The Embassy Suites Hotel New York is the only upscale all-suites hotel located on the waterfront in Lower Manhattan. The hotel features 463 two-room suites; an amazing 14 story sunlit atrium with sweeping views of the Hudson River; Unity Restaurant offering new American cuisine; and over 13,000 square feet of event and theatre space. The hotel is part of an extensive retail and entertainment complex in Battery Park City that includes a 16-screen United Artists Cinema, a 20,000 square-foot New York Sports Club, five restaurants and a Kinko's Business Center.
The hotel's luxurious suites provide each guest with a spacious separate living room and private bedroom, minibar, two telephones, two televisions, web TV, and high-speed Internet access. Beautifully appointed suites range in size from 450 to 800 square feet, larger than many apartments in Manhattan. Each guest not only enjoys a suite with all the comforts of home, but a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening beverages. Other amenitites include an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, safe, coffee maker, and plush terrycloth robes. The hotel is wired for the information age with a fiber optic backbone that provides fast, state of the art connectivity, and is equipped with three phone lines, voice mail and dataport.
The visual experience at the hotel is truly impressive. Many suites have sweeping views of the Hudson River, NY Harbor and the Statue of Liberty or the Financial District's breathtaking architecture. The hotel's artistic centerpiece is the atrium's dramatic 11-story centerpiece created by Sol Lewitt. Many other artworks are exhibited throughout the hotel, including murals by Pat Steir and pieces by world-renowned artists.
Within walking distance of the hotel is the NY Harbor and the Statue of Liberty, The World Financial Center's Shops and Eateries, Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, scenic parks like Battery Park and South Cove and the romantic Hudson River Esplanade. The site of The World Trade Center is one block from the hotel.
Lower Manhattan is a cultural destination in its own right. A dozen museums are now operating including the newly opened Irish Hunger Memorial, Museum of Jewish Heritage, National Museum of the American Indian, South Street Seaport Museum, Guggenheim Museum, New York City Police Museum, Federal Hall National Memorial, American Numismatic Society, Trinity Museum, Musem of Women, Museum of Financial History, New York Mercantile Exchange Museum, Castle Clinton National Monument and the NYSE Interactive Education Center. Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Pier 11 and New Jersey are a short distance from the hotel. The neighborhoods of Tribeca, SOHO, Little Italy, Chinatown and Greenwich Village are all nearby.
The hotel features a newly designed restaurant, Unity. Under the direction of Master Chef, the menu at Unity features traditional American cuisine with a modern twist, accompanied by a comprehensive international wine collection. The space, designed by Alexandra Champalimaud & Associates, reflects themes of harmony and patriotism.
Amenities Description
AM/FM Alarm Clock; Coffee Maker in Room; Hairdryers Available; Mini Bar; Modem Lines in Room; Free Newspaper; Restaurant; Fitness Center or Spa; Television with Cable
Location Description
The Embassy Suites hotel is in the heart of the Financial District. The hotel is close to Wall Street and many famous sights including Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, South Street Seaport and a dozen museums. Several culturally diverse neighborhoods are nearby including Tribeca, SOHO, China Town, Little Italy and Grenwhich Village. Ferries to New Jersey, The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are less than one block away.Directions
From LaGuardia Airport - Take Grand Central Pkwy West to Brooklyn Queens Expwy, then go west and take Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. After exiting Tunnel, bear left and follow signs for West St. Make a right onto West and go five blocks. Turn left onto Vesey St and proceed one block. Make a right onto North End. The hotel is on the corner of Vesey and North End. Main entrance on North End Ave.
From JFK Intl Airport - Take Belt Pkwy West to Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. After exiting Tunnel, bear left and follow signs for West St. Follow directions above.
From Newark Airport - Take New Jersey Turnpike North to Holland Tunnel, Exit 14C. Exit Tunnel onto Canal St and make a left. Follow Canal to West St or West Side Hwy S and turn left. Take West St downtown, south to Vesey St. Make a right onto Vesey and proceed one block to North End and turn right. Hotel is on the corner of Vesey and North End. Main entrance is on North End Ave.
From East Side of Manhattan - Take FDR Drive South around the tip of Manhattan, follow FDR towards Battery Tunnel. This will lead you to West St. Follow West to Vesey St, about five blocks. Make a left onto Vesey and proceed one block. Turn right onto North End and the hotel is on the corner of Vesey and North End. Main entrance is on North End.
