The Marmara Park Avenue

About The Marmara Park Avenue

The Marmara Park Avenue suits travelers who want a Midtown base with a calmer feel than the blocks around Times Square. Murray Hill and Kips Bay put you within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal and the office towers around it, while the Theater District sits a short ride or a straight walk north. Couples can use the indoor pool and spa between sightseeing. Business travelers get a business center and a 24 hour front desk. Families have room to spread out in family rooms, with cots on request.

The Marmara Park Avenue is a 5-star hotel in the Murray Hill and Kips Bay part of Midtown Manhattan. The booking supplier's guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 1042 reviews, which points to steady satisfaction rather than a single standout feature. Expect the shape of a full-service city hotel: restaurants and bars on site, a fitness center, an indoor pool and a spa, plus room service and breakfast in the room. Confirm room type and any extras with the property when booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities lean toward couples and business travelers. Air conditioning, a minibar, a safe and room service cover the basics, and breakfast in the room works well for early starts. Couples can add the indoor pool and spa to the day. Business travelers have a business center, lifts, laundry service and luggage storage. A 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security help if you land late. Family rooms and cots are listed, so ask the property to confirm how many people a room takes and how a cot is arranged.

The setting

The Marmara Park Avenue stands at 114 East 32nd Street, in the Murray Hill and Kips Bay stretch of Midtown Manhattan. The address sits east of Fifth Avenue and close to the business district around Grand Central Terminal, about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) away in a straight line. Penn Station is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km), Times Square about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), the Fifth Avenue edge of Central Park about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), and the 9/11 Memorial about 2.9 miles (4.6 km). Museum Mile, the stretch of Fifth Avenue from roughly 82nd to 105th Streets, is further north.

Location and neighborhood

Evenings shape this part of the East Side as much as office hours do. The Marmara Park Avenue sits in Murray Hill and Kips Bay, where brownstone side streets sit between 34th and 42nd Streets and the blocks around Third Avenue fill with small dining rooms after dark. The mood is restrained rather than theatrical: people eat early, meet for a drink, then walk home. Grand Central Terminal is close enough to make the district useful for a night in the Theater District, and the Morgan Library gives daytime hours a quieter counterpoint. The area suits travelers who want dinner and a route back without crossing the whole city.

Food is the practical reason to stay here. The district and its edges hold a wide spread of kitchens: Indian, Japanese, Thai, Italian and Middle Eastern, plus casual noodle shops, bakeries and places for a late coffee. Many are small, so an evening can be planned around one table and a short walk rather than a long ride. The streets grow quiet after the dinner rush, and the walk toward Grand Central or the East River gives the night a clear end. On weekends, brunch runs later and the side streets fill with people moving between errands and meals.

Getting there and around

Getting here is straightforward, though the last mile depends on traffic. The airports are around 13 miles (20.7 km) away, with rail and bus links into Midtown; allow extra time at peak hours and check the current route before leaving. Grand Central Terminal is around 0.6 miles (0.9 km) from The Marmara Park Avenue, which makes regional trains and the subway easy to reach. The subway runs 24 hours a day; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile, and OMNY caps weekly spending after a set number of rides. Congestion pricing applies to vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street, so check the current rules before driving. Around the district, most evenings work well on foot.

Nearby sights and food

The district puts several major sights within a short trip. Grand Central Terminal is the nearest landmark, and its main concourse is worth a look even without a train to catch. The Museum of Modern Art sits west of the area, while the Theater District and Broadway theaters are a short ride or a steady walk north. The High Line and Hudson Yards, with the Vessel, lie west along the river side. Several observation decks give views from different parts of Midtown. The Morgan Library offers a quieter stop. Check opening days and timed entry before setting out, since schedules change.

For food, the appeal is variety within a few blocks. Indian, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Italian and Middle Eastern cooking appear on the same stretch, alongside casual noodle shops, curry houses, bakeries and coffee bars. Some places are built for a quick bowl before a show; others are quieter rooms for a longer dinner. Expect a mix of takeout counters, counter seating and small dining rooms, with the busiest hours after offices close. Check opening days, since some kitchens close between lunch and dinner.

A day from The Marmara Park Avenue

A day from The Marmara Park Avenue can begin with coffee and a pastry on a nearby side street, then a walk to the Morgan Library for a morning look at the rooms and collection. Continue toward Grand Central Terminal to see the concourse before the lunch rush. For lunch, choose a casual counter for noodles or curry, then spend the afternoon at the Museum of Modern Art or walk west to the High Line. Return to Murray Hill or Kips Bay for an early dinner, leaving time for a Theater District show if tickets are booked. End with a simple drink near the district and a short walk back. Check opening days and curtain times before setting out.

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
• Balcony
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Housekeeping
• Indoor pool
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Massage
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Smoking area