Empire State Building: One of the major attractions of New York

New York's famous Empire State Building is a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. It stands more than a quarter of a mile high, in the heart of Manhattan. New York City Hotels near the Empire State Building often mention this fact as an advertising strategy. The construction of the Empire State Building began in 1930 on the site of the old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, and was completed in 1931. Designed by the architectural firm of Shreve, Lamb, & Harmon Associates, the Empire State Building, at 102 stories, held the record for being the largest skyscraper in the world for 40 years after it was constructed. Since 1931, the building has also acted as the official welcoming landmark of New York to many of the world's most renowned figures in politics and entertainment, like Fidel Castro, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth and Nikita Khrushchev.

New York City hotels notably The Clarion Park Avenue, located within walking distance of the Empire State Building (for room availability, see the website New York City Hotels, are close to tours of New York that start from here. New York City hotels owe much to this monument, which remains one of New York City's most popular tourist attractions, and a very big reason for people to visit New York.
The building has starred in over 90 movies. Located on the 86th floor, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. The 86th floor was where Cary Grant waited in vain for Deborah Kerr in an "Affair to Remember"; and Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan had their fateful meeting in the movie "Sleepless in Seattle" here.
The nearby Marcel Hotel, an elegant hotel in the neighborhood of the historic Murray Hill in East Midtown Manhattan is a traditional favorite of fashion, film and theater personalities too. You can book at New York City Hotels to get a room at the Marcel quickly and conveniently. If you haven’t seen the Empire state Building already, now is the time!