Peninsula New York hotel - New York City - Peninsula Offers Renowned Spa Comfort in Midtown Manhattan

The Peninsula New York Hotel is located on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street in the heart of mid-town Manhattan shopping and only blocks from Central Park, Rockefeller Center and dozens of other attractions in this world class city.

A broad range of room and suite options are available for hotel guests, all equipped with marble bathrooms and the basic amenities of modern luxury accommodations.

The hotel is one of 8 luxury hotels that form the peninsula group. The majority of the peninsula hotels are found throughout Asia.

Several special packages are available for guests, including an accommodation and spa package as well as seasonal offers. Seasonal offers also exist for specialty dining such as the Chinese New Year package in the hotel restaurant.

The hotel spa was designed by ESPA which has created award winning spas across the planet for over a decade.

A sauna and steam bath are among the installations of the spa. Skin and scalp treatments and massage are available by treatment. The spa allows for half day or day long stays which are available not only to guests but also to New Yorkers seeking an escape into an environment aimed at relaxation. Specialty treatments for pregnant mothers are on the menu of spa services available.

Relaxation areas include a private spa suite. The spa is open form 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM while the adjoining fitness center opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM as well.

There is also a roof top pool surrounded by glass allowing for panoramic views of Manhattan.

The fitness center not only includes the abovementioned pool but also has a yoga studio in addition to cardiovascular equipment and accessories. Personal trainers are available if requested.

Four lounges for drinks and light fare are available at the hotel with their own unique character while Fives Restaurant provides for a formal dining experience. Fives, which expects smart casual dress of its diners at any meal, takes its name from the hotel location, 5th Avenue and 55th Street ,in Manhattan's mid-town north.

A meeting and greeting service exists for guests arriving at any one of the 3 nearby airports for an additional price to accommodations at the hotel.

The Peninsula chain has its own Electronics services department said to customizing technology to enhance both business and leisure applications for hotel guests.

A novelty of the Peninsula New York hotel and the others in the Peninsula group is its academy programs focused on offering guests learning opportunities around culture, history and cuisine. These programs include specific programs for youth and children and can be made available on only a few days notice.

The third floor of the hotel houses five event spaces and venue that accommodate meetings or private cocktail parties up to events with 130 guests. The Sutton room, for smaller meetings is fully equipped for videoconferencing and any basic technological needs of the modern executives. Several of the hotel lounges are also made available for private events with prior arrangement.