Hotels in Kip's Bay/Murray Hill/Midtown (New York City)

Murray Hill Inn

This hotel is located on the quiet Midtown street, away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. It is within walking distance of the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, and numerous other Midtown sites. It is also easily accessible to downtown. This is a wonderful inn with 50 rooms which clean and are definitely worth the price. Most rooms feature shared bathrooms, but it is the perfect place for students and other budget-minded travelers.

Jolly Hotel Madison Towers

Jolly Hotels is an Italian-based chain, and this site is the only branch in the United States. It boasts the high quality Northern Italian restaurant Cinque Terre onsite. Its Midtown location-near the Herald Square shopping district and the Empire State Building-makes it a convenient spot for both business and tourist travelers. The building dates back to 1923; it was purchased by Jolly Madison in 1991, and renovated in the mid-1990s.

Kitano New York Hotel

The Kitano New York Hotel is a Japanese-owned hotel and was called the Kitano Hotel until it re-opened in 1995 after a $55 million reconstruction. The watercolor artwork in the rooms are specially commissioned and the mahogany furnishings custom-made. The hotel houses the critically acclaimed Nadaman Hakubai restaurant. There is also a cafe and bar with live jazz on Friday nights. The chic hotel courts business travelers, but it also gladly welcomes tourists with children.

Bedford Hotel

Located in Murray Hill, this European-style boutique hotel offers comfortably furnished rooms and suites at moderate rates. All rooms feature pantries with microwave ovens and coffee makers. There is also an in-room safe, hair dryer, and phones with data ports and voice mail in each room, and washers and dryers are available. The neighborhood is convenient to the Midtown business district, and is within walking distance of Broadway theaters.

Morgans Hotel

Morgans is a fantastic this boutique hotel offering chic accommodations with plenty of amenities. Designed by France's legendary Andree Putman, rooms are decorated in muted grays with lovely black-and-white checkered tile bathrooms. The Morgans Bar is located inside the hotel. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Grand Central Terminal, the Empire State Building, and Fifth Avenue's Lord and Taylor. So pack your bags and rush to the luxurious Morgans!

Shelburne Murray Hill Hotel

Fitting comfortably into the quiet residential neighborhood of Murray Hill, this all-suite hotel provides a sedate, sophisticated environment away from the bustle of Midtown. Persian rugs, crystal chandeliers, burnished antiques and genuine hospitality greets you inside, while a brief taxi ride will take you to the United Nations or any number of other popular business and tourist destinations. A safe deposit box, coffee maker, hairdryer and iron are available in all suites.

Avalon Hotel

This recent addition to the Manhattan hotel scene combines both style and understated elegance with boutique intimacy. Opened in 1998, the Avalon mirrors the quietude of its Murray Hill neighborhood, and there is even afternoon tea served in the library. It is also close enough to Midtown for a quick taxi ride to take you to almost any fine restaurant, shop, museum or corporate headquarters in a matter of minutes.

Affinia Dumont

Located in a safe and quiet section of Murray Hill, this hotel features many spacious residential-style suites available at fairly reasonable rates, making it an attractive option for visiting families. Built in 1986 and updated with all the latest amenities, the hotel is modern enough for children, and the fine facilities and attractive decor make it a pleasure as well for any adult. When you are ready to tour the city, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Macys and many more attractions are close at hand.

Grand Union Hotel

This plain but comfortable and economic hotel is close to Penn Station, putting it only steps away from a number of subway lines and public buses. It is also within walking distance of the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Herald Square, Macy's and a number of other department stores in the area. This hotel is ideal for travelers on a budget who want to be in the center of it all.

Hotel Deauville

The Hotel Deauville has been around a long time, but facilities are modern and well kept. Situated in the heart of Manhattan, it is within walking distance of Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Gramercy Park and numerous fine restaurants in the area. A brief taxi ride will take you to Greenwich Village, the art galleries of Soho and Chelsea, and many unparalleled downtown department stores, shops and restaurants. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, television and radio.

70 Park Avenue

Located in the heart of Manhattan, within comfortable walking distance of some of the busiest areas of Midtown: Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building, the United Nations and the Empire State Building, the grand 70 Park Avenue Hotel is undoubtedly one of New York's finest hotels. It offers the best luxury that money can buy. From the most contemporary facilities, right to a pillow menu for guests, every need is taken care of at this up-scale hotel. Union Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, Broadway, museums and New York's stylish nightclubs are located a stone's throw away.

W New York- The Court

This former home of the Doral Court hotel is located in sedate Murray Hill and sits next to its sister boutique hotel W New York-The Tuscany. Guests at either location enjoy all the facilities available at both hotels. The Court boasts spacious rooms with luxurious featherbeds, fine linen and numerous other amenities. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, The Court's guests will find it convenient to walk only a few blocks to enjoy Lord & Taylor, the Empire State Building, the Theater District and many other destinations.