Alex, New York Details

Property Name: Alex
Hotel Chain Name: Leading Hotels Of The World
Address: 205 E 45th St
Number of Rooms: 203
Number of Floors: 33
Longitude & Latitude: -73.97, 40.75
Room Types Available: 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Bedroom Suite, Studio Jr Suite, Two Bedroom Suite, Two-bedroom suite
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 63

Weekday Room Price Range: $265 to $702
Weekend Room Price Range: $270 to $630

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.44
Number of Customer Reviews: 419
First Customer Review Date: 03/14/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/23/2012

Recent Alex Review: "All in all, I was very satisfied with the hotel. When I arrived, the staff was very courteous, yet very personable as well. The concierge was polite, quick with a joke, very friendly with whom to speak. Check-in was quick and easy. After giving the concierge my luggage, I was given my key to my room, and he was up right behind me. He showed me the  features of the room and demonstrated how everything worked. After giving me his name, he assured me I could ask him for anything I might need during my stay. I was MOST impressed with the room. I was expecting my hotel room to be small and cramped like many hotels in New York, but this was as big as any I'd seen before. It had a small but comfortable couch by the window, with a view of the Chrysler building. The windows were massive, offering lots of natural light with the curtains open. For the night, there was ample lighting options in the room for any contingency. Overall it was quite clean, I hadn't even the slightest issue with cleanliness. The hotel offers a business centre with free internet access. This consists of a room on the 3rd floor with 3 PCs, a printer, and readily available USB ports for flash drives. Wireless internet is also available for a nominal fee, however there's a bar next door with free wi-fi, so I didn't see the need to use it. I just loved the bathroom. For one thing, there was both a phone AND a TV! The shower was tiled with a Kohler deep-soaker tub, and a Kohler shower fixture with anti-scald built in so when my neighbours inevitably used the water I didn't get frozen or scalded. The recessed lighting gave a nice atmosphere. The Toto toilet was perhaps the strongest I'd ever seen, though I will say, to press the flush button takes a bit of strength, so those with arthritis issues might have a hard time with the toilet. The bed's mattress offered a great night sleep every night, it was quite comfortable. The TV was reasonably new, it was a flat-screen (I think it was LED, around 32", bu"


Check-in Time: 4 PM
Check-out Time: 11 AM

Restaurants Near Alex: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Diner's, Olive Garden, Starbucks, Zabihah World
Attractions Near Alex: Mikomos (dating spots), Attractions, Zoo, Da Vinci Tour, CVS
Other Hotels Near Alex: St. Giles - The Court New York, United Nations Suites, Intercontinental - The Barclay, New York Helmsley Hotel, St Giles - The Tuscany New York
Hotel Features
The lobby decor features blooming orchids and a fireplace. Riingo restaurant and bar, serving a blend of American and Japanese cuisine for breakfasts, lunches and dinners, calls the hotel its home. Riingo offers a private wine room and a sidewalk café. Limousine and town car services are available. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The on-site fitness center features cardiovascular and weight training equipment, balance balls, stretch mats, floor-to-ceiling mirrors and flat-screen televisions.



Expert Tip
The Alex is three blocks from the Art Deco-style Chrysler Building. The 1,046-foot structure was built in 1928; one year later, the spire was added.


Notifications and Fees:

  • Rollaway beds are not available.

    • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Valet parking: US$ 43 per day
  • Valet parking large vehicle: US$ 53 per day
  • Pets: US$ 250 per pet, per stay

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Location
    The Alex is located in New York City, N.Y., in east Midtown Manhattan. Park Avenue and the United Nations headquarters building are two blocks from the hotel. Grand Central Station is within four blocks. Times Square and the Broadway Theater District are six blocks away.
    Hotel Rooms
    Designed by David Rockwell, Hotel Rooms at The Alex feature flat-screen televisions in every living area, bedroom and bathroom. In-room safes are provided. High-speed Internet access is available. Kitchens boast SubZero refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, cookware and house wares. Limestone bathrooms feature bathrobes, telephones, makeup mirrors and Frederic Fekkai toiletries.



    A short guide to Midtown

    Some of NYC’s best-known landmarks are north of 14th and south of 59th—or Midtown Manhattan. Here, couples kiss atop the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station’s opal-faced clock is a famed meeting spot. While fortunes are made on Wall Street, fortunes are spent at Fifth Avenue’s shops. Other highlights include Madison Square Garden, the United Nations, and the Garment and Diamond districts.

    Recreation

    Open 24 hours via Hotel Rooms key, the Alex's spacious fitness center provides free weights, strength-training machines, and cardio equipment with individual TV/DVD players. Personal training is available for a surcharge.

    Awards

  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

    • Dining at Alex

    Riingo - Stylish sophisticated restaurant and bar, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The chef artfully presents exquisite and unique organic American cuisine in a space renown for its stunning detail from the soaring ceiling and ebony wood to the Carrera marble stairway.

    Room service - Available 24 hours.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Valet parking fee: USD 43 per day
  • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 53 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 15 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 15 (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40 per day

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Tour assistance
  • Valet parking
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
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    Property Facts
  • Check-In time is 4 PM
  • Check-Out time is 11 AM
  • Minimum Check-In age 21
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    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Room service (24 hours)
    		•
    General
  • 24-hour business center;
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fireplace in lobby;
  • Number of floors: 33;
  • Number of rooms: 203;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Umbrella;
  • Year Built 1928
    • Check-In time is 4 PM
    Check-Out time is 11 AM

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    • Overview
    Designed by Costas Kondylis and David Rockwell, The Alex is a sophisticated 2004 high rise featuring sleek, modern décor, high-end amenities, and boutique-style service in a prime Midtown East location. Walk just 5 minutes east of the hotel to take a guided tour of the United Nations Headquarters, set on 18 landscaped acres overlooking the East River.

    About a 5-minute walk west of the Alex, the iconic Chrysler Building looms more than 1,000 feet high. One block from this Art Deco skyscraper, you'll find the majestic Grand Central Terminal, where you can take an audio tour of the Beaux-Arts building, grab lunch on the international dining concourse, or peruse the terminal’s 68 shops. If you haven't satisfied your urge to splurge, walk about 10 minutes farther to Fifth Avenue, where the flagship Saks department store and upscale boutiques await.

    After working up an appetite shopping, return to the Alex for New American cuisine in Riingo restaurant. In warmer months, you can enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail during weekday happy hours at the sidewalk café. If you prefer to dine in private, room service is available 24 hours a day. And there's no excuse to skip your exercise routine: the Alex's fitness center is also accessible 24 hours.

    Frette linens and down bedding make it easy to nest comfortably in the hotel’s modern Hotel Rooms and suites. Sample gourmet goodies from Dean & DeLuca while you watch a movie on the flat-panel TV. Wash away the stress of the city under the rainfall showerhead with luxurious L'Occitane bath amenities, then wrap yourself in a plush Frette bathrobe. Need to check email or finish up some work? Wireless and wired Internet access is available in Hotel Rooms for a surcharge. Thoughtful touches include twice-daily housekeeping and complimentary daily newspaper delivery.
    Truly unique amongst New York City hotels

    The Alex Hotel was designed by renowned residential architect Costas Kondylis, with custom designed furniture by David Rockwell and state-of-the-art amenities throughout. Riingo is the sophisticated restaurant and bar at The Alex serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Riingo’s presents Organic American Cuisine in a space renowned for its stunning detail—from its soaring ceiling and ebony wood to its Carrera marble stairway. 24-hour access to The Alex Fitness Center and Business Center.
    Luxury Rooms Ideal for One Night or Extended Stays

    Experience the kind of luxury and convenience normally reserved for power executives, famous celebrities and dignitaries, including serene limestone baths, rain showers, robes and towels, and lush bath amenities. Rooms come with flat screen LCD TVs, Frette linens, DVD & CD stereo systems, limestone baths and fully equipped gourmet Poggenpohl kitchens. A fully stocked mini bar with cold drinks and snacks awaits your arrival. The Alex Hotel is the ideal extended stay New York City hotel.
    Midtown Hotel in the Center of the Action

    The Alex Hotel offers a stylish retreat in the heart of the city. Choose from rooms or suites with apartment style amenities including fully equipped kitchens and Manhattan skyline views. Located just one block from Grand Central Station and within walking distance to the United Nations, Park, Madison and Fifth Avenues, The Alex Hotel is perfect for guests looking for a memorable overnight, or those needing accommodations for an extended stay in New York City.