The Buckingham Hotel, located in the midst of New York's world-famous cultural district, is a true institution of the arts. If the walls of the hotel’s historic midtown New York hotel could replay the sights and sounds they have absorbed over three-quarters of a century, you would be treated to a medley of glorious musical styles, classical and modern dance, and artwork created by world-renowned artists and performers in residence. The legacy of these talented people, whose love of the arts converged at the Buckingham, continues to make this midtown New York City hotel the choice of talented performers, artists, and travelers today. Erected in 1929 on dynamic West 57th Street, this uniquely inspired hotel in midtown New York City, the Buckingham Hotel was immediately surrounded by internationally-renowned concert halls, art galleries, museums, and schools of art and dance. Today, the neighborhood is very much the same. Saturated with rich heritage, this midtown New York City hotel continues to honor its extensive musical history and West 57th Street's long-standing artistic traditions.A sophisticated décor keeps time with musical heritage at the Buckingham Hotel, located here in the cultural heart of midtown Manhattan. From the lobby's gold-leaf ceiling - designed in homage to the Metropolitan Opera - to the walls clad in the woods of pianos and violins, this all-suite New York City boutique hotel offers a historic haven for performing-arts lovers and participants. With its spacious accommodations - which defy standard convention with oversized dimensions at an unbelievable value - the Buckingham Hotel makes both brief and extended stays exceptionally comfortable. Experience the distinct tradition of hospitality that has attracted scores of renowned entertainers, style-conscious vacationers, and business travelers to this midtown New York boutique hotel since 1929. * Here at this boutique hotel in Manhattan,the Buckingham Hotel, you'll find a variety of onsite amenities including sophisticated public spaces, full-service business center, 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center, sauna and personal shower facilities, off-site parking available.* A home inside every suite at this boutique hotel in Manhattanfrom the piano and violin woods that decorate the lobby, to the fabulous period artwork devoted to dance and theater, the Buckingham continues to provide a cherished haven for performing artists and sophisticated guests. * Experience the distinct charm and extraordinary value of this boutique hotel in Manhattan. As an intimate setting, the accommodations offer far more personalized service than many of the larger boutique hotels in midtown Manhattan, including high-speed internet, in the lounge, knowledgeable concierge services, exclusive appointment and ticket booking, daily New York Times, personal telephone numbers, laundry facility, located on-site and extensive range of pet-friendly services.* Business Center:The Buckingham Hotel's business center provides all the business services a guest could need, from faxing, scanning and computer and internet use to disk burning and even secretarial assistance.* Fitness Center: The Buckingham Hotel's fitness center is a state-of-the-art workout and relaxation facility available to guests 24 hours. It offers the newest recumbent bicycle, cross trainer and even treadmills that go down as well as uphill. Guests can also experience a selection of free weights and a fabulous multistation universal machine. A private shower and sauna complete your workout before returning to your room or heading off for the excitement of Manhattan.* Meeting Facility:In meeting mode, the Patron's Lounge serves as a perfect location for private meetings, intimate parties, press conferences and events, including breakfasts or luncheons. Professional catering is easily provided. The Patron's Lounge is fully wired to provide computer use of the monitor for presentation purposes, as well as surround sound and T-1 connections to connect remote locations to the meeting as desired. * Studio Suites:Uniquely spacious up to 405 square feet with oversized sleeping room, a dining and sitting area and a bright, fully appointed kitchen.* One-Bedroom Suites:Generously sized up to 800 square feet with beautifully appointed living room with pullout sofa, separate bedroom, and well-stocked kitchen.* Martinelli Penthouse Suite:One-of-a-kind two-bedroom duplex on the 17th floor, with over 2,000 square feet of living space and a vast terrace with outstanding views.* Enjoy all the signature style of upscale Manhattan living in the Buckingham Hotel's oversized studio and one-bedroom suites. Let this legendary New York boutique hotel provide you with a calm oasis in the midst of the world's most exciting metropolis. * Filled with music and art, this stylish boutique hotel in New York City truly is Manhattan's suitest stay, with your every need in mind, including fully appointed kitchen, with modern appliances, high-speed internet access available, dual-line cordless phone, with dataport connection, private-number option available, with voicemail, premium-channel cable television and VCR, CD stereo system, alarm-clock radio, hairdryer and iron and ironing board. The Buckingham Hotel, located in the very heart of the city's cultural district, is immediately surrounded by the best the world has to offer. For decades, this neighborhood unlike any other has reverberated with great music, dance, theater, and art. Take in a performance at the most famous concert venue in the world -New York Carnegie Hall- located directly across the street. Savor a premier performance at the Lincoln Center. Explore contemporary art at the newly reopened MOMA, or simply people-watch at Rockefeller Center's uniquely landscaped plaza. Then return to the intimate comfort of this boutique-style hotel near Carnegie Hall -perfectly positioned among the most famous midtown Manhattan attractions.As one of the most distinctive choices of Central Park NYC hotels - located at the corner of 57th Street and 6th Avenue - the Buckingham Hotel places you just steps from the world's greatest performance venues, art galleries, and museums. The hotel’s convenient location draws people here from all over the world -for the energy, the scene, and the desire to be a part of it all. Hail a cab, take the subway outside the front door, or simply walk to explore the diverse mix of events and activities surrounding you. It's all within your reach from this intimate, boutique-style hotel near Central Park. The Buckingham Hotel is easily accessible from all three metropolitan-area airports: just 30 minutes from LaGuardia; 40 minutes from Newark; and 45 minutes from JFK. The hotel is just 2 blocks from the City Center.The Buckingham Hotel is at the very heart of New York's Arts District, a neighborhood unlike any other in the world. It has for decades reverberated with great music, swooned with great dance and been inspired by great art. Today, the Arts District is even more vibrant than ever, and the Buckingham's guests have it all at their doorstep.The Buckingham Hotel is surrounded by some of the City's absolute best food. World-famous choices like the Manhattan Ocean Club, Alain Ducasse and San Domenico as well as fabulous finds like Molyvos, Aquavit and Oceana and even New York's absolute best pizza and bagels - these are all just steps from your door. A distinguished legend amid midtown New York hotels.. * LaGuardia Airport - 30 min. drive * Newark Airport - 40 min. drive * JFK Airport - 45 min. drive* Carnegie Hall - Across the street* Central Park - 2 blocks* Columbus Circle - 2 blocks* City Center - 2 ½ blocks* Fifth Avenue Shopping - 3 blocks* MOMA - 5 blocks* Lincoln Center - 5 blocks* Museum of American Folk Art - 5 blocks* Broadway Theater District - 7 blocks* Saint Patrick's Cathedral - 7 blocks* American Museum of Arts and Design - 8 blocks* Rockefeller Center - 8 blocks* Radio City Music Hall - 8 blocks* World Trade Center - 1 mi.* Empire State Building (1.5 mi.)* United Nations (1.5 mi.)