Swissotel New York - The Drake
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: A sleek Art Deco lobby done in blonde woods and period lighting sets the stage for this stylish hotel with many conveniences. It is a favorite stop for business travelers and attracts many international visitors, as well. Facilities include the Park Avenue Executive Center with 7,500 square feet of meeting space, and a health club/spa offering a variety of treatments and the latest exercise equipment.
Amenity highlights: Rooms at the Drake are good-sized and handsomely decorated; many offer views of Park Avenue. Among thoughtful amenities are puffy comforters, soft Egyptian-cotton sheets, turndown service, room service around the clock, and an umbrella in the closet. High-tech helpers include data ports at desk level, multi-line phones, call waiting, and voice mail.
Insider tip: The Wall Street Boardroom in the hotel’s Executive Center includes computer hookups and a 60-inch videoconferencing screen. It seats 20 in its leather executive chairs.
Stop into the only U.S. branch of the renowned Paris retailer Fauchon just off the lobby for delectable cookies, candies, and other sweet gifts to take home.
Property Amenities
Guests of the Drake can enjoy an array of amenities including valet service and sauna and steam-room facilities for men and women.
Valet parking:
$45 per 24-hour period. No in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax, may vary by weekday, and is subject to change without prior notification.
Ground transportation:
Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Spa services on site
- Health club
- Fitness equipment
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- 24-hour front desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Express check-out
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Parking nearby
- Parking (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Secretarial services
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Dry cleaning service
- Hair salon
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- ATM/banking
- Currency exchange
- Elevator/lift
- Shoe shine
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge services
- Tour assistance
- Suitable for children
- Babysitting or child care
- Number of rooms: 495
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Number of floors: 21
- Room service
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Self parking
- Laundry service
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Descriptions
This New York hotel offers 495 guestrooms. Swissotel's signature “Swiss Dreams” beds—with Fili D’oro sheets and a white satin-band duvet coverlet are featured. Rooms have large desks with leather chairs. Some suites have a fireplace or an outdoor terrace. |
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Television
- Smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Housekeeping
- Voice mail
- Internet access - dial-up
- Fax machine
- Multi-line phone
- Complimentary newspaper
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Extra towels/bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Telephone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Climate control
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Wheelchair accessible
- Clock radio
- Wake-up calls
- Turndown service
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Rollaway beds
- Alarm clock
Area Attractions
Madison Avenue - 1 block
Fifth Avenue - 2 blocks
Carnegie Hall - 5 blocks
Broadway - 5 blocks
LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time to Swissotel New York - The Drake is 20 minutes and distance is 7 miles.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 18 miles.
Driving directions from LaGuardia Airport: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N. Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on Park Ave.
Driving directions from John F. Kennedy International Airport: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expwy) west to SR 25 west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N, take the Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on Park Ave.
Driving directions from Newark International Airport: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take I-495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn right on W 40th St, then turn left on Avenue of the Americas. Turn right on W 57th St, then right on Park Ave.
Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more will usually find a taxi more economical ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Guests traveling light from JFK may also opt for the Air Train ($5–15), then a taxi from the station to the hotel. From Newark, guests can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia shuttle bus ($5–15), and then a taxi from the bus stop to the hotel. (All fees subject to change without notice.)
Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Getting around: For shops and attractions in the immediate area of the Swissotel New York - The Drake, walking is the best way to get around. The subway (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice) is a good way to reach other destinations, especially during peak traffic hours. Taxis are also readily available. Rental cars are not recommended.
Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Restaurants & Bars
Q56 Restaurant - A smart setting in red and black with an open kitchen and a hospitable curved bar, the restaurant specializes in seafood. It is open for all three meals and features a generous breakfast buffet. Fauchon Salon du Thé - The Fauchon tea salon off the lobby is open from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, serving beverages, tempting pastries and tarts, and sandwiches and salads. |
Location
440 Park Ave
New York, NY 10022
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
Important Information
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 16 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Major credit cards accepted
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Check-in time is 1200
- Check-out time is 1200
