New York has an extremely rich artistic history. All of the great practitioners of modern art and literature have made their way through here. The contemporary masters have all faded in and out of the New York experience at one time or another. New York is grouped, along with Paris, as a cultural and artistic nexus. Hotel Five44, located near Times Square, is the ideal place to stay when absorbing…Read More
2The literary pulse of the nation begins and ends in New York. That's a bold statement but this is a bold place. Holden Caulfield, Jay Gatsby, Dean Moriarty and Michael Corleone have all walked the streets in Manhattan, while staying at Hotel Five44 is possible to walk the same streets as these icons. 20th century literature is alive and well in New York. It is a place that inspires creativity and…Read More
The bicycle revolution has taken over America! Ok, maybe not, but if you are the kind of person who brings their bicycle on vacation, Hotel Five44 is the ideal place to stay. One of the best kept secrets about New York City is its vibrant cycling culture, particularly in Central Park. Our proximity to Central Park make Hotel Five44 the perfect destination for a weekend of cycling or just relaxi…Read More
A phenomenon has gripped travelers for the last dozen years, a different kind of adventure that doesn't involve swimming with sharks or anything that risky. All you need for this sort of an expedition is your appetite. Gastro-tourism is becoming a passion for those seeking a new exciting, experience. I like to think of the brave souls who eat at the local fast burger drive-through as the more adve…Read More
The High Line, or High Line Park, is a long walking pathway built atop the old railway that ran much of the length of Manhattan’s west side. The High Line can be accessed in several destinations, including Gansevoort St., 14th St., W. 16th St., W. 18th St., W. 20th St., 23rd St., W. 26th St., W. 28th St., and W. 30th St; which puts the High Line just South of our New York City hotel, Hotel Five4…Read More
As February draws to an end, Spring is on its way! With the first day of spring falling on March 20th, now’s the time to start looking to springtime events throughout Manhattan. Here at Hotel Five44, we love spring, and we love the events that happen throughout Manhattan and New York City. If you’re making a visit here to Manhattan this Spring, be sure to check out these events - all of which …Read More
Central Park is full of history. And it’s that rich history that has been the subject of our previous three blogs. Today, we’re concluding Hotel Five44’s blog stream on the facts, figures, and history that surrounds one of the pinnacles of New York City: Central Park. Dedicate Yourself Central Park is home to a huge amount of benches and trees. If you’d like to leave your personal mark on …Read More
For today’s blog, we’re continuing our blog stream on Central Park facts. Hotel Five44 is located a mere 14 blocks away from one of America’s greatest parks and the pinnacle of our city’s landscape: New York City’s Central Park. Sheep in the Park Sheep Meadow, one of Central Park’s many expansive lawns, was once home to a herd of sheep! It’s true! Up until 1934, a herd of sheep was f…Read More
In our last blog, we began discussing Central Park and the fascinating facts behind one of New York City’s greatest monuments; and today, we’ll be continuing our blog stream. So without further ado - and as presented by Hotel Five44 (your local New York City hotel) - here are facts you may not have known about Central Park: Sculptures Abound New York City’s Central Park is home to numerous s…Read More
Central Park is one of New York City’s premier attractions. Not only is the full of events and activities every day of the year, it’s also one of the world’s largest urban parks. It’s what makes New York City unique, and it adds to the vast slew of reasons why New York City is the best city in the world. Central Park is only 14 blocks away from our New York City Hotel, and we’re proud to…Read More
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Ideal Location
Hotel Five44 is a small (15 rooms) non-service hotel located in Hells Kitchen, mid town New York. The rooms are clean but compact with a kitchenette. The Holiday Inn Express next door is ide…Read More
Happy With Everything!
Hotel Five44 is a great value in a great neighborhood! We stayed for three nights and was very happy with everything! The best New York experience is to stay in a neighborhood and live like …Read More
Would Definitely Stay Here Again!
we stayed here for our 9 day stay in nyc. the hotel is located in hell's kitchen, an easy 20 min. walk to times square, 25 to central park, 30 to rockafeller center. the "staff" fernando was…Read More
