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Viceroy Central Park

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16 July 2017

Viceroy Central Park

Year Opened

2013.

Neighbourhood

Viceroy Central Park is a boutique hotel located in one of the most energetic areas in Midtown Manhattan: the fusion of business and leisure on West 57th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Viceroy Central Park offers a variety of amenities and culinary programs throughout the 29 stories, featuring The Roof, a rooftop lounge, in addition to Kingside, a signature restaurant located off the lobby and fronting 57th Street. Overseen by celebrity chef Marc Murphy, Kingside features a small plates menu of New American cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere.

 

Walking distance to

Set in a very accessible location, Viceroy Central Park provides proximity to Manhattan’s major businesses as well as the city’s most popular attractions, including museums, art galleries, concert halls, and the finest shopping. Within a few minutes by foot or by taxi, guests can visit New York landmarks such as Central Park and its Zoo, Rockefeller Plaza, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, Columbus Circle, Times Square, the Broadway Theatre District, Time Warner Center, Fifth Avenue shopping, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and several museums.

 

Size and style

The hotel features 240 total rooms: 189 guest rooms, 42 Luxury Suites, 8 Terrace Rooms, and a Penthouse Suite.

 

Family Friendly

Yes, with Central Park being only a short walk away, families can enjoy its zoo and aquarium as well as other outdoor activities, including over 20 children’s play areas, bike tours, the carousel and open-air carriage rides. Guests can also walk down to Times Square, see a show, or visit a museum.

24-hour reception

Yes, and 24-hour room service.

Airport Transfers

No.

You need to know this

Guests can enjoy a day at Central Park with a picnic basket designed for their occasion by Upicnic. Whether planning a romantic date, spending the day with family or friends, or celebrating a soon-to-be-newlywed, Upicnic has created four different picnic baskets and packages to accommodate the perfect day – set up and clean up included. The picnics include tasty treats, good food, games, and diversions.

 

On-site dining and drinking facilities

Kingside: Viceroy Central Park New York’s street-level restaurant and bar. Kingside features Chef Marc Murphy’s interpretation of New American Cooking alongside Gerber Group’s bar program of handcrafted cocktails, expansive global wine offerings, regionally brewed craft beers, and small-batch spirits. The menu provides guests with cuisine inspired by Murphy’s international upbringing and love of travel. The restaurant offers an extensive raw and crudo bar, a variety of toasts, charcuterie, and cheeses, salads and small plates as well as larger dishes for sharing such as pastas, fish, and meats. Complementing the variety of dishes are classic cocktails like a custom barrel-aged Manhattan made with Michter’s Rye, Canpara Antica and Angostura Bitters, and the Aviation, consisting of Bombay Gin, Maraschino Liquer, Crème De Violette, and fresh lemon juice. Kingside is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night dining, in-room dining, and delivery. The venue also serves fresh cold-pressed juices from Liquiteria.

The Roof: a lounge and outdoor deck topping off Viceroy Central Park and offering guests a spot to take in the city with soaring views of Central Park. Conceptualised by design firm Roman and Williams, the space features ipe floors, brass details, custom walnut-and-leather sofas, and curated photographs of the sky, sea, and clouds. The menu features a rotating selection of Gerber Group’s innovative cocktails that highlight market-fresh ingredients and small plates from Kingside.

Concierge Recommends

Viceroy Central Park is just steps away from New York’s most highly regarded museums, galleries, and cultural venues, including the famous Central Park and the city’s Theatre District. The concierge recommends visiting some of the hotel’s favourite attractions, including the International Center for Photography, Museum of Modern Art, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Broadway Theatre District, The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the New York Public Library.

Additional Services

The hotel offers 24-hour room service by Kingside, 24-hour personal concierge, personal training, complimentary business printing, complimentary newspapers (including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and other international publications upon request), complimentary magazines (including New York, DETAILS, and W Magazine), notary, multilingual staff and translation services, babysitting services, twice-daily housekeeping services, and pet-friendly for dogs up to 20 lbs (9kg).

Eco and Community Initiatives

Viceroy New York believes in environmental responsibility and understands the impact that the industry can have on the planet and therefore constantly looks for ways to improve their sustainability. From water conservation to eco-friendly purchasing policies, the hotel is committed to ecological stewardship while creating the healthiest and most enjoyable environment for guests and the community.

 


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