Mandarin Oriental, New York

Occupying the upper floors in the north high-rise of the exclusive Time Warner Center, the Mandarin Oriental rises above Columbus Circle on the Upper West Side, where Midtown, Central Park and Upper Manhattan, N.Y., converge. The Time Warner Center also contains luxury condominiums, restaurants, offices and shopping with 50 upscale retailers. Central Park is one-half block from the hotel.

Express elevators whisk guests to the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, where the "sky lobby" features Crystal Cranes, a graceful glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly. Antique Mandarin silk robes are displayed on the walls, and wondrous views of the skyline, Central Park and the Hudson River are seemingly everywhere.

The Mandarin Oriental is home to Asiate, the culinary soul of the hotel. The restaurant entrance showcases a wall of wine, while the interior is dominated by a glittering tree-branch sculpture that hangs from the ceiling. The menu, presented by Chef de Cuisine Noriyuki Sugie, is a modern approach to French and Japanese cuisine. The Mandarin's MObar is a stylish cocktail venue highlighting two immense paintings by Valerio Adami.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental offers a variety of treatments in a meditative environment with bamboo floors, natural stone and bubbling waters. Facilities include seven multifunctional rooms, vitality pools, amethyst crystal steam rooms, his and hers Relaxation Lounges, and a shared Oriental-style Tea Lounge.

The Mandarin Oriental features 203 guestrooms and 48 suites on floors 38 to 54. All guestrooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of New York City. The décor includes stylish 1940s-inspired furniture mixed with palettes of Chinese red and silver or jet black and pale gold. Amenities include flat-panel LCD televisions, three multi-line telephones, custom-designed bed linens, in-room safes with laptop rechargeable access, and evening turndown service with quotes of the day and orchids. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a fee.

Daylight illuminates this New York hotel’s 75-foot indoor pool on the 36th floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Hudson River. The 6,000-square foot fitness center, also on the 36th floor, is complimentary to guests and offers separate women’s and men’s locker rooms with saunas, complimentary fruit-infused waters, and sweeping views of the river and city. Top-of-the-line equipment includes treadmills with individual TVs, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, a stair machine, free weights, and strength-training equipment. Personalized yoga classes can also be arranged (surcharge).

Central Park, a half-block from the Mandarin Oriental hotel, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woods, cliffs, ravines, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours) and the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. The Loeb Boathouse, on a 20-acre lake, offers rowboat and bicycle rentals. The Wollman Memorial Skating Rink has ice-skating in the winter.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

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.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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Asiate - Central Park and Manhattan skyline vistas from 35th-floor perch. Floor-to-ceiling wall of wine collection of 1,300 bottles. Tree-branch ceiling sculpture of glass infused with mercury, evoking trees of Central Park. French-Japanese fusion cuisine. Six-course tasting menu, pre-theater menu. Daily breakfast and dinner; lunch Monday–Friday; brunch Saturday-Sunday. Dinner reservations recommended.

Mandarin Oriental Lobby Lounge - Floor-to-ceiling windows framing spectacular views of Central Park. Striking modern art by Valerio Adami. Butterscotch-yellow seating. Railing accented with ginkgo-motif tooled silver. Appetizers, light fare, afternoon tea service, cocktails. Open from late morning to late evening.

MObar - Stylish gathering place adjoining lobby. Hammered-nickel bar, custom leather seating with carved-stone backs. Cocktails and light fare served. Open from late afternoon to late evening.

Room service - Available 24 hours.