Across the street from Central Park, Jumeirah Essex House sits in the heart of Manhattan's cultural and business core, two blocks from Fifth Avenue shopping, 5 blocks from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and 12 blocks from Broadway theaters. A courtesy car offers drop-off service from the hotel within a 10-block radius (first come, first served).

The hotel, first opened in 1931, has completed a $90 million renovation (spring 2007) to its lobby, guestrooms, and suites that pays homage to its Art Deco heritage. An artist-in-residence program highlights commissioned works by Korean photographer Atta Kim and American painter Mark Innerst. The Heart of Central Park exhibition showcases photography in collaboration with the Museum of the City of New York and Magnum Photos.

Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park also features a spa with separate men's and women's relaxation lounges, saunas and steam rooms, 1,000 square feet of well-equipped fitness space, and personal training. Nail and facial treatments are also offered. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center and event and function space.

The hotel's South Gate restaurant overlooks Central Park and offers seasonally inspired American cuisine along with a 1,200-selection wine list. The Lobby Lounge offers casual meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

South Gate Restaurant and Bar adds a new dimension to the Central Park South dining landscape. Featuring celebrated chef Kerry Heffernan’s outstanding Modern American cuisine, South Gate offers a distinctive and seasonally-inspired menu.

Recently, South Gate’s chefs have partnered with farms throughout New York and New England to create a new tavern menu featuring locally-sourced cheeses and charcuterie.

South Gate continues to revolutionize the dining experience as the first New York restaurant to launch the new iPad wine tablet. Dufeu, South Gates sommelier, will use this interactive touch-screen handheld device to educate patrons on the 700 bottle seasonal wine list.

Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park provides a 1,000-square-foot fitness facility that is well-equipped and adjacent to men's and women's lounges with saunas and steam rooms.

Central Park, across the street from Jumeirah Essex House, offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including ball fields, rowboat rentals, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and in-line skating. Rockefeller Center's skating rink, nine blocks south, opens in winter, as does Central Park's Wollman Rink. A golf driving range is located at Chelsea Piers sports/entertainment complex on the Hudson River 1.75 miles away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Pet fee charged at hotel/condo

Small pets only

Caters to singles

Caters to couples

Caters to seniors

Caters to families

Caters to groups

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out time is Noon

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Valet parking fee: USD 49 per day
• Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 59 per day
• Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.