Hotel at a Glance: The Kitano New York Hotel

Lined with elegant, billion-dollar mansions owned by the likes of Vera Wang and Tom Brokaw, Manhattan's Park Avenue has become synonymous with wealth and luxury. The Japanese-owned Kitano New York Hotel fits right in on the iconic boulevard in the Murray Hill area, adding classic Eastern and artistic influences to its already swanky design. Inside, a massive, bronze dog statue designed by Fernando Botero presides over the lobby, and the two onsite restaurants, one of which makes authentic kaiseki cuisine its specialty. This four-star property is also conveniently located within walking distance of most of Manhattan's famous landmarks.

• Must-see nearby: Grand Central Station's "Whispering Gallery," Times Square, and the Empire State Building are all within a mile of the hotel.
• Dine in style: The New York Times calls a visit to the hotel's Hakubai restaurant "an immensely rewarding experience." Head chef Yukihiro Sato uses seasonal ingredients to craft kaiseki—intricate, multicourse meals that got their start as part of a 16th-century tea ceremony. Samplings include sashimi, tempura, and sushi.
• Room with a view: The tastefully decorated guest rooms are outfitted with mahogany furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and soundproof windows that look out on Manhattan's cityscape.
• All that jazz: Dim hanging lights and crimson accents give Kitano's jazz club a smooth, laid-back vibe that fits right in with its weekly jazz and piano shows. On Sundays, you can listen to the twang of upright bass as you dine on a brunch of fresh mozzarella, croissants, and farm-fresh eggs.
• Arts and ephemera: The onsite boutique is lined with handmade jewelry, colorful knickknacks, and quality high-end shopping. Original artwork can be found throughout the rest of the hotel, too, including photos of New York City by Joel Greenberg and paintings by Japanese-born Tatsuya Ishiodori.

Manhattan’s Midtown East: Iconic Sights and Shops Along Fifth Avenue

Midtown East refers to a 17-block stretch of central Manhattan between Fifth Avenue and the East River. The area is known for some of New York’s most famous landmarks, including Rockefeller Center—home to the iconic outdoor ice-skating rink, the Today show, and Saturday Night Live—and Grand Central Terminal, the world’s sixth-most-visited tourist attraction. Though in recent years Grand Central has filled with upscale restaurants and shops, it still serves as a major transportation hub with subway lines, Metro trains, and ziplines heading all over the city.

A stroll down Fifth Avenue is a world-renowned shopping experience: the street is filled with luxury boutiques and flagship department stores, including the original Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. For a little tranquility in the middle of the city, follow Fifth up to the southeast corner of Central Park. Just a few feet off the street is the Pond, which is spanned by a stone bridge. A little farther north, you’ll find the heart of Central Park Zoo.

Another New York landmark towers over Madison Avenue, opposite Rockefeller Center and the 24-foot-tall Atlas statue out front. The late 19th-century neo-Gothic St. Patrick’s Cathedral occupies an entire city block and holds Mass more than 2,400 times every year.

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