For a breath of fresh air, walk less than 2 blocks west of the hotel to Central Park. Explore the 5-acre zoo, then stroll along the tree-lined trails to the Sheep Meadow and lounge in the sun with the locals. Need more exertion to maintain your healthy routine? Hotel Plaza Athenee offers a complimentary 24-hour fitness center. After a workout or a long day shopping and sight-seeing, step into the spa for a soothing Babor Back Treatment or a Thai Yoga Stretch massage.

Hotel Plaza Athenee's expertly staffed concierge desk is open 24 hours, so procuring tickets to the hottest Broadway show or latest Carnegie Hall concert is a breeze. Enjoy a pre-theater dinner at the hotel's elegant Arabelle restaurant, where the New American menu features seasonal, sustainable ingredients. Return for a nightcap at the exotic Bar Seine, or satisfy late-night cravings with room service, available 24 hours.

With just 142 Hotel Rooms on 17 floors, the hotel keeps the focus on luxury and gracious details. European-style decor features fine Italian linens, French furnishings, and Asian-inspired silks. Plasma TVs are equipped with international channels, and marble bathrooms provide plush robes and Penhaligon bath amenities. Thoughtful touches include twice-daily housekeeping, complimentary overnight shoeshines, and complimentary daily newspapers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge in Hotel Rooms, and is complimentary in the lobby and lounge.

Remodeled in 2010, the complimentary 24-hour fitness center is equipped with free weights and cardio and strength-training machines. Complimentary bottled water, chilled towels, and fresh fruit are provided.

Less than 2 blocks away, 843-acre Central Park provides a seasonal ice-skating rink, a lake with rowboat rentals, and miles of paths for walking and jogging.

Hotel Plaza Athenee Spa offers 4 Asian-themed treatment suites, each with a dressing room and private steam shower. The menu of beauty services features Valmont and Babor Cosmetics skincare lines. Signature massages, such as Jet Lag Relief, incorporate custom-blended aromatherapy oils and warm basalt stones.

Buildings crane above one another to claim views of Central Park, a piece of real estate valued at more than $528 billion. Surprises abound in its 843 acres. The grounds include a castle, a zoo, several lakes, and an Egyptian obelisk. A city that never sleeps needs its quiet time, too: Central Park has six designated “quiet zones,” including Strawberry Fields, the monument to John Lennon.

Arabelle - With a gold-domed ceiling and fine chandeliers, this elegant restaurant serves modern American cuisine with a focus on seasonal, local, and certified organic ingredients. Menu highlights include grilled, dry-aged sirloin steak, and decadent desserts such as upside-down apple tarte tatin. The sumptuous Sunday brunch is a local favorite. Open for breakfast daily, and lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

Bar Seine - This romantic lounge features an exotic blend of Moroccan, European, and Asian decor, including animal prints, red lacquered walls, and rich velvet curtains. A popular afternoon tea service includes homemade scones and pastries. Open daily from late morning until late evening.

Room service - Available 24 hours a day.

**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

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.

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

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

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.