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Chrysler Building
Visit the stunning 77-floor Chrysler Building, one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks. Take the chance to appreciate not only the impressive art deco architecture, but the history of the great tower and what it stood for when it was built almost a century ago.
The Chrysler Building was the brainchild of automobile mogul Walter P. Chrysler. He commissioned architect William Van Alen to design the largest and most impressive building the world had ever seen as his headquarters. Although he was almost beaten to the title by the Bank of America’s equally ambitious project, Chrysler took the crown with a building which soared 1,046 feet (318 meters) over the city below. However, the glory was short-lived. Look across the skyline today and you will notice the iconic Empire State Building, an even bigger building completed just 11 months later.
Before getting up close to the Chrysler Building, appreciate its enormity from a distance. Stand on the corner of Third Avenue and 44th Street and you will get a full view of the tall, slender building with its magnificent spire. Another great view is from the top of the Empire State Building, where binoculars will reveal the details on the façade of the building, which include steel eagles, gargoyles and basket-weave motifs.
Step inside the grand lobby of the building and be amazed by the extravagant décor. Materials from around the globe found their way into the design: African marble, Japanese ash, oriental walnut and Cuban plum-pudding wood. Notice the veneered elevators and gaze skywards to see the vast mural Transport and Human Endeavor, painted by Edward Trumbull. It is one of the largest murals in the world, measuring 97 feet by 110 feet (29 meters by 33 meters) and depicts scenes of Chrysler’s assembly line and modes of transport.
The Chrysler Building is an unmistakable feature of New York’s skyline. Find it at 405 Lexington Avenue and enter the lobby for free. It is open Monday to Friday.
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The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City
45 E 45th Street, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. Chrysler Building and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 5 minutes.
Grand Hyatt New York
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this romantic hotel is steps away from Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. 5th Avenue and Bryant Park are also within 10 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 9 minutes.
YOTEL New York
570 Tenth Avenue, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Times Square and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Broadway and Central Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 12 minutes by foot and 34 St. - Penn Station is 14 minutes.
Hotel Pennsylvania
401 7th Ave, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Madison Square Garden, Macy's and Empire State Building. Times Square and Broadway are also within 15 minutes. 34 St. - Penn Station (Fashion Av.) is only a 2-minute walk and 28 St. Station (7th Av.) is 4 minutes.
Salisbury Hotel
123 W 57th St, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carnegie Hall, Central Park and 5th Avenue. Columbus Circle and Ed Sullivan Theater are also within 10 minutes. 5 Av.-53 St. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 57 St. Station is 5 minutes.
Shelburne Hotel & Suites by Affinia
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Chrysler Building, and Madison Square Garden. Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building are also within 10 minutes. 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 7 minutes by foot and Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 7 minutes.
The Belvedere Hotel
319 W 48th St, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Times Square and Gershwin Theater. Broadway and Broadway Theatre are also within 10 minutes. 49th St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 7 minutes.
Pod Times Square
400 W 42nd Street, New York, NYLocated in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Times Square and Madison Square Garden. Broadway and New Amsterdam Theater are also within 10 minutes. Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 8 minutes by foot and 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station is 11 minutes.
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