New York: address book

Formalities : Valid biometric, electronic or individual machine-readable passport (Delphine model) issued before 26 October 2005 + ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) electronic travel authorisation, to be completed on the website esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta.

Currency : 1 dollar = €0.78 (January 2012).

Time difference : - 6 h.

Area code : +1 (United States), 212 (Manhattan), 718 (Brooklyn).

 

AMERICAN AIRLINES operates 12 weekly flights between Paris CDG and New York JFK. The airline now offers 180° reclining seat-beds in Business class on all these flights, equipped with a removable partition and an individual entertainment system. On the ground, Premium passengers have access to the Admirals Club in terminal 2A at Roissy CDG, a 670 sq. metre lounge with large picture windows providing natural light. At New York JFK, two lounges - the Admirals Club (Business) and the Flagship Lounge (First) - have opened in the new American Airlines terminal, with a view of the Manhattan skyline. In addition to numerous services, there are two meeting rooms and several shower cabins.
Tel.: 0 826 460 950
Internet: www.americanairlines.fr

 

AIR FRANCE offers five flights a day to New York, including a daily A380 service. From 25 March, all these flights will be to New York JFK, with service to Newark suspended.

 

DELTA AIRLINESpartner in the SkyTeam alliance, offers a daily codeshare flight to JFK.
Tel.: 0 820 320 820
Internet: www.airfrance.com or en.delta.com

 

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES offers nine flights a week between Paris and New York Newark airport.
Tel.: +1 713 952 16 30
Internet: www.continental.com

 

OPEN SKIES, 100 % Business Class, a subsidiary of British Airways, operates 11 weekly routes between Paris Orly and New York Newark.
Tel: 0 800 91 21 28 or 03 60 74 20 04
Internet : www.flyopenskies.com

 

THE ST. REGIS NEW YORK

A mythical 229-room hotel founded more than a century ago by the wealthy industrialist Jacob Astor, the man behind the Waldorf=Astoria, the St. Regis this year received the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for the eighteenth consecutive time. The award recognises the consistency of its impeccable service - with a dedicated butler - as well as the quality of Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Adour restaurant and the luxury of its two new suites - the Dior and the Tiffany - designed in collaboration with these legendary houses. Two East 55th Street, at Fifth Avenue.
Tel: +1 212 753 45 00 Fax: +1 212 787 34 47
E-mail: stregisny.res@stregis.com
Internet : www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis

 

The Asian group's establishment is also accustomed to receiving the honours due to its rank, being part of the closed circle of New York hotels awarded five diamonds in the AAA guide, the benchmark across the Atlantic. Located in the heart of the Time Warner Center, at the junction of Central Park and Broadway, the Mandarin Oriental offers 248 rooms and suites with breathtaking views over Manhattan and the Hudson River. The indoor swimming pool is well worth the diversions: it overlooks the entire city. 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street Tel: +1 212 805 88 00 - Fax: +1 212 805 88 88
E-mail: monyc-reservations@mohg.com
Internet : www.mandarinoriental.com

 

Built in 1926, this grand Midtown hotel with its majestic neo-federal style is a very classic 685-room hotel, but one that has adapted to the times, as it is now part of the 'eco-friendly' movement. The hotel is nonetheless a legendary place, whose old-fashioned glamour is deeply rooted in the heart of the city. 111 East 48th Street
Tel: +1 212 755 59 00 - Fax: +1 212 644 00 79
E-mail: barclay@ihg.com
Internet : www.intercontinentalnybarclay.com

 

 This high-rise Midtown palace offers 368 rooms. Two musts: the interior space designed by I.M. Pei and Joël Robuchon's Atelier. 57 East 57th Street.
Tel: +1 212 758 57 00 - Fax: +1 212 758 57 11
Internet: www.fourseasons.com/newyorkfs

 

Opened in mid-February, the brand-new Conrad in Battery Park City has a very chic, understated style and aims to become a real business meeting place, thanks to its large reception areas, which should make it a meeting place that counts. Most of its 463 rooms and its "green roof" offer breathtaking views of New York harbour and Manhattan. 102 North End Avenue.
Tel.: +1 212 945 01 00
E-mail: ConradNewYork.reservations@ conradhotels.com
Internet: http://www.conradnewyork.com/

 

THE WALDORF=ASTORIA
301 Park Avenue - Tel: +1 212 355 30 00 - Fax: +1 212 872 72 72
E-mail: reservations@waldorfnewyork.com
Internet: www.waldorfnewyork.com

 

RITZ-CARLTON DOWNTOWN
Two West Street - Tel: +1 212 344 08 00 - E-mail: nycrd.leads@ritzcarlton.com Internet: www.ritzcarlton.com

 

THE MERIDIAN PARKER
119 West 56th Street - Tel: +1 212 245 50 00 - Fax: +1 212 307 17 76
E-mail: reservations@parkermeridien.com
Internet: www.parkermeridien.com

 

HOTEL GANSEVOORT 18 9th Avenue (at 13th Street) - Tel: +1 212 206 67 00 - Fax: +1 212 255 58 58
E-mail: contact@hotelgansevoort. com
Internet: www.hotelgansevoort.com

 

SHERATON NEW YORK & TOWERS
811 7th Avenue 53rd Street - Tel: +1 212 581 10 00 - Fax: +1 212 262 44 10
E-mail: 00nyc.reservations@sheraton.com
Internet: www.starwoodhotels.com

 

NEW YORK MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
85 West Street at Albany Street - Tel: +1 212 385 49 00 - Fax: +1 212 227 81 36
Internet: www.marriott.com

 

 

The hotel has played a major role in the hotel boom in the Tribeca district. Located on the border of Soho, this five-star boutique hotel with 201 rooms has a very sober design, with warm tones and pure lines, inspired by the 60s and 70s. Yet it is equipped with the very latest technology, with every room equipped with a Mac computer. And, above all, the views are unique from the penthouse, where events can be organised. A great opportunity to discover New York in a different way. 2 Avenue of the Americas Tel: +1 212 519 66 00 E-mail: reservations@tribecagrand.com Internet : www.tribecagrand.com

 

SOHO GRAND

310 West Broadway Tel: +1 212 965 30 00
E-mail: reservations@sohogrand.com
Internet : www.sohogrand.com

 

28 East 63rd Street - Tel: +1 212 838 14 00 - Fax: +1 212 319 42 30
E-mail: reservations@lowellhotel.com
Internet : www.lowellhotel.com

 

237 Madison Avenue - Tel: +1 212 686 03 00
Internet : www.morganshotel.com

 

44 West 44th Street - Tel: +1 212 869 44 00
Internet : www.royaltonhotel.com

 

Opened in autumn 2009, this beautiful business hotel with 122 rooms and suites and a colourful decor inspired by the flower shops in and around Chelsea is a really good address. Ideally located in the heart of Manhattan, in a brand new building, it offers a host of advantages in addition to its very affordable rates for New York: free WiFi, a well-equipped business centre and the metro just a few metres away. In the evening, you can enjoy a beautiful view of lower Manhattan from the rooftop Glass Bar, where you can nibble on gourmet dishes created by an alumnus of Le Cirque, one of the Big Apple's legendary restaurants. 127 West 28th Street - Tel: +1 212 973 90 00
E-mail: info@indigochelsea.com

Internet: www.indigochelsea.com

 

A safe bet for French business travellers who want to stay in familiar territory and get great value for money. This hotel near Times Square offers 480 rooms with free newspapers, business centre and Internet. 226 West 52nd Street - Tel: +1 212 315 01 00 - Fax: +1 212 765 53 65
E-mail: novotel.newyork@accor.com
Internet : www.novotel.com

 

Still one of the most popular restaurants according to the Zagat guide and with three Michelin stars, this Midtown institution has given itself a complete facelift for its 25th anniversary. The contemporary décor, in shades of honey and tobacco, is less formal, and the concept of the place is more casual, with a real lounge where you can enjoy cocktails and nibble on a croque-monsieur with caviar and salmon or a lobster truffle "en brioche". The only thing that has remained constant over time is the quality of Eric Ripert's marine cuisine, which plays on three different themes at dinner - "almost raw", "barely touched" and "lightly cooked" - with fixed-price menus (120 $). Enjoy while contemplating Brooklyn artist Ran Ortner's triptych of a stormy sea. 155West 51st Street - Tel: +1 212 554 15 15
E-mail: kburroughs@le-bernardin. com
Internet: www.le-bernardin.com

 

GILT You come for the grandiose decor designed by Patrick Jouin, whose bar in the shape of a purple oyster never fails to make an impact, contrasting with the neo-Renaissance setting of the New York Palace Hotel. You also go there for the dishes created by Justin Bogle, who has been awarded two stars for his work. Highly structured and often colourful - pansies and other edible flowers are a real feature - they are all as rich and opulent as the decor. The New York Palace Hotel. 455 Madison Avenue - Tel: +001 212 891 81 00
E-mail: info@nypalace.com

Internet : www.newyorkpalace.com

 

Thanks to the master Alain Ducasse, this bistro, founded in Paris in 1912, has been replicated in New York since 2008. It is here that Philippe Bertineau officiates. This former colleague of Daniel Boulud, one of the leading exponents of French gastronomy in New York, prepares dishes that are both simplistic and creative. From sea bass with lavender to sea bream tartar with sweet California lemon, this chef's compositions bring a touch of the exotic to traditional French cuisine. Here, every product has its own story: organic vegetables from Hudson Valley farmers, foie gras from Canada, game from Scotland and truffles from France. Business travellers won't want to miss out on profiteroles, which are almost unheard of these days, with cabbage, ice cream and chocolate brought separately. All in a Parisian decor very close to the original. 60 West 55th Street - Tel: +1 646 943 73 73
E-mail: bistrot@benoitny.com
Internet : http://www.benoitny.com/

 

The restaurant at the Peninsula hotel is a gastronomic address of great refinement, as much for its hushed setting as for the choice of dishes and wines. Enjoy scallops on a bed of caviar, divine tuna tartare and sparkling cheesecakes, all washed down with a vintage Veuve Clicquot. Choose one of the magical tables set in front of the huge stained-glass windows overlooking 5th Avenue. You can see and be seen in a spectacular setting. What's more, the place is quiet, with a secluded lounge for business meals. 700 5th Avenue at 55th Street Tel: +1 212 903 39 18
E-mail: pny@peninsula.com
Internet: www.peninsula.com/en/new-york

 

LEXINGTON BRASS If the noise level can reach unexpected peaks in the evening, it's because this brasserie has a real New York spirit: it's the place to come for a glass of champagne or a cocktail after work. And then you stay for a platter of seafood or a thick steak, cooked to perfection... Address opened this summer, this is where the 'night life' of Midtown is currently played out, a district occupied by both the head offices of major groups and legendary hotels. If, however, you prefer to enjoy your tuna ceviche with coriander or crème brûlée in a quieter setting, this is the place to come for lunch, in a very different atmosphere, bright and discreet, very Franco-American, in front of a splendid white marble bar. 517 Lexington Avenue Tel: +1 212 838 12 34
Internet : www.48lex.hyatt.com

 

PARADOU This is not a new address, but it has proved its worth! In this restaurant in the Meatpacking District, a stone's throw from the High Line, chef Kfir Ben Ari, a 'New Yorkised' Israeli who speaks impeccable French, enjoys creating dishes inspired by both his Mediterranean culture and his American experience, with a particular fondness for foie gras, of which he offers five different preparations. His guilty pleasure: spending hours concocting unusual jams - pear and fennel seeds, apple and cardamom, peach and black pepper - which he matches with his cheese platters. In summer, a pretty indoor garden lets you dream you're somewhere in Provence. In the heart of Manhattan. 8 Little West 12th Street, between 9th Ave & Washington - Tel: +1 212 463 83 45
E-mail: info@paradounyc.com
Internet : www.paradounyc.com

 

THE MODERN This restaurant, whose bay windows overlook the MoMa sculpture gardens, is certainly one of the most exceptional in the city. Before booking, you need to choose between two options, one casual and the other more formal and expensive. The Bauhaus-inspired design is matched by dishes that are both visually and taste outstanding, such as Long Island duck with Banyuls jus or vacherin with Concord grape, an American 100 % grape with infinite sweetness. 9 West 53rd Street - Tel: +1 212 333 1220
Internet : www.themodernnyc.com

 

REGUS
The leader in business centres has 24 addresses in Manhattan, spread from the north to the south of the island, and is waiting for three more (57th Street, 34th Street and Lafayette Street). Of particular note among all these options is a presence within one of the city's most glittering skyscrapers, the Chrysler Building. Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Avenue, 25th & 26th Floor.
Tel.: +1 212 907 6400
Internet : www.regus.com

 

This specialist in virtual offices offers several solutions concentrated in Midtown, as well as a business centre in the south of Manhattan, in the Financial District, on Cortland Street. 1040 Avenue of the Americas.
Tel: +1 212 512 05 00.
Internet : www.csbcenters.com

 

HELINY
There are cities like New York that you dream of seeing from the sky. There's nothing like an unforgettable flight over the Freedom Tower to get a better idea of what the city has to offer - ideal for a business gift. Expect to pay 200 $ for a twenty-minute flight. Bonus: book a seat next to the pilot. Pier 6 at the East River- Tel: +1 212 355 08 01
E-mail: info@heliny.com
Internet : www.heliny.com

 

110 William Street - Tel: +1 212 619 50 00
Internet : www.nycedc.com

 

810 7th Avenue 38th F. - Tel: +1 212 400 21 62
Internet : www.ubifrance.com/us

 

1350 Broadway Suite 2101 - Tel: +1 212 867 01 23

E-mail: info@faccnyc.org

Internet : www.faccnyc.org

 

20 West 44th Street, 4th floor Tel: +1 212 686 72 20

E-mail: info@chamber.com
Internet : www.ny-chamber.com

 

For companies wishing to organise an event or a stay in New York, NYC & Co offers travel planners and meeting planners, as well as a "leads" service, i.e. procedures enabling them to be put in touch with all the service providers who are members of NYC & Co. In addition, a Facebook account has been created in French - "NYC: Le Guide Officiel" - to keep up to date with New York news in real time. 810 7th Avenue 3rd Floor Tel: +1 212 484 12 00
E-mail: visitorinfo@nycgo.com
Internet : www.nycgo.com

 

A GREAT WEEKEND IN NEW YORKHachette (2012)

NEW YORKGeoguide, Gallimard (2011)

NEW YORK CARTOVILLEGallimard (2011)

NEW YORK USER GUIDEGallimard (2011)

NEW YORK CHEAP & CHICEn voyage Éditions (2011)

NEW YORK, BACKPACKER'S GUIDEHachette (2012)