Graduate at Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island, 22 North Loop Rd, New York, NY, 10044

Graduate is located in the heart of Roosevelt Island on the campus of Cornell Tech. The gondola train next to the Queensboro Bridge takes you to the island in 5 minutes, with a beautiful view. If you want to be in Times Square in 15 minutes, the subway is the fastest option. In the lobby, you will notice the modern design with a 4m high Flyboy and a floor-to-ceiling bookcase.

The spacious rooms are decorated with colorful touches and futuristic airs. Wherever you are, enjoy the great river views! Anything at all restaurant attracts visitors from Manhattan and Long Island City with its sophisticated and modern cuisine. Panorama Room, the rooftop bar on the 18th floor, offers a 360° view of the East River and the skyline. At the Graduate, you have never been so peaceful and yet close to the bustle of the city, the perfect compromise. Welcome to Roosevelt Island!

*The price includes all travel services listed in the agreement.
The traveler will have to pay resort fees locally.

Hotel Information

Main amenities

224 smoke-free guestrooms

Daily housekeeping

Bar/lounge

24-hour front desk

Breakfast available

Air conditioning

24-hour fitness centre

Free WiFi in the lobby

Distance to

Empire State Building: 4.5 km

Central Park: 6 km

Grand Central Station: 4.6 km

The Edge: 6.2 km

Times Square: 5.4 km

Brooklyn Bridge: 8.7 km

Top Of the Rock: 5.7 km

One World Trade Center: 9.1 km

Optional activities

Walk with a Belgian

Together with Patrick van Rosendaal and the BENY team, Connections organizes city walking tours in New York every day. Patrick is a Belgian New Yorker, trend watcher and enthusiastic guide who’ll be happy to share his passion for New York with you. We’ll treat you to an unforgettable stroll through Manhattan or Brooklyn!

BE NY Tours
The Midtown Manhattan tour takes you to the main hotspots in the heart of Manhattan, ideal for a first visit (Monday + Friday). NoHo, SoHo, Little Italy and China Town uncovers hidden gems for you in Lower Manhattan (Thursday). Downtown to Brooklyn takes you from the financial heartbeat of Wall Street to Williamsburg, the trendiest district in Brooklyn (Tuesday + Saturday). The Meatpacking District, Chelsea & Hudson Yards tour takes you from the old warehouses via the High Line to the brand-new penthouses (Wednesday).

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

The not-to-be-missed novelty in New York is undoubtedly SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. A platform at a height of 310 m may not be exceptional in Manhattan. What is unique is Kenzo Digital's interactive art installation SUMMIT AIR, with glass and mirrors above, beside and below you.

Daredevils step onto the glass ledges above Madison Avenue in SUMMIT LEVITATION. In the AFFINITY space with silver balloons, your experience will be playful and interactive. Go a little higher still from the 91st to the 93rd floor and step outside onto the terrace. In clear weather, you can see as far as 100 km.

Evening cruise on the Hudson River

Experience the magic of an evening cruise on the Hudson River, where you'll be enveloped by a gentle sea breeze and admire the magnificent spectacle of the illuminated skylines of Manhattan, New Jersey and Brooklyn. This unique experience takes on its full meaning in the golden hour, when the evening sun bathes the surroundings in a warm glow.

The magic continues as you sail under the impressive BMW bridges (Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg), each with its own architectural splendor that is even more impressive at night. The return to port, in the lively Midtown district, adds an extra touch of relaxation and satisfaction to this two-hour cruise, departing daily at 7 p.m.

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Why choose Connections?

Because we are travellers, just like you. Always looking for exciting experiences, fascinating encounters and new horizons. Because we are 100% Belgian and can assist you in your own language. Because we make it our personal mission to lift your travels beyond your wildest imagination. Because life is more intense when you travel, really travel!

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