About New York
New York, "the city
that never sleeps," boasts over 150 world-class museums,
18,000 restaurants, 37 Broadway theatres, a revitalized
Times Sq and unsurpassed shopping.
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Local Facts
A few facts that will enhance a guest’s visit to New York are listed below. Please feel free to contact the hotel for further assistance.
Time zone
GMT -5 hours
Eastern Standard Time
Language(s) spoken
English is the primary language; multilingual staff.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Working hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Time and distance to city centre
The Hotel is located in the city centre.
Time and distance to shopping
- Madison Avenue boutiques: 1
minute/0.5 miles/1 km
- 5th Avenue boutiques: 1
minute/0.5 miles/1 km
- 57th Street boutiques: 2
minutes/0.8 miles/1.5 kms
- Soho: 25 minutes/4 miles/6 kms
Time and distance to financial district
Wall Street: 30 minutes/5 miles/8 kms
Public Holidays
2006
Memorial Day, Monday, May 29
Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4
Labor Day, Monday, September 4
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23
Christmas Day, Monday, December 25
2007
New Year's Day, Monday, January 1
Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 15
President's Day, Monday, February 19
Memorial Day, Monday, May 28
Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4
Labor Day, Monday, September 3
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25
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