Grand Central Terminal
1 block from Hotel
42nd street at Park Avenue
Recently renovated the building is an architectural delight. Grand Central Terminal not only serves as a transportation hub, but it offers history, shops, and restaurants. Visitors should stop and visit the breathtaking main concourse.

Whitney Museum at Phillip Morris
1 block from Hotel
120 Park Avenue at 42nd Street
Gallery Mon-Wed and Fri 11am-6pm, Thurs 11am-7:30 pm
Sculpture Court: Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 9:30 PM, Sun 11am-7pm
Located across the Street from Grand Central Station this Midtown branch of the Whitney Museum of American Art features a lofty space for changing unique exhibits.

New York Public Library
1 block from Hotel
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
Mon and Thursday-Sat 10am-6pm; Tues-Wed 11am-7:30pm
The building is the Humanities and Social Sciences Library of the New York Public Library system. The newly renovated reading rooms have been recently restored and worth taking a look at. The library also host exhibitions and lecture programs year round.

Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
3 blocks from Hotel
58 Park Avenue
Between 37th and 38th St
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 879-9779
Scandinavia House opened in 2000; its main objective is the cultural exchange between the U.S. and five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. A destination for New Yorkers and visitors the Scandinavia House presents a variety of exhibitions and cultural programs.

United Nations
5 blocks from Hotel
Located at first Avenue and 46th Street
Tel (212) 963-8687
Daily Tours run every 45 minutes from 9:30-4:45 pm
The United Nations complex runs from 42nd to 48th Street, this span of land is of international jurisdiction neither the city or the United States has jurisdiction. There are guided tours every 45 minutes. The grounds surrounding the building have spectacular views of the city, the east river, and a collection of art work.

Bryant Park
5 blocks from Hotel
Located behind the New York Public Library at 6th Avenue, between 40th and 42nd Streets.
A small patch of green in the middle of midtown is the spot for people to enjoy their lunch on a sunny day, during the evenings at least once a week and weather permitting the park serves as an outdoor movie theater.

Pierpont Morgan Library
5 blocks from Hotel
29 East 36th Street at Madison Avenue
Tues-Thurs 10:30 am-8pm; Sat: 10:30 am-6pm; Sun noon-6pm
A New York Treasure, originally the collection belonging to financier J. Piermont Morgan, this architectural landmark houses the collection of Master Pieces.

Empire State Building
7 blocks from Hotel
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10118
A New York and National Landmark opened in 1931; with an observatory on the 86th floor it hosts a spectacular view of the city. The Empire State can be visited any day of the year rain or shine. Look for it on the evenings when it displays an arrangement of Colors celebrating National and International Holidays.

Flatiron Building
18 blocks from Hotel
175 Fifth Avenue at 23rd Street
One of the first sky scrapers to be built its unique shape makes it one of the most distinctive buildings in New York City.

Union Square
25 blocks from Hotel
From 14th to 17th Streets
Between Park Ave. South and Broadway
This small park encompassing the flatiron district with Gramercy park is a charming gathering space. Union Square is the site for the Green Market on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; vendors sell fresh produce, cider, flowers, breads and fresh fish. Musical Acts regularly perform at the north end of the park.