HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA, New York

Hotel Pennsylvania - A Historic Midtown Manhattan Hotel Near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden

Located opposite Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, this New York City hotel occupies a central position on Seventh Avenue near 34th Street. The three-star property features air-conditioned rooms equipped with cable TV, work desks, blackout drapes, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations. Hotel Pennsylvania's grand lobby serves as a central meeting point, leading to onsite dining at Cafe R, which serves international cuisine for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Business travelers have access to a business center with computers and printers, while Penn 5000 Club members can utilize a dedicated lounge with Flavia coffee machines, PC workstations, and CNN-equipped flat-screen TVs. The property provides ADA-compliant rooms featuring wider doorways and roll-in showers. Adjacent to Manhattan Mall and Herald Square station, the Penn sits 1 mile from the Empire State Building and Grand Central, with Times Square located 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Direct access to major transportation hubs including Amtrak, LIRR, PATH, and multiple subway lines

Walking distance to key attractions: Bryant Park (0.5 miles), New York Public Library (0.5 miles), Top of the Rock (1 mile)

Eight restaurant options within 0.3 miles, including Keens Steakhouse and Statler Grill

Seven-minute subway ride to Central Park's southern edge

Cons

9.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport

High foot traffic in lobby area due to central location