traditional european style modern facilities and convenientmidtown location. a hotel since the 1920s the shelburnewas redone in 1999. its gracious lobby and friendly staffattracts guests from the worlds or fashion/ banking andfinance/ visitors to the u.n./ and leisure travelers. valetparking/ high speed internet and the services of a conciergeare among the amenities.the penthouse roof garden of the shelburne is a dramaticsetting for cocktails and hors d oeuvres in summer withthe bright lights of the chrysler building and other cityskyscrapers twinkling all around. it can be reserved as avery special site for receptions or banquets.