The Alex is located in New York City, N.Y., in east Midtown. Park Avenue and the United Nations headquarters building are two blocks from the hotel. The United Nations building is adjacent to the East River. Times Square and the Broadway Theater District are six blocks away. Central Park is one mile from the hotel and includes lakes, playgrounds and two ice skating rinks.

The Alex features Riingo restaurant and bar with a blend of American and Japanese cuisine. Riingo offers a private wine room and a sidewalk café. This New York City hotel's front desk is open 24-hours a day. Limousine and Town Car service is available. Complimentary newspapers are offered in the lobby.

The hotel includes a business center. The onsite fitness center features cardiovascular and weight training equipment, balance balls, stretch mats, floor to ceiling mirrors and flat screen televisions. This contemporary hotel's lobby displays orchids and includes a fireplace.

Guestrooms at The Alex feature flat screen televisions and DVD players. In room safes are provided. High speed Internet access is available.

Guestrooms are equipped with cable television.

Complimentary weekday newspapers are delivered to the guestrooms at this New York City hotel.

Guestroom kitchenettes include minibars, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Room service is available 24-hours a day. The limestone bathrooms feature bathrobes, telephones, makeup mirrors and Frederic Fekkai bath amenities.

Guestroom windows open.

The Alex is three blocks from the Art Déco style Chrysler Building. The 1,046 foot structure was built in 1928. One year later, the spire was added.