Name: Hotel Elysee 

Address: 60 East 54th Street, Manhattan (New York) NY 10022



Built in the 1920's, the hotel is named for one of the finest French Restaurants of that era. Once a playground for the rich and eccentric, it has been home to movie stars, artists, writers and intellectuals.

Luxurious yet intimate, Hotel Elysée is an oasis of elegance and peace close to the vibrant heart of New York City. The staff will go to great lengths to make you feel at home.

The Hotel Elysée is unlike any other hotel in midtown Manhattan. For generations, leading figures in the arts and business world have continued to stay at the Elysée. With only 101 rooms, the Elysée combines the charm and the intimacy of a country inn with the comfort and service of a luxury hotel.

Hotel Information: A vital part of the New York scene since the 1930's it has been home to privacy-seeking celebrities from the stage, screen and world of letters, including Tennessee Williams, Ava Gardner, Joe Dimaggio, Vladimir Horowitz, Marlon Brando, the Gish sisters, Dame Margot Fontayn and Harold Robbins, amongst many others. Columnist Jimmy Breslin regards the Elysée as "a great hotel, a genuine New York landmark.

Room Information: All guest rooms feature complimentary wireless internet access, accommodating writing desk, two-line phones, digital alarm clocks, voice mail, cable TV and VCR, plush cotton robes and a variety of Gilchrist and Soames bath amenities in our luxurious marble bathrooms.

Each guest room has windows that open and individual air temperature control. Some rooms have unique features such as terraces, kitchenettes or solariums. All rooms are non-smoking.

Food & Beverage: Newly renovated in 2007, The Monkey Bar & Grill, a legendary New York night spot, is now one of the city's most popular and stylish restaurants. Its inventive American cuisine is also available to hotel guests through room service.

Currently celebrating its 80th anniversary, this legendary bar has been frequented by such luminaries as Tallulah Bankhead, Joe DiMaggio, Tennessee Williams, Marlon Brando and Ava Gardner. The overall ambiance taps into the location's unique history and features executive chef Julian Claus Ehlers array of American and Continental cuisine. Monkey Bar and Grill was voted the No. 1 bar in New York by Gourmet Magazine's latest readers' poll.

Area Information: The hotel is situated on East 54th Street between Madison and Park Avenues; the epicenter of the world's most elegant shopping, corporate, cultural and dining "neighborhood."

Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Theatre District, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, NBC Studios, Bloomingdale's and Saks 5th Avenue are all within walking distance of the hotel. Jacob Javitz Convention Center is 1 mile from the hotel.

Subway Information:

E or V Trains to 5th Avenue - 53rd Street stop

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Name: Hotel Elysee 

Address: 60 East 54th Street 10022 New York



City zone: Midtown East

Description: Voted by Citysearch as one of the most romantic hotels in New York City, the Elysée hotel, a lavish property built in the 1930's, gets its name from a very popular restaurant of those times. Always a preferred choice of the rich and famous visiting the Big Apple, this exclusive property has welcomed the likes of Tennessee Williams, Ava Gardner, Joe Di Maggio, pianist Vladimir Horowitz, Marlon Brando, Academy Award Nominee Lilian Gish and author Harold Robbins, just to name a few. Nowadays, the hotel welcomes its guests with the same sophistication and elegance that made it a household name among celebrities and ordinary travelers alike. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection is available throughout the hotel, which is also the home of the acclaimed Monkey Bar & Grill. An elegant Library Room, offers an oasis of peace and relaxation with complimentary refreshments available throughout the day. This charming New York Hotel offers a 100% smoke free environment.

Amenities: air conditioning;entire property is non-smoking;lift/elevator;access for disabled;credit card accepted;Internet/email services;reading room;bar;restaurant;room service - limited hour;room service - limited menu;front desk - safety deposit box;front desk - 24 hour;newspapers;city guide;city maps;tourist information;multilingual staff;individually controlled air conditioning;heating;hairdryer in room;safe;mini bar;direct dial phone;high speed Internet connection;video;facilities for disabled people;writing desk;cable TV;

Number of rooms: 101

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