Hotel Plaza Athenee
New York City, United States · ★★★★★ · 8.8/10 Excellent · guest rating
Boutique hotel on the Upper East Side, one minute from Madison Avenue and five from Central Park, with a spa, restaurant, bar and 24-hour fitness center.
Hotel Plaza Athenee occupies a building on East 64th Street, in an elegant residential part of the Upper East Side. It presents itself as a boutique hotel with a calm profile, far from the noise of Times Square. The photos show a classic facade, a balcony and a lobby that keep the feel of a stately residence. It suits travelers who prefer a quiet base in Manhattan.
The hotel has a restaurant, a bar and a spa called Spa Valmont, with body wraps, massage and aromatherapy. There is a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, WiFi in the rooms and laundry service. Pets are also allowed. Restaurant hours and pet policies are worth confirming with the hotel before you travel. Spa availability may vary, so ask before you arrive.
Why stay here
- Boutique hotel on the Upper East Side, near Central Park
- Spa Valmont with massage, body wraps and aromatherapy
- 24-hour fitness center and a business center
- Pets allowed; confirm the conditions with the hotel
- Tip: walk Madison Avenue before heading to Central Park
The setting
East 64th Street is a quiet, tree-lined block between Madison and Park Avenues, surrounded by residences, boutiques and museums. Rooms are classic in style with a private bathroom, and some open onto a balcony. The atmosphere is calmer than at Midtown hotels, and the neighborhood offers cafes, galleries and fashion shops a few steps away. It is a pleasant area for unhurried walks.
What we like
- Elegant, quiet location on the Upper East Side
- A few minutes on foot from Central Park and Fifth Avenue
- Spa with body treatments and a 24-hour fitness center
- Pets allowed and WiFi in the rooms
- Boutique scale, more intimate than the large Midtown hotels
Worth knowing
- It is far from Times Square and the Broadway theater district
- Reaching lower Manhattan takes the subway or a taxi
Don't miss
Stroll along Madison Avenue, one minute from the hotel, to see boutiques and galleries, then continue to Central Park. The Central Park Zoo and Park Avenue Armory are about three minutes away on foot.
Facilities
- Spa Valmont
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24-hour fitness center
- Business center
- WiFi in rooms
- Pets allowed
- Room service
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Parking
- 24-hour front desk
Location
The hotel is at 37 E 64th Street, on the Upper East Side. Madison Avenue is a one-minute walk, Park Avenue Armory and the Central Park Zoo about 3, Central Park about 5 and Fifth Avenue about 8. LaGuardia Airport is about 29 minutes by car; Manhattan traffic varies by time of day.
Address: 37 E 64th St, New York, NY, 10065
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Frequently asked questions
Is it close to Central Park?
Yes. Central Park is about a 5-minute walk and the zoo about 3. Fifth Avenue is roughly 8 minutes on foot, with shops and museums nearby.
Does it have a spa and a gym?
It has a spa, Spa Valmont, offering body wraps, massage and aromatherapy, plus a fitness center open 24 hours. Confirm spa hours and whether you need to book with the hotel.
Are pets allowed?
The hotel's listing says it is pet friendly. Conditions such as the number or size of pets may vary, so check directly with the hotel before booking.
How far is the airport?
LaGuardia is about 29 minutes away by car, according to the hotel's listing. Manhattan traffic changes a lot, so it pays to leave plenty of extra time on the day of your flight.
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