Here is a selection of hotels within walking distance of the West Side Jewish Center. No recommendation is implied. Comments are based on the Webmaster's brief visits and conversations with desk staff.

Today's modern hotels with electronic key entry present halachic challenges. Only one of these hotels (Carlton) provide rooms with physical key entry. All, however, expressed a willingness to have a bellman or concierge open rooms for shomer-shabbat (Shabbat-observant) guests. All had open staircases available to reach a room.

If you have stayed at a hotel in this area, and had a pleasant experience, please let us know at info@WestSideJewishCenter.org so we can include it here for other visitors.

Hotel Pennsylvania 7th Avenue and 33rd Street (212) 736-5000	Affinia Manhattan 7th Avenue at 31st Street (866) 246-2203
This was the center for big bands in the 1930s as well as the place for buyers from the Garment District. The telephone number,“Pennsylvania 6-5000,” was immortalized by the Glenn Miller hit tune. A big place located opposite Madison Square Garden. www.hotelpenn.com - Reviews	The most luxurious of the hotels in this list. Plush lobby and accomodating staff. Located on noisy 7th Avenue. www.affinia.com - Reviews
Hampton Inn Madison Sq Garden 116 W 31st Street nr 7th Ave (888) 254-0637	Hotel New Yorker 8th Avenue at 34th Street (866) 800-3088
Brand new, clean, 20-story hotel about 10-minute walk from the shul. An urban version of this popular motel chain. Reviews	The closest hotel to the synagogue. We have frequently had visits by Israelis who stay here. Mixed reviews.
Hampton Inn 108 W. 24th Street near 7th Avenue (212) 414-1000	The Carlton Hotel 88 Madison Avenue at 29th Street (800) 601-8500
A very new and clean 20-story hotel in the Chelsea area, about a 20 minute walk from the synagogue. Reviews	Meticulously renovated 100-year-old building in a quiet neighborhood about 20 minutes from the shul. Hi-tech amenities. Shabbos-friendly rooms on floors 2 and 3 with optional manual key entry available by reservation. Reviews
Comfort Inn 442 West 36th Street (877) 424-6423	Hotel Bedford 118 E 40th Street 1-800-555-7555
Located 2 minutes from shul on a deserted street near mouth of Lincoln Tunnel. Part of motel chain.	Located near the New York Public Library and Grand Central Station in midtown, about 20-minute walk from the shul. According to one of our members, the hotel features optional key room entry. Reviews

Note: Several different kosher certifying organizations exist in New York. Please call the restaurant to obtain more information. Also, some restaurants label themselves "Kosher Style" or "Jewish." These may not have kosher certification. An excellent list of kosher restaurants and food stores throughout Manhattan has been prepared by Congregation Ohab Zedek.

Abigael's on Broadway 1407 Broadway at 38th Street (212) 575-1407	Colbeh Restaurant 43 W 39th Street bet 5th & 6th Ave 212-354-8181
Just south of Times Square in the Garment District. Large downstairs dining room. Quality steaks including buffalo (bison) and fish.	Persian Cuisine. Expensive. Located just below Times Square in the Garment District. Reviews.
Kosher Delight Broadway bet 36 /37 Street (212) 563-3366	Circa-NY 22 West 33rd Street (212) 244-3730
Kosher fast food. Middle Eastern, Chinese, Deli selections. Big seat-yourself dining room and walk-up counters. Cholesterol-free. Reviews	Breakfast and lunch cafe. Pizzas, salads, sushi and sandwiches. Reviews
Jerusalem II 1375 Broadway, Btwn 37/38 St (212) 398-1475	Mr. Broadway 1372 Broadway at 38th St (212) 921-2152
Very popular dairy restaurant. Italian dishes, Middle Eastern salads, sushi. Deliveries. Reviews	Glatt kosher deli, dining room and coffee shop also serving Mediterranean salads, Chinese and Sushi. Shabbos take-out meals available. Reviews
Mendy's 34th Street at Park Avenue (212) 576-1010
Handsome, homey restaurant with traditional plates such as beef tongue, weiner schnitzel, meat loaf, lamb chops, etc. Easily accommodates families and groups. Separate room for private parties. Reviews

Levine's Judaica 5 West 30th Street (212) 695-6888 wwwlevinejudaica.com	Manhattan Judaica 62 West 45th Street (212) 719-1918

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www.simpletoremember.com
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