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About the Hotel

501 Lexington Avenue @ 47Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10017

Rooms with Character

The Roger Smith Hotel offers 130 guest rooms, each individually decorated in a New England country home style. Rooms include cable TV, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator. Some rooms have kitchenettes with a microwave, minibar, and tea/coffee maker. Junior suites and one-bedroom suites accommodate up to two adults and two children, with options for king, queen, or twin beds. Bath amenities by Beekman 1802, live plants, and book collections add a personal touch. Soundproof windows block street noise.

Dining and Drinks

The hotel's on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a mix of gourmet dishes and traditional American fare. Henry's Rooftop Bar, on the 16th floor, offers cocktails, beer, wine, and snacks with views of Midtown Manhattan. The bar has a casual, speakeasy vibe and is open to guests and non-guests.

Art and Events

The Roger Smith Hotel houses the Lab Gallery, featuring rotating exhibitions from local and international artists. The lobby and ground-floor bar display large murals and metal reliefs. The facade includes a sculpture by artist and owner James Knowles. The hotel hosts events, live entertainment, and pop-up stores, with five meeting rooms available-one has a terrace with Chrysler Building views.

Nearby Attractions

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the 51st Street IRT Lexington Avenue Line and a 10-minute walk to Grand Central Terminal. Key landmarks within walking distance include the United Nations, Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Central Park. The Museum of Modern Art is 1 km away, and Broadway theaters are 1.5 km from the hotel.

Amenities and Services

Guests get free Wi-Fi, gym passes to New York Sports Club, and DVD rentals from an extensive movie library. The hotel provides free local calls and snacks like yogurt, granola, and green apples. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and a security system. Ironing facilities, air conditioning, and hair dryers are standard in all rooms.

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Junior Suite Two Double Beds
4 persons
27 m² 
2 Double beds
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
Double Room Two Double Beds
4 persons
20 m² 
2 Double beds
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
2 Double beds
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

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City Centre
New York 5.4 km
Airports
LaGuardia (LGA) 11.8 km
Teterboro (TEB) 20.0 km
Train
Grand Central Station400 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Indoor car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • In-room safe
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

501 Lexington Avenue @ 47Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10017
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501 Lexington Avenue @ 47Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10017
Nearby
Church
St. Patrick's Cathedral
570 m
405 Lexington and 42nd St.
Chrysler Building
420 m
Midtown East
300 m
Restaurants
Ashley's Fine Foods
40 m
500 Lexington Ave
Ess-a-Bagel
420 m
831 3rd Avenue
Snafu
60 m
127 E 47th St Frnt 1
New York Luncheonette
270 m
135 E 50th St Between Lexington & 3rd Avenue
99 Cent Fresh Pizza
140 m
473 Lexington Ave
Financier Patisserie
180 m
1211 6th Avenue
Zaro's Bakery
130 m
Grand Central Station
Oaxaca Mexican Grill
180 m
245 Park Ave
Cafe Metro
140 m
569 Lexington Ave Between 50th and 51st streets
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