Hotel Elysée

Midtown

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Adorned with antiques and classic detailing, this intimate hotel has been bedding the famous and fabulous since 1923. Come evening, star-spot over complimentary wine and cheese in the lounge, or in the deco-glam Monkey Bar restaurant, co-owned by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and featured in both Mad Men and Gotham.

There’s no gym on-site, but passes to NY Sports Club are complimentary. There's also a parking garage next door. The daily resort fee of $25 includes wi-fi and a continental-breakfast buffet.

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  • OCTOBER 2015: Visitors paddle in boats near a bridge at Central Park..

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  • Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum

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  • Beautiful view of Manhattan during a summer sunset

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  • NEW YORK - MAY 29 : ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY grand opening day on May 29, 2015. It is open year round. Starting May 29th until September 7th from 9 a.m. until midnight

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  • SolomonR. Guggenheim Museum, detailed view

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  • Statue of Liberty

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  • NEW YORK CITY, USA - JUNE 18 2016 - Panoramic view of the interior National 9/11 Memorial Museum. The Last Column Remnants and Slurry Wall. Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan, New York City, USA

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