As the most heard of and visited borough of New York City, Manhattan offers a vibrant mix of culture and commerce, such that it is able to offer a little, or a lot, of something to everyone. Manhattan is an elongated island that is split into downtown, midtown and upper Manhattan, each division holding several distinct and unique districts within their bounds.
Upper Manhattan hosts some of the most exclusive residential neighbourhoods, but also Harlem, home of America's most famous black community and a centre for African American music, arts and culture. Upper Manhattan also claims central park, several fine art museums, Colombia University and the high-end boutiques of Madison Avenue.
Midtown Manhattan features most on tourist maps, as it proudly exhibits landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Grand central station and the theatre district. The theatre district itself boasts the famous Broadway and Times Square.
Downtown Manhattan is perhaps of most interest to the business traveller. Lower Manhattan, the financial district, is where one finds the giants of the financial world. Wall Street and the world trade centre site are both found here. As the historic centre of the city, it boast historical architecture and several museums and galleries, which means that staying close to the financial hub for convenience most certainly does not mean you cannot make a holiday of your business trip.
Manhattan business hotels are specifically aware of the needs of the business traveller, catering more extensively than other hotels in terms of facilities and services provided. This however does not mean that ultimate comfort and luxury is sacrificed, and these hotels boast exquisite quality in terms of their suites, dining and service.
Guest suites are fully equipped with every modern technological amenity required. From high speed internet connection in every room, multi-line cordless phones and completely soundproofed walls to the complimentary fruit baskets, and large mahogany work desks; business guests are able to quickly settle in, and waste no unnecessary time getting comfortable. The modern simplicity of the furnishings compliments the spacious interiors and the combination of business and comfort. Deluxe suites that display sweeping views of the city skyline have guest rooms and conferencing spaces that allow smaller private meetings from your own hotel room.
Conference facilities are state of the art, with cinematic audio-visual equipment complete with around the clock technical support. Live webcast, and real-time video conferencing means that meetings can be held with correspondents across the globe.
Manhattan business hotels boast leading business centres which are manned 24 hours, providing solutions to your every occupational need. Here guests can read complimentary newspapers and leading business journals, employ the help of a personal assistant or translation specialist, or use one of the highly advanced PCs or Macs in the professional yet luxuriously comfortable business lounge.
Many of the Manhattan business hotels provide a variety of different sized and styled spaces, from intimate round table meeting rooms, to 100-seat theatrical conference halls. Each meeting room is exquisitely furnished, maintained and serviced. With luxuriously appointed tables or desks, ergonomically perfected seating and high ceilings, delegates are treated as executive royalty.
The 5-star hotels provide dedicated event planners assigned to your event exclusively, technical support staff and friendly silver service waitrons to tend to your every corporate or hospitality requirements. And of course, a majority of these prestigious hotels also provide glamorous venues to host launches or lavish banquets, with the Gansevoort Hotel in particular boasting a panoramic loft space on its rooftop.
Outside of the rooms and meeting spaces, the hotels provide in a number of other ways for their high-profile business clientele. Hotels offer anything from complimentary garment pressing; to spare mobile telephones, pagers and computers available on loan should you require them. If the hotels do not have a fully fitted out health suite, complete with personal trainers and beauty salons, then you can be sure that they will provide free transportation and passes to one of the highly acclaimed gyms nearby.
Multi-lingual concierges offer assistance willingly, from help choosing where to dine in the exciting city, or accessing one of the personal assistances who can assist you with secretarial tasks throughout your stay. And let's not forget the Bentley or latest Mercedes Benz that will transport you into town for those mid morning brunch meetings, or the after work business drinks at one of the cosmopolitan bars which line the avenues.
With Manhattan being a centre of commerce and multinational corporations, it is no wonder that the hotel industry has chosen to cater specifically for business clients. In today's world of high technology and fast-paced interactions, these hotels have managed to remain at the forefront of developing systems, while still providing warm, aesthetically-pleasing accommodation, with first-class facilities and service. Manhattan business hotels combine the ultimate in luxurious living, with only the best corporate related necessities, allowing the business guest to work and travel in style.
