Hotels near Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is far more than a train station - it is a 1913 Beaux-Arts landmark and one of the most beautiful public spaces in the United States. The vast Main Concourse, with its teal ceiling painted with a backwards zodiac and its four-faced brass clock, is a genuine showstopper that halts first-time visitors in their tracks.

Below the concourse, the Grand Central Market and a sprawling dining concourse make it a good food stop, while the whispering gallery near the Oyster Bar carries a murmur diagonally across its tiled arches. It is free to walk in and admire, and sits steps from the Chrysler Building.

Pro Tip: Stand on the balcony staircases for the best photo of the concourse, and visit mid-morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the commuter crush. Test the whispering gallery outside the Oyster Bar - face the corner and speak softly to a friend at the opposite arch.