Room, City View

This 325 sq. ft. room has floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the urban skyline of Midtown Manhattan. The hotel sits at 109 East 42nd Street, adjoining Grand Central Terminal, so you wake up in the middle of the city. Blackout drapes let you darken the room when you want to sleep.

You can choose 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds, and the room sleeps up to four guests. A rollaway/extra bed is available for a surcharge, and a complimentary crib is available for little ones. The bedding is premium, hypo-allergenic and pillowtop.

The private bathroom has a bathtub, designer toiletries, towels and a hair dryer. Accessible configurations offer a roll-in shower, 56 inches wide, so request that setup when you book if you need it.

The rooms are soundproofed, and the climate-controlled air conditioning and blackout drapes add to a restful night. That helps make this a calm base despite the Midtown setting.

A daily destination fee of $39.99 plus tax (subject to change) is applied per room. It bundles high-speed premium Wi-Fi, digital access to the New York Times and Financial Times, and a $15 food and beverage market credit per room per day. You also get a Grand Central self-guided audio tour for two, seasonal rooftop skyline viewing, a Grand Central coupon book and a Macy's VIP passport.

Yes. The hotel welcomes families and groups, and this room offers a free crib, a surcharge rollaway bed and connecting rooms on request. The hotel is also pet-friendly for up to two dogs per room, each up to 75 pounds, at $75 per night per pet for stays up to five nights. Service animals are always welcome and exempt from the fee.

New York Central is the signature restaurant, serving breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch and dinner with Western European-inspired cuisine. The Lounge at New York Central serves cocktails and small plates. Market To-Go in the lobby is open 24 hours for snacks, meals to go and Starbucks coffee.

The hotel connects directly to Grand Central Terminal, which gives access to the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines and Metro-North trains. Times Square is about a 13-minute walk and the Empire State Building about 14 minutes. There is no airport shuttle, so guests use taxis, rideshare or public transport; a taxi from LaGuardia runs about $25 one-way.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The minimum age to reserve is 18, and an incidental authorization of $145 per night is taken at check-in. Valet parking is available for a fee, around $90–$100 per night. For downtime, the 24-hour StayFit Fitness Center is free for guests, and in-room massage is available for a fee.