Refinery Hotel

Midtown


What was once a hat factory is now a cool slumber spot, its 12 floors of design-literate, faintly industrial rooms fusing dark-oak hardwood floors with custom furnishings, high-tech gadgetry and marbled bathrooms. Topping it off (literally) is the fabulous rooftop bar, a great spot to sip a martini with one eye on the Empire State Building.

Last but not least is the location: a short stroll from atmospheric Bryant Park and the dazzle of Broadway theaters.


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Nearby Midtown attractions

1. Le Carrousel

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2. Bryant Park

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3. New York Public Library

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4. Herald Square

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This crowded convergence is best known as the home of mammoth department store Macy's, where you can still ride some of the original wooden elevators. As…

5. Bank of America Tower

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6. Garment District

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7. Empire State Building

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8. Morgan Library & Museum

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