OverviewThis property is situated in Midtown Manhattan and is within a 10-minute walk of Times Square. This hotel is well located for both business travellers and leisure travellers looking to explore the midtown area on foot.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all rooms include a 37" flat screen TV, a work desk, blackout curtains, a safe, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, remote printing access and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with two double beds, one queen bed, one king bed or one king bed and a sofabed.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and are configured with separate bedroom and living room areas. Select suites also include a dining room. Suites are furnished with one king bed, two double beds, or one king bed and two double beds.
Guests staying in rooms and suites on the Executive Level have exclusive access to the Executive Lounge, which provides a free continental breakfast, free all-day coffee and tea service and free evening hors d'oeuvres.
In-room Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee of $14.95 per 24 hours. Valet-only parking is available for an additional fee of $51 to $60 per night. Pets under 75 lbs are permitted for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay.
There are multiple on-site dining options at this hotel. Herb N' Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch, while Bridges restaurant serves dinner only. The hotel has two bars, including the Minus5 Ice Bar, which features ice structures and cocktail glasses made of ice. Room service is also available.
Other on-site amenities include a fitness centre, concierge service and ticket assistance, a 24-hour business centre, event/meeting space, an ATM, baggage storage, a convenience store, a gift shop, laundry service and safe deposit boxes.
The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) is 2 minutes away on foot, while Radio City Music Hall and the nearest subway station are both a 3-minute walk away. Central Park and shopping on 5th Avenue are both 5 minutes away on foot, while the Broadway Theatre District is a 7-minute walk away.
The Empire State Building, Penn Station and Madison Square Garden are all about 15 minutes away via transit, while the World Trade Centre Memorial is about a 25-minute trip by public transit.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about 20 to 60 minutes away by car, while J.F.K Airport (JFK) and Newark International Airport (EWR) are both a 30- to 60-minute drive away. (All walking, public transit and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe location of this property was the most complimented aspect of this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. Many guests found the hotel centrally located for accessing multiple midtown attractions, shopping and the subway on foot.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean and comfortable, while several guests found the Club Level rooms luxurious and well appointed. Several reviewers said that their rooms were spacious, while a couple of guests said that their rooms were quiet.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly, attentive and helpful service. One reviewer found the staff throughout the hotel to be welcoming.
Several guests praised the food and service at the Executive Lounge, while a couple of reviewers agreed that the Executive Lounge offered good value.
A couple of reviewers enjoyed evenings at the on-site Minus5 Ice Bar.
The Bad
There were very few concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests thought that the drink prices at the on-site bar were expensive.
While many guests complimented the condition of their rooms, a couple of reviewers noticed poor caulking and seals around the shower and tub.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.3 out of 5, with 91% of 4,993 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #125 out of 433 hotels in New York City, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 128 reviews.
