Hotel at a Glance: Hilton New York Fashion District

The newly built, LGBT-friendly Hilton New York Fashion District hotel pays homage to Manhattan’s fashionable reputation with a sleek lobby bedecked with natural woods and American fashion photography. Each room is just as stylish, offering custom pinstriped carpeting and polka-dotted walls amid 37-inch TVs, iHome docking stations, and crisp white linens. Wake up with a steaming cup of joe via your Keurig machine while taking in views of the city’s world-famous skyline.

• Nosh on gourmet burgers and fresh seafood at RARE Bar & Grill in the hotel’s lobby.
• Squeeze in a workout in the 24-hour fitness center.
• Dramatic skyline views: The heated, indoor rooftop lounge offers 360-degree views of the glittering city below. Dance to a DJ’s beats while sipping a hibiscus tea margarita.
• Ultra-chic lobby: Every cranny was designed by Glen Coben, who’s responsible for the look of some of New York’s most glamorous hotels and restaurants.
• Famous nearby attractions: Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Herald Square, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the Empire State Building are all just a short walk or subway ride away.

Chelsea: Hip, Artsy Neighborhood near Times Square

Rows of independent art galleries line the blocks of 25th and 26th streets in Chelsea, located just southwest of Midtown Manhattan. Throughout the neighborhood are more than 350 such spaces—mostly in converted warehouses and factories—contributing to the area’s elite status in the contemporary art world. In addition to visual arts, prominent dance venues such as The Joyce Theater and The Kitchen showcase eclectic performances ranging from ballet to traditional Indian choreography.

From Chelsea, you can easily walk to Midtown to catch a Broadway musical or watch live basketball, hockey, or big-name musical acts at Madison Square Garden. A little further up Broadway, Times Square buzzes with sparkling billboards, giant wraparound news tickers, and nonstop neon lights. Even the MTA station here glitters. Keep an eye out for One Times Square, the site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop. Other points of interest include the Paramount Building and the Empire State Building, where you can see the city from the King Kong–approved 86th-floor observation deck.

See the Rockettes with Derek Hough and Laura Benanti While You Visit NYC

Groupon customers can get up to 50% off tickets to see the Rockettes join forces with Tony-winner Laura Benanti and Emmy-winner Derek Hough during the brand-new New York Spring Spectacular. The extravagant show, which tells the story of three New Yorkers who traverse the city to change each other’s lives in strange and wonderful ways, comes to life on stage with 3D effects, large-scale puppets, and the voices of Whoopi Goldberg and Bella Thorne. Click the link below to learn more.

Up to 50% Off the Rockettes' Spring Spectacular

Watch the Rockettes in the "New York Spring Spectacular" at Radio City Music Hall. Orchestra, mezzanine, and premium seats available.

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