Information & Amenities
Located in Chelsea, this center is comprised of three Gothic Revival buildings from the late 1800s. The buildings face a large, quiet courtyard. Galleries, restaurants, and boutiques are within a short stroll. The Chelsea Market, a food-lover's delight, is four blocks from the center, and the ultra-hip Meatpacking District is about five blocks away.
A complimentary Continental breakfast buffet is served daily in the spectacular Refectory. In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access, the center offers business services and top-notch meeting facilities.
Guests may purchase discounted day passes to the Chelsea Piers, a vast recreational complex one block west.
Desmond Tutu Center is entirely smoke-free.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Fitness equipment
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 5
- Number of rooms: 60
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking nearby
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Smoke-free property
- Technology helpdesk
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
Rooms
The Desmond Tutu Center offers 60 handsomely appointed guestrooms. All feature flat-panel LCD TVs with HBO, complimentary wireless Internet access, and custom-designed furniture. Premium mattresses, 300-thread-count cotton linens, and down duvets and pillows encourage restful sleep. Gourmet coffeemakers brew organic, fair-trade coffee. Rooms are heated and cooled by a quiet, energy-efficient geothermal system.
Double-paned windows face the grassy courtyard or the Chelsea neighborhood.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, robes, makeup/shaving mirrors, and Bath & Body Works toiletries.
About half the rooms come with non-working fireplaces. All rooms are non-smoking. Those on the fourth floor and below have high ceilings and crown molding.
In-Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Internet access - complimentary
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Makeup mirror
- Microwave (on request)
- Multi-line phone
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Rollaway beds
- Sewing kit
- Shower/tub combination
- Telephone
- Television
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Located Near
Art galleries - surrounding
Hudson River Park - 1 block
Chelsea Piers - 1 block
Chelsea Market - 4 blocks
Barneys Co-op - 4 blocks
The Joyce Theater (modern dance) - 4 blocks
Meatpacking District (nightlife, shopping, dining, galleries) - 5 blocks
Stella McCartney - 7 blocks
Fashion Institute of Technology - 8 blocks
Chelsea Antiques Building - 8 blocks
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 1 mile
Macy's - 1.3 miles
Empire State Building - 1.5 miles
Madison Square Garden/Penn Station - 1.5 miles
Broadway Theater District/Times Square - 1.5 miles
Rockefeller Center - 2.5 miles
United Nations Headquarters - 2.75 miles
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time to Desmond Tutu Center is 35-45 minutes and distance is 17.5 miles.
Getting there: From Kennedy Airport, shared shuttles cost $21. Taxis charge a flat rate of $45, excluding tolls and tip.
LaGuardia Airport(LGA): Approximate driving time to Desmond Tutu Center is 20-25 minutes and distance is 10 miles.
Getting there: From LaGuardia Airport, shared shuttles cost $12-$17. Taxi fare is about $25, excluding tolls and tip.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time to Desmond Tutu Center is 25-30 minutes and distance is 14.5 miles.
Getting there: From Newark Airport, shared shuttles cost $21. Taxi fare is about $50-$60, excluding tolls and tip.
Getting around: Walking is a popular option for sightseeing, window-shopping, and experiencing the flavor of New York. The Chelsea Historic District, just outside the center, is particularly pleasant for strolling.
Taxis are relatively easy to hail, except during rush hour or inclement weather. Subways and buses are efficient and inexpensive (less than $5). Subway stations are within 2 blocks of the center.
All prices are subject to change.
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Address
Sorry, an error has occurred and we are unable to show you a map of Desmond Tutu Center right now.180 Tenth Ave
New York, NY 10011
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (JFK-Kennedy)
Area:
Chelsea - East and West Villages, New York, United States of America