Doubletree Ramsey, New York Details

Property Name: Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel New York City
Hotel Chain Name: Doubletree Hotels
Address: 569 Lexington Ave
Number of Rooms: 759
Number of Floors: 20
Longitude & Latitude: -73.97, 40.76
Room Types Available: 1 King Accessible NoSmkg, 1 King Bed High Floor, Standard Queen Nosmk, Standard Queen smoking, Two Doubles non
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 120

Weekday Room Price Range: $159 to $489
Weekend Room Price Range: $179 to $549
Extra Person Charges: $22.92

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.27
Number of Customer Reviews: 1,143
First Customer Review Date: 03/13/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/20/2012

Recent Doubletree Metropolitan City Review: "My wife, eight-year-old daughter and I spent four days and three nights at the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel in the ending of March. When we were making the plans to visit NYC, it was important for us, especially as parents, to find a hotel that was clean, close to major sights, and that was highly recommended by past guests. Sometimes the hotel room pictures featured in some of the travel sights are sometimes not exactly what you find when you get there. But I have to admit; the hotel was very nice and near to places like Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave., and Rockefeller Center. Once we got familiar with the city and decided to take the subway, there were a few entrances near the hotel. The staff was always, nice, polite and eager to help us with whatever we needed. One of the nice things that Doubletree does for its guests is offer chocolate-chip cookies once they arrive to check in. As much as I think it's a nice gesture, I think I would much prefer to have those delicious treats greet me at my room. Regardless, it's a very nice touch that will stay on the guests' mind long after their stay (See, I'm still thinking about it.). The room was always kept clean and large enough to fit a sitting area (we chose the room with a king-size bed). The concierge gave us great tips on what to do in the city, and suggested different options on how to get back to the airport on our last day. If your flight back home is much later than your checkout, the hotel can hold your luggage in a locked storage for a small price. Since we were traveling with a child, we never took advantage of the hotel's bar, but it always seemed to be the best happy hour in NYC, because it was always packed. The lobby would also fill up with people and their laptops, which I assumed the hotel provided WiFi. For late night cravings, there's always the expensive, but convenient room service, or there were also great restaurants and take-out places nearby that opened late. Overall, we had a"


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Doubletree Metropolitan City: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Outback Steakhouse, Subway, Starbucks, Burger King
Attractions Near Doubletree Metropolitan City: Park, Free WiFi Hotspots, Abercrombie & Fitch, Attractions, Mikomos (dating spots)
Other Hotels Near Doubletree Metropolitan City: San Carlos Hotel, Benjamin, Courtyard By Marriott New York City Manhattan Midtown East, Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel, Plaza
Overview
The Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan - New York City, shaped like a perpendicular rolling wave, is in the East Side of Manhattan’s Midtown. The iconic hotel is 1 block from Park Avenue, and 3 blocks from Fifth Avenue's world-class shopping. Many of New York’s most sought-after destinations are within a quick walk, including Rockefeller Center and the Museum of Modern Art, both within one-half mile. Walk 2 blocks south to Caswell-Massey, the country’s oldest drug store, which dates from 1752. Just outside of the hotel is the 51st St-Lexington subway stop, where you can take the 4 and 6 lines all around the Big Apple.

You can't throw a stone in New York City without hitting a building that's been in a film, but the Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan has a unique place in movie history: It was the backdrop for the famous scene in The Seven Year Itch, when Marilyn Monroe stood over a street vent as her iconic white dress blew up around her shoulders.

The hotel was designed by famed postmodern architect Morris Lapidus and retains many 1960s details, including the decor in its cocktail lounge. At the restaurant, you can go buffet or a la carte for breakfast. Prefer to order in? Room service is available early morning to late night.

A warm welcome at Check-In includes complimentary, freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies. Want to burn off some calories? In the 24-hour fitness center, you can get your heart pounding while watching your own TV, provided on all cardio machines.

Hotel Rooms feature the Doubletree Sweet Dreams bed, which comes with a down duvet and an abundance of pillows. Settle in and watch your favorite HBO series on the 37-inch flat-panel TV. Or fire up your laptop and plan the next day's adventures; wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. You can even print remotely to the Doubletree's business center. The clock radio includes an MP3 dock, so you can awake to your favorite tunes.

Expert Tip
Fans of the movie "Seven Year Itch" can retrace Marilyn Monroe's steps in front of the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel where the famed skirt-flying scene was filmed.


Notifications:

  • This property welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

    • Renovation information

    The hotel will be renovating from 22 December 2011 to 30 April 2011. The following areas are affected:

  • Select Hotel Rooms

    • Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

    This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

    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

    At this Manhattan Doubletree, you’ll find a fitness center with free weights, exercise balls, strength equipment, and cardio machines with individual TVs. Changing rooms include showers.

    Awards

  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

    • Dining at Doubletree Metropolitan City

    Met Lounge - This cocktail lounge features swank 1960s-style furnishings, a nod to the hotel’s architectural pedigree. Big-screen TVs with surround sound broadcast sports events.

    Met Grill - Choose from continental and full American buffets, or opt for a little something from the a la carte menu. Open for breakfast.

    Room Service - Available early morning to late night.
    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.


  • Self parking fee: USD 43 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per room
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)

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

    Services
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Supervised childcare/activities
  • Tour assistance
  • ATM/banking
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
  • Currency exchange
  • Express Check-In
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
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    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Room service (24 hours)
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of buildings/towers 1;
  • Number of floors: 20;
  • Number of rooms: 760;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Year Built 1961
    • Check-In time is 3 PM
    Check-Out time is Noon

    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.

    • Location

    Located in central New York, DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan - New York City is a family-friendly hotel within walking distance of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Sony Wonder Technology Lab, and American Girl Place. Additional points of interest include NBC Studios and Tiffany & Co..

    Hotel Features

    DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan - New York City features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. Spa amenities include beauty services and a hair salon. This 4-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and audio-visual equipment. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This New York property has 12000 square feet of event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. Concierge services and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. A total renovation of this property was completed in 2005.

    Hotel Rooms

    759 air-conditioned Hotel Rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan - New York City feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds come with signature bedding, triple sheeting, and down blankets. Furnishings include desks and ergonomic chairs. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 37-inch high-definition televisions have cable channels and pay movies. Rooms also include blackout drapes/curtains and irons/ironing boards. A turndown service is available nightly, housekeeping is offered daily, and guests may request wake-up calls.



    Property Facts
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Check-In time starts at: 3 PM
  • Pets accepted
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

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