The latest buzz around this 85-year-old Midtown landmark is its new skyline addition, the rooftop bar, Mad 46. Opened in summer ‘08, the slender strip on high affords western city views, a casual ambiance – scattered umbrellas and wood benches and tables make up the simple decor – cool… more cocktails, and grub from the Roosevelt Grill downstairs. A popular spot come summer, guests of the hotel (along with the after-work crowd) are escorted through the interestingly ominous alleyway entrance at the base of the Madison and 46th St. corner and up to the stylish rooftop space. Aside from the fresh Hamptonesque flair on the 19th floor, the rest of the hotel is quite the contrast with rooms and public areas sticking to that classic old-world New York ambience. The impressive, massive lobby boasts neoclassical architecture with gilded accents and captures the essence of the hotel’s heritage. Catering to business travelers with plenty of meeting and event space, including the Grand Ballroom, one of New York’s few remaining traditional ballrooms, the hotel is always bustling with the occasional convention or the gangs of tourists eager to pursue their day in the big city. Rooms are simple and fairly staid compared to the grand public spaces, but with rates averaging around $200/night, who cares! The Roosevelt is a great value hotel for Manhattan and the location, just steps from Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and the Museum of Modern Art, is clutch.
I took my son to NYC for a long week end, upon arriving at this hotel,it was the start of a great adventure for him. The hotel is located
When researching hotels for my upcoming NYC wedding, I came across the Roosevelt Hotel (based soley on location). After corresponding
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