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| Address | 119 W 56th St | ||
| Location | Between Sixth and Seventh Aves, Times Square & Midtown West | ||
| Transportation | Subway: F, N, Q, or R to 57th St | ||
| Phone | 800/543-4300, 212/245-5000 | ||
| Fax | 212/307-1776 | ||
| Web site | www.parkermeridien.com | ||
| Room Information | 731 units | ||
| Prices | Starting at $300 double; $500 Parkview rooms; $700 suites. Excellent packages and weekend rates often available (as low as $225 at press time) | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV w/DVD/CD player, hair dryer, high-speed Internet, minibar, complimentary shoeshine | ||
| Parking | Parking $50 | ||
| Pets | Pets accepted | ||
Frommer's Review
Consider the many attributes of this hotel: Its location on 57th Street is not too far from Times Square and a short walk from Central Park and Fifth Avenue shopping; there's a 17,000-square-foot fitness center, Gravity, featuring basketball and racquetball courts, a spa, and a rooftop pool; three excellent restaurants, including Norma's, for breakfast, and the aptly named Burger Joint, rated by many as the best burger in the city; a gorgeous lobby that also serves as a public space; and elevators with TVs that show Tom and Jerry and Charlie Chaplin shorts. The spacious hotel rooms, though a bit on the IKEA side, have a fun feel, with hidden drawers and twirling television platforms, making an economical use of space. Many have fantastic Central Park views. Rooms have wood platform beds with feather beds, built-ins that include large work desks, Aeron chairs, high-speed Internet, and 32-inch flatscreen TVs with VCR, CD, and DVD players. The bathrooms are large but come with shower only.
Facilities:
3 restaurants; espresso/cocktail bar; concierge (2 w/Clefs d'Or distinction); weekday morning courtesy car to Wall St.; fitness center & spa w/Wii studio; rooftop pool, room service; sun deck
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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