You'll have complimentary access to the Blakely's 24-hour fitness center, complete with cardio and weight machines.

Four blocks north in Central Park, miles of hiking and biking trails, plus seasonal swimming, boating, and ice-skating await.

The Blakely New York offers classic English charm in the heart of Midtown. This boutique hotel is housed in a distinctive brick building a mere 4 blocks south of Central Park. You'll find high-end shopping, dining, and entertainment on the southwest corner of the park at Columbus Circle, a 10-minute walk away--and the southeast corner boasts Grand Army Plaza, as well as the historic Plaza Hotel. Take in modern masters at the Museum of Modern Art, a must-see just a 5-minute walk from the Blakely. Or stroll 15 minutes down Broadway to get to the bright lights and bustling action of Times Square. Eight subway lines within just a couple blocks offer easy access to popular Lower Manhattan neighborhoods like Little Italy, Chinatown, and SoHo, each about a 20-minute ride away.

Exploring The Blakely reveals a hotel that takes pride in the details--from the entrance, illuminated by a 1920s Baccarat crystal chandelier, to the dark wood, suede and leather, and oak wainscoting that give the feel of a private club. Dine in elegance at Abboccato Ristorante, ideal for a romantic dinner or a delicious lunch. In warmer months, you can enjoy small plates alfresco on the rustic terrazzo overlooking the action of 55th Street. (Room service is also available during limited hours.) A penthouse boardroom with private garden terrace makes work meetings more pleasant. Event catering is also offered. The onsite fitness center, conveniently open 24 hours, helps you look and feel your best during your stay.

Hotel Rooms provide a stylish place to hang your hat. Oak accents, herringbone-patterned carpets, and paisley fabrics continue the warm, classic design. A kitchenette in each room is conveniently equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, dishes, and flatware. An added convenience is complimentary wireless Internet access, and executive desks are paired with leather chairs so you can work in style and comfort. Curl up in a Frette bathrobe, or turn in for the night on a bed with a pillowtop mattress and Egyptian-cotton linens.

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.

Reintroducing traditional style and opulent comfort, The Blakely New York offers a preferred mid-Manhattan address for corporate and leisure travelers. Ideally located at 136 West 55th Street, Occupying the address of the former Gorham Hotel, the Blakely opened in late spring of 2004, after a complete renovation and reconfiguration of the facility. In contrast to recent trends of modern boutique hotels, where comfort takes a back seat to style, The Blakely New York has been created in a traditional design with the emphasis on service and comfort.

The Blakely's prime location is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, with proximity to Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue shopping. City Center is just across the street, and a diversity of fine dining venues is right on the doorstep. Among the complimentary guest services at The Blakely are: high-speed wireless Internet access; incoming faxes; access to a fitness facility and discounted passport to NYSC; delivery of The New York Times to Hotel Rooms; overnight shoeshine; and afternoon tea service. In a departure from the minimalist styling that has dominated Manhattan's hospitality scene in recent years, the décor at The Blakely offers a luxurious compilation of texture and color that exudes warmth and a high level of comfort. The Blakely New York offers fine amenities to accommodate every guest needs and pleasure such as: a flat screen TV; CD/DVD Player; complimentary WI FI internet access in all Hotel Rooms and public space. The Blakely New york offers luxerious down bedding with linen duvet and pillow-top mattresses instead of the Premium bedding. Complimentary Penhaligons toiletries are also included in all Hotel Rooms. Fabrics in the Hotel Rooms extend the color ways of the public areas, and combine Regency stripes with paisleys, solids and textured leather. The Blakely's prime location is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, with proximity to Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue shopping. City Center is just across the street, and a diversity of fine dining venues is right on the doorstep.

Abboccato - Adjoining the lobby, this upscale restaurant serves fine Italian fare for daily lunch and dinner, as well as weekend breakfast. Start with a few chiccetti--small-plate delicacies like house-cured sardines or calamari with tomato and green olives. Traditional pasta dishes and a selection of chops fill out the rest of the menu. During the warmer months, you can reserve a table at the Terrazza at Abboccato--a rustic outdoor patio that looks out onto bustling 55th Street.

Room service - You can enjoy dishes from Abboccato in the privacy of your Hotel Rooms. Available limited hours.

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.

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.