Arthouse Hotel New York City

About Arthouse Hotel New York City

The Arthouse Hotel New York City suits travelers who want a calm Upper West Side base with easy access to Central Park. Couples can walk to the park and the American Museum of Natural History, and families have room to spread out with family rooms listed among the facilities. Business travelers get a business center and free wifi on site, and the 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals. The address on Broadway at West 77th Street puts subway connections within reach for downtown meetings and theater evenings.

The Arthouse Hotel New York City is a 4-star hotel with a supplier guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 2224 reviews. That score is the booking supplier's figure rather than a rating from this guide, and it gives a useful sense of how past guests describe the stay. The building sits on Broadway at West 77th Street, on the Upper West Side, with a restaurant, bars and a terrace listed among its facilities. Expect a straightforward, well-located Manhattan hotel rather than a resort, and check the total price with taxes and fees before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

Every practical base is covered by the facilities listed for the Arthouse Hotel New York City: air conditioning, free wifi, a 24 hour front desk, luggage storage and lifts. Couples may want to confirm which room type faces away from Broadway, since traffic noise varies by floor and position. Families can ask about the family rooms and how many guests each sleeps. Business travelers have a business center and internet access listed. Late arrivals can check in at the 24 hour desk. Pets are allowed; confirm the policy and any parking or valet arrangements with the property before travel.

The setting

Arthouse Hotel New York City stands at 2178 Broadway at West 77th Street, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The block is residential and busy, with the avenue running diagonally through the grid and the numbered cross streets leading toward Central Park. Central Park's edge is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away in a straight line, and Times Square about 1.7 miles (2.7 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) south. Grand Central Terminal is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), Penn Station about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), and John F. Kennedy International Airport about 14 miles (23.1 km).

Location and neighborhood

The central Upper West Side runs between 72nd and 96th Streets, from Central Park West toward Riverside Park. Brownstones line the side streets, and the avenue sidewalks stay active without the pressure of Midtown. Couples often use this area as a base for a slower weekend: a morning walk, a long lunch, an evening at the theater, then a quiet return north. Arthouse Hotel New York City sits within this residential grid, close to the park and the museum. The mood changes block by block, from broad avenue frontage to narrow, tree-lined stretches, and the pace stays calm on Sunday.

Riverside Park gives the neighborhood its western edge, with paths along the Hudson and benches facing the water. Central Park forms the eastern edge, and the American Museum of Natural History stands at Central Park West and 79th Street. The streets between them hold schools, churches, small shops and apartment buildings, so the area feels lived in rather than staged. Weekends bring strollers, joggers and dog walkers, but the side streets remain quiet. From Arthouse Hotel New York City, most errands and meals are a short walk away, and the theater district is a direct ride south.

Getting there and around

Subway stations along Broadway and Central Park West connect the area to Midtown and the Financial District, and buses run on the major avenues. Tap a contactless card or phone to pay; the system runs all day. Weekend service changes are common, so check the MTA before setting out. The area sits around 14 miles (23.1 km) from the airports and around 2.1 miles (3.3 km) from the main rail stations, with road time varying by traffic. Walking is often the simplest way to move locally, especially in good weather. For longer trips, allow extra time and confirm routes.

Nearby sights and food

Central Park is the area's main open space, with the reservoir, lawns and paths reachable from the eastern side of the neighborhood. The American Museum of Natural History anchors the center at 79th Street and offers a natural pair with a park walk. Riverside Park runs along the Hudson for quieter paths and sunset views over the river. Across Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art sits on Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street; further south are the Museum of Modern Art and the Theater District around Times Square. The Intrepid Museum sits on the Hudson at the former pier area to the southwest.

Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues carry most of the neighborhood's everyday eating. Expect Italian trattorias, Japanese noodle shops, Thai kitchens, Mexican taquerias and American grill rooms, along with bakeries, coffee shops and wine bars. Many places are small and casual, and a few take reservations for dinner. Weekend brunch is popular, so arrive early or expect a wait. Broadway and Amsterdam also have grocery stores and sandwich counters for a simple picnic in Central Park. Check each restaurant's opening days before you go, since some kitchens close between lunch and dinner.

A day from Arthouse Hotel New York City

A day from Arthouse Hotel New York City can start with coffee and a walk east into Central Park, following the paths around the reservoir or the Great Lawn. Mid-morning, visit the American Museum of Natural History; check the museum's timed entry if visiting on a weekend. Break for lunch on Columbus or Amsterdam Avenue, then spend the afternoon on a slow stretch of Riverside Park or a short subway ride to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Return to Arthouse Hotel New York City to rest before an early dinner. In the evening, head south for a Broadway show in the Theater District, and check the show's listing for the curtain time before booking. Finish with a night walk along the park edge.

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
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Bars
• Bike rental service
• Breakfast
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Smoke detector
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Valet parking
• Wi-Fi