Desmond Tutu Center


180 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
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Desmond Tutu Center

Property Description

The Desmond Tutu Center is located on the campus of The General Theological Seminary in the center of New Yorks famous Chelsea neighborhood. The Center is part of the last remaining collegiate quadrangle in New York a has access to a city block of open green space ringed by more than a dozen beautiful historic buildings. The oldest building on premises dates from 1836. This unique hotel and conference center is only minutes away from restaurants galleries shops Chelsea Piers Madison Square Garden The Empire State Building The Theater District Macys Herald Square and Fifth Avenue shopping. The Desmond Tutu Center features 60 beautifully restored historic guest rooms with custom designed furniture and state of the art amenities. The tastefully decorated guest rooms provide a comfortable and relaxing setting for both business and leisure travelers. The conference center combines the sophistication of 21st century technology with the historic charm of 19th century gothic architecture. This is a true conference center in which all aspects of your conference or event are meticulously planned to provide a seamless experience. With more than 8000 square feet of conference space including the spectacular nineteenth century Refectory the Desmond Tutu Center can accommodate and customize to any event from a corporate presentation meeting or training session to an elegant celebratory or wedding event. Our comprehensive AV technology and support ensures that your event is an effortless success. The Desmond Tutu Center is also a Green Center Geo Thermal Heating and Air conditioning throughout the facility. The need for roof-level cooling towers and window air conditioners will be permanently eliminated helping to preserve the architectural integrity of the center and adjacent campus an entire city block of historic buildings with a serene and open interior space of lawns and towering trees.

Amenities

  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Business Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge
  • City Center
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free Newspaper
  • Restaurant
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Fitness Center or Spa
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information

Superior
Beautifully restored historic guest rooms with custom designed furniture and state of the art amenities. The tastefully decorated guest rooms provide a comfortable and relaxing setting for both business and leisure travelers. Guest Room amenities Air

Miscellaneous Information

  • American Dollars is the native currency.
  • Check in time is 3:00 PM
  • Check out time is 12:00 PM
  • 60 rooms.
  • 0 suites.
  • 5 floors.

Directions

City

Restaurant Information

Refectory
Hours of Operation Available for meetings, events. Continental Breakfast included for all guests Type of Food Served Buffet variety or Customized for meeting or event Restaurant Description 19th Century Ball room with Gothic Windows, stained glass and F

Area Attractions

John F. Kennedy International Airport
19 miles South-East to the property

Newark International Airport
15 miles West to the property

Chelsea Flower Market
.5 miles South-East to the property

Bank of America
.75 miles West to the property

Spirit Cruises
.4 miles North West to the property

Empire State Building
1.68 miles East to the property

Manhattan Fellowship
1.15 miles East to the property

St. Columbia Church
.65 miles West to the property

Buk Kuksa Temple
1.5 miles East to the property

Javits Center
1.18 miles North to the property

Greater New York Hospital
.46 miles South to the property

New York University
1.8 miles South-East to the property

Chelsea Piers
.34 miles West to the property

Clearview Chelsea Theaters
.7 miles East to the property

Chelsea Market
.5 miles West to the property

Chelsea Gallery District

Barney's Co-op
.79 miles east to the property

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Airport - Transportation

  • New York Penn Station
  • Port Auth-Dwntn-Manhattan (JRB)
  • East 34Th Street Airport (6N5)
  • West 30Th St. Airport (JRA)
  • John F Kennedy International Airport
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
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Point of Interest

  • Corporate - Industrial - Businesses
  • Government Buildings - Agencies
  • Historical Places
  • Parks - Monuments - Memorials
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