Built in the 1920's, the Hotel Elysee is named for one of the finest French Restaurants of that era. Once a playground for the rich and eccentric, it has been home to movie stars, artists, writers and intellectuals. Luxurious yet intimate, it is an oasis of elegance and peace close to the vibrant heart of New York City.
On the ground floor the hotel houses the
Monkey Bar, a legendary New York night spot, and one of the city's most popular and stylish restaurants now featuring the cuisine of Patricia Yeo. Its inventive New American dishes are also available to hotel guests through room service. With a recent makeover in early 2007, this legendary bar has been frequented by such luminaries as Tallulah Bankhead, Joe DiMaggio, Tennessee Williams, Marlon Brando and Ava Gardner. The overall ambiance taps into the location's unique history and features executive chef Julian Claus Ehlers array of American and Continental cuisine. Monkey Bar and Grill was voted the No. 1 bar in New York by Gourmet Magazine's latest readers' poll.
All guest rooms (86 deluxe rooms, 3 junior suites, 11 suites and 1 royal suite) feature hair dryers, in-room safes, mini bars, complimentary high speed internet access, accommodating writing desk, two-line phones, digital alarm clocks, voice mail, cable TV and VCR, plush cotton robes and a variety of Gilchrist and Soames bath amenities in our luxurious marble bathrooms. Each guest room has windows that open and individual air temperature control. Some rooms have unique features such as terraces, kitchenettes or solariums.
Deluxe rooms (86) consist of a room with a king bed, a queen bed or two double beds. Deluxe rooms are approximately 350 square feet.
Junior Suites (3) have of a king bed and a sitting area including a queen-size pull out sofa. All junior suites have non-working fireplaces. Junior Suites are approximately 500 square feet.
Suite rooms (11) consist of a living room and a separate bedroom. The living room has a sitting area with an armoire, TV/VCR and a queen-size pull out sofa. Some Suites have a small dining area and kitchenette. Suite rooms are approximately 700 square feet.
The Royal Suite (1) boasts a spacious living room with a baby grand piano, a fireplace (non-working) and a round dining table able to accommodate six people. The fully equipped kitchen off the living room has a full size refrigerator, microwave, a stove with four burners, large sink and sufficient counter space. The bedroom has a king size bed, CD player and an adjoining large marble bathroom, consisting of a separate shower and oversized bath tub. The Royal Suite is approximately 950 square feet.
