Le Parker Meridien NYC
Hotel Information: A stone-like, mirror-lined hall with a three-story, painted and vaulted ceiling leading to an airy atrium heralds the uncluttered style offered by Le Parker Meridien New York. Cherrywood paneling warms the reception area, which includes cappuccino-colored, plush-fabric seats with chrome accents. Heels click on a red-and-tan marble floor.
Insider tip: On weekends, it's wise to arrive at the hotel's tiny, casual Burger Joint when it opens in late morning, or to wait until night—because locals line up in the afternoons to get to the burgers. The joint is hidden away behind a discreet little neon sign off the lobby.
Le Parker Meridien New York offers 730 Scandinavian-decor guestrooms and suites in a 42-story building; some rooms have views of Central Park. Platform beds have featherbed-topped mattresses, multiple down pillows (foam on request), and down comforters. Desks with ergonomic chairs and task lights have high-speed Internet connections (surcharge) and two-line speakerphones (cordless and bathroom telephones, also.)
Televisions with 32-inch flat screens offer pay movies, video games, and Internet access (surcharge) via wireless keyboards. Other amenities include CD player/radio combinations, umbrellas, and Monday–Saturday delivery of The New York Times.
Decor features cherrywood and slate-blue color scheme, including leatherette panels at bed heads and slate bathrooms.
