Earnest Drinks at Gracie's Ice Cream

Nearly a century after it was first built, this property—originally a portion of Baruch College—reemerged as a posh Murray Hill hotel. Thanks to a mezzanine library filled with books about Gotham and special black-and-white prints from the New York Historical Society, the building's rich history still emanates from every nook and cranny. Mirrored headboards and cherry wood accents in the rooms establish a blend between modern and classic, and several provide breathtaking views of the Chrysler Building.

An 18-course omakase tasting menu is offered in the hotel's Japanese restaurant, O Ya. The mezzanine library in this vintage-style boutique hotel is stuffed with volumes about old Gotham, and the walls are filled with pictures from the New-York Historical Society. Stunning views of the Chrysler Building may be seen from several rooms.

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Address: 124 E 28th StNew York10016
Phone: 212-448-0888
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Website: parksouthhotel.com