La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park

About La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park suits travelers who want a simple, well-placed base on the Upper West Side. The address on West 71st Street keeps Central Park within a short walk and puts subway stations, shops and places to eat in the surrounding blocks. Couples on a city break, families with older children and business travelers on a tight schedule all benefit from a 24-hour front desk and a location that keeps transfers and cross-town trips short.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park is a 3-star hotel with a practical brief: a bed, breakfast, reliable internet and a Manhattan address. The booking supplier's guest score is 3.3 out of 5 from 1571 reviews, which points to a functional stay rather than a polished one. Expect a busy, residential edge to the neighborhood and a steady flow of guests heading to the park and to the subway.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the basics well. A 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security help late arrivals, and lifts, luggage storage and a safe take the friction out of a short stay. Air conditioning, free WiFi and internet access suit business travelers, while the business center and concierge answer the practical questions. Couples get breakfast on site; families can ask about a cot. Pets are allowed. Confirm breakfast times, any pet conditions, shuttle details and the current total price with taxes and fees directly with the property.

The setting

The hotel stands at 31 W 71st St in Lincoln Square, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, on a residential block a short walk from the Central Park edge at Central Park West. Straight-line distances are compact: Central Park about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), Times Square about 1.3 miles (2.1 km), Grand Central Terminal about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) and Penn Station about 1.9 miles (3.1 km). Subway stations and bus routes serve the surrounding blocks. The American Museum of Natural History sits a few blocks north, and the Upper West Side's food streets lie within walking distance.

Location and neighborhood

Lincoln Square covers the blocks around Columbus Circle and the streets just south of the Upper West Side, with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts at its center. For a work trip the position is practical: Midtown offices lie a short ride or a walk south, and the numbered streets keep directions simple. Fifth Avenue divides east from west street numbers, so an address tells you which side of the grid you are on. Broadway cuts diagonally through, which makes a cross-town walk less tidy than it looks on a map.

Mornings here start quietly for a central district. Residents walk dogs in the small squares, deliveries arrive, and the pace lifts as offices open. The area holds a music conservatory and cultural institutions, so street life mixes students, musicians and people heading to meetings. Evenings belong to performances at Lincoln Center, and the surrounding blocks fill on performance nights before curtains. Columbus Circle works as a landmark to meet under and as a waypoint between the park and Midtown. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park sits within this grid.

Getting there and around

Transit is the sensible default. The subway runs 24 hours a day; tap a contactless card or phone, and check current service changes with the MTA before a late meeting. From La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park, 1.6 miles (2.6 km) brings you to the main rail stations, and 14 miles (22.5 km) is the rough road distance to the airports, where journeys from Midtown typically take 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic and connections. Allow extra time at rush hour and confirm transfers with the operator. Buses and walking fill the gaps, and 1.3 miles (2.1 km) puts you at the area center for orientation.

Nearby sights and food

Central Park begins at the top of the district, at 59th Street, and its southern paths suit a walk before or after meetings. The American Museum of Natural History sits on Central Park West at 79th Street, a straight line up from the area. MoMA is south of Columbus Circle in Midtown, and the Theater District around Times Square lies a little further south, with around 40 Broadway houses and evening curtains typically at 7 or 8 pm; check the show. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is on Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, along Museum Mile. The Intrepid Museum, on the Hudson, is within easy reach.

Eating near Lincoln Square leans Italian, Japanese and American, with plenty of casual rooms that suit a table for one. Bakeries open early for coffee and pastry, delis and sandwich counters handle a quick lunch, and noodle bars and sushi counters fill at midday. The side streets hold small Italian dining rooms and neighborhood places with counter seats, while the blocks around Columbus Circle have larger restaurants that work for a group dinner. For a working dinner, reserve ahead: popular rooms book out. Check opening days directly with each place.

A day from La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park

A day from La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park can start early with coffee nearby and a walk along the southern edge of Central Park, when the paths are quietest. Meetings in Midtown are a short subway ride or a walk down Broadway. Break for lunch at a counter or deli in the neighborhood. In the afternoon, choose one museum: the American Museum of Natural History for a short visit, or MoMA if the schedule allows a longer block. Return to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park to change, then eat dinner near Columbus Circle. An evening curtain in the Theater District ends the day; check times with the show and allow time to reach the theater.

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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
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Snack bar
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Buffet
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Express check in
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Pets allowed
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Shuttle service
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC