Edge Hotel

About Edge Hotel

Edge Hotel suits travelers who want a base in Upper Manhattan without paying for Midtown. The address on West 168th Street puts you in Washington Heights, a residential neighborhood with subway connections south and a straightforward run to both Queens airports. Couples who prefer quiet evenings, families in town for the hospital and university campuses nearby, and longer stays that value a simple desk-and-wifi routine all fit here. Late arrivals have a 24 hour front desk listed. Confirm arrival times with the property before booking a very late flight.

Edge Hotel is a 3-star hotel, so expect a straightforward, well-run city property rather than full-service luxury. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 627 reviews, which points to steady, satisfied feedback across a large number of stays. Rooms come with air conditioning listed, and the building has lifts, which matters on a taller Upper Manhattan block. Ratings are the supplier's own, not this guide's, and they are worth reading alongside recent guest comments before you book.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed for Edge Hotel cover the practical basics. Air conditioning and free wifi run through the property, a fitness center and business center serve guests who work or train on the road, and a bar and snack area covers casual evenings. A 24 hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe help late arrivals and early departures. Couples can request a quieter room, families can ask about room configuration, and business travelers about desk space. Confirm breakfast and parking directly with the property, and check the total price with taxes and fees.

The listed services at Edge Hotel reward a little planning. A concierge can help with directions and tickets, laundry service suits longer stays, and lifts make upper floors easy with luggage. The business center and free wifi carry a work trip, while the fitness center and air conditioning matter most in summer. For families, ask which configurations fit your group before booking. Couples and late arrivals should confirm check-in arrangements and anything held on request with the property in advance, since availability changes by date.

The setting

Edge Hotel sits at 514 West 168th Street in Washington Heights, in the residential far north of Manhattan. Numbered streets run east to west here and avenues run north to south, with Broadway cutting across on the diagonal. The sights of the center are a real journey: about 6.2 miles (10 km) in a straight line to Times Square, about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, and about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) to the 9/11 Memorial. Allow time for the subway.

Location and neighborhood

Washington Heights and Inwood make up the high ground at the northern end of Manhattan, the last stretch of the island before the Harlem River and the Bronx. The terrain is hilly by New York standards, with steep streets climbing from the Harlem River toward Fort Tryon Park and the ridge above the Hudson. Broadway runs the length of both neighborhoods as an ordinary commercial street, not a theater district. The area is quieter than Midtown and better suited to a working trip that values space and calm over proximity to the office towers.

Most visitors here are staying for the long view: the Hudson on one side, the Palisades cliffs of New Jersey beyond it, and the George Washington Bridge crossing at the north. Inwood Hill Park preserves old-growth forest and the last natural salt marsh on the island. The architectural mix runs from early twentieth-century apartment blocks with courtyards to smaller walk-ups. Subway stops along Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue connect the area to the rest of Manhattan, and the terminus stations mean a seat on the ride home.

Getting there and around

JFK is around 16 miles (25.9 km) from Edge Hotel; given traffic on the Van Wyck and the Long Island Expressway, treat the drive as unpredictable and check live times before leaving. Newark Liberty is the other option, reached by AirTrain and NJ Transit into Penn Station. Edge Hotel sits around 6.2 miles (10 km) from 6.4 miles (10.3 km) from Penn Station and Midtown, so the subway is the practical way to cross town: Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue stations serve the neighborhood, and the trains run through the night. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; weekly spending caps apply on the same system. Driving into Manhattan costs extra if you cross into the congestion zone below 60th Street, where a toll applies.

Nearby sights and food

Wider Manhattan sights sit a drive or a subway ride away rather than within walking distance: Central Park is 843 acres east and south of the area, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art at Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street and the American Museum of Natural History on Central Park West at 79th. The observation decks at the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Observatory, Edge and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt are all downtown of here. Broadway theaters cluster around Times Square. The Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal and passes the Statue of Liberty.

The nearby sights are the reason to stay up here. Fort Tryon Park gives footpaths and views over the Hudson, and the Cloisters, the branch of the Metropolitan Museum devoted to medieval art and architecture, sits at its top. Inwood Hill Park has woodland trails and a shoreline path. The Little Red Lighthouse stands beneath the George Washington Bridge in Fort Washington Park, and the Apollo Theater is on West 125th Street in Harlem, a short ride south.

Eating in Washington Heights and Inwood leans heavily Dominican and Caribbean, with counters serving roast chicken, rice and beans, plantains and stews, plus bakeries selling sweet breads and pastries. Look for small family-run places along St. Nicholas Avenue, Dyckman Street and Broadway, where the pace is relaxed and portions are generous. Beyond that, the neighborhood's mix shows in Mexican taquerias, West African kitchens and a scattering of coffee shops and diners. It is straightforward, everyday food rather than destination dining, and a table is usually easy to find on a weeknight.

A day from Edge Hotel

Start from Edge Hotel with the morning free of the office, and walk up to Fort Tryon Park while the paths are quiet. Follow the ridge to the Cloisters at the top of the park; check opening days and whether an entry fee applies before setting out. From the park's western edge there is a clear view across the Hudson to the Palisades. Come down through the steep side streets to St. Nicholas Avenue for a late lunch of Dominican food, then work the afternoon from wherever your meetings sit, allowing more time than you expect for the subway crossing between the neighborhood and Midtown; the ride is long by Manhattan standards. In the evening, check curtain times if a Broadway show is the plan and book ahead. Otherwise take an early walk along the Hudson at Fort Washington Park, with the George Washington Bridge lit above the river, before an early night.

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
• Air conditioning
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Desk
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• WC
• Wi-Fi