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The Kitano

Address: 66 Park Ave., at E. 38th St., Murray Hill, New York, NY, 10016 | Map It
Phone: 212/885-7000; 800/548-2666
www.kitano.com

Price range: $
Location: Murray Hill

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Fodor's Review:

This Japanese-owned property, a few blocks from Grand Central, is an oasis of tranquillity. The austere Asian-influenced airy marble lobby is centered around a Botero sculpture of a chunky puppy that you can rub for good luck. Handsome cherry and mahogany furnishings, tea makers, and watercolor still lifes decorate the large rooms; soundproof windows make them among Manhattan's quietest. Hakubai is perhaps the most authentic Japanese dining in the city, with authentic sushi and Kaiseki cuisine. The Garden Café features American fare. The cozy mezzanine-level lounge features live jazz Wednesday through Saturday. Vacationers can take advantage of discounted weekend rates on standard guest rooms and suites larger than those at trendier hotels. Pros: big, tranquil rooms; cute mezzanine bar area; guest pass to great local gym; good value. Cons: lower floor views are limited.

Hotel Details: 149 rooms, 18 suites
In-room: safe, refrigerator, Internet.
In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, laundry service, parking (paid).
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Subway: 6 to 33rd St.