If you're spending a few days in New York then staying in Central Manhattan is ideal, as you're close to many tourist attractions, incredible shopping, as well as the general hustle and bustle of the buzzing city. There's plenty to do within walking distance, so you can pack as much or as little as you want.
CitizenM hotel is the perfect base for exploring Central Manhattan because it's just off Times Square, you don't get much more central than that! It's quirky, modern and has a panoramic rooftop bar with spectacular views of buzzing New York. The rooms are full of technology and relatively spacious for New York, space is at a premium especially in Central Manhattan. There's a MoodPad in each room, which allows you to control everything from the colour of light in the shower room to the tv to a wake up alarm to just browsing the internet. Every part of the hotel is utilised for our convenience, with an under bed storage drawer big enough for an open suitcase, one minute check in/out, 24 hour food and drink, free Wi-Fi and a gym overlooking NYC. They've designed your stay to be both comfortable yet appreciate that you're probably in New York to see the sights so they've made everything quick and easy. Once you have spent a long day exploring the rooftop bar is the perfect place to relax, while still being immersed in the New York way of life. CitizenM is an affordable option for Central Manhattan, so well worth checking out if you're planning a visit.
CitizenM hotel is the perfect base for exploring Central Manhattan because it's just off Times Square, you don't get much more central than that! It's quirky, modern and has a panoramic rooftop bar with spectacular views of buzzing New York. The rooms are full of technology and relatively spacious for New York, space is at a premium especially in Central Manhattan. There's a MoodPad in each room, which allows you to control everything from the colour of light in the shower room to the tv to a wake up alarm to just browsing the internet. Every part of the hotel is utilised for our convenience, with an under bed storage drawer big enough for an open suitcase, one minute check in/out, 24 hour food and drink, free Wi-Fi and a gym overlooking NYC. They've designed your stay to be both comfortable yet appreciate that you're probably in New York to see the sights so they've made everything quick and easy. Once you have spent a long day exploring the rooftop bar is the perfect place to relax, while still being immersed in the New York way of life. CitizenM is an affordable option for Central Manhattan, so well worth checking out if you're planning a visit.
What to do in Central Manhattan?
Visit Times Square
See a show on Broadway
Buy significantly reduced theatre tickets from the TKTS Ticket Booth in Times Square
(personally
I prefer this compared to going up the Empire State Building, the queues are
shorter and you get to see the Empire State Building as part of the
view)
Cycle around Central Park
Where to eat near CitizenM NYC?
Carmine's - Ridiculous sized portions of incredible Italian food
Shake Shack - Open until 12am so perfect for a quick burger + fries after watching a show
The Loeb Boathouse Central Park - Peaceful views of the lake with more fine dining food
^Carmine's^
Where would you really like to visit in New York?
Feel free to leave a comment - I love reading every single one :)
Helen x
*This isn't a recent holiday, as we stayed at the CitizenM as part of our honeymoon few years ago.
Wow,that looks amazing. I wouldn't know where to start in New York so this ks fantastic. Definitely on my bucket list
ReplyDeleteI love New York - I've been a couple of times a while back and it was such a fun place to be a tourist! We loved a carriage ride around Central Park, and a trip to Tiffanys (sadly didn't buy anything!) And a Broadway show is a must, isn't it? We saw 42nd Street while I was in the process of rehearsing for an amateur show of it at uni and it was fantastic. I've heard good things about Citizen M hotels - this one looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI keep dropping hints to my husband about a trip to New York but its not working so I think i'll just book it myself. I do feel a bit overwhelmed with choice though so this is a really helpful place for me to start my planning, thank you.
ReplyDeletethere is something magical about New York and your hotel looks so super stylish (patirobins )
ReplyDeleteWow this looks incredible! I have never been to New York, but I think the tall buildings look sooooo good in the dark, when they're all lit up. And the hotel looks so high tech!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a fab hotel. I love that you've included a guide of places for people to visit whilst staying in central Manhatten, very helpful
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New York is very appealing, I would love to visit Central Park.
ReplyDeleteMy folks loved visiting NYC a couple of years back and would recommend the Top of the Rock too! Looks like a fab place to stay!
ReplyDeleteI really want to visit New York but don't feel ready yet as I have young kids and I get anxious when I take them to busy places. My fiancé has been and he hated it :( x
ReplyDeleteWe visited NYC with the kids a couple of years ago. My favourite day was when we walked the High Line.
ReplyDeleteI'm scared of flying so not sure I'll ever make it as fas as NYC however my besties boyfriend lives there and she has recently been visiting him so I will ping this across to her. As may give them some date ideas x
ReplyDeleteWe went to NYC before we had the kids. I would love to take them back one day. But waiting until they are a little older since it’s a walking city. Hotel sounds great especially the rooftop bar and that they have made everything quick and convenient x
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing hotel. We visited New York 2 years ago but stayed in Astoria as prices of hotels were too far outside our budget. I'd love to stay on Manhattan Island next time though!
ReplyDeleteNew York is my dream. My Sisters and My Mum are going in December and I am so jealous. It's one place I really want to go to before I am 30!
ReplyDeleteI love your guide and what a fab looking hotel, really stylish. I'm desperate to get back to New York and show the children how cool it is.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit New York, still kicking myself for not taking up a job offer out there. The hotel looks gorgeous
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