The
GEM Hotel Midtown West provides an intimate, boutique atmosphere and offers elegantly designed rooms with luxurious amenities.This
100 percent non-smoking New York City, NY hotel is conveniently located, allowing easy access to the heart of Manhattan. Guests are walking distance from all that Midtown has to offer, including world-famous restaurants, night clubs, art galleries, shopping and more. We are three blocks away from New York City's subway system. In addition, guests will find our proximity to Penn Station and the Port Authority of NY and NJ very convenient.
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Gem Hotel Midtown West Hotel Name and Address
Gem Hotel Midtown West
449 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018
Price Range - $$ (Boutique)
Description
The GEM Hotel Midtown West is a boutique hotel located on Manhattan's west side that provides a comfortable and affordable New York Lodging experience. Featured in our New York vacation packages program and in our New York Times Square hotel list, GEM Hotels have a unique style and atmosphere while still providing great value for their distinctly Manhattan hotels.
Situated right near everything including Penn Station and the Jacob Javits Convention Center, the GEM Midtown is extremely convenient when you need to be anywhere near midtown or to attend a conference at the Javits center. Penn Station (along with Madison Square Garden) is just 3 blocks east, making it easy to get to and from. Madison Square Garden, "The World's Most Famous Arena", is home to dozens of events including concerts and New York Sporting Events like the Knicks and Rangers. (Call one of our New York Travel Advisors at 212-302-4019 to hear about what New York Events will be going on during your NYC vacation.) Other great New York Sightseeing attractions such as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Times Square are also right in Midtown. Everyone of these are in our New York vacation packages.
Rooms at the GEM Midtown are quiet and comfortable with a modern style. All rooms feature flat-panel LCD televisions, wireless internet access, free high-speed wireless internet, SEI premium bottled water, high-end Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities and monogrammed bath robes. Guest rooms at the GEM are affordable while still maintaining that boutique, intimate feel that makes a stay more enjoyable. The Gem Midtown is one of our hottest deals in our New York Hotel Deals list.
Why This Hotel?
-The perfect balance between location and value.
Location: Within walking distance are Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, the Jacob Javits Convention Center, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Broadway and many more attractions. A Subway line is just 2 blocks away, making it incredibly easy to get to where ever you need to be in Manhattan. Wall Street is just 5 stops away. With that one NYC subway line, you can be at Wall Street, Canal Street, Greenwich Village, Central Park and more in about 10 minutes travel time.
Value: With a great location at the center of the action, you will still get everything you need at a very affordable rate. A stay just a few blocks away can cost you a hundreds ($$$) more a night. But stay in Midtown West, and you will still be within walking distance of all the Midtown has to offer and you will save big. You'll have more to spend on restaurants, museums, concerts, Broadway shows, New York Sightseeing and everything else New York has to offer.
-Affordable yet intimate! A stay at the GEM will leave you in an atmosphere that is clean, comfortable and authentic. Prices are affordable yet you still get an intimate experience.
-Convenient to the Jacob Javits convention center! Great for business travelers or anyone looking to attend a conference at Javits!
-Midtown Location! This is the center of New York City tourism. Midtown is home to the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Macy's. Some of the city's most famous museums and cultural institutions are also in Midtown West, including the Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall (See Step 4 to add Empire State Building Tickets or other New York Sightseeing tickets to New York Vacation Packages).
-Guests have repeatedly remarked the staff to be helpful and friendly.
Neighborhood & Attractions
Midtown West was the original destination of many Irish Immigrants traveling to the United States the late 1800s. Located on the West Side between 34th Street and 59th Street, from 8th Avenue to the Hudson River was features in hundreds of Hollywood films. This area was the inspiration for West Side Story (See Step 4, "Entertainment Tickets" for West Side Story Broadway tickets.)
In the past few decades Midtown West has been transformed into an upscale neighborhood, due to its close proximity to Midtown. Because it resides so close to the Broadway Theatre District, it is home to many young actors and actresses. (See Step 6, "Entertainment Tickets" to combine Broadway packages with our New York Hotel Deals.)
The surrounding blocks are ripe with activities! Midtown is homed to famed attractions such as:
- The Empire State Building (6 blocks from the Gem Midtown). (See Step 5, "Admission Tickets", for Empire State Building Observatory Tickets).
- Times Square (7 blocks)
- Madison Square Garden Arena (4 blocks)
- Jacob K Javits Convention Center (1 Block)
- Broadway Theater District (5 Blocks)
- Fashion District (4 Blocks)
- Rockefeller Center & St Patrick's (10 blocks)
A few other nearby attractions are Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Carnegie Hall. The possibilities are endless!
Restaurants: Some nearby restaurants include Arno's Ristorante, HK Restaurant, Uncle Jack's Steak House and the Sky Light Diner. New York Guest has a 'secret list' of places near the GEM Midtown West that are popular with real New Yorkers. If you're looking for recommendations or New York vacation packages that combine New York hotel deals with restaurant deals, call one of our New York Travel Agents at 866-406-5341.
Hotel Amenities & services
"We believe that honest and unique hospitality does not have to be confined to exorbitant prices and pretentious service. At The GEM Midtown West, you will appreciate nightly turn-down service, free high-speed wireless internet, local calls, shoe shines%u2013 all included in your room rate. Don't forget to check out GEMmine for our weekly favorites.
Our standard rooms offer a king size bed in a chic and intimate smoke-free setting. You'll love that our version of affordability includes down pillows, wide-screened flat-panel LCD televisions, wireless internet access, free high-speed wireless internet, SEI premium bottled water, high-end Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities and monogrammed bath robes. Keep an eye out for our GEMstone program and help us help the environment."
Choose from 2 Room Types (based on availability)
King
Double-Double
Transportation
Conveniently accessible by public transportations such as New York Penn Station, Subway lines (A, C, E) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
With the Subway right at 34th street, you will never have to worry about taking a cab.
Bus: 2 bus stops are located at 8th and 9th avenues.
New York Guest can always provide you with transportation to or from an airport. Would you like a private sedan so you can venture to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or the beaches of Long Island? Limousine New York to take you to your favorite Broadway show?
See the "transportation" section of our online trip booker, or call one of our travel advisors at 866-406-5341 to add transportation to your stay at the GEM Midtown West Hotel.
Check in time: 3:00 PM
Check out time: 12:00 PM
Skip parking fees and have New York Guest arrange your New York Transportation for you! Private sedans, New York Limousines, charters to and from the airport and even helicopter rides can be added into our custom New York Vacation Packages.