Excelsior Hotel  

On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, between Central Park and Columbus Avenue. Steps from the American Museum of Natural History and about 2 km from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Address: 45 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024.

Classic Upper West Side vibe with a lobby library and a compact fitness room. Rooms include TV, hairdryer and an iron/ironing board, with layouts up to two beds (sleeping up to four guests). Elevator access and services like a safe-deposit box and concierge keep things easy.

On-site restaurant, bar and a breakfast area. Fitness room, library, tour desk, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services. Internet access and in-room safes are available (charges may apply) — ideal for quick museum runs and Central Park strolls.

Business center and a meeting room for small gatherings. Staff can assist with tours and concierge services; internet access is available (fees may apply).

An on-site restaurant and bar plus a breakfast area to fuel museum days and city walks.