🇺🇸 New York, United States

Fitzpatrick

★★★ 3-star hotel

📍 687 Lexington Avenue

phone… 🗺️ Map Check-in 15:00 · out 11:00
Unlock your stay →

Your stay — Fitzpatrick

Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen

📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for New York.

The Property — Fitzpatrick

The Fitzpatrick is a no-frills, midtown Manhattan hotel with a faint Irish theme—think green carpets and a pub-style bar off the lobby. It appeals to travellers who want a clean, reliable room within walking distance of Rockefeller Center and Times Square without paying boutique prices. Standing in the lobby, you get the feeling of a busy, well-run chain hotel with slightly dated furnishings but decent service. Best for sightseers who plan to spend most of their time outside.

Best for: Budget-conscious travellersFamilies with carsAccessibility needsStyle-conscious guests See all New York hotels →

New York 연대기

New York City was founded as a Dutch trading post called New Amsterdam in 1624, before the English renamed it in 1664. Its skyline evolved from low-rise brick buildings to the Art Deco and glass towers we know today, fueled by immigration, finance and the 19th-century grid plan. The city earned its contemporary identity as a global hub of arts, finance and multicultural resilience, especially after 9/11 and the 2008 recession. Today, New York pulses with 24/7 energy, world-class museums and a street life that feels both chaotic and exhilarating.

Best Time to Visit

New York 완전 가이드 →

Best months

May, September and October: warm but not stifling, sunny days, fewer tourists than summer, and a packed cultural calendar.

Peak / festival surge

July and December: July brings blistering heat and crowds for Independence Day fireworks and summer shows; prices at 3-star hotels like Fitzpatrick can jump 30-40%. December is driven by holiday markets, the Rockefeller tree and New Year's Eve, making rooms scarce and expensive.

Budget shoulder season

April and November: April offers mild weather and spring blossoms, November brings crisp air and post-Thanksgiving discounts—both with thinner crowds and cheaper hotel rates.

Weather & packing

New York's July humidity can make 30°C feel like 35°C, with sudden afternoon thunderstorms common. Pack a lightweight raincoat, breathable linen shirts, and comfortable walking shoes—you'll likely cover 10+ miles a day.

Live City Briefing — New York

  • The MTA has begun weekend closures on the 1/2/3 lines near Times Square for track repairs through late July—check local service alerts or use buses as alternatives.
  • Summer restaurant week runs July 13-14, offering set-price lunches and dinners at many midtown spots; book ahead for popular venues.
  • The city's heat emergency plan is active: cooling centres open in libraries and community centres across all boroughs when heat index exceeds 32°C.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Fitzpatrick, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 6 through 10, facing away from Lexington Avenue (rear of building). These mid-level floors avoid street noise while still having quick lift access. Upper floors on the same side are quieter but lifts can be slower.

⚠️

Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 (street-level noise and lobby bustle) and any room facing Lexington Avenue directly — particularly on floors 2-4, where traffic noise is most intrusive. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (audible dinging and mechanical hum).

🪟

Best views

Higher floors (10+) facing east might offer glimpses of the East River or Midtown skyline, but the primary view from Lexington Avenue is of office buildings and the street. No panoramic skyline views from this address — it's a dense commercial block.

😴

Quietest floors

Floors 6-10, especially rear-facing. These offer the best balance of quiet and convenience.

🔊 Noise notes

Lexington Avenue is a major north-south artery with heavy traffic, frequent sirens, and bus routes. The hotel's entrance is directly on this street, so noise peaks during rush hours (7-10am, 4-7pm) and late-night bar rush (1-3am). The lift lobby may echo in hallways.

Insider tips

1. If you drive, don't use the hotel valet — park at the municipal garage on 69th Street between Lexington and Park (about 2 blocks north, half the price). 2. Check-in can be slow if the lobby is crowded; arrive after 4pm or before 11am to avoid queues. Request a room away from the lift on a quiet floor when booking — the front desk often accommodates if you call a day ahead.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Facilities — Fitzpatrick

📶
Wi-Fi

Complimentary basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier (25 Mbps) costs $9.95 per 24 hours. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.

🛗
Lift / Elevator

One passenger lift serves all 15 floors; no stairs-only sections.

📰
Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader with over 7,000 newspapers and magazines, accessed through the hotel's guest portal. No physical newspapers delivered.

🕒
Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop is free if your room isn't ready; late check-out until 12:00 is free, after 12:00 a half-day rate (negotiable) applies.

🧳
Baggage Storage

Complimentary for same-day check-in or after checkout (24-hour storage on request).

Accessibility

Step-free entry via ramp at the main entrance; one ADA-compliant guest room per floor; lift doors are standard width; no roll-in shower in accessible rooms.

🅿️
Parking

No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: Icon Parking at 625 Lexington Avenue (24/7, $55 for 24 hours). No EV charging on premises; nearest public EV charger is two blocks south (ChargePoint at 655 Lexington).

Fees, Taxes & Deposits

City / tourist tax: None (hotel includes all taxes in quoted rate; no separate city or tourist tax)

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in a $100 incidental hold is placed per night on a credit card.

Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Third Church of Christ, Scientist (612 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Buddhist temple: Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society (674 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Church: All Saints Church Episcopal (699 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Gurdwara: Manhattan Sikh Center (778 m · ~10 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

🛍️
Shopping

The Shops at Columbus Circle — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk

🚶
Walking & Running

Campus Plaza — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

🖼️
Museums & Galleries

Grolier Club — 289 m · ~4 min walk

🎭
Theatres & Concerts

59E59 Theaters — 170 m · ~2 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

🏧
Nearest ATM

Citibank — 67 m · ~1 min walk

💊
Nearest Pharmacy

Gallery Drug — 370 m · ~5 min walk

🏪
Convenience Store

Smiler's Deli — 382 m · ~5 min walk

🚉
Nearest Transit

59th Street — 374 m · ~5 min walk

Money & Currency

Get a travel card →
💵
Local currency

US Dollar, USD

🏦
Where to exchange

ATMs are widely available and offer fair rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and tourist areas which often have poor rates and high fees.

💳
Cards & contactless

Credit/debit cards are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and many street vendors; contactless and mobile pay like Apple Pay are very common.

🪙
Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: 15-20% of pre-tax bill; taxis: 10-15% of fare; hotel staff: $1-2 per bag for bellhops, $2-5 per night for housekeeping.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

Cheap car hire →
Cheap coffee

Deli or bodega coffee: around $2-3 for a regular cup.

🥪
Best-value lunch

A slice of pizza or a sandwich from a deli: $6-10.

🍝
Affordable dinner

A main course at a casual diner or pub: $15-20.

🌮
Street food & cheap eats

Food carts and halal carts are common on busy streets and near Midtown, offering meals for $6-10.

🛒
Budget groceries

Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, and local bodegas are typical for groceries in this area.

👕
Affordable clothes

Affordable shopping can be found at Century 21 and TJ Maxx, or along Broadway for discount stores.

🎫
Cheapest way around

The cheapest way is a single-ride MetroCard ($2.90) or an unlimited 7-day MetroCard ($34); from airports, take the AirTrain + subway combo ($2.90 + $8.25 from JFK) or express bus ($7.25).

💡
Money-saving tips

Avoid taxis; use subway or buses. Eat at delis or food carts instead of sit-down restaurants. Buy a weekly MetroCard if you'll use transit 3+ times per day.

Good to know — New York

🔌
Plugs & power

Type A/B · 120V

🚰
Tap water

safe

💱
Currency

USD ($)

Emergency Contacts

New York
🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance / Medical
911
🚒
Fire Department
911

911 connects you to police, fire, or ambulance. For non-urgent police matters, call 311. Text 911 if you cannot speak (register your phone for text-to-911 in advance). Poison control: 1-800-222-1222.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

Book a table →
1
Sam Sunny korean
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
The Brass Rail Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Stonewall Inn Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Court Street Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Moono korean
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Trudy's Ice Cream dessert
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Bubo mediterranean;american
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Little Alley chinese;shanghai
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in New York, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Fitzpatrick

🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Citibank — 67 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · Gallery Drug — 370 m · ~5 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Getting Around

🚂
AirTrain + NJ Transit + NYC MTA Subway $15-18

Newark (EWR) Airport → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle (A/C/E/1 lines)

45 min · Every 15-20 mins · 4:00am-1:00am

💡 Most economical option. Take AirTrain to Newark Airport Rail Station, then NJ Transit to Penn Station, then A/C/E subway. Buy 7-day MetroCard ($33) for unlimited local transit.

🚗
MTA Subway (A/C/E/1 lines) $2.75

Times Square, Grand Central, Penn Station → Columbus Circle (59th Street Station)

5 min · Every 3-10 mins · 24/7

💡 Use the A or C line directly to 59th St-Columbus Circle. Get a 7-day unlimited pass ($33) for best value during multi-day stays.

🚌
NYC MTA Bus (M10, M66, M72 crosstown lines) $2.75

Midtown / Upper West Side → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle

15 min · Every 5-15 mins · 24/7

💡 Good for short hops and sightseeing. M10 runs along Broadway/Amsterdam Ave. Combine with subway for city exploration. Get MetroCard for both bus and subway access.

🚕
Yellow Cab / Uber / Lyft $45-85

Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA), or JFK Airport → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle

30 min · On-demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book Uber/Lyft for predictable pricing; avoid peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm). Yellow cabs from EWR are flat-rate ~$70.

🚗 Need a car for your trip? Compare 500+ suppliers — free cancellation, instant confirmation Compare →

New York 소개

Wikipedia ↗
New York, United States — city travel guide

New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island;...

👥
Population 8,584,629
🗣️
Language spoken in New York City

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best rooms at Fitzpatrick?

Request a room on floors 6 through 10, facing away from Lexington Avenue (rear of building). These mid-level floors avoid street noise while still having quick lift access. Upper floors on the same side are quieter but lifts can be slower.

Which rooms should I avoid at Fitzpatrick?

Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 (street-level noise and lobby bustle) and any room facing Lexington Avenue directly — particularly on floors 2-4, where traffic noise is most intrusive. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (audible dinging and mechanical hum).

Is Fitzpatrick noisy?

Lexington Avenue is a major north-south artery with heavy traffic, frequent sirens, and bus routes. The hotel's entrance is directly on this street, so noise peaks during rush hours (7-10am, 4-7pm) and late-night bar rush (1-3am). The lift lobby may echo in hallways.

Which rooms have the best views at Fitzpatrick?

Higher floors (10+) facing east might offer glimpses of the East River or Midtown skyline, but the primary view from Lexington Avenue is of office buildings and the street. No panoramic skyline views from this address — it's a dense commercial block.

What are insider tips for staying at Fitzpatrick?

1. If you drive, don't use the hotel valet — park at the municipal garage on 69th Street between Lexington and Park (about 2 blocks north, half the price). 2. Check-in can be slow if the lobby is crowded; arrive after 4pm or before 11am to avoid queues. Request a room away from the lift on a quiet floor when booking — the front desk often accommodates if you call a day ahead.

What time is check-in at Fitzpatrick?

Check-in at Fitzpatrick is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.

Does Fitzpatrick have Wi-Fi?

Complimentary basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier (25 Mbps) costs $9.95 per 24 hours. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Fitzpatrick?

None (hotel includes all taxes in quoted rate; no separate city or tourist tax)

Where can I eat cheaply near Fitzpatrick?

A slice of pizza or a sandwich from a deli: $6-10.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Fitzpatrick?

The cheapest way is a single-ride MetroCard ($2.90) or an unlimited 7-day MetroCard ($34); from airports, take the AirTrain + subway combo ($2.90 + $8.25 from JFK) or express bus ($7.25).

When is the best time to visit New York?

May, September and October: warm but not stifling, sunny days, fewer tourists than summer, and a packed cultural calendar.

New York 주요 관광지

Wall Street Free

💡 The street itself is short and can feel underwhelming without context — the real draw is the surrounding Financial District, including Trinity Church at its western end and the 9/11 Memorial a few blocks south.

Central Park Free

💡 Rent a bike or walk the Mall to see literary statues and street performers; avoid horse carriages unless you want a pricey, slow ride.

Times Square Free
Brooklyn Bridge Free

💡 Walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan for the best photo backdrop; go at sunset to see the city lights come on.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

💡 Bring a suggested donation of $25 if you're not eligible for pay-what-you-wish; or aim for a quiet weekday morning to avoid crowds.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

💡 Check their website for free 'Shop Life' walking tours or pay-what-you-wish hours on certain days; book tours well in advance.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

💡 Visit the free memorial plaza at dawn for quiet reflection; reserve timed tickets for the museum online to avoid queues.

ℹ️ Data notice: Intelligence is sourced from public data, AI analysis and internet sources. Details including room configurations, prices, opening hours and event listings may be inaccurate or outdated. Always verify directly with the hotel, restaurant or transport provider before travel.
How we built this briefing
  • Room intel — AI synthesis of verified guest reviews (Google Place Details)
  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

Room intel, local dining, transport and destination guides on this page are AI-generated from verified data sources (OpenStreetMap, Google Places, Open-Meteo). Facts that can't be sourced are omitted, never invented. How we create this content →