Kimpton Muse Hotel

Hip hotel featuring a restaurant, breakfast & a gym, plus polished quarters with city views. Across the street from Cornell Tech university campus, this trendy hotel is set in a contemporary building facing the East River. It's 5 minutes' walk from Roosevelt Island subway station and 4 miles from the Museum of Modern Art. Featuring city views, the polished rooms have designer toiletries, Wi-Fi, HDTVs and minifridges, plus modern artwork and elegant black-and-white images. Some overlook the river. Suites offer living areas, and a colorful upgraded suite provides a soaking tub and a sofabed. An airy restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows, and walls lined with bookshelves. There's also a 24-hour gym. Breakfast is available.

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