Below is a list of suggested hotel options in Manhattan, New York City for the conference. Participants are encouraged to make their own reservations in due time.
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza Hotel – One UN Plaza, New York City, NY 10017
The official venue of the event, New York One UN brings the world together with spectacular NYC accommodations and panoramic views. Boasting a 70-million-dollar transformation, the hotel combines a modern aesthetic with form, function, and attention to detail across all 439 guest rooms and suites. Set across from the United Nations Headquarters adjacent to the East River, the hotel’s Midtown East location is simply ideal. Nearby, Manhattan icons such as the Empire State building, Grand Central Terminal, the theater district and splendid shopping invite travelers from around the world to explore the city that never sleeps.
Please click here to reserve through GBI’s reserved block of rooms at ONE UN New York. Guests are also welcome to contact the hotel reservations office at its toll-free number (877-866-7529) or directly (212-758-1234), Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. When calling directly, please refer to the special group code 1017GLOBIO.
Rates/Contact: Breakfast is included. Please click here for more information about the hotel.
Hilton Manhattan East Hotel – 304 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
The convenient Midtown Manhattan location at 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue places you within blocks of many famous NYC attractions. Recently added to the list of Historic Hotels of America, the hotel boasts a 1931 historic neo-gothic tower architecture with a contrasting interior of modern space. Also, it is in walking distance of Chrysler Building, United Nations Plaza and Broadway; 1 mile from Guggenheim Museum & Rockefeller Center. Dine at the newly renovated Herb N’ Kitchen restaurant, and rest comfortably in luxurious suite accommodations with balcony and city views.
Rates/Contact: Daily breakfast and internet access included with the Breakfast & Wi-Fi package. Please click here for more information.
Pod 51 Hotel – 230 E 51st Street, New York, NY 10022
High tech and high style converge seamlessly at The Pod Hotel, which offers stylish, convenient accommodations for today’s discriminating traveler. After a busy exploring New York City’s scenic attractions, soak up the city from the rooftop garden, or grab a bite to eat at one of 2 onsite restaurants – Le Bateau Ivre, where you can pair French wine with succulent seafood, and Montparnasse, which features a wide range of tasty cocktails. A backdrop of eye-catching artwork by JM Rizzi highlights the property’s modern PodLounge, where you can read a good book or chat casually with a friend. The Pod Hotel’s multilingual concierge staff is available 7 days a week to assist you with information on concerts, museums, restaurants and vibe tours around the Midtown East neighborhood.
Rates/Contact: Please click here for more information.
Pod 39 Hotel – 145 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
Make yourself at home in one of the 366 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Rates/Contact: Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Please click here for more information.