Hotel Wales

1295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Nightly Rates: ( 245.00 - 515.00 )
3 Star

Property Description

102 years after its debut as the aristocratic Hotel Chastaigneray, Hotel Wales, on Madison Avenue and 92nd Street continues to offer a genteel refuge to discerning travelers. Hotel Wales is just a block from the former Carnegie-Vanderbilt and Sloan Mansions on Fifth Avenue. More than a half dozen major museums, including the Metropolitan, Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt and Jewish Museum are in close proximity as are the galleries, haute couture designers and chic boutiques, restaurants and cafes on Madison Avenue. The 10-story hotel consists of 87 newly renovated guestrooms and suites. Many of the rooms command views of Central Park and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir, in addition to the serene atmosphere of the surrounding residential neighborhood. Each room focuses its attention on the detailed pieces of millwork that surround the windows, doorways, and original cased openings between the sitting rooms and bedrooms. Decorative fireplaces, featuring exquisite dark wood moldings and carefully refurbished turn-of-the-century beau-arts details are found in each of the suite accomodations. Public areas include the Pied Piper Room, an enchanting breakfast and reading room lined with charming illustrations from childrens books where European Continental breakfast is served daily, a 24-hour fitness studio, Sarabeth's Restaurant and Cafe' 92.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Express Checkout
· Hairdryers Available
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· VIP Rooms/Services

Room Information

All room types
STANDARD ROOM: Double bed. Premium bedding including Belgian linens and down comforters and pillows. High ceilings, large windows. Crown modling and antique-style furniture, CD players and VCRs (complimentary CD and VHS libraries). Bath with Aveda toiletries. Cable TV with HBO. In-room safe. Complimentary bottled water. SUPERIOR ROOM: Queen bed. Premium bedding including Belgian linens and down comforters and pillows. High ceilings, large windows. Crown modling and antique-style furniture, CD players and VCRs (complimentary CD and VHS libraries). Bath with Aveda toiletries. Cable TV with HBO. In-room safe. Complimentary bottled water. SUITE: King bed. Premium bedding including Belgian linens and down comforters and pillows. High ceilings, large windows, chandelier. Crown modling and antique-style furniture. Separate sitting area with couch, coffee table, chairs. CD players and VCRs (complimentary CD and VHS libraries). Bath with Aveda toiletries. Cable TV with HBO. In-room safe. Complimentary bottled water.

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Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3 PM
· Check out time is 12 NOON
· Time Zone is GMT -5:00
· Opened in Hotel Opened/Built in 1901, this 10 story Victorian boutique hotel is located in the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side.
· Renovated in Completely and Newly renovated in 2003.
· 87 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 10 floors.

Directions

La Guardia Airport is 12 miles from the hotel. From the airport, take the Grand Central Parkway (Interstate 278) west. Exit onto the Triboro Bridge (pay toll). Bear to the left "Manhattan/FDR South." Take the FDR South. Exit onto 96th Street. Follor 96th Street to Park Avenue and turn left. Follow Park Avenue to 91st Street and go west one block to Madison Avenue. Make right on Madison Avenue. Hotel Wales is located at 92nd Street. JFK is 15 miles from the hotel. From the airport, follow the signs to New York City (Midtwon Manhattan). Take the Van Wyck Expressway (Interestate 678) north to the Queens Midtown Tunnel (pay toll). Upon exiting the tunnel bear right to 37th Street (Uptown sign). Follow 37th Street to Madison Avenue and turn left. Hotel Wales is located at 92nd Street.

Hotel Wales is just a block from Museum Mile and Central Park. Located in beautiful Carnegie Hills and surrounded by historic mansions, convenient to all sights and attractions in Manhattan. More than a half dozen major museums, including the Metropolitan, Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt and Jewish Museum are in close proximity as are the galleries, haute couture designers and chic boutiques, restaurants and cafes on Madison Avenue.

La Guardia Airport -LGA- is 12 miles from the hotel. John F. Kennedy Airport -JFK- is 15 miles from the hotel.

Guarantee Policy

All reservations must be guaranteed. A deposit is not required.The hotel does not accept non-guaranteed reservations.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to arrival by 12:00 noon local time to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's stay and applicable taxes. No show-fee: one night's stay and applicable taxes.

Restaurant Information

Food And Beverage Facilities

Hotel Wales features Sarabeth's Restaurant and Cafe'92. Sarabeth's Restaurant: Located in the lobby, this restaurant serves upscale American home cooking with fresh baked goods and a well-known weekend brunch. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:00am to 11:00pm. Room service from Sarabeth's is available from 8:00am to 10:00pm. Cafe' 92: Cafe' 92 is a neighborhood lunch and dinner restaurant with full bar service. Open for lunch and dinner form 11:30am to 11:00pm.

Meeting Facility

Meeting Room Facilities

THE PIED PIPER ROOM - 1,500 square ft. - Max Occ: 75 people, best if used for cocktail receptions and social functions. - Room charge is $1500 for a 4 hour function. - Available daily after 12:00pm - 11:00pm. - State of the Art Audio Visual available for fee. - Victorian design, oriental carpets, children's illustrations, piano, Madison Ave. views - tons of windows. - Seating for 45. - Small kitchen available for caterer. ROOFTOP TERRACE -2,500 square Ft. - Max. Occ: 100 people cocktail style. - Available May thru early October. - Penthouse suite included in rental - $2,500. - Available (7) days per week from 10:00am - 11:00pm seasonally. - Rooftop Terrace provides seating at wooden tables with green umbrellas for approximately 40. - Boasts spectacular panoramic views of Central Park and Madison Ave. - Caterer must be hired for food & beverage service. - Live music or DJ permitted. CARNEGIE HILL MEETING ROOM - 500 sq. ft. - Max occ: 20 people Board of Director Style or 25 for small cocktail reception. - Windows with Madison Ave. views. - State of the art Audio Visual available for fee - Natural sunlight, dark hardwood moldings, black & white artwork from Central Park & Carnegie Hill neighborhood. PENTHOUSE SUITE - 750 square ft. - BOD style for 10 adults - access to the rooftop terrace. - Ideal for photo shoots, interviews and depositions. - Limited space for AV. - $750 room rental - Ralph Lauren Decor, lots of natural light, slider opens to rooftop deck.

Recreation Information

Nearby Attractions

*Midtown Manhattan *Cooper Hewitt Museum *Guggenheim Museum *Metropolitan Museum of Art *Whitney Museum *Smithsonian *Frick Collection *The Jewish Museum *Gracie Mansion *Childrens Museum *El Museo Del Bario *92nd St. Y

Area Attractions

Local Area

Hotel Wales is just a block from Museum Mile and Central Park. Located in beautiful Carnegie Hills and surrounded by historic mansions, convenient to all sights and attractions in Manhattan. More than a half dozen major museums, including the Metropolitan, Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt and Jewish Museum are in close proximity as are the galleries, haute couture designers and chic boutiques, restaurants and cafes on Madison Avenue.