Soaring 42 stories, Le Parker Meridien in New York, N.Y. stands on West 57th Street, one half block from Carnegie Hall and just over one block from Fifth Avenue Shopping. Central Park is two blocks north of this midtown New York hotel.

A gothic style mirrored and columned arcade leads into the spacious lobby of this sleek, modern hotel. Renovations have added custom designed furniture and lighting, and an uncluttered look throughout.

At Le Parker Meridien's three onsite restaurants include Norma's, featuring the best breakfast in New York, Seppi's with the best of French cuisine and the Burger Joint, known for great burgers. Travelers can linger on top of the world in the Penthouse Pool or exercise below the ground in the Cardio Theatre at the Gravity, the 15,000 square foot gym, fitness center and spa. Sleek and fashionable function spaces for those special corporate retreats or social events, clustered on the second and third levels, offer a total service environment including the latest in information technology.

Le Parker Meridien's 730 Scandinavian style rooms with soothing blond, cherry and cedar woods, include platform beds with premium and hypo allergenic bedding.

All guestrooms feature 32" flat screen televisions and offer high speed Internet access with wireless keyboards.

Many of the guestrooms offer extensive views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.

A discounted and easy way to see the attractions of New York City is to purchase a CityPass booklet filled with tickets and inside information on NYC must sees including the Empire State Building, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, American Museum of Natural History, MoMA, the Guggenheim Museum and more.