Turn up the VolumeON NEW YORK CITY

Whether your experience features New York City’s greatest hits or this visit is all about discovery, we’d be glad to help you create a playlist of local recommendations.

City Soundtracks^TM

New York City truly is the “city that never sleeps.” Consisting of five boroughs – Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island – each with their own unique culture, this city is overcome with vibrant energy around every corner. Check out our curated guide with recommendations on where to go in New York from Slick Rick, Sunflower Bean and Ella Jane.

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Your Backstage PassNEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCES

There are many iconic New York City events – from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to New Year’s Eve in Times Square – and hundreds of exceptional music, sporting, and cultural experiences. We are curating a collection of our favorite moments throughout the year to share upon our hotel opening, so you’ll always know about the city’s most relevant happenings.

Our Favorite PlacesA LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

It’s our pleasure to share local knowledge and insider recommendations for some our favorite places and experiences that New York City has to offer.

Attractions

Public Art Fund — Dynamic contemporary art within New York City and beyond, most exhibits are free
The Edge — Picture perfect but don’t just go for the view
The Summit — See the sights and sip signature cocktails by Danny Meyers
Times Square — Perhaps one of New York City's most iconic locations, Times Square is a place you just have to visit while you're here.
Rockefeller Center/Top of the Rock (30 Rockefeller Plaza) — Made famous by shows like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, Rockefeller Center is known the world over. Maybe that Christmas tree ceremony might have something to do with it, too.
Broadway/Theater District — Catch a show (or two or three) in this famous theater district. Make sure to ask our staff for off-Broadway picks you might miss.
Lincoln Center — The Lincoln Center houses the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, and Juilliard School of Music.
Empire State Building — Get yourself in an empire state of mind atop this 102-story world-renowned skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan.
Grand Central Terminal — Grand Central is the southern terminus for the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven lines, ending at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
Chrysler Building — Climb to the top of this famous Art Deco building and see the sights of Manhattan's East Side from a new perspective.
St. Patrick's Cathedral — This famous Midtown Manhattan church and cathedral is the set of the archbishop of New York.
The High Line— This unique attraction is an elevated linear park spanning 1.45 miles on a former New York Central railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan.
Chelsea Market — Found in the heart of the meatpacking district, the Chelsea Market is a food hall, shopping mall, and television production facility all wrapped up into one.
Union Square — This historic intersection and surrounding Manhattan neighborhood hosts impressive artwork and places like the Lincoln Building and the Century Building.
Washington Square Park — Located in Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan, this 9.75-acre park is a center for cultural activity.
South Street Seaport — Located in the South Street Seaport Historic District, this museum is dedicated to telling the story of where New York begins.
Brooklyn Bridge — More than just a bridge spanning the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge is also a cultural icon for the city.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island — Everyone needs to go pay respects to our country's symbol of liberty at least once.

Museums & Memorials

Metropolitan Museum of Art — If you're in New York City, you've got to visit The Met, which hosts a permanent collection of over two million works.
MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) — Has the world's greatest collection of modern and contemporary art, with iconic works like Van Gogh's Starry Night and Monet's Water Lilies.
Guggenheim — An architectural icon and carrier of contemporary artworks
FIT Museum — Rotating exhibits & permanent collection of garments & accessories; free admission.
Artechouse — Independent, innovative space for 21st century art and audiences offering a new lineup every quarter.
Little Island — A space created for immersive experiences, music, nature, and art. If you visit the park prior 6am -12pm reservations are not required.
The Whitney Museum — Boasting American art, and situated between the Highline + Little island.

EAT + DRINK LOCAL

Skylark — A cozy neighborhood rooftop bar if you MUST leave ours
Bar Centrale — A notable speakeasy with highly curated cocktails
La Noxe — You’ve never seen anything like it, this bar is situated within the 28^th st. train station giving commuters a reason to stay a while.
Avra — From the moment you step through our doors you feel you've been transported to a Villa in Greece.
Patent Pending — A speakeasy tucked behind a coffee shop, this intimate space offers a rotating specialty cocktail menu that outlines everything down to the glass it’s served in.
P.S Kitchen — Offering a sophisticated plant-based menu with a bright white angelic backdrop.
Jasmine’s Caribbean — Locals favorite when it comes to Caribbean cuisine steps from the hotel.
Le Bernadin — Received more James Beard Awards than any other restaurant in New York City - need we say more?
Dear Irving on Hudson — Speakeasy style bar offering highly detailed cocktails and light bites. Pro tip, ask about the bartenders' choice.
Tacos No. 1 — Need to grab lunch in an NY minute? Enjoy casual and approachable tacos.
Sushi of Gari — Upscale sushi experience combining Italian + French techniques
Toaloche — Toloache is a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions, here in NYC it’s a contemporary Mexican bistro
The Little Beet — Vegetarian friendly restaurant with a veggie forward menu & options for all.
Shalel — An incredibly romantic Moroccan wine cellar, a true gem in the city.

Live Music Venues

Groove NYC — filled with a rotating menu of quality house bands, fair warning if it’s your birthday and they call you to the stage – get up and go, the alternative will be wishing you went onstage.
Café Wha — renowned for their house bands and shows, many New Yorkers address this place as a true New York experience. Celebrity musicians frequent café wha + Groove frequently
Bills place — Harlem's authentic speakeasy got its start in the early years of Prohibition during the 1920's, here you will experience authentic jazz in a brownstone setting.
House of Yes — Weird. Wild. Wonderful. A performance fueled night club and creative venue programmed with eclectic events and fabulous dance parties.
Summer stage — Located within central park, this is a seasonal outdoor venue presenting a range of performances in multiple music genres.
Rockwood music hall — A beacon of emerging and established live music acts in New York City, it has become one of the most respected names in NYC for finding and booking the next big thing in music.
Radio City Music Hall — Located within Rockefeller Center, the Showplace of the Nation is the home of the Rockettes and showcases several entertainment events.
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn) — Operated by The Bowery Presents, this venue showcases live music most nights of the week.
Beacon Theatre — This historic theater on Broadway in the Upper West Side of Manhattan seats almost 3,000 people for music and entertainment.
Blue Note — This intimate club plays host to legendary Jazz musicians and remains a cultural institution in Greenwich Village.
Bowery Ballroom — Holding somewhat of a cult status among fans and musicians alike, this ballroom in the Bowery was awarded #1 Best Club in American by Rolling Stone magazine.
Arlene's Grocery — This live music bar is the place to see up-and-coming acts, as well as hit the stage yourself with live-band karaoke.
Irving Plaza — Located inside the Union Center, this ballroom-style music venue was featured on the Complex City Guide list of "50 Best Concert Venues of America" in 2013.
Webster Hall — This nightclub in Manhattan's East Village has been a "hall for hire" in New York City since it opened in 1886.
The Apollo Theater — A Harlem institution, The Apollo Theater has featured music and comedy for decades, making it's iconic mark with stellar acts in NYC.

Sports Arenas & Convention Centers

Madison Square Garden — Right in the middle of Manhattan, the world's most famous arena hosts sporting events, concerts, and more.
Barclays Center — Home to the Brooklyn Nets, this arena hosts pro and college basketball games, championship boxing and pro wrestling, and concerts.
Jacob Javits Convention Center — This large convention center in Hell's Kitchen coordinates some of the world's largest trade shows, special events, and conventions.

Families

Camp — known for a unique shop/play hybrid experience in their physical locations across the country. Expect rotating themed experiences from fashion to farming fit for all age ranges.
Guitar school — Guitar lessons for all, their motto: Coaching personal greatness one lesson at a time.
Scratch Academy — The world’s leading DJ and music production learning center co-developed by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC.

Area Shopping

Mood fabrics — A go-to for fashion designers housing unique fabrics + trims in the heart of the garment district, not a designer yet? They offer an array of classes to get you started.
Flight Club — Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike.
Rough Trade NYC — Hosting musician meet + greets with a vinyl store backdrop.
Academy awards — Proudly standing as one of New York's longest operating record shops buying + selling cassettes + Vinyl’s.
Dover St Market — It's more than just an eight-floor luxury department store; it's a fashion-meets-art exhibition space.
Dear Sundays — Nail care brand focused on wellness, offering non-toxic polishes and mindful experiences.
The Well — Wellness for all. This space bring together doctors and healers to collaborate in a holistic setting.
NY Adorned — This shop is a touchstone for stylists and creatives, all of them coming to visit the ever changing assortment of jewelry, homewares, and vintage objects.
Bang Bang — Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy has left his mark on Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Miley Cyrus. The 29-year-old is the most famous tattoo artist in the world, or, better yet, tattoo artist to the most famous in the world.
Aire Ancient Baths — Is a unique concept dedicated to helping your body and mind disconnect. The ultimate oasis in New York City.
Oculus — The Oculus is home to 12 subway lines, the World Trade Center PATH station, and dozens of retailers, serving over a million people every week.
Skinny med spa — Constantly rated within top ten spas in NYC offering everything from hydro facials, cool sculpting, to couples massages.

Wellness

Isle of Us - A marketplace and café offering healthful made-to-order, prepared foods and pantry provisions produced from locally sourced ingredients.
Shukette - A culinary experience inspired by Executive Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja.
Honey Brains - A healthy restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
Todd Snyder Rockefeller Plaza -A men's store with fashion for every occasion.
lululemon 5th Ave -Conveniently located 2 blocks from the hotel offering men's and women's apparel.
Nike NYC House of Innovation - Explore the newest innovations in sports and fitness.
Modo Yoga NYC - Stretch it out, relax, and melt into this studio.
Rescue Spa - An urban wellness retreat with a variety of transformative treatments.

Our Area Guide

Turn up the VolumeON NEW YORK CITY

City SoundtracksTM

Your Backstage PassNEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCES

Our Favorite PlacesA LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

City Soundtracks^TM