Traveling with a big group or an entire extended family to New York City? Take advantage of Manhattan's suite hotels, which offer a range of amenities from budget accommodations to luxury digs. Manhattan's top 5 all-suite hotels, ranking in panache from time-tested, basic rooms to the epicurean opulence for which New York is known, are situated in neighborhoods that give easy approach to elegant dining, favorite attractions and Broadway theater. At the close of an activity-filled day, visitors can decompress in a spacious suite with all the creature comforts in these top Manhattan suite hotels.
Doubletree Times Square
1568 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-719-1600
The sole suite hotel in the center of Times Square, the Doubletree is part of the Hilton family of regular and suite hotel properties. The midtown Manhattan location extends 460 newly-renovated standard suites, 12 conference suites and two Presidential suites. All are embellished in a modern manner with admirable panoramas of Manhattan's landmarks, Times Square's colorful neon advertisements and bustling street life. Within this suite hotel, Ginger's Restaurant and Ad Lib lounge are handy dining choices. The Doubletree's meeting facilities and up-to-date gym assist business travelers who don't want to interrupt their usual routine.
Embassy Suites New York
102 North End Ave.
New York, NY 10282
212-945-0100
A sumptuous all suite hotel located downtown, Embassy Suites is next to the World Financial Center. Standard two-room suites have cloistered sleeping areas, mini-kitchenettes and high speed Internet service. All guests can savor a free cooked-to-order breakfast and manager's cocktail party with refreshments each evening. The New York Sports Club fitness center and two eateries are at the ready for busy travelers who just can't give up their early morning workout or after-dinner dessert.
The London NYC
151 West 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-690-2029
For a sampling of real lavishness, check in to the London: no expense has been spared at this world-class suite hotel. Suites open up to custom-designed sitting rooms with posh seating and dining areas, deluxe bath, rich Egyptian cotton linens in the sleeping chamber. Stay completely wired at the refined workspace with complimentary WiFi, liquid crystal display TV and iPod docking station. The Luxury Suites Collection - the London's most selective accommodations - boasts huge suites with the maximum comforts for those for whom money is no object.
Buckingham Hotel
101 West 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-246-1500
Almost as palatial as its British namesake, this classic suite hotel has provided spacious rooms to visiting artists and genteel tourists since 1929. Convenient to galleries and museums, the gilt ceiling and ornamental violins adorning the entrance hall recall its history. Studio Suites have modern interiors, large sleeping areas, dining nooks and a complete kitchen for self-catering convenience. Executive Suites offer an individual bedroom and front room with sleep sofa, and the top-level Deluxe Suites extend every convenience with additional space (up to 800 sq. ft.). All suites include fast Internet access, television and stereo system. The Buckingham also furnishes an on-site gym and sauna, bar and business services.
Affinia Dumont
150 East 34th St.
New York, NY 10016
212-481-7600
At this "Fitness Suite Hotel," the general motif is health and wellness -- and in a city as fast-paced as New York, travelers need all the rejuvenation they can get. All of the Affinia Dumont's 241 suites come complete with fitness-related gear and a gratis yoga, track, or strength-training "experience kit" for your stay. The Oasis Day Spa offers up a broad menu of calming and restorative treatments. Though all rooms have Affinia's signature restful bedding, the VIP Suite affords clients a personal workout room and spa in addition to the standard accommodation at this innovative suite hotel.
