Top 5 Best Business Hotels in Manhattan
Gary Chisholm, about.com
Manhattan is a great city for business travelers. Finance, retail, manufacturing, real estate are all represented here, and it is undeniably the business capital of the nation. As such, Manhattan's hotels really cater to business travelers with the best amenities and best service. The following are some of the best hotels for business travelers to Manhattan.
1) Affinia 50
Affinia 50 (155 East 50th Street) is one of the best business hotels in Manhattan. A luxury property that caters to business travelers. Its rooms offer plenty of executive workspace and high-speed Internet access for business guests. The hotel's Club Room offers an escape from the rigors of work and travel with light meals and glasses of wine. If you cannot quite disconnect yet, then bring your laptop and work in a very relaxed atmosphere. Reasonably priced rooms (for Manhattan) make this hotel an all-around good choice for business travelers.
The Peninsula New York is a fantastic luxury property that has a well-deserved reputation for customer service. Designed with executive travelers in mind, the hotel pampers its guests with an array of business amenities, and great restaurants and bars. If you want to take a client out for a memorable meeting, bring him or her to The Pen-Top Bar & Terrace, which offers a great view of the Manhattan skyline.
3) The Alex
The Alex Hotel is a beautifully styled property that takes care of its business guests. Escape at the end of the day with Aquos flat panel LCD TVs, Frette linens and Frederic Fekkai bath amenities. The hotel provides high-speed Internet access in every room, wireless access in public areas, and a full-service business center. The Alex is stylish, efficient and a solid choice for business travelers.
If you're going to be down by Wall Street for business, book a stay at the Holiday Inn Wall Street. Reasonable rates, great location, and plenty of nearby power lunch places make this hotel a great choice for business travelers. If you add in the business amenities -- wireless access, ergonomic work stations, and a 24 hour business station -- then this hotel stands out as a business traveler's oasis.
5) The Kitano
Established in 1973 as New York's first Japanese-owned hotel, the Kitano Hotel retains its status as a first-rate hotel for business travelers. Located in Manhattan's Murray Hill district, the Kitano Hotel is situated on Park Avenue at 38th Street. The hotel has many amenities for business guests and two great restaurants, Hakubai and the Garden Cafe. The latter restaurant has a well-priced lunch buffet that also offers free wi-fi for power business lunches.