A birthday treat.
Earlier this year I was treated to a visit to the Waldorf Astoria. Right in the middle of mid town between Park avenue and Lexington, the New York subway is just to the side of the hotel. The hotel itself is set back in time, when all things were done for you at a cost (That was the way to live) We stayed for 4 day's, it was worth it. Just to go and see the clock in the front lobby. There are lots of places to eat on Lexington within easy reach of the hotel. Seeing the sights is easy, grand central station / radio city / the top of the rock / time square, are within walking distance. The empire state / 9-11. don't forget the shopping when you are in that area, century 21. Take a good camera, you will need it. All in all it is one place that I hope not to forget for a long time.