A regular stop for me when in NYC.
Have not stayed at the hotel, but while commuting to NYC for work would regularly visit the Jazz sessions at the Kitano on either Wed or Thu nights. Used to be $15 minimum but hear they have added a $10 cover + $15 min for Wed and Thu nights... higher on weekend nights.
After the jazz, you can walk up three blocks to Grand Central Station and have a drink at the Campbell Apartment...
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