The Fitness Center at Thompson Central Park New York

"Not only does the hotel feature a 17,000-square-foot fitness center (with basketball and racquetball courts, a spa, and a rooftop pool), but it’s also the site of two of the most unique restaurants in midtown (Norma’s and Burger Joint, also reviewed on this website), plus a spectacularly beautiful espresso bar called Knave"

"Trainers at the massive basement fitness center, Gravity, offer 'quickie' work-out sessions, and an open-air jogging track - up from the fake-grass sunning area - is on top of the building"

"The hotel is known for its two-story Gravity fitness center, which includes a glass-enclosed rooftop pool, as well as its renowned Norma restaurant, home of the famous $1,000 omelette"

"This hotel maintains a shiny, clean veneer, with comfortably modern rooms, a huge fitness centre, rooftop swimming pool and 24hr room service"

"Combining the comforts of a dependable large hotel with whimsical elements, this property keeps visitors coming back with its long list of amenities including legendary patty-palace Burger Joint (hidden behind a velvet curtain in the lobby), a swimming pool with Central Park views, and a 20,000-square-foot gym with blow-dry bar and mani/pedi spa"

"With a 42nd-floor indoor pool, a name-brand independent gym, a prime location just south of Central Park, and three excellent restaurants, the Meridien offers more amenities than most of its competitors"

"With outstanding service and one of the best restaurants and gyms in town, this sleek and modern hotel offers the best value in this price category"

""Chill in comfort" at this "stylish" "oasis", which brings an "air of Frenchness" to Midtown with a "beautiful", "modern" lobby and "quiet", "well-appointed" quarters, which, though "snug", are "larger than most" in New York (some rooms and suites boast "spectacular Central Park views"); service is "accommodating" and the "gym and "pool with a view" are "amazing", so while admirers appreciate the "central location", "you almost don't need to leave"

"The recently renovated basement facilities include a salon, spa, juice bar and gym"

"Management has instituted a $15 facilities fee to cover the cost of internet access, unlimited local phone calls, and use of the pool and gym"