The Renwick Hotel

About The Renwick Hotel

The Renwick Hotel suits travelers who want Midtown Manhattan within easy reach of Grand Central Terminal and the streets around East 40th Street. Business travelers can walk to the terminal for regional trains, couples get a base between Murray Hill and Kips Bay, and families can book the family rooms the supplier lists. Late arrivals land well here because the front desk runs around the clock. The side-street address keeps the setting quieter than the avenues while Times Square stays about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away in a straight line.

The Renwick Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Read that score as a summary of guest impressions gathered by the supplier, not as a promise about any single room. Expect a straightforward city hotel: a lobby to wait in, a restaurant on site, a fitness center and internet access. Booking through the IMPT app shows prices and availability, and the total with taxes and fees appears before you confirm.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists air conditioning, free wifi and a safe among the facilities at The Renwick Hotel, plus family rooms, which helps couples and families plan. Business travelers can rely on the listed 24 hour front desk and concierge for early starts and late returns, and the listed restaurant covers a meal without leaving the building. Late arrivals should confirm check-in times with the property before traveling. Pets are listed as allowed, so ask the property about conditions. Parking is listed too, so ask where the vehicle goes and whether a space should be reserved ahead.

The listed facilities at The Renwick Hotel read well for a short city stay: lifts, a terrace, laundry service and 24 hour security sit alongside the front desk, concierge and fitness center. Couples can treat the terrace as a place to pause between outings. Families should ask the property which rooms are set up as family rooms and how many people each one takes. Business travelers who need a quiet hour should confirm desk space and internet reliability with the property directly, since room layouts vary.

The setting

The Renwick Hotel stands at 118 East 40th Street, on a side street in the Murray Hill and Kips Bay area of Midtown Manhattan. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, Penn Station about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and Times Square about 0.7 miles (1.1 km). Central Park's Fifth Avenue edge at 59th Street is about 1 mile (1.6 km), observation decks about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) and the 9/11 Memorial about 3.3 miles (5.3 km). The numbered grid keeps addresses easy to follow: numbered streets run east to west, avenues run north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides East from West street numbers.

The setting around The Renwick Hotel is Midtown at working pace: offices, stations and cross-town traffic, with the East River a few blocks east and the Hudson further west. Murray Hill and Kips Bay sit between the Theater District and the United Nations district, so evenings can stay local or push north to the theaters. The straight-line distances are short, but build in time for crowds and one-way streets. Check current subway service changes and event-day street closures with the transit authority before a journey.

Location and neighborhood

Evenings shape this part of the East Side as much as office hours do. The Renwick Hotel 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 0.2 miles (0.3 km) from The Renwick Hotel, 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 Renwick Hotel

A day from The Renwick Hotel 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.

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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
• Air conditioning
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Desk
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Wi-Fi