An all-suite hotel steps from Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and Central Park, The Manhattan Club delivers more space, more amenities, and a more personal experience than most NYC options—and it’s one of the city’s most underrated stays.
I grew up in New York City’s shadow. And though I’m a Jersey boy at heart, I still can never get enough of the Big Apple.
As a kid, my dad would point at the NYC skyline and say: “See that? People travel from all over the globe for that view, and you have it right in your backyard. You can visit whenever you’d like.”
As I’ve grown older, I find myself coming back to that advice. The idea that a city as amazing as New York should never be taken for granted. But quick day trips don’t always cut it—proper NYC getaways are, sometimes, what’s needed. Ones that don’t require tracking NJ Transit schedules or catching a ferry home.
Settling down, immersing myself in the neighborhood, and returning to that idea my dad instilled in me from a very young age.
To experience Manhattan at its best, there is no shortage of hotels to choose from. But when it comes to location, amenities, and everything in between, The Manhattan Club is in a category of its own.
The Suite Life
The first thing you’ll notice is, notably, what’s missing: standard hotel rooms. The Manhattan Club’s suite offerings are some of the best I’ve seen.
Options range from 284-square-foot Metropolitan Suites at the smallest, to the 1,357-square-foot Broadway Skyline Suite at the largest—which sleeps six. Fitting six into one room is no easy feat in an NYC hotel, which often sacrifices space for location.
Then there’s my preferred stay: the Gotham Skyline Suite, which boasts sweeping views of the city, a plush king-sized bed, kitchenette, washer and dryer, and an espresso machine—which, let’s just say, gets a lot of use from me. Booking the skyline suite grants guests access to the 29th-floor outdoor terrace for another place to hang out and take in the views.
The range of rooms is impressive on its face, but it’s what each one has—kitchenettes, spacious floor plans, full baths—that proves the Manhattan Club’s ability to accommodate not just a weekend getaway, but longer stays for the whole family.
Steps From Everything That Matters
Of course, a great suite is a major plus, but it is Manhattan. You’re going to spend a lot of time out and about.
The Manhattan Club is in the heart of the city. This is where I find myself again thinking about my dad’s wise words: what do people travel across the globe for?
The legendary Carnegie Hall, which has hosted musical greats from Duke Ellington and Nina Simone to The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Yes, that Carnegie Hall—it’s just a two-minute walk from the hotel lobby. Madison Square Garden is right around the corner for music, sports, and everything in between.
Then, there’s Broadway. The Manhattan Club is a 5-10 minute walk from the Theater District. That’s something people traverse the globe for. Now, it’s just a short stroll from your doorstep.
The Museum of Modern Art is only 10 minutes on foot, while Central Park is even closer, and Times Square is 10 minutes the other way. And this is just what’s accessible by foot. It’s New York City. The entire world is a subway, taxi, or Uber ride away.
The neighborhood goes beyond the landmarks. NYC shopping (specifically here, in this neighborhood) is among the best in the world. Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., the full lineup of Shops at Columbus Circle, all within a 10-minute walk.
What’s Waiting When You Return
What sets The Manhattan Club apart from comparable Midtown options isn’t just the location, but what’s waiting for you when you come back.
The Private Club Lounge offers a relaxed escape with sweeping Manhattan views. I find it a proper place to decompress after a long day immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city.
During your stay, you have full access to member amenities, including the fitness center, valet parking, and a concierge team that handles everything from an arranged car service to restaurant reservations, show tickets, and anything you can think of. If you want to turn your brain off and let them do the work of planning your day for you, it’s not a problem. Seriously.
Perks extend beyond the property. Guests receive 20% off General Admission tickets at Sony Hall, a complimentary dessert for the table at nearby Del Frisco’s Grille, and a 10% dine-in discount at BKK New York.
It’s a lot of small touches that add up. And as a guest, I appreciate that.
Do New York Right
I don’t plan real trips to New York City often. Lots of quick visits, one-off dinners, concerts, sure. But it’s rare that I actually stay even a few days in the city. As I get older, that’s changing.
Perhaps it’s a lifelong quest to never take New York for granted. Its shops, restaurants, landmarks—even just the vibe alone. It’s intoxicating, and the allure only gets stronger with each passing year.
I’m at a point where day trips no longer cut it. I need longer stays with amenities, comfortable rooms, helpful staff, and, of course, a prime location. If I’m booking a stay, it better be worthwhile.
The Manhattan Club delivers on all of the above and then some. The central location and views alone are enough to call me back, but it’s everything beyond that truly sets it apart from other Midtown hotels.
If you’re going to do New York City, do it right. This is doing it right.
Peter Candia is the Food + Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter found a passion for writing midway through school and never looked back. He is a former line cook, server and bartender at top-rated restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to food, Peter enjoys politics, music, sports and anything New Jersey.
