CARLTON ARMS HOTEL, New York

Carlton Arms Hotel - Manhattan's Art-Focused Hotel with Artist Residency Program and Gallery

Located at the corner of East 25th Street and Third Avenue in Gramercy Park, this 2-star New York City hotel features 54 uniquely decorated rooms across five stories. Each room, hallway, bathroom, and staircase showcases murals and artwork created through the hotel's 35-year-old artist residency program, which has hosted nearly 200 artists. The Carlton Arms houses the Artbreak Gallery, presenting rotating exhibitions of contemporary works. Rooms offer options of private bathrooms with bathtubs or shared facilities with hallway access to separate shower and toilet rooms. All accommodations include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heating, and carpeted floors. The property sits three blocks from Madison Square Park and the historic Flatiron Building. Guests can reach Times Square within 1.5 miles and Grand Central Terminal within 1 mile.

Pros

Walking distance to Madison Square Park's free concerts and food festivals

Popular Shake Shack restaurant serves until late evening nearby

Each room features unique artist-created murals and decor

Free luggage storage available on check-out day

Cons

No elevator access (walk-up building with lobby on second floor)

No televisions or room service available