The Japanese owned Kitano Hotel in New York City, N.Y., brings an authentic Asian presence to prestigious Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Met Life Tower and Grand Central Station are four blocks away, and the Empire State Building and Times Square are within seven blocks of the hotel. The Kitano Hotel is part of the Murray Hill neighborhood, spanning Madison Avenue to Lexington Avenue from 33rd Street to 39th Street. The hotel is nestled among brownstones, 19th century mansions and other historic buildings.

The Kitano Hotel's grand lobby features marble floors and polished mahogany walls. Original artwork can be found throughout the hotel, including work from famed Columbian artist Fernando Botero. The hotel offers complimentary limousine shuttle service to Wall Street on weekdays, and personal limousine or Town Car service may be arranged. Conference space is available. The hotel's bar, serving rare sake imports, overlooks the lobby and Park Avenue from a bright second floor mezzanine. The piano bar comes alive with weekly jazz nights.

The onsite restaurant, Nadaman Habukai, serves beautifully arranged Japanese cuisine in a contemporary setting. Guests may also choose to dine in a traditional tatami room. The hotel provides complimentary guest passes to the New York Sports Club.

Accommodations feature commissioned artwork and photography among clean lines and furnishings. High speed Internet access is available for guests with laptops.

Guestrooms are soundproofed from exterior and interior noise. Marble decks the bathrooms, which include towel warmers, bathrobes and designer toiletries. Guests can enjoy the tranquil aroma of green tea, provided by in room Japanese teamakers.

Kitano's Bar Lounge hosts live jazz Wednesdays through Fridays, featuring Japanese and American jazz artists.