The Carlton is New York's newest grand old hotel. Elegant beaux-arts architecture is the hallmark of The Carlton, located in the shadow of the Empire State Building, only minutes from sightseeing, fabulous shopping and major business addresses. The location is the ideal location for business or leisure travelers. A multimillion-dollar restoration is scheduled for completion in the winter of 2003. <br>However, the guest rooms have already been refurbished, accented with beautiful rich wood furnishings and soft supple fabrics to reflect four-star, four-diamond standards. The hotel will meet and exceed all of today's discerning travelers expectations. A new building, adjacent to the original landmark building, will house the new atrium lobby with three-story waterfall, European style health club and a four-star restaurant and bar. Many rooms have spectacular views of the Empire State Building or Madison Avenue. The Carlton hotel is convenient to many fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;