Midtown Education Center - New York Botanical Garden

M-Th 10am-1pm; 2pm-6pm
Designed and built in the 1890s by a group of Harvard alumni wanting to carry on the spirit of their college years, the Club was one of the first buildings to be declared a New York City Landmark. It boasts rooms for dining, reading, conferences, and overnight stays, as well as athletic facilities – … read more
Originally the Yale Club, until they moved around the corner in 1901, the concept is similar to the other ivy league clubs on 44th Street. Penn houses dining and guest rooms, meeting spaces, a fitness center, and this building is also a New York City landmark.
Having spent much of my younger days on a sailboat, and experiencing motion sickness every time, it was with some trepidation that I approached the New York Yacht Club. Fortunately, this magnificent beaux-arts structure has been firmly anchored on 44th Street since its dedication in 1901. Although it … read more
Unlike some of its neighbors, shortly after a group of lawyers and law students founded the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, they moved into this address…and stayed. That was in 1896. Today, the organization’s name has been slightly altered, but its mission remains somewhat the same. … read more
Erected in 1898 as a posh residential building, but redesigned to be a hotel in 1988, this sleek and luxurious space exudes sophistication. This was Philippe Starck’s first hotel project, and by all counts, he nailed it! The neoclassical facade belies the modernity inside. Giant wooden doors welcome … read more