Park Central Hotel
Park Central Hotel is a mid-range hotel in New York County located at 7th Avenue in Midtown West, within walking distance of Central Park and Times Square. The building features a spacious lobby with a cafe, simply furnished functional rooms with comfortable beds, a small fitness center, a snack shop, and a restaurant serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
The hotel was built in the 1920s during the Prohibition era and hosted prominent guests including Jackie Gleason and Mae West. It also received visits from notable figures like Eleanor Roosevelt, establishing its place in New York's hotel history.
The hotel's name reflects its proximity to Central Park and its central location in Manhattan. Inside, the lobby feels welcoming and serves as a gathering point where guests constantly arrive and depart, with the aroma of coffee from the lobby cafe often filling the air.
The hotel offers free luggage storage upon arrival, allowing guests to explore the city early before checking in. The location is very practical with subway stations nearby and many cafes and restaurants in the neighborhood if you prefer dining options outside the hotel.
The hotel underwent a 2.5 million dollar elevator modernization in the early 2000s, making rides faster and more comfortable. Despite its older exterior and classical furnishings, it remains a dependable retreat for travelers who want to rest after exploring in the middle of the city.
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