Hotel Giraffe

365 Park Avenue at 26th Street

New York, New York 10016

New York City, New York is without a doubt the capital of the world! Whether you go for the high-end fashion, the hundreds of museums, the lights of Broadway, the palate pleasing restaurants or the Statue of Liberty, New York City has something for everyone, both young and old. In a city where hotels can literally be found every couple of feet, visitors to the Big Apple can well afford to be discerning. The Hotel Giraffe, which opened to rave reviews in the year 2000, is an intimate boutique hotel that is sure to please even the most discerning of travelers. Architectural touches of genius such as graceful dormers, Juliet balconies and French windows have earned the Hotel Giraffe several prestigious awards. The Hotel Giraffe is located in the heart of New York City's historic district. This savvy hotel is located near many of the attractions that make New York one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world including Union Square Park, Madison Square and Gramercy Park.

Luxurious Guest Rooms

The Hotel Giraffe is a true boutique-style hotel boasting only 73 guest rooms, 21 of which are suites. There are no more than seven guest rooms to each of the 12 floors. The interior décor, which includes rich colors, beautiful textiles and honey-hued woods, exudes sophistication. The ten foot high ceilings increase the eeling of spaciousness in each guest room. Unique accents, such as chocolate leather headboards, pearlized platinum wall covers and original photographs from the early part of the twentieth century adorning the walls, lend an aura to times gone by. The guest rooms and suites that fall under the deluxe category feature gorgeous French doors that lead to a private European style balcony. The beds are dressed in lavish ivory diamond-quilted satin bedcovers, making slipping into sweet dreams easier than ever.

Lavish Amenities

The in-room amenities offered at the Hotel Giraffe will literally have guests wallowing in the lap of luxury. All accommodations feature an excellent entertainment center that includes a remote controlled color cable television, VCR and stereo with CD player. The hotel has a well-stocked video and CD lending library that is at guests' disposal. Plush bathrobes and body melting Natura bath amenities await each and every guest in the ornate granite bathrooms. Bath time has never been more luxurious. Business travelers will find that the guest rooms at the Hotel Giraffe not only provide a cozy home away from home, but the rooms also serve as an excellent working environment. Each guest room and suite has a large granite-topped work desk, ample lighting and direct dial multi-line phones with cordless handsets, speaker phones and voice mail. High-speed Internet access makes it easy to surf the information highway or check e-mail. All guest rooms are individually climate controlled and feature opening windows. Complimentary newspapers are delivered to guests' rooms each morning. Other in-room amenities include iron, full-sized ironing board, hairdryer, alarm clock radio, well-stocked mini-bar, lighted make-up mirror, complimentary bottled water and in-room safe. Delicious chocolates are left for guests each night at turn-down. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms are available upon request as are baby cribs.

Five-Star Services

The guest services offered at the Hotel Giraffe are absolutely exceptional even by New York's standards. The front desk is manned around the clock guaranteeing that guests need not ever go in search of someone if assistance is needed. The highly professional, extremely courteous staff takes great pride in providing five-star, yet unpretentious service, to their guests. The hotel's concierge will be more than happy to assist guests in securing dining reservations at any of New York's numerous restaurants in addition to pointing guests in the direction of the city's many hot spots and hidden gems. Guests can start their day off right by indulging in the hotel's complimentary European-style continental breakfast each morning. After a long day of sightseeing or business meetings, guests can enjoy a wine and cheese reception with live piano music Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 in the Grande Lobby. Workout enthusiasts will be pleased to discover that the Hotel Giraffe provides its guests with complimentary passes to nearby Duomo Gym. The staff understands that not everyone is in the city for just pleasure purposes. The Hotel Giraffe offers an array of business services including AV equipment, overnight FedEx service, copying, fax, printing and computers with high-speed Internet access. The hotel also boasts several private meeting and conference rooms as well as an executive floor. Other guest services include express checkout, shoeshine, laundry, dry cleaning, valet parking, in-room dining, baby-sitting, housekeeping, tour desk, airport transportation, safety deposit boxes and event planning. The Hotel Giraffe is also home to Chinoiserie which specializes in Chinese cuisine and is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Location

The Hotel Giraffe is located at 365 Park Avenue at 26th Street in the heart of New York City's historic district.