fades. In the evening, check a Broadway curtain time or choose a neighborhood restaurant. Confirm opening hours and transit service with the venue and the transit authority before setting out, since both can change.

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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
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Sink
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries