Hotel Elysée

This romantic gem in the heart of Midtown might be easy to miss: It's dwarfed by glass towers on either side of it. But that it is so inconspicuous is part of the Elysée's immense appeal. Built in 1926, the hotel has a storied past as the preferred address for artists and writers, including Tennessee Williams, Jimmy Breslin, Maria Callas, and Vladimir Horowitz (who donated a Steinway, which still resides in the Piano Suite). The hotel retains that sexy, discreet feel. Rooms have many quirky features; some have fireplaces, others have kitchens or solariums, and all are decorated in country-French furnishings. Good-size bathrooms are done up in Italian marble and well outfitted. Off the gorgeous black-and-white marble-floored lobby is the legendary Monkey Bar. On the second floor is the Club Room, where a free continental breakfast is offered daily, along with complimentary wine and cheese weekday evenings.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; concierge; free access to nearby gym; room service

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