City Club Hotel

55 W. 44th St., between 5th and 6th Aves., New York, New York, 10036, USA, New York City, New York, USA
http://www.cityclubhotel.com/en-us/photos

Why We Like It

From fresh-baked cookies each evening to decadent room service from db Bistro Moderne, refined details set this property apart from other midtown hotels. We love the rooms with private terraces and the window-side daybeds that provide a lovely reading nook.

Fodor's Expert Review

This hotel used to be a private political club but is now a sophisticated boutique hotel with free Wi-Fi, fresh-baked cookies at turndown, and stellar 24-hour room service from Chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne--which sounds way more fun than a private political club (let's be honest here).

You Should Know There’s no on-site gym, but guests do receive free access to a nearby New York Sports Club.

Recommended Fodor’s Video

Room

Bright rooms have a soft, neutral color palette, window-side suede daybeds, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Art takes its inspiration from New York, including vintage Playbills, maps, books, and records. Family Suites are available and are a good match for guests traveling with kids.

Tip This property has three Grand Duplex Suites (formerly the building’s ballrooms) that offer the added bonus of private terraces.

Bathroom

Sleek bathrooms are decorated in rich, brown marble and have C.O. Bigelow bath products, pedestal sinks, Frette robes, and chrome accents.

Lobby

The tiny lobby is functional. You check in there, and that's pretty much it. It's fine. Fresh flowers and large-scale art give the space character.

Dining

Chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne is on-site (room service is exceptional). Located off the lobby, the bistro serves three meals a day including housemade pastries for breakfast, moules frites with grilled baguette for lunch, and coq au vin for dinner.

What's Nearby

Getting Around

Located on West 44th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, this hotel is convenient for reaching landmarks of midtown west and midtown east on foot. The Theater District is also within a quick stroll. Subway access is excellent, with the B, D, F, M, and 7 trains available at 42nd Street/Bryant Park and the 1, 2, and 3 trains at 42nd Street/Times Square. Taxis and Uber are widely available in the neighborhood but traffic congestion is a common problem.

Restaurants

Osteria Al Doge (3-minute walk) is an Italian restaurant serving comfort classics like lasagna Bolognese. Try the spicy cumin lamb hand-pulled noodles at the unfussy, affordable Xi’an Famous Foods (4-minute walk). For a polished dining experience next to a roaring fireplace, make a reservation at The Lambs Club (3-minute walk); the dry aged ribeye is a customer favorite.

Bars

For a cocktail with a view, hop into the elevator to reach the Refinery Rooftop (8-minute walk), known for its Empire State Building views and indoor/outdoor space. The Long Room (2-minute walk) is a relaxed pub with a good selection of draught beer and occasional live music performances.

Quick Facts

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 212-921–5500