Warwick New York Hotel - from $146

The truly historic Warwick New York Hotel in Manhattan was designed as a hideout and plush playground for celebrities in the 1920s and today continues to maintain its decadent service.

Built in 1926 and commissioned by William Hearst for his mistress Marion Davies, the Warwick New York Hotel offers luxury, European-style elegance with a residential atmosphere. The lobby’s intimate feel was designed to invite its residents with its elegant, yet comfortable furnishings. Randolph’s Bar and Lounge presents a 1920s allure and makes prime spot to look out on the vibrant Avenue of America’s. Alternatively, Murals on 54 Restaurant offers continental cuisine while presenting refined taste and atmosphere by surrounding guests with original artwork by Dean Cornwell. The hotel also offers an exercise room stocked with cardiovascular equipment and light weights. A 24 hour business center is located in the lobby.

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Being the private home to Cary Grant for twelve years would make any hotel famous, but the Warwick New York Hotel has a long list of celebrities in its guestbook. Elvis Presley, James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor were all regular guests. The Beatles even began their first trip to America at the Warwick, having their first press conference there which soon after set off Beatlemania in the U.S.

The Warwick New York Hotel features many luxurious room types that offer their own joie de vivre to any guest’s Manhattan excursion. Each of its 345 guestrooms and 67 suites is furnished with a residential air of comfort that includes large couches, plush chairs and some rooms include faux fireplaces for that extra bit of decadence. Bathrooms are decked with marble and feature pedestal-style fixtures and top of the line bathing amenities from London. Terraces are available in some suites, featuring breathtaking views of the New York skyline. Wireless Internet access, in-room safes, minibars and 24 hour room service are available in each room.

Originally built to be directly adjacent to the now defunct Ziegfeld Theatre to accommodate its stars, the Warwick New York Hotel’s location at 54th Street and Avenue of America’s was intended to be in the center of Manhattan’s major attractions. The Museum of Modern Art is located across the street; while a mere four blocks in any direction will lead you to attractions such as Central Park, Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center. Of course, being located right off of 5th Avenue, the Warwick is an ideal location for shopping.

La Guardia International airport is located 8 miles away, while JFK International airport is 15 miles in distance.