The Marcel at Gramercy reopened in early 2008 following an extensive transformation. Its perfect location in historic Gramercy Park offers easy access to public transportation and major airports. Within arm's reach are the hip neighborhoods of the East Village and Lower East Side, Madison and Fifth Avenue shopping, Baruch College, the Empire State and Flatiron buildings, and Union Square. Midtown, SoHo, Greenwich Village and Chelsea areas are just a short walk away. Among the many comforts of the 135 guestrooms, are custom designed beds with Frette linens and down comforters, LCD flat screen TVs, IPod docking stations, marble bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and Gilchrist & Soames amenities.