The St. Regis New York

About The St. Regis New York

This is a Midtown address for travelers who want a classic five-star base within walking distance of Central Park and the Fifth Avenue corridor. Couples marking an occasion, business travelers with meetings around 55th Street, and families who prefer a full-service building all fit here. The Theater District is close enough for an evening show, and the Museum of Modern Art is a short walk south. Two East 55th Street puts all of this within a compact radius, and late arrivals find a 24 hour front desk.

The St. Regis New York is a five-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, rated 4.5 out of 5 in the booking supplier's guest score from 1,799 reviews. That score reflects a full-service city hotel rather than a small guesthouse: room service, a restaurant, a fitness center and a business center are all listed among the facilities. Expect formal, staffed surroundings and a busy lobby at peak check-in times. Standards and any seasonal changes are worth confirming with the property before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical side of a Manhattan stay. Couples can book breakfast in the room and use the bar and restaurant in the building. Families have cribs on request, air conditioning and 24 hour security. Business travelers get a business center, free Wi-Fi and internet access, plus a banquet space for larger groups. Anyone arriving late finds a 24 hour front desk. Parking and valet parking are listed; confirm the current terms, room details and any fees with the property when booking.

The setting

The hotel sits at Two East 55th Street, off Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, on a block of offices and shops. Times Square and Grand Central Terminal are each about 0.6 miles (1 km) off, Penn Station about 1.2 miles (2 km), and the 9/11 Memorial about 4.0 miles (6.5 km). Fifth Avenue is one block west, and the numbered street grid keeps the area easy to navigate on foot.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from The St. Regis New York. 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 (1 km) from The St. Regis New York, and the district center around 0.6 miles (1 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 St. Regis New York

A day from The St. Regis New York 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.

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
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Barber/Beauty Salon
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Car rental service
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Radio
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• TV