Manhattan Skyline Zen Hotel Experience
by wsnsarah
Sep 28, 2025
🏯 Environment/Facilities:
A sanctuary of urban Zen atop the Crown Building! Occupying the top 10 floors of this legendary landmark, the hotel features a Japanese Zen garden suspended above the Manhattan skyline. The 22 suites are equipped with custom-designed furniture by Kengo Kuma, ebony wood onsen bathtubs, and terrace fireplaces. A 14-meter indoor pool is surrounded by Roman colonnades and a candlelit dome, while the spa introduces New York's first natural hot spring system.
🕰️ Operating Hours:
Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: 12:00 PM
Jazz Bar: 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM | Japanese Restaurant: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Spa: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Hot spring pool requires reservation)
💞 Reasons to Recommend:
1️⃣ Urban Retreat Revolution: The world's only urban Aman with natural hot springs. In winter, enjoy snowfall views over Central Park from the 85th-floor open-air hot spring pool.
2️⃣ Museum-worthy Design: A blend of Italian Carrara marble and Japanese washi screens, with 3,000 authentic Asian antiques on display, rivaling museum collections.
3️⃣ Exclusive Experiences:
▸ Book a tea ceremony masterclass in the suspended tea room overlooking Fifth Avenue.
▸ Discover a hidden whiskey vault behind the jazz bar's secret door, repurposed from a 1920s bank vault.
▸ Private dining at "Nama" offers Edo-style sushi Omakase (requires booking 90 days in advance).
4️⃣ Prime Location: Directly facing the southeast corner of Central Park, just a 5-minute walk to Museum Mile and luxury flagship stores.
💰 Average Cost:
Suite: $18,000/night
📍 Address:
730 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (Private entrance at the top of the Crown Building, reservation verification required)
Post by wsnsarah | Sep 28, 2025












