Grand Suite (Sky Grand Chamber Suite Empire Views)

The Grand Suite (Sky Grand Chamber Suite Empire Views) faces out over the Manhattan skyline, with the Empire State Building in the picture. The hotel rises 38 stories in NoMad, so the outlook is well above street level.

The suite has 1 King Bed and sleeps up to 3 guests. It suits a couple looking for extra room, or a small party of three. One person in each room must be 21 or older at check-in.

The suite measures 630 sq. ft., a generous footprint for a Manhattan hotel room. That leaves space for sleeping, working at the desk and unwinding after a day in the city.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Towels are changed every 2 days, and housekeeping visits daily.

Expect a 55-inch smart TV with premium channels and streaming including Netflix and Hulu. There is also an espresso maker and a coffee/tea maker, a minibar, complimentary bottled water and 24-hour room service. For work you get free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a desk with chair, a laptop workspace and an iron and ironing board. Blackout drapes, climate control and turndown service help with a restful night.

The suite offers braille/raised signage and a closed-captioned TV. The hotel also has wheelchair-accessible parking. Valet parking is available 24/7 at the main entrance, at $75 per night for standard vehicles and $90 for SUVs, plus tax.

A daily Destination Fee of $35 plus tax applies to all stays. It covers high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 access to the fifth-floor fitness center, complimentary coffee and tea, bottled water on request, and access to live music on property. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. Guests need a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Everdene on the third floor serves New American cuisine from breakfast through dinner, with a sky bar terrace. The Riff Raff Club, a cocktail bar high in the tower, is open Monday to Saturday evenings. The seasonal fourth-floor rooftop pool deck and Pool Club are open 8am to 8pm. Pool loungers are open to all ages until 11:30am, then the Pool Club is 21 and over.

The hotel is at 1227 Broadway in NoMad, about a minute's walk from the 33rd Street subway/PATH station. It is under 0.6 miles from Penn Station. The Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden and the Flatiron Building are each about 0.5 miles away. There is no airport shuttle, but LaGuardia is roughly a 17 to 23 minute drive without traffic.

Families are welcome, though the hotel sometimes hosts adult-only events, so call ahead about amenities during your dates. The hotel allows up to 2 dogs of any size for an additional fee. Dogs cannot be left unattended in rooms, and cats are not permitted. Pets are welcome in the lobby, the third-floor lounge and the patio, but not at the pool.