FIVE- TO TEN-MINUTE WALK, $200 and above

ADDRESS:

150 East 34^th Street

PHONE:

212-481-7600 /800-637-8483

CROSS STREET:

Lexington and 3^rd Avenues

FAX:

212-889-8856

DIRECTIONS:

Walk west on 34^th Street 3 blocks to 5^th Avenue (10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Studio or junior suite $244; One bedroom $264-298; Superior room rates vary.

DESCRIPTION:

Same management (Manhattan East Suite Hotels) as Shelburne Murray Hill. The chain’s focus is on the business traveler. Voicemail, data ports in all rooms. Secretarial services, fitness center. Small perfume shop and spa in-house. Rooms look very much like a nice home office. 248 rooms, some with views of the East River. AE, D, DC, MC, V

ADDRESS:

303 Lexington Avenue

PHONE:

212- 689-5200 /800-637-8483

CROSS STREET:

37^th and 38^th Streets

FAX:

212- 779-7068

DIRECTIONS:

Walk south on Lexington to 35^th Street and turn right. Walk 3 blocks to 5^th Avenue (10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Rates are comparable to those at the Dumont.

DESCRIPTION:

Same management (Manhattan East Suite Hotels) as Dumont Plaza Suites, with same focus on the business traveler. Rooms are more brightly decorated than at the Dumont. In-house restaurant and bar (LEX303). Rooftop dining. Voicemail, data ports in all rooms, fitness center. 263 rooms. AE, D, DC, MC, V

ADDRESS:

131 Madison Avenue

PHONE:

212-448-7000/888-448-7788

CROSS STREET:

30^th and 31^st Streets

FAX:

212-448-7007

DIRECTIONS:

Walk up Madison to 34^th Street and turn left. Walk one block to 5^th Avenue (5 to 10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Queen $265; Superior queen $285; King $305; Penthouse $325; Suite $405.

DESCRIPTION:

A property of Boutique Hotel Group. Light woodwork and glass is the signature here.

Complimentary breakfast, complimentary espresso and cappuccino all day in mezzanine. Very clean, very quiet, excellent service. Fitness center, business center. Hotel is owned by a nearby church. All rooms have personal safe (no charge). AE, D, DC, MC, V, JCB

ADDRESS:

3 East 40^th Street

PHONE:

212-447-1500/800-252-7466

CROSS STREET:

5^th and Madison Avenues

FAX:

212-213-0972

DIRECTIONS:

Walk south on 5^th Avenue 5 blocks (5 to 10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Single/double $279/night. Rollout beds no charge.

DESCRIPTION:

CUNY visitors regularly stay here, though the name and management have changed several times in recent years. It offers amenities such as laundry, and coffee and newspaper in the morning. Rooms are large enough to add rollout beds. Two telephones in each room, each with two lines. Voice mail, complimentary daily newspaper. 189 rooms. AE, CB, DC, D, MC, V, JCB

ADDRESS:

237 Madison Avenue

PHONE:

212-686-0300/800-334-3408

CROSS STREET:

37^th and 38^th Streets

FAX:

212-779-8352

DIRECTIONS:

Walk south on Madison to 35^th Street, turn left and walk one block (5 minute walk).

PRICES:

Rates comparable to other Schrager-Starck hotels.

DESCRIPTION:

Yet another Ian Schrager-Philippe Starck hotel---super-sleek and modern with low beds and shiny steel sinks. Asia de Cuba restaurant and Morgan’s Bar in-house. All the amenities in the other Schrager hotels. AE, D, DC, MC, V