Gramercy Park Hotel

Gramercy Park Hotel is at 2 Lexington Avenue, on the edge of Gramercy Park in Manhattan, New York City, United States. It faces Manhattan's only private park, a gated garden created in the 1830s, and hotel guests are among the few visitors who receive access to it with a key. The location is close to Union Square, the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park and the 23rd Street and 14th Street subway stations, and Midtown is a short ride away. The hotel opened in 1925 and is known for its bohemian, art-filled interiors, with a lobby and public spaces that hold a large collection of contemporary art. The atmosphere combines old-world New York style with an eclectic design that has attracted artists, writers and musicians over the decades. Guest rooms have a European feel, with rich fabrics, dark wood and vintage detailing, and categories include Deluxe Kings, Park View Rooms and Suites, with the park-facing rooms the most sought after. The Rose Bar and the Jade Bar are well known, and the rooftop bar offers views across the neighbourhood and toward the skyline. A restaurant serves meals throughout the day, and the hotel has a concierge, free wifi and room service. The character is stylish and intimate rather than corporate, and the hotel attracts couples, creative travellers and guests who value the neighbourhood's quiet residential feel and its proximity to restaurants in Gramercy, the Flatiron District and the East Village. Nightly rates typically run from about $400 to $1,200. Park access is limited to registered guests and is subject to hotel rules, which is worth confirming at check-in. Renovations in the past decade have updated the rooms while retaining the property's artistic identity. Guests who enjoy dining out will find Gramercy's neighbourhood restaurants, Flatiron eateries and Union Square cafes all within a comfortable walk of the front door.