Spacious accommodations in Murray Hill
There are so many hotel options in New York City, but if you're traveling with a teenager and looking for a suite-type set-up, the options become few and far between. Eastgate Tower is one of those options. We've stayed at Eastgate Tower several times and have had a perfectly fine experience every time. The hotel itself is nothing to write home about in terms of architecture, style or wonderful amenities. But when you first open the door to your suite, you're amazed by how spacious it is. There's a full kitchen -- that's right, a legit oven, a full-sized refrigerator, plates, silverware, dishwasher, microwave. There's a dining area with a big table and a bunch of chairs. The living room has a couch/foldout bed, two big chairs, a nice tv. Our bedroom had two comfortable beds, and plenty of room to stretch out. We also had 2 baths. Or, I guess more accurately, it would be 1 1/2 baths, but still. Where do you find that in Manhattan? The hotel is located in a rather quiet area called Murray Hill. It's walking distance to Grand Central, the UN is nearby and there are plenty of restaurants around. If you're visiting New York with kids, this is a great option.