The hotel is an art deco masterpiece & its ideal the location makes this the perfect place to stay. (0606/CH) A health spa provides separate men's & women's relaxation lounges, saunas & steam rooms, fitness equipment, & personal trainers. Guests can request courtesy car rides within a 10-block radius. A staffed business center features private offices. The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, & dinner overlooking Central Park. Traditional European styling with art-deco sophistication & breathtaking views of Central Park. A choice of King or Queen bedded rooms with a sumptuous marble bathroom. Modern amenities for the well travelled; high-speed internet access, in-room safe, cable TV with premium-channels & DVD's upon request. This prestigious hotel offers a coveted midtown location on Central Park South, across from Central Park, 5 blocks from Broadway, 8 blocks from Museum Mile, & less than a mile from Times Square. There are two restaurants at this property, Alain Ducasse at the Essex House
- offers innovative cuisine, an elite selection of great wines & an atmosphere of high style. At Cafe Botanica you can enjoy contemporary American cuisine highlighted with lush views of Central Park. The hotel's South Gate restaurant overlooks Central Park & offers seasonally inspired American cuisine along with a 1, 200-selection wine list. The Lobby Lounge offers casual meals for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Built in 1931, the hotel's baronial ambiance (marble, mahogany, brass, crystal) remains intact, as does formal service from a crisply uniformed staff. The lobby is large in size with high ceilings, dark wood paneling, marbled floors & pillars. The reception area features a beautiful large glass etched mural of New York City. The seating area is large & in traditional style. The Heart of Central Park exhibition showcases photography in collaboration with the Museum of the City of New York & Magnum Photos