Aka Sutton Place, New York

Aka Sutton Place - A pre-war residential building with luxury extended-stay apartments, indoor pool, and 24-hour Technogym

Located in Manhattan's quiet Sutton Place neighborhood, this elegant New York City hotel occupies a revitalized pre-war building featuring 76 furnished apartments. The property spans accommodations from 550-square-foot one-bedroom suites to 1300-square-foot two-bedroom residences, each equipped with granite-topped kitchens and Bosch appliances. A 55-foot heated indoor pool ranks among Manhattan's finest, while the 24-hour Technogym facility provides state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment. The business center features Mac workstations with high-speed internet and printing services. Select suites include private terraces with city views, and all units offer marble bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers. Aka Sutton Place sits just 0.5 miles from 59th Street and 1 mile from Grand Central Station, putting guests within walking distance of Midtown's commercial district.

Pros

Located in a quiet, upscale residential area steps from East River esplanade

Free presale exhibitions and gallery shows at nearby Sotheby's

Temperature-controlled wine lockers available for guest use

Mr. Chow restaurant has served Chinese cuisine in the neighborhood since 1979

Cons

9.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport

Limited evening bar service, operating only Tuesday through Saturday