Murray Hill is a mixed use residential and commercial neighborhood in Manhattan that borders Gramercy Park. Some people refer to Murray Hill as “Curry Hill” because of all of the Indian restaurants in the neighborhood. Some of the sites that attract tourists to hotels in Murray Hill Manhattan include the Empire State Building, Macy’s, and Morgan Library, which is actually a museum full of drawings and musical manuscripts that once belonged to John Pierpont Morgan, one of the wealthiest people in the history of New York.
Murray hill hotels have the best of both worlds-- they are quiet and peaceful, yet are located near busses and subways as well as a large number of shops and cafes.
Murray Hotels, for the most part, are extremely affordable. For example, rooms at the Murray Hill Inn start at just $79/night. The boutique style hotel has cozy and clean accommodations, but lacks the luxurious feel of other hotels in New York City. Its location and price are the main reasons that people choose to stay there. Its location in Midtown is near the Empire State building as well as the shopping of Fifth Avenue. Rooms available include single or double rooms with a shared bathroom, as well as single or double rooms with a private bath.
The Hotel Bedford is located at 118E. 40th Street in Murray Hill New York City. At this choice in hotels in Murray Hill Manhattan, guests will find free wireless internet access, a safe, and a microwave in every room. Many of the rooms have fully equipped kitchenettes. The Murray Hill accommodations are near several Indian and Thai restaurants. Prices start at $350 a night.
Another option for Murray Hill hotels is 70 Park Avenue, located at 70 Park Avenue and 38th Street. This contemporary option of Murray Hill Hotels is adorned with light limestone walls and fireplaces, ultra suede furniture, and plasma screen Tvs. Some of the other amenities of the 201 rooms include in room DVD players and wifi and a safe. General hotel amenities include a restaurant (portion sizes are small), room service, a concierge, and laundry service at an extra charge. Some pets, such as small dogs or cats are allowed but do check before bringing your animal.
The neighborhood of Murray Hill offers a low key atmosphere away from the traffic and noise of Times Square and the Financial District. Murray Hill hotels are a short walk from public transportation, making the neighborhood an ideal place to stay if you want to travel to other neighborhoods in Manhattan.
