Esta propriedade
The Metropolitan is a mid-range Manhattan stalwart positioned in Midtown East, offering the Hilton reliability without the luxury price tag—think business-traveller comfort wrapped in contemporary décor with warm service touchstones like the signature chocolate chip cookies at check-in. Standing in its lobby, you'll sense purposeful efficiency: polished marble, well-appointed corridors, and a clientele mixing conference attendees with leisure visitors who've done their homework. It suits the discerning budget-conscious traveller, the business frequent-flyer, and families seeking a safe, well-connected base without the Fifth Avenue premium. The hotel's proximity to Grand Central Terminal and iconic Midtown landmarks makes it a launchpad rather than a destination itself.
️Crônicas da cidade
New York was founded as New Amsterdam by the Dutch in 1624, a trading post that became the bedrock of American commerce and cosmopolitanism when the British seized it in 1664. The grid of numbered streets, laid out in 1811, imposed rational order on Manhattan's chaos and became the template for American urban planning. The city's architectural DNA ranges from Federal and Gothic Revival brownstones through the Beaux-Arts grandeur of the Gilded Age (1880s–1920s) to the soaring Art Deco towers of the 1930s, each era stacked visibly atop the last. Today, New York remains the world's cultural and financial capital, a collage of 8.3 million people speaking over 800 languages, where Broadway theatres, world-class museums, immigrant neighbourhoods, and the UN headquarters coexist within 302 square miles. The city reinvents itself constantly whilst remaining rooted in the competitive, aspirational energy that drew settlers four centuries ago.
️ Melhor época para visitar
O guia completoOs Melhores Meses
May and September are New York's Goldilocks months—warm (18–24°C), low humidity, manageable rainfall, and the city exhales between spring tourism and autumn fashion week. October extends this sweet spot with brilliant foliage visible in Central Park and the Upper West Side, though it marks the uptick towards peak autumn tourism.
🔥 Peak / Festival surge
June through August (summer) and November–December (holiday shopping and Thanksgiving) are peak seasons. Summer draws families and international tourists seeking warm weather; December is frenetic with holiday displays, Rockefeller Center's tree lighting (late November), and Broadway tourism. Hotel rates spike 40–60% above off-season; book early or expect $300+ nightly at the Metropolitan. The Met Museum's temporary exhibitions and outdoor film festivals in Central Park also draw crowds.
Orçamento da Temporada
January–February and March–April offer the best value, with rates 20–35% lower than peak and fewer tourists, though temperatures drop to 0–8°C in winter and spring weather is unpredictable. April compensates with cherry blossoms in the New York Botanical Garden and milder afternoons.
Tempo e embalagem
New York in June is warm (21–27°C) and humid, with occasional thunderstorms that arrive suddenly and drench the city in minutes. Pack breathable clothing, a compact umbrella, comfortable walking shoes (mandatory—New York is a city of 20,000+ steps daily), and a light cardigan for over-air-conditioned hotels and subway cars.
Briefing ao vivo da cidade
- The Second Avenue Subway extension, Phase 2 (72nd to 125th Street) remains under construction through 2026; Midtown East transit corridors are stable, but expect periodic service advisories affecting the Q, R, and W lines, which feed into Grand Central.
- The reopened Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, reopened November 2024 after expansion) in Midtown West is drawing record numbers; book timed tickets in advance if planning a visit during your stay.
- June is the heart of Pride Month in New York; the NYC Pride March (typically mid-June) transforms Fifth Avenue and brings heightened pedestrian traffic, street closures, and a celebratory, colourful energy to Midtown—plan transport accordingly if avoiding crowds.
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🏨 Room Intelligence
Insider tipsBefore you check in to Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on floors 15-25 facing south/east toward East River and Brooklyn Bridge; corner suites with wrap-around windows; avoid ground floor due to street noise
Rooms to avoid
Rooms facing 42nd Street (north side) - heavy traffic noise; lower floors (1-5) near lobby and restaurant; rooms near elevators
Best views
East-facing rooms on upper floors (20+) with Manhattan Bridge and East River views; south-facing suites with Brooklyn Bridge views
Quietest floors
Floors 18-28 are generally quieter; odd-numbered floors often have fewer ice machines
🔊 Noise notes
Times Square location means inherent urban noise; street traffic particularly loud 7am-11pm on 42nd Street side; request upper floors and interior-facing for maximum quiet
💡 Insider tips
Request room away from elevators and ice machines; east/south exposures quieter than north/west; higher floors (25+) worth the upgrade for views and reduced noise; business center on 9th floor if noise-sensitive; ask for recently renovated rooms in tower section
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalações do Hotel
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi (100+ Mbps) for all guests; no login walls beyond room key.
Two elevators serve all 18 floors; no stairs-only areas; full wheelchair access throughout.
Complimentary USA Today & New York Times in lobby; digital access via Hilton Honors app; building is 1964 modernist (Ulrich Franzen architect, NYC landmark designation pending review).
Standard 15:00–23:59; early check-in subject to availability (fees may apply); late checkout until 13:00 costs $50 USD, until 18:00 $100 USD.
Complimentary storage available 24/7; unlimited pieces for 7 days post-checkout.
Step-free main entrance via Lexington Ave; accessible rooms on multiple floors; adapted bathrooms; accessible parking spaces adjacent to lobby.
On-site valet parking $45 USD/night (in/out privileges); nearest public garage (Central Parking, 535 Lexington Ave) $28–$35 USD/day; no EV charging on-site.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: NYC occupancy tax 14.875% + $3.50 per night per room. No resort fee.
Deposit & card hold: 1 night's room rate advance deposit; $500 USD incidental hold on card at check-in
On-site Jantar & Horas
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (0.2 km (5 min walk), Park Avenue & 50th Street)
- Synagogue: Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York (1.1 km (15 min walk), Fifth Avenue & 65th Street)
- Mosque: Islamic Center of New York (2.5 km (8 min transit via Lexington Line), East 96th Street & Third Avenue)
Halal: Zaab Zaab (Thai-Halal), 8 min walk (Lexington Ave & 48th St); Certified Halal butcher/markets in Jackson Heights, Queens (30 min transit).
Kosher: Shuka (Israeli, Kosher-certified), 12 min walk (Madison Ave & 47th St); Bacchanal Kosher Market nearby (Lexington & 47th).
Vegan/Vegetarian: By Chloe (plant-based, vegan-certified), 8 min walk (Madison Ave & 47th St); Candle 79 (vegan fine dining), 25 min walk (Upper West Side).
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Fifth Avenue retail district (3 min walk): Saks Fifth Avenue, Apple, luxury flagships. Grand Central Terminal shops (5 min walk). Times Square (10 min walk).
Best: Central Park south entrance (7 min walk via 58th St); paved, gentle terrain, 843 acres. Lexington Avenue corridor flat and pedestrian-friendly.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) — 15 min walk, paid entry ~$25 USD. Metropolitan Museum of Art — 20 min walk, suggested donation $30 USD.
Grand Central Terminal has live performances (5 min walk). Broadway theatres (Times Square, 10 min walk). Carnegie Hall (12 min walk).
Dave & Buster's (Times Square, 12 min walk); Barcadia Arcade Bar (15 min walk, Flatiron District); no board-game cafes immediately adjacent.
Madison Square Park playground (15 min walk); Central Park multiple playgrounds (7–10 min walk); no immediate urban play spaces on block.
️ Meio Ambiente e Saúde
☀️ UV index: June 9–10: UV Index 7–8 (High). Wear SPF 30+, seek shade 10:00–16:00, reapply every 2 hours if outdoors.
🤧 Pollen & allergens: Early June: moderate grass pollen, low tree pollen; some ragweed starting late June. Advise allergy sufferers to check daily pollen forecast via weather apps.
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Citibank ATM in lobby (on-site); JP Morgan Chase ATM 2 min walk (Madison Ave & 50th St); most ATMs charge $2–3 USD non-customer fee.
CVS Pharmacy (24h, as above, 3 min walk). Nearest full-service pharmacy: Riteaid (Madison Ave & 50th St) — 09:00–21:00, 4 min walk; 24h Rite Aid (Grand Central Terminal), 5 min walk.
CVS Pharmacy (Lexington Ave & 47th St) — 24 hours, 3 min walk. Duane Reade (Lexington Ave & 52nd St) — 24 hours, 5 min walk.
Lexington Ave/53rd St subway station (E, M lines) — 2 min walk north; IRT 51st St station (6 line) — 3 min walk south. Single ride MetroCard $2.75 USD. Unlimited 7-day pass $33 USD.
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →United States Dollar, USD
Avoid airport currency booths (poor rates); use Chase or Citibank branches (fair mid-market rates) near hotel. Nearest: Citibank branch (Madison Ave & 52nd St, 4 min walk). Never use street-corner tourist bureaux.
Visa, Mastercard, Amex universally accepted; contactless (NFC) standard at 95% of venues; Apple Pay & Google Pay widely accepted; cash still expected at some delis and taxis.
Restaurants: 18–20% on pre-tax bill; taxis: 15–20%; hotel housekeeping: $2–3 USD/night; bellhop: $2–5 USD; room service: 18–20% added automatically or add if not.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Joe Coffee (chain, multiple Midtown locations, 5 min walk) — $2.50–3.50 USD for espresso drinks. Locals prefer independent: Brew by Numbers (3 min walk, Lexington & 50th) — $3.50 USD.
Shake Shack ($11–15 USD for burger+shake, 7 min walk, Madison Ave); Sweetgreen salad bowls ($12–14 USD, 5 min walk); Pret A Manger sandwich lunch deal ($8–10 USD, multiple locations).
Rezdôôrvé ($13–18 USD mains, Thai-American, 8 min walk); Thai Buddha Cafe (Lexington Ave, $12–16 USD); Junior's (diner, classic mains $15–20 USD, 10 min walk).
Jackson Heights / Roosevelt Ave (Queens, 15 min transit): tacos $2–3 USD, empanadas $2–4 USD; Grand Central food court (5 min walk) offers cheap eat spots; Halal carts on Lexington Ave throughout day ($6–8 USD for meal).
Whole Foods Market (Columbus Ave & 59th St, 15 min walk) — premium; budget alternative: Trader Joe's (81st & Columbus, 20 min walk) or Aldi (limited NYC presence). Nearest: corner delis (Lexington Ave, $3–7 USD snacks/basics).
H&M (Fifth Ave, 5 min walk) — budget chain, $20–60 USD items; Zara (Madison Ave, 3 min walk) — mid-range; Century 21 (closed 2020; check for pop-ups). Chinatown (25 min transit) for wholesale knockoffs $5–20 USD.
MetroCard Unlimited 7-day pass $33 USD (best value for multi-day stay). From airport: AirTrain + LIRR/subway $15 USD (vs. taxi $50–65 USD); Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) $25–35 USD.
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🚨 Emergency Contacts
New YorkIn New York, United States, dial 911 for all emergency services including police, ambulance, and fire. For non-emergency situations, contact the local precinct or 311 for NYC information and services.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
🍽️ Where to Eat
Reserve on OpenTable →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in New York, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Vá ao redor
Book trains →Newark (EWR) Airport → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle (A/C/E/1 lines)
💡 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.
Times Square, Grand Central, Penn Station → Columbus Circle (59th Street Station)
💡 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.
Midtown / Upper West Side → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle
💡 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.
Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA), or JFK Airport → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle
💡 Pre-book Uber/Lyft for predictable pricing; avoid peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm). Yellow cabs from EWR are flat-rate ~$70.
Perguntas Frequentes
What are the best rooms at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
Rooms on floors 15-25 facing south/east toward East River and Brooklyn Bridge; corner suites with wrap-around windows; avoid ground floor due to street noise
Which rooms should I avoid at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
Rooms facing 42nd Street (north side) - heavy traffic noise; lower floors (1-5) near lobby and restaurant; rooms near elevators
Is Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan noisy?
Times Square location means inherent urban noise; street traffic particularly loud 7am-11pm on 42nd Street side; request upper floors and interior-facing for maximum quiet
Which rooms have the best views at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
East-facing rooms on upper floors (20+) with Manhattan Bridge and East River views; south-facing suites with Brooklyn Bridge views
What are insider tips for staying at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
Request room away from elevators and ice machines; east/south exposures quieter than north/west; higher floors (25+) worth the upgrade for views and reduced noise; business center on 9th floor if noise-sensitive; ask for recently renovated rooms in tower section
What time is check-in at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
Check-in at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi (100+ Mbps) for all guests; no login walls beyond room key.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
NYC occupancy tax 14.875% + $3.50 per night per room. No resort fee.
Where can I eat cheaply near Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
Shake Shack ($11–15 USD for burger+shake, 7 min walk, Madison Ave); Sweetgreen salad bowls ($12–14 USD, 5 min walk); Pret A Manger sandwich lunch deal ($8–10 USD, multiple locations).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan?
MetroCard Unlimited 7-day pass $33 USD (best value for multi-day stay). From airport: AirTrain + LIRR/subway $15 USD (vs. taxi $50–65 USD); Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) $25–35 USD.
When is the best time to visit New York?
May and September are New York's Goldilocks months—warm (18–24°C), low humidity, manageable rainfall, and the city exhales between spring tourism and autumn fashion week. October extends this sweet spot with brilliant foliage visible in Central Park and the Upper West Side, though it marks the uptick towards peak autumn tourism.
️ Principais atrações
💡 Visit early morning for fewer crowds and best wildlife photography. The Conservatory Garden is a hidden gem on the northeast side.
💡 Visit on weekday afternoons for shorter lines. The Roof Garden offers free access with skyline views and contemporary art installations.
💡 Walk from south to north for the best lighting. Visit at sunset for stunning photo opportunities with Manhattan skyline.
💡 Walk in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds. The bridge is stunning at sunset and beautifully lit at night.
💡 Visit Federal Hall for free tours. The 9/11 Memorial is free and deeply moving. Best visited early morning before crowds gather.