Belnord Hotel

About Belnord Hotel

The Belnord Hotel suits travelers who want a plain, well-placed base on the Upper West Side and plan to spend most of the day out in the city. It sits on West 87th Street on a residential block, and Central Park is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away in a straight line. Couples on a first trip, families who want a quieter setting, and business travelers who need a calm street at night fit here well. Times Square is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away, so the busy center is a short trip rather than a walk.

The Belnord Hotel is a 2-star property, so expect a simple, functional stay rather than polished services. The supplier's guest score is 4.0 out of 5 from 1052 reviews, which suggests guests find the basics reliable. Rooms are the core of the offer here, and the address does most of the work: this is a place to sleep, shower and set out from. Travelers who treat the hotel as a base and the city as the destination get the most from it.

Rooms and listed facilities

The facilities listed for the Belnord Hotel are air conditioning, a business center, a concierge, lifts, a safe and wifi. Couples will find the lifts and air conditioning useful in summer, families can use the safe for documents, and business travelers have the listed business center plus wifi for a working morning. Late arrivals should confirm reception hours with the property before booking, since arrival times and desk coverage vary. Ask the property directly about room layouts and what each room type includes.

Room choice matters most for groups and longer stays. The listed wifi and air conditioning cover the basics for couples and solo travelers, while the business center and concierge give working guests somewhere to sit and someone to ask about the city. Families should confirm bed types and how many people a room sleeps with the property before booking. Late arrivals should check desk hours in advance, since coverage outside standard times is set by the hotel.

The setting

The Belnord Hotel is at 209 West 87th Street, on the Upper West Side in the part of the neighborhood closer to Central Park. Penn Station is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away. The streets around the address are laid out on the 1811 grid, so numbered cross streets and north-south avenues make walking and subway trips easy to plan.

The setting is residential rather than busy, with the Upper West Side's own shopping streets and restaurants a short walk away and the park at the top of the neighborhood. Distances are straight-line figures: the 9/11 Memorial is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) south, and observation decks around the city sit about 2.5 miles (4 km) from the door. Subway travel is the practical way to cover these gaps, and the network runs around the clock. Check current service with the MTA before a late trip.

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. Belnord Hotel 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 Belnord Hotel, 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 (23.3 km) from the airports and around 2.5 miles (4 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 Belnord Hotel

A day from Belnord Hotel 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 Belnord Hotel 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.

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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.

• Air conditioning
• Business Center
• Concierge
• Iron and board
• Elevators
• Non smoking rooms
• Reception area
• Safe
• TV
• Wi-Fi