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Bigger Hotels (local to Baruch 15 -25 minutes walk)
Best Western: www.bestwestern.com
ITT Sheraton: www.sheraton.com
Loews New York: Lexington Ave and 51st St. Tel: 212 752 7000
Marriott: www.marriott.com
Not so Big Hotels Near Baruch (10 - 25 minutes walk)
(**) Gramercy Park Hotel 2 Lexington Ave, (10010) at 21st St. 212-475-4320, res: 800-221-4083, fax 212-505-0535. 360 rms, suites and efficiencies. Single or Double: $135-145, Suite: $180-220. Under 16 free. Parking $17. TV, cable (premium). Check out noon. Restaurant, bar, beauty salon. Roof garden.
(*) Hotel Bedford 118 E 40th St. (10016) between Park and Lexington. Murray Hill. 212-697-4800, res: 800-221-6881, fax: 212-697-1093. Single: $140-160, Double: $150-170, Suites $179-229. Under 18 free. TV, cable (premium). Refrigerator. Restaurant, bar, coin laundry. Terraces. Check out noon.
(**) Jolly Madison Towers 22 E 38th St (10016) at Madison Ave, Midtown. 212-802-0600; res: 800-225-4340, fax: 212-447-0747. 225 rooms, 18 story, Single: $150-180, Double: $170-200, Suites: $300. Under 12 free, crib free, TV cable (premium), Restaurant 6:30 am - 11 pm. Bar 10 am - 1 am. Check out noon. Business services available. In-rm modem link. Concierge. Health club privileges.
(***) Doral Court 130 E39th St. (10016), between Park and Lexington Aves. Murray Hill. 212-685-1100, res: 800-223-6725; fax 212-889-0287. 199 rooms, 16 story, 53 kit. Suites, Single: $175-195, Double: $195-215, kit suites $250-500, under 12 free, weekend packages. Crib free. Garage $25; weekend $10. TV; cable (premium). Restaurant services available. Concierge. Exercise equipment; weights, bicycles. Health club privileges. Refrigerators. Some balconies. Restored hotel in quiet residential neighborhood.
(***) Doral Park Avenue 70 Park Ave (10016) at E 38th St. Murray Hill. 212-687-7050; res: 800-223-6725; Fax: 212-808-9029. 188 rooms, 17 story, Single: $185-205; Double: $205-225; Suites: $385-650. Under 12 free, weekend rates, crib free, Parking $13-25. TV, cable. Restaurant 7-10:30 am, noon-2 pm, 5-10pm. Bar noon-midnight. Check out 1pm. Business services available. Health club privileges. Mini bars. Neo-classical décor.
(***) Doral Tuscany 120 E 39th St. (10016), between Park and Lexington Aves, Murray Hill, 212-779-7822, 121 rooms, 17 story, Single: $205, Double $225, suites:$400-850, under 12 free, crib free, Garage $25. TV, cable (premium). Restaurant 7-10:30 am, noon-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm. Rm service 24 hours. Bar noon-1am. Check out 1 pm. Business services available. Health club privileges. Exercise bicycles available. Bathroom phones, refrigerators, minibars.
(**) Dumont Plaza 150 E 34th St. (10016), near Lexington Ave. Murray Hill. 212-481-7600, res: 800-637-8483, fax: 212-889-8856. 247 kit suites 37 story. Single: $185-230, Double $195-464, under 12 free. Crib free. TV, cable, VCR avail. Coffee in rms. Restaurant 7am-10pm. Check out noon. Coin laundry. Meeting rooms. Business services available. In-rm modem link. Exercise equipment, weight machines, bicycles, sauna. Plaza with fountain.
(**) Eastgate Tower Suites 222 E 39th St, (10016) Murray Hill. 212-687-8000, res: 800-637-8483, fax 212-490-2634. 188 kit suites, 25 story. Single: $199-210, Double: $235-423, weekly rates, garage, valet parking $22. TV cable (premium). Restaurant noon-2am. Bar to 2am. Check out noon. Business center. In-rm modem link. Exercise equipment; weight machines, stair machines. Landscaped plaza with gazebo, fountain. Tours arranged.
(****) Inn at Irving Place 56 Irving Place (10003) between 17th and 18th Streets, Gramercy Park. 12 rooms and suites. Single: $250-275, Double: $325-350. Parking $20. 2 restaurants, 2 bars, guest lounge. Breakfast served in guest rooms. Cable TV with movies, refrigerator, In-rm modem link, VCR, CD/tape player, bathrobes. Check out noon.
(*) Quality Hotel Fifth Avenue 3 E 40th St. (10016), between Fifth & Madison Aves, Murray Hill, 212-447-1500, fax: 212-213-0972. 186 rooms, 30 story. Single: $152- 170, Double: $167-185. Weekend rates, under 18 free, crib free. Garage parking $18. TV, cable (premium). Complimentary coffee in lobby. Breakfast available. Restaurant next door. Check out noon. Business services available. In-rm modem link. Health club privileges.
(***) Shelburne Murray Hill 303 Lexington Ave (10016), between 37 & 38th Streets, Murray Hill. 212-689-5200, res: 800-637-8483, fax 212-779-7068. 258 suites, 16 story. Suites: $205-450, under 12 free, weekend rates. Garage $24, $21 weekends. TV, cable (premium), VCR avail. Complimentary coffee, tea. Restaurant 7am-11pm. Bar. Check out noon. Coin laundry. Convention facilities. Business services available. In-rm modem link. Concierge. Exercise equipment: weights, bicycles, sauna. Private patios, balconies. Roof-top garden and terrace offer views of midtown Manhattan.
More than 20 Minutes but still a Bargain:
(**) Best Western Seaport Inn 33 Peck Slip (10038), at Front Street, Financial District. 212-766-6600; fax 212-766-6615. 65 rooms, 7 story, Single: $140-175; Double: $170-225; under 18 free, weekend rates, higher rates special events, Crib free. Garage parking $25. TV, VCR (movies $6). Complimentary continental breakfast. Restaurant nearby, no room service. Check out 11am. In rm-modem link. No bellhops. Refrigerators. Balconies. Located in historic district in restored 19th century building
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