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Hotel Information: Located on a residential street between Madison and Park avenues, the Hotel Plaza Athenee provides easy access to the best of all worlds: Central Park's emerald expanse; Upper East Side shops and museums; and Midtown theaters, department stores, landmarks, and offices. The lobby sets a gracious tone with fresh flowers, coffered ceiling, gleaming marble floor accented with Irish area rugs, and a hand-painted mural depicting a pastoral scene. Check-in is European-style, at a sit-down desk separate from the lobby.
Amenity highlights: Arabelle, the hotel's acclaimed restaurant, showcases Continental cuisine, with a focus on local organic produce, naturally raised meats, and pristine seafood. The gold-and-white setting is equally impressive: Murano glass chandeliers, a vaulted ceiling, sparkling tableware, and fresh flowers. The amber-lit Bar Seine, with its collection of Moroccan, European, and Asian art and artifacts, is a romantic spot for a cocktail or glass of wine.
Insider tip: The Central Park Zoo, one block from the hotel, is a delight for visitors of all ages. Be sure to see the penguins, polar bears, and rainforest exhibit with its colorful, trilling birds. Time your visit for the sea lion feeding (11:30 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM), and get an up-close view of these playful pinnipeds diving, splashing, and showing off.
Rooms
Decorated in an elegant European style, guestrooms at this New York luxury hotel feature ultra-comfortable beds with soft, 370-thread-count Belgian linens and down duvets. Beamed ceilings, crown moldings, silky fabrics, and large windows enhance the refined, residential ambience.
Portuguese marble (pink-tinged white) bathrooms include makeup/shaving mirrors, telephones, scales, and private-label toiletries from Paris.
An exquisite Paul Garnier wall clock from France is displayed in each room. Other amenities include plush bathrobes, generous closet space, clock radios with CD players, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and daily delivery of The New York Times. Nightly turndown service comes with a sweet treat and an inspiring message.
All suites and some rooms have iPod docking stations, which are also available upon request.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom scale
- Bathroom telephone
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Television - Cable service
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Complimentary newspaper
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Microwave (on request)
- Minibar
- Multi-line phone
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Slippers
- Smoking rooms
- Telephone
- Television
- Turndown service
- Video-game console
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Renovation Notice
This hotel is renovating its guestrooms and suites through the fall of 2009 (completion dates subject to change).
The hotel remains open and assures that it will make every effort to minimize construction noise and related disturbance.
This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel’s description.
Recreation
The Hotel Plaza Athenee's fitness center, open 24 hours, offers cardio and weight equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and chilled towels.
Guests enjoy discounted access to a health club with a pool, two blocks away.
Central Park, one block from the hotel, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woods, cliffs, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours) and the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. The Loeb Boathouse, on a picturesque lake, rents rowboats and bicycles. The Wollman Rink offers ice-skating in the winter, the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park during the warmer months, and splendid views of the park and city year-round.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ice skating nearby
- Boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Located on the fashionable Upper East Side, the Hotel Plaza Athenee is one block from Central Park and Fifth Avenue. Barneys New York and designer boutiques such as Chanel, Valentino, and Hermès are within four short blocks.
The expertly staffed concierge desk is open around the clock. Guests enjoy complimentary use of the business and fitness centers, also available 24 hours.
The elegant Arabelle restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. The Bar Seine lounge evokes exotic lands, with its red lacquered walls, onyx sconces, Moroccan olive jars, and leather floor.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby and lounge.
Small dogs get the royal treatment, including a bag of goodies and use of rattan beds and Ming-style bowls.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Audio-visual equipment
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Coffee in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 17
- Number of rooms: 149
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Technology helpdesk
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
- Umbrella
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Small pets only
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 1 PM
Fees
This Upper East Side, New York hotel charges the following fees and deposits at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking: $53 per 24 hours, with in/out privileges.
- Dogs under 25 pounds: $60 surcharge.
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Arabelle - Sophisticated Continental cuisine, with a focus on local organic produce, naturally raised meats, and pristine seafood. Seasonal menu may feature Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, Maple-Glazed Long Island Duck Breast, Grilled Dry-Aged Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak. Decor includes Murano glass chandeliers, vaulted ceiling, graceful archways, fresh flowers. Superlative, formal service. Buffet and à la carte breakfast Monday-Saturday. Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner (prix fixe and à la carte) nightly except Monday. Sunday buffet brunch.
Bar Seine - Amber-lit lounge decorated with Moroccan, European, and Asian art and artifacts. Red lacquered walls, leather floor, rich velvet curtains, onyx sconces, Moroccan olive jars. Bar menu and wide range of wines and cocktails, including signature Crystal Cosmopolitan. Open daily from late morning till late evening.
Room Service - Available 24 hours a day.
Awards And Affiliations
Hotel Plaza Athenee is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay and the 2008 Travel + Leisure 500.
The hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Address
37 E 64th St
New York, NY 10021
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
Area:
Central Park, New York, United States of America
