A New York arts weekend works best when the hotel puts you close to the places you came to see. Hilton Club The Quin New York offers that kind of base: a Midtown address near the Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie Hall and Central Park, with an artistic identity of its own.
Previously featured by DRIFT as The Quin Central Park by Hilton Club, the property is now listed by Hilton as Hilton Club The Quin New York. For travelers planning gallery visits, concerts and time outdoors, its location is the starting point for a rewarding Manhattan stay.
Where is The Quin in New York?
The Quin is at 101 West 57th Street, at Sixth Avenue. Central Park is two blocks north, while Carnegie Hall is nearby on West 57th Street at Seventh Avenue. MoMA’s main entrance is at 11 West 53rd Street, close to Sixth Avenue.
Those addresses make it easy to build a day around one major cultural stop, with time to return to the hotel before dinner. Choose the museum exhibition or performance you most want to see first, then arrange the rest of the day around it.
If you are still deciding where to stay, DRIFT’s guide to planning a long weekend in New York around your hotel neighborhood offers a useful starting point for comparing Midtown with other Manhattan bases.
Art at The Quin
Hilton highlights a 15-foot video wall and interactive artist salons as part of the hotel’s cultural identity. Ask the property what programming is scheduled for your dates, especially if an artist event would influence your booking.
Treat the hotel’s art as an introduction to the weekend. Leave room in your itinerary for the exhibition that catches your attention, rather than trying to fit every major museum into a single visit.
Choosing a studio or suite
Hilton Grand Vacations lists studios and one-bedroom suites at The Quin. Its studio descriptions include a king-size bed, walk-in shower, mini-fridge and coffee maker, with lounge seating in selected categories.
A studio is worth considering for a couple whose plans revolve around exploring the city. Travelers who expect to spend more time in the room should compare the one-bedroom options and their individual layouts.
Read the description of the exact category you are booking. Check the bed configuration, occupancy, floor space and view, and look for any accessibility features you need. These details are more useful than choosing by a room category’s name alone. If cooking facilities matter, confirm them explicitly rather than assuming that a studio includes a kitchen.
Dining at Acadia
The hotel’s restaurant, Acadia, draws on the food of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. Hilton’s current dining information describes breads from a taboon oven, seasonal vegetables, regional wines and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails.
It is a convenient option when you want dinner close to your room or have a concert to get to. Check the current menu and reserve a suitable time before planning the rest of your evening. Hilton lists breakfast as available for a fee, so confirm what your particular room rate includes.
Planning an arts-focused stay
Make MoMA your main museum visit
Start with MoMA’s official visitor information to check exhibitions, opening hours and admission options. Its Midtown location fits naturally into a stay at The Quin; MoMA PS1 is a separate location in Queens.
Give yourself time to explore beyond a handful of famous works. Pick one exhibition or part of the collection as your priority, then leave the rest of the visit flexible. That approach also gives you room for lunch or a break without turning the afternoon into a race.
Build an evening around Carnegie Hall
With Carnegie Hall nearby, a performance can be the centerpiece of an evening. Choose your concert before arranging dinner, and allow time to arrive and find your seat. A short journey back to the hotel is particularly appealing after a full day of sightseeing.
Leave time for Central Park
A walk in Central Park offers a change of pace between indoor visits. Keep it as an open part of the itinerary: an early stroll, an afternoon break or a quieter start to departure day, depending on the weather and your plans.
Booking The Quin
Compare the same room category and cancellation terms when checking rates. Look at the total stay cost and any breakfast inclusion, rather than judging by the headline nightly price.
You can check Hilton Club The Quin New York on Booking.com or review rooms and offers on the official Hilton website.
Hilton currently lists check-in at 4 p.m. and checkout at 10 a.m. Plan departure morning accordingly, and ask about luggage storage if you want to spend more time in the city afterward.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Quin close to MoMA?
Yes. The hotel is on West 57th Street at Sixth Avenue, and MoMA’s Midtown entrance is on West 53rd Street nearby. It is a practical pairing for travelers planning a museum-focused stay.
Does a stay include early access to MoMA?
Do not assume so. DRIFT’s original article described an Art of Love package available February 1–28, 2019. Its early-access benefit was part of that dated offer. Check the terms of any current package and arrange museum admission separately unless it is expressly included.
Is breakfast included?
Hilton lists breakfast as available for a fee. Check your selected rate for any specific breakfast benefit before booking.
