Plaza Athenee Hotel Description

One of the most well-respected hotels in the world, New York Citys Hotel Plaza Athenee provides European grandeur with the intimacy of a boutique hotel. The hotel has recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation of guest rooms and suites and the Hotel Plaza Athenees prime location on the fashionable Upper East Side of Manhattan makes a day of sightseeing or shopping convenient for leisure and business travelers and for families alike.

Located one short block from Central Park, the hotels central location at E. 64th Street and Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side provides a unique ambiance along a quiet, tree-lined, residential street surrounded by refined townhouses. This relaxing atmosphere provides the perfect gateway to Midtown Manhattan, or a welcome retreat after a long day visiting the nearby Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Whitney Museum or any number of chic retail stores in the area. Theres plenty to see and do from this wonderfully central location in Manhattan.

The European elegance of the Hotel Plaza Athenee is combined with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and each guest receives outstanding personal attention upon arrival. After arriving in our hotels recently updated lobby, all guests are personally escorted up to their guest rooms or suites. Twice-daily maid service, 24 hour concierge service and 24 hour room service are just a few of the top-notch amenities available to our guests.

Complimentary services include use of the business center and fitness center, choice of morning newspapers, overnight shoe shine, and complimentary tea/coffee service daily between 5:00-6:30 a.m. The Hotel Plaza Athenee New York houses a newly renovated fitness center, energized by front-facing views and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The hotel will open a new spa in May 2010.

In addition to these exceptional amenities, the Hotel Plaza Athenee is pleased to offer 142 guest room and suite accommodations in a variety of styles and decor. All guest rooms are furnished with luxurious Italian Sferra linens, Asian inspired silks, contemporary European furnishings, Plasma TVs, sitting area, writing desks and offer wireless internet service. A selection of guest rooms and suites feature enlarged marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and dual sinks. New suite settings offer birch hardwood floors in the living room areas in addition to full kitchenettes and additional half bathrooms.

Some suites boast indoor glass-enclosed atrium terraces and outdoor balconies, with the glittering lights of the Manhattan skyline as the perfect backdrop for a romantic night in or simply a relaxing evening after a long day of exploration in the city. For the perfect pampered stay, reserve one of our two Presidential Suites featuring 2,000 palatial square feet of space.