The Lexington Hotel
A 1929 Midtown tower where Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe lived.
511 Lexington Avenue, Midtown East, New York, NY, 10017Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What The Lexington Hotel actually is
The Lexington opened in 1929 on Lexington Avenue at 48th Street and has the accumulated history you would expect of a building that age — Joe DiMaggio kept a suite here, and it was where he and Marilyn Monroe lived after marrying. The Deco bones of the building are still visible in the lobby and the tower's setbacks.
It now operates under Marriott's Autograph Collection with a substantial room count. The location is solidly Midtown East, five minutes from Grand Central and ten from the UN, and rates typically undercut comparable hotels closer to Fifth Avenue. Rooms are compact but well finished; the higher floors of the tower get good light.
What stands out
- 01 1929 Art Deco tower with preserved lobby detailing
- 02 Historic association with Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe
- 03 Five minutes' walk to Grand Central Terminal
- 04 Rates generally below comparable Midtown East hotels
Rooms and suites
Classic King
Sleeps 2Compact, contemporary finish
Deluxe Room
Sleeps 2Upper floors with better light
Suite
Sleeps 3Separate seating area
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- In-room dining
- Bar and restaurant
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Meeting space
- Business services
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| The Stayton Room | American |
|---|---|
| Lobby Bar | Cocktails |
Where it sits
The corridor of Park and Madison Avenues, where corporate New York keeps its address book. Grand Central sits at its heart, which makes Midtown East one of the easiest places in the city to sleep if you plan to ride trains rather than hail cabs.
Nearest transit
- ▸Grand Central–42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S)
- ▸Lexington Av/53 St (E, M)
- ▸51 St (6)
- ▸Metro-North at Grand Central
What's nearby
- ▸Grand Central Terminal
- ▸Rockefeller Center
- ▸St. Patrick's Cathedral
- ▸United Nations Headquarters
- ▸The Morgan Library & Museum
Conditions at this address right now
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Questions people ask about The Lexington Hotel
How far is Grand Central?
About five minutes' walk south-west along Lexington Avenue.
Are the rooms large?
They are compact, which is normal for a 1929 tower. The trade-off is a central location at a rate below newer neighbours.