The Herald by LuxUrban Trademark Collection by Wyndham

About The Herald by LuxUrban Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Business guests value the address between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, close to meetings in Midtown and a short ride from the Financial District. Couples planning evenings on Broadway can walk back after the curtain. Families get an easy starting point for Central Park and the museums to the north. Anyone arriving late will find a 24-hour front desk.

This is a city hotel for a working trip or a short city break rather than a resort stay. The supplier rates it 4 stars, and the same supplier records a guest score of 3.2 out of 5 from 790 reviews. That score is the supplier's own figure, and it sits in the middle range, so read recent comments and weigh what matters for your trip. The building serves guests who want a simple, central base with standard hotel services, and the location does most of the work.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a spa, bars, a safe, luggage storage, parking, shuttle service, a crib, elevators and a 24-hour front desk, with wheelchair access in the building. Couples can plan an evening around the bars and a quiet hour in the spa. Families should confirm a crib and the room layout before booking. Business travelers have Wi-Fi for an early start, and late arrivals have the front desk at any hour. Pets are not allowed. Confirm parking terms, shuttle details and any facility fee with the property.

The setting

The Herald by LuxUrban Trademark Collection by Wyndham stands at 71 W 35th St, on West 35th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Midtown. Straight-line distances set the shape of a day: Times Square about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), Penn Station about 0.3 miles (0.5 km), the Empire State Building a short walk to the southeast, Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1.2 miles (2 km) north, and the 9/11 Memorial about 3.0 miles (4.9 km) south.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from The Herald by LuxUrban Trademark Collection by Wyndham. North of 14th Street the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 laid out numbered streets running east to west and avenues running north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing east and west addresses. Broadway cuts diagonally across that grid, and the blocks around Times Square show the result: long views, odd corners and a theater district that grew where the avenue crossed the grid. Walking here is mostly level and easy to follow. Look at the street signs, note whether the address is east or west, and the neighborhood opens up in a straight line.

The cultural weight of the district sits within a short walk. The Museum of Modern Art is south of Central Park, the Theater District holds about 40 Broadway houses, and Rockefeller Center fills the blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Bryant Park gives the grid a breathing space, with a lawn in the middle of the district. Fifth Avenue from Rockefeller Center up to Central Park South carries the flagship stores, while the Garment District north of 34th Street keeps the working side of the neighborhood in view. Architecture, theater and shopping sit close enough to cover on foot in a single day.

Getting there and around

Midtown sits at the center of the city's transport, which matters when you arrive with luggage. Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are all inside the district, and the subway runs 24 hours a day. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; the MetroCard is being phased out. Check service changes with the MTA before a late trip. Penn Station is around 0.6 miles (0.9 km) from The Herald by LuxUrban Trademark Collection by Wyndham, and the district center around 0.6 miles (0.9 km) away. From JFK or Newark Liberty the trip typically takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic and connections.

Nearby sights and food

The main sights reward a walking loop rather than a checklist. Start at Bryant Park, walk west through the Theater District to Times Square, then north on Broadway to the edge of Central Park. The Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center are a short detour east. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for its main concourse, and the observation decks at Rockefeller Center and further south give a view over the grid. Hudson Yards and the Vessel are west of the district; the Intrepid Museum sits at the Hudson River. Check opening days and tickets with each venue.

Eating in Midtown follows the rhythm of the blocks. Near the Theater District, tables fill early before curtains, with Italian, steakhouse, Japanese and Thai kitchens among the choices. The Garment District and the streets around Penn Station lean toward delis, slice shops, noodles and falafel for a quick lunch. Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center have cafes and food halls for a sit-down break, and Fifth Avenue adds bakeries and department-store dining rooms. Reservations help at popular places on show nights. Check opening hours directly; many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.

A day from The Herald by LuxUrban Trademark Collection by Wyndham

A day from The Herald by LuxUrban Trademark Collection by Wyndham can start with a walk east to Bryant Park for a coffee and a look at the lawn, then north along Fifth Avenue to the edge of Central Park. Turn west and cross to the Museum of Modern Art for a couple of hours. Lunch near Rockefeller Center, then walk the Theater District and Times Square in the afternoon light. Rest before an evening curtain; shows typically start at 7 or 8 pm, so check the time with the theater. End with a walk back through the lit blocks, which is a free show in the district.

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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
• Bars
• Bell boy
• Crib
• Double glazed windows
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Multilingual staff
• Parking
• Pets Not Allowed
• Safe
• Shuttle service
• Smoking area
• Spa
• Towels
• Wheelchair accessible