61% off (Sale price $110.67, Reg. Price $289.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Courtyard Marriott New York Manhattan/Upper East SideThe Metropolitan Museum of Art and the futuristic-looking Guggenheim, among many other museums, are just blocks from the Courtyard Marriott New York Manhattan/Upper East Side. It’s a prime location if you want to check out New York’s most beloved cultural institutions. There’s also easy access to public transportation, which can put you in Midtown in a few minutes. The Gracie Mansion is less than a 10-minute walk away; the legendary estate has hosted Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton and has views of the East River. Break a sweat: There’s an onsite fitness center with sauna and steam room. Hop on the free WiFi to search for the for the best dining options nearby.Manhattan’s Upper East Side: Star-Studded Neighborhood Close to Central Park and MuseumsCelebrities, politicians, and some of New York’s wealthiest denizens make their homes in the Upper East Side, which ranks among the most affluent neighborhoods in Manhattan (property values here have the highest pricing per square foot in the United States). Located just minutes from Central Park and the Theater District, the picturesque neighborhood has served as the backdrop for a litany of films and television shows, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Woody Allen’s Manhattan.The western edge of the Upper East Side abuts Central Park and the “Museum Mile,” a stretch of cultural institutions on Fifth Avenue anchored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest art galleries in the world. With more than 2 million works on display, you’ll have to spend your time there wisely—check out Time Out New York’s list of “10 Must-See Works” for a handy reference. Nine other museums fill out the Museum Mile, most notably the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Guggenheim art museum and The Africa Center, the first addition to Museum Mile since 1959.
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