Hotel Description

Located in the heart of Manhattan at Lexington Avenue and 51st Street The Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel is just a short ride from all three major metropolitan area airports as well as Grand Central Station just nine blocks away The Hotel was designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus and fully renovated in 2004 The lobby has a 1960s feel with marble floors and Danish modern accents A similar d cor theme is followed in the informal restaurant and bar adjoining the lobby Business travelers predominate but the central location and plentiful public transportation appeal to tourists as well Surrounding Area Times Square Trinity Church Union Square Park United Nations Empire State Building Statue Of Liberty NY Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pokemon Center NYC Room TypesThe Doubletree Hotel offers 755 rooms all with premium bedding flat screen TVs and large desks The Sweet Dreams bed includes a plush top mattress that is triple sheeted with high thread count linens a down comforter and a supply of jumbo pillows Dual line phones are located in bedrooms and bathrooms The bathrooms have slate floors and counters stainless steel sinks showers tubs and Neutrogena toiletries High speed Internet access surcharge is provided Property InformationOpened in 1961 this hotel was popular for its Midtown location and tropical deco look Today the hotel is an updated 1960s style with modern amenities The hotel provides a well equipped business center and wireless Internet access In addition to the lobby restaurant and bar an independent caf offers light choices for all meals The fully equipped fitness center has varied cardiovascular equipment and free weights complimentary to all guests Besides this the glass enclosed penthouse conference room is ideal to host social and business gatherings Express check in and check out make for speedy arrivals and departures AreaActivities Bloomingdale s 8 blocks away Citicorp Center 3 blocks away Radio City Music Hall 5 blocks away The Museum of Modern Art 6 blocks away PoliciesDisclaimers Check In Time 3 p m Check Out Time 12 p m Credit card required Upon Check in DrivingDirections From LaGuardia International Airport Take Grand Central Pkwy West to I 278 West Exit SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N Continue on Queensboro Bridge to 2nd Ave Exit Go south turn right on E 51st St to Lexington Ave