Aka United Nations

Location. AKA United Nations in New York, N.Y., is located in East Midtown Manhattan just eight blocks or less from major Big Apple sights, including the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the shops of Madison and Fifth avenues. Other well known sites, including museums and SoHo, are less than three miles from this high rise hotel.
Hotel Features. Twenty one stories above Manhattan, the rooftop courtyard of AKA United Nations' landscaped Zen garden is the perfect respite and romantic retreat. Across from the garden is the hotel's 24 hour fitness center with cardio machines, a weight machine, and free weights. Complimentary weekday breakfasts are provided. During the day, the hotel offers complimentary coffee, tea, fruit and cookies in the lounge. The hotel's business center includes high speed Internet access. Limo or Town Car service is available. The hotel's concierge services assist with tickets to sought after New York City attractions. The front desk staff is eager to assist 24 hours a day.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 98 guestrooms measure about 650 square feet and feature fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and walnut cabinets. The refrigerators have water filtration systems. Complimentary high speed Internet access, DVD players and 27 inch flat screen televisions with premium channels are available in each guestroom. The living area includes a dining set, sofa and wing chair. Balconies provide views of the Manhattan skyline. Premium bedding, including 400 thread count Egyptian cotton linens and pillowtop mattresses, is standard in all guestrooms.

Expert Tip. With All Loops Double Decker Tours, visitors purchase a 48 hour sightseeing ticket that allows them to hop on and hop off the double decker tour buses at any of the 40 stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and take as long as they want visiting each location.