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Hotel Giraffe is located at the corner of Park Avenue South and 26th Street in one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods, with world renowned dining, attractions, creative business community and sightseeing just steps away. The neighborhood, also referred to as Rose Hill, is an enclave between midtown to the north and the Flatiron District to the south. Madison Square Park just one block from the Hotel Giraffe, boasts an extensive playground, the ever-popular Shake Shack for burgers, shakes and even wine and beer; and is the scene of many City-sponsored musical and cultural events throughout the year. Many Zagat top-rated eateries (Eleven Madison Park, Tabla, Union Square Café, and Gramercy Tavern) are also within easy walking distance of the hotel. Your stay at the Hotel Giraffe will be filled with many New York tourist attractions to choose from.

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Nearby Restaurants:

  • Dos Caminos, 1 block, Mexican
  • Hillstone, 1 block, American
  • A Voce, 1 block, Italian
  • Tabla, 2 blocks, Indian/American
  • Shake Shack, 2 blocks, American
  • Blue Smoke, 2 blocks, Southern/BBQ
  • Gramercy Tavern, 6 blocks, American Retro
  • Eleven Madison Park, 6 blocks, American
  • Barbounia, 6 blocks, Mediterranean 
  • Primehouse,1 Block, Steakhouse
  • Tarallucia, 7 Blocks, Italian
  • Artisanal Bistro, 8 Block, French

 

  • Park Avenue Bistro, 1 Block, French
  • L'Express, 6 blocks, French Bistro
  • City Crab & Company, 7 blocks, Seafood
  • Angelo and Maxie's, 7 blocks, Steakhouse
  • I Trulli, 1 block, Italian 
  • Periyali, 9 blocks, Greek
  • Union Square Cafe, 12 blocks, American
  • Blue Water Grill, 12 blocks, Seafood
  • Japonais, 8 Blocks, Japenese 
  • Gotham Bar/Grill, 17 blocks, New American
  • Craft, 7 Blocks, American
  • Les Halles, 1 Block, French

 

Area Attractions:

  • Flatiron Building, 3 Blocks
  • Gramercy Park, 4 blocks
  • Empire State Building, 8 blocks
  • Madison Square Garden, 8 blocks
  • Union Square, 9 blocks
  • Penn Station, 9 blocks
  • Macy's, 10 blocks
  • Jacob Javitz Center, 15 blocks
  • New York Public Library, 15 blocks
  • Chrysler Building, 16 blocks
  • Times Square, 16 blocks
  • United Nations, 16 blocks
  • Broadway Theatre District, 17 blocks
  • Grand Central Station, 17 blocks
  • SoHo, 18 blocks
  • Little Italy, 20 blocks
  • China Town, 20 blocks
  • Radio City Music Hall, 22 blocks
  • NYU, 22 blocks
  • Rockefeller Center, 24 blocks

 

  • Madison Square Park, 1 Block
  • Bryant Park, 16 blocks
  • Carnegie Hall, 31 blocks
  • Lincoln Center, 40 blocks
  • MoMA, 1 mile
  • Museum of Natural History, 2 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2 miles
  • Hayden Planetarium, 2 miles
  • South Street Seaport, 2 miles
  • Caroline's Comedy Club, 2 miles
  • World Trade Center, 2 miles
  • Wall Street, 2 miles
  • The Guggenheim, 3 miles
  • Statue of Liberty, 3 miles
  • The Whitney Museum, 3 miles
  • Central Park, 5 miles
  • Yankee Stadium, 10 miles
  • U.S. Tennis Center, 10 miles
  • Bronx Zoo, 12 miles
  • Sex Museum, 3 Blocks

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Directions

From JFK International Airport:

Go onto Van Wyck Expressway/I-678 North. Take to Grand Central Parkway. From GCP take I-495 (LIE)West exit, merge onto LIE/I-495 West. Follow 495 to Queens Midtown Tunnel. After going through the tunnel, take the 35th street exit on the left towards 34th street/downtown. Turn right on 35th St. to Park Avenue, turn left on Park Avenue, take to 26th, and turn left on 26th.

From Laguardia Airport:

Take the ramp towards Grand Central Parkway West. Keep left at the fork in the ramp to merge onto Grand Central Parkway West. Take the Bklyn/Queens Expressway Exit/exit number 4, towards the Verrazano Narrows Bridge/I-278 West. Take the BQE to I-495 West exit towards Queens Midtown Tunnel. After the tunnel, take the 35th Street exit on the left towards 34th Street downtown. Make a right on 35th St and then turn left on Park Avenue. Turn Left on 26th Street.

From Newark Airport:

Take the I-78 ramp; keep right at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto I-78 East. Take the I-95 North/NJ Turnpike-portions toll-Take exit number 16E, towards Lincoln Tunnel. Merge onto I-495E. I-495 becomes I-495E/Lincoln Tunnel. After going through the tunnel, take the exit on the right towards 36th St. Take 36th Street to Park Avenue. Turn right on Park Avenue. Turn Left on 26th Street.

Transportation

-From JFK Airport - taxi approximately USD $45.00, plus $4.00 toll, plus gratuity.
-From LGA Airport - taxi approximately USD $35.00, plus $4.00 toll, plus gratuity.
-From Newark Airport - taxi approximately USD $60.00, plus $10.00 toll, plus gratuity.

Parking

Valet Parking is $34 per 24-hour period, or $42 per 24-hour period for oversized vehicles. Special transportation arrangements may be made through our concierge prior to your arrival. They may be reached at 212-685-7700.

*Prices subject to change without notice.
*Area transportation can be arranged by the concierge.
*There are no in & out privileges

Please notify your hotel representative of any special arrangements such as those mentioned above so that we may better prepare for your guests' arrival.

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