W New York, New York Details

Property Name: W New York
Independent: Yes
Address: 541 Lexington Ave
Number of Rooms: 689
Number of Floors: 18
Longitude & Latitude: -73.97, 40.76
Room Types Available: Cozy Room-W Play, Fantastic Suite-W Play, Mega Room-W Play, Wonderful Room- 1 Queen, Wonderful room-W Play
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 115

Weekday Room Price Range: $224 to $539
Weekend Room Price Range: $212 to $359

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.25
Number of Customer Reviews: 338
First Customer Review Date: 03/15/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/22/2012

Recent W New York Review: "Background: my wife and I are from Boca Raton FL and my wife is very ill, and we decided to get her to NY for her care because FL doctors can't figure out how to help. 'Nuff said. We were at another hotel in NY which was very uncomfortable, and decided to change to the W (where we had stayed before). The room was tiny but we didn't care because the  people and the service are beyond great, but when we mentioned how cramped it was they changed our room to something 3 times as large at no extra charge. It gets better: I had to go out of town on business and leave my wife there for a few days. While I have been gone they have been looking after her like she was the queen of England. They cared about my wife like she was part of their own family! It is hard to quantify service, but to find such a compassionate hotel in the heart of a big city like New York is like finding a rare jewel. Thank you W Hotel and all your people!"


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

Restaurants Near W New York: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Outback Steakhouse, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, Olive Garden
Attractions Near W New York: Park, Abercrombie & Fitch, Attractions, Mikomos (dating spots), Zoo
Other Hotels Near W New York: Millennium Un Plaza New York, Lombardy, Grand Hyatt New York, Hotel At Times Square, Four Seasons New York


Location
The W New York, located in New York, N.Y., offers a nature-inspired oasis within the intense pace of Midtown Manhattan. This trendsetting hotel, the first W Hotel in the world, stands one block from Park Avenue and three blocks from Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Hotel Features
The spacious lobby features a fireplace glowing with pillar candles. A serene waterfall and a menu that includes organic selections set the tone at Heartbeat restaurant. Candlelit atmosphere and soft leather sofas invite relaxation at Whiskey Blue, known for its cocktails. Oasis Bar adjoins the lobby living room and maintains late-night hours. A fourth-floor fitness center provides elliptical trainers, stair machines and treadmills. The two-story Bliss49 Spa features manicure-pedicure stations with personal headsets, flat-screen televisions and DVD players. Locker-room workout rewards include wine, beer, cheese and brownies. The Spa also contains aromatic steam rooms, saunas and private massage and skin-care rooms.


Overview
The first W hotel in the world, W New York set the standard for style, and its Midtown location makes it the perfect base for exploring the city. Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you can ice-skate at Rockefeller Center, take in a show at Radio City Music Hall, or catch a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Within a 15-minute stroll, you'll find the upscale boutiques and department stores of Fifth Avenue, including Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., and Apple's much-photographed flagship store. The neon lights and theaters of Times Square are less than a mile from the hotel.

Don't feel like walking? Dial W's Whatever/Whenever desk to reserve your complimentary ride with a personal driver in an Acura SUV. There's no need to venture out into the city for late-night entertainment, though: W brings New York nightlife to you with the vintage-style Whiskey Blue lounge, the Oasis Bar, and the Living Room, where hotel guests and fashionable locals lounge in comfortable chairs and couches. In the morning, return to the Living Room with a cup of coffee and a newspaper, or check your email with hotel-wide wireless Internet access (surcharge).

Be sure to bring your furry friend along for the holiday: W's P.A.W. (Pets Are Welcome) program features custom pet beds, food and water bowls, special treats at turndown, and a range of Fido-friendly concierge services. (Pet fees and restrictions apply.)

If you're looking to escape the hectic pace of the city, Bliss49 Spa can help. The 2-story, 10,000-square-foot spa is an urban sanctuary, with aromatic steam rooms, saunas, and 10 private rooms for massage and body treatments. Enjoy a glass of wine and sample the brownie buffet in between treatments. Feeling energized? Work out in W's SWEAT fitness center, where cardio machines are equipped with individual cable TVs.

After a day of touring (or spa treatments), return to an ultramodern room or suite where hip decor meets functionality, and amenities are designed for indulgence: from gourmet snacks in W's famous Munchie Boxes to signature feather beds with pillowtop mattresses, down comforters and pillows, and 350-thread-count linens. Enjoy the latest art-house DVD on a 37-inch flat-panel TV, or luxuriate with Bliss bath amenities.

Hotel Rooms
The 18-story W New York offers 687 Hotel Rooms inspired by nature's soothing colors and textures and features a custom headboard and abstract art piece. Beds include pillowtop mattresses, 400-thread count linens and goose-down comforters and pillows. The popular Munchie boxes may contain umbrellas, CDs and Diane von Furstenberg makeup kits. Rooms offer wireless Internet access for a fee, CD players and DVD players. Bathrooms contain terry/piqué bathrobes, pedestal sinks and a six-item Bliss toiletry kits.


Expert Tip
Let's say you want to replace your bath water with steaming hot chocolate. Or perhaps you need a helicopter to pick up your wedding dress at the couture shop because cab transport just won't do. The hotel's Whatever/Whenever policy has satisfied requests such as these, and may honor your heart's desire too.
Dining at W New York

Start your day with a healthy, hearty breakfast at Heartbeat restaurant. In the evening, experience the trendy, candlelit Whiskey Blue, where New Yorkers go to see and be seen. Or grab a cocktail at Oasis Bar and head to the adjoining Living Room, where comfortable couches and club chairs are clustered underneath a soaring ceiling. For night owls, Whiskey Blue is open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and room service is available around the clock. Heartbeat - This breakfast restaurant offers health-conscious comfort food, including Semolina Cranberry French Toast with brulee fruit skewers and warm rosemary-infused syrup.

Whiskey Blue - New Yorkers flock to nightlife impresario Rande Gerber's iconic hotspot, where the bar menu includes signature cocktails, small-batch bourbons, and more than 40 varieties of tequila.

Oasis Bar - This zinc-topped lobby bar serves cocktails and appetizers from midday until late night. The adjacent Living Room provides cozy couches and chairs.

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

If your stay in New York has focused on culinary pursuits, don't worry: W's aptly named SWEAT fitness center is open from 6 AM until 10 PM, 7 days a week, providing free weights, strength-training equipment, and cardio machines with individual cable TV screens. SWEAT is complimentary for hotel guests; private and semi-private fitness instruction is available for a surcharge.

Spa information

After letting off steam in W's fitness center, why not indulge in a treatment at Bliss49 Spa? This tranquil retreat is a destination in itself and offers 10 treatment rooms, situated across 2 floors of the hotel and a range of services featuring Bliss skincare products. If you are in need of a massage the signature Blissage is a sure bet, with up to 105 minutes of customized massage. If your feet are aching from too much walking, book yourself in for a 30-minute Shoppers Delight leg massage that will get you ready to face the evening ahead.

Want to tune out while you're pampered? Mani-pedi stations are equipped with personal headsets, flat-screen TVs, and DVD players. An aromatic steam room, personal steam showers, and saunas will wash away any city-induced stress, and the legendary brownie buffet will lift your spirits (hey, after that workout, you've earned it!). W New York guests enjoy priority booking and a 20% savings off Bliss and Remède products at the Bliss49 Spa Store.

Awards

  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
  • 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 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 14.99 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.99 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

    Services
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Steam room
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
  • ATM/banking
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-In
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking
  • Business & Event
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Library
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 18;
  • Number of rooms: 689;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Valet parking (surcharge);
  • Video library
  • Check-In time starts at 3 PM
    Check-Out time is Noon
    Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
    Pets accepted
    Resort fee included in room rate

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    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.

  • Property Facts
  • Pets accepted
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Check-In time starts at: 3 PM
  • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed
  • There are no room charges for children 10 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.