So far as well-known Manhattan streets go, Central Park South is among the metropolis's most recognizable: assume horse-drawn carriages, road performers, the grand facade of The Plaza Resort, and the Sarabeth's brunch crowd, all sandwiched between Columbus Circle and the flagship Apple retailer (you already know, the one with the large glass field).

However the most effective place to be on this tourist-trodden stretch is just not at road stage — it's up excessive, the place the sound of honking taxis subsides and the view overwhelms the senses; the place the enduring park takes full type as a rectangle of lush greenery lined with shiny new skyscrapers and basic old-New York structure so far as the attention can see. Whilst a neighborhood, it'll get you each time.

View of Central Park from Park Lane New York Credit score: Courtesy of Park Lane New York

Coming March 26 to the rooftop of the 47-story Park Lane New York lodge at 36 Central Park South is a brand-new vantage level, Darling, billed as what might be "the one rooftop lounge on Billionaires' Row" — a backyard oasis serving seafood towers and wine. (What else?)

And within the meantime, about 300 of the lodge's 610 revamped rooms and suites include park-facing views. Seven totally different classes provide every part from studio suites with plush seating areas and one-bedroom suites with freestanding soaking tubs to the Belvedere Suite, a two-bedroom penthouse on the forty fifth flooring.

Park Lane New York white bathtub towards black striped wall Credit score: Courtesy of Park Lane New York Park Lane New York guestroom double Credit score: Courtesy of Park Lane New York

Design agency Yabu Pushelberg is behind the brand new look, however as a substitute of erasing the lodge's historical past, they labored with its post-war structure and authentic fixtures akin to chandeliers and sconces, pairing them with new murals and iconography that represents the dynamic metropolis it calls dwelling.

Exterior of Darling, new eating ideas embody Harry's New York Bar, an intimate house with a decidedly New York theme that serves up a imply martini, oysters, Mediterranean-style octopus, steak tartare, and extra; and Rose Lane, an all-day cafe and low bar with Parisian aptitude. Each are already open and welcoming company and non-guests. Scott Sartiano (of 1 OAK fame) is behind all of the culinary areas at the lodge. 

Harry's Bar at Park Lane Credit score: Courtesy of Park Lane New York

For extra data on Park Lane New York and to maintain up with Darling's opening plans, go to parklanenewyork.com.

Nina Ruggiero is Journey + Leisure's deputy digital editor. A New Yorker residing in Los Angeles, she's happiest on a seaside, a cobblestone road, or in a lodge bathtub with a view. Discover her on Instagram @ninamarienyc.