Parker New York stands tall above West 56^th Street in the heart of Manhattan. It’s the perfect place to hang your hat between days of exploring all the Big Apple has to offer. The hotel is to the south-west of Central Park, close to Heckscher Playground and Central Park Zoo. Wander five minutes in the opposite direction and you’ll come across the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), while Times Square and a host of Broadway theatres are another five minutes by foot. Parker New York is 17 miles west from JFK Airport, 17 miles east from Newark Airport, and just nine miles from LaGuardia Airport.

All your beauty needs can be met at Underground, a series of salons beneath the hotel. Tenoverten provides top-class manicures and pedicures, and is dedicated to non-toxic and environmentally friendly nailcare. Beauty aestheticians are on hand at Blushington to perfect your makeup, eyelash extensions and brows, while Dry Bar specialises in wallet-friendly blow-drys. For a deep-cleansing skin treat, opt for the innovative treatments available at Skin Laundry.

When you need to take a break from the bustle of the big city, the Underground also has a spa and a fitness centre. The Spa at Parker New York has a simple menu of massages and facials, but the treatments are anything but basic, as the wellness practitioners ensure your therapy is tailor-made to you. To stay in shape while you’re staying at Parker, Gravity Fitness has strength training and cardio facilities, as well as personal trainers and online fitness companions.