Reintroducing traditional style and opulent comfort, The Blakely New York offers a preferred mid Manhattan address for corporate and leisure travelers. Ideally located at 136 West 55th Street, Occupying the address of the former Gorham Hotel, the Blakely opened in late spring of 2004, after a complete renovation and reconfiguration of the facility. In contrast to recent trends of modern boutique hotels, where comfort takes a back seat to style, The Blakely New York has been created in a traditional design with the emphasis on service and comfort.
The Blakely's prime location is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, with proximity to Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue shopping. City Center is just across the street, and a diversity of fine dining venues is right on the doorstep. Among the complimentary guest services at The Blakely are: high speed wireless Internet access; incoming faxes; access to a fitness facility and discounted passport to NYSC; delivery of The New York Times to guest room; overnight shoeshine; and afternoon tea service. In a departure from the minimalist styling that has dominated Manhattan's hospitality scene in recent years, the décor at The Blakely offers a luxurious compilation of texture and color that exudes warmth and a high level of comfort. The Blakely New York offers fine amenities to accommodate every guest needs and pleasure such as: a flat screen TV; CD/DVD Player; complimentary WI FI internet access in all guest rooms and public space. The Blakely New york offers luxerious down bedding with linen duvet and pillow top mattresses instead of the Premium bedding. Complimentary Penhaligons toiletries are also included in all guestrooms. Fabrics in the guestrooms extend the color ways of the public areas, and combine Regency stripes with paisleys, solids and textured leather. The Blakely's prime location is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, with proximity to Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue shopping. City Center is just across the street, and a diversity of fine dining venues is right on the doorstep.