The Westin New York Grand Central

A mid-century tower with a new century attitude, The Westin New York Grand Central anchors the east side of 42nd Street. The 42nd Street–Bryant Park area hums day and night, and the hotel’s position puts Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and corporate corridors within three blocks. No other hotel in the district is as close to the Terminal’s entrances.

It offers straightforward lodging with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center for guests who need to keep moving. Weekend grab-and-go coffee in the lobby keeps the after-9-to-5 crowd caffeinated. Wireless internet is available throughout, and meeting rooms accommodate small corporate events without fanfare. An on-site restaurant turns breakfast into a quiet start and dinner into a soft landing after a long day downtown.

Call (212) 490-8900 to confirm details before you land at JFK or LaGuardia—saves time when you’re already running on GMT-5.

Try the maps listing if Midtown’s one-way streets leave your GPS blinking: directions straight to the curb.