The Bryant Park Hotel
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The Empire State building has got to be worth a visit and no other tall building in NYC comes close for the views. Try to go in the evening rather than the daytime though (dusk is good) and cut your queuing time right back to the bone. Nice little place for a lunch in the Meatpacking district is Macelleria, for some outstanding steaks and a real feel of Italy in the heart of Manhattan. Afterwards walk down by the Hudson River (thanks Mr & Mrs Smith for that tip) for a perfect NYC Friday lunchtime. Cocktails with a view: the magnificent Grand Central Station has a number of bars including the Cipriani Dolci which offer you the chance to enjoy New York rush-hour from a fantastic vantage point. That's how commuting should be done.
We went into the fabulous Cellar Bar to use our vouchers given to us when we checked in for booking through Mr & Mrs Smith, when we were told that the nicest cocktails I have ever tasted (Passion Mojito) were only $10 during the happy (two) hour(s). Would definitely recommend visiting the bar during your stay here.
There is a lovely café just next door to the hotel called Le Pain Quotidien. The menu is all about fresh bread, boiled eggs and cold meats. Perfects for an early Saturday/Sunday start in Manhattan. Eating in is a rustic style of wooden tables and while tiled walls, or take out and eat in Bryant Park just across the road.
