Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
Stay across the street from Central Park, Manhattan’s urban escape, on the Upper West Side just five blocks from Morningside Park and Columbia University. Enjoy a summer performance of Shakespeare in the park, explore the relics in the American Museum of Natural History, or take the subway to see the lights of Times Square and catch a Broadway show. Relax in the comfort of your cozy guestroom with luxurious Belgian linens, watch a movie or listen to a CD, and sip a steaming cup of cappuccino fresh from the 24-hour cappuccino bar.
Location
The Astor on the Park is nestled in a quieter residential part of upper Manhattan, in the fashionable Central Park West area. Columbus Circle is just down the street, Harlem is a short walk away, The Museum of Natural History, Columbia University, they are all convenient to the hotel’s location. The Astor On The Park Hotel is overlooking Central Park. We are in close proximity to the Museum of Natural History; and the Museum of Modern Art. The hotel is within minutes to Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Macy's and Madison Square Garden.
Rooms
Completely renovated in August 2005, the hotel boasts 112 rooms, decorated in light colors and dark wood accents with an art deco flair, some of which provide stunning views of the park and surroundings. All rooms include telephones; color television with remote control; alarm clock with CD player; marble bathrooms with glass vanities; and hairdryers. Iron; ironing boards and non-smoking rooms are available upon request. Bedding includes Belgian linens and a down comforter. The bathrooms are all newly appointed with marble and glass. The staff are reputed to be multi-lingual, and very helpful.
General
The property offers basic amenities and accommodations in a recently refurbished historic building. Guest services include a multi-lingual staff; business concierge services; valet and laundry. Wireless Internet is available for a fee upon request. Two computers are located in the lobby, wired with high-speed Internet. Enjoy a fresh cappuccino day or night at the 24-hour cappuccino bar. Start your day with a complimentary Continental breakfast in the Breakfast Room. Museums, the colorful Harlem neighborhood and the main shopping streets of Fifth avenue, Park Avenue and Broadway are all within a short distance of either walking through the park or talking a couple of minutes’ subway ride in order to reach them.