OverviewThis hotel is situated among restaurants in the Theater District of Manhattan and is about a 5-minute walk from Times Square and the theaters on Broadway. This property is well located for guests who are looking to access many Manhattan destinations on foot.
This property is 100% smoke free and all 345 rooms include a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a safe, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and a flat screen TV. Wi-Fi is available in Deluxe rooms for an additional fee of $9.95 per day. Rooms are furnished with two double beds, one queen bed or one king bed.
Executive rooms also include free Wi-Fi, a desk, individual climate control, granite finishings in the bathroom and a CD clock radio. These rooms are furnished with two double beds, one queen bed or one king bed. Executive suites provide more spacious accommodations, with a separate living area, a jetted tub and a sofabed. Suites are furnished with one sofabed.
Self-parking is available on site for an additional fee of $40 per night or $50 per night for larger vehicles. Valet parking is also available for an additional charge of $45 per night or $55 per night for larger vehicles.
There are two on-site restaurants at this hotel. The Belvedere Cafe is open for breakfast, while the Churrascaria Plataforma, a steakhouse restaurant, serves lunch and dinner. Room service is also available.
Other on-site amenities include meeting space, a 24-hour fitness centre, a gift boutique, a business centre, an ATM, concierge service, guest laundry facilities and dry cleaning service.
Radio City Music Hall is a 10-minute walk away, while Rockefeller Center is 11 minutes away on foot. Shopping on 5th Avenue and access to Central Park are both a 12-minute walk away, while Carnegie Hall is 13 minutes away on foot. The Museum of Modern Art is 14 minutes away on foot, while Lincoln Center is about a 20-minute walk away.
The Empire State Building is 6 minutes away by car, while Ellis Island is a 20-minute drive away. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about 20 minutes away by car, while JFK Airport (JFK) is a 30-minute drive away. Newark Airport (EWR) is about 35 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests described overall pleasant stays at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. Many reviewers seemed most impressed with the Theater District location of this hotel. Guests described walking to Times Square, Broadway theaters, restaurants and Central Park and one reviewer said that he didn't have to use a taxi even once.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while several reviewers agreed that their rooms were generally comfortable. A few reviewers found their beds to be comfortable, while a few other guests praised the view of the city from their rooms.
The staff were frequently complimented for their professional, accommodating and helpful service. A couple of reviewers specifically mentioned that the doormen were friendly.
A couple of guests thought that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent, while a couple of other reviewers praised the food at the on-site restaurant.
The Bad
Among the reviews sourced for this editorial, several guests described long wait times for the elevator and a few reviewers complained that the elevators were slow.
A couple of guests also complained about paying additional fees for Wi-Fi ($9.95 per day) in Deluxe rooms.
While several reviewers found their rooms to be comfortable, a couple of guests thought that their rooms were dated and in need of upgrades.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.3 out of 5, with 93% of 5,760 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #153 out of 432 hotels in New York City with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 3,153 reviews.
