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Wolcott Hotel

This is a 3 star hotel in New York City
4 West 31st Street, New York City, NY, U.S.A.
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Within a 4-minute walk of the Empire State Building, on-site fitness centre
Pros 
  • Many guests found the location convenient for accessing attractions on foot
  • Many reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service
  • A couple of guests found their rooms to be quiet
  • A couple of reviewers found their beds comfortable
Cons 
  • A couple of guests complained about additional fees for Wi-Fi ($9.95 per 24 hours)
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Editor's Analysis

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Updated on Jul 4, 2013
Overview
This property is situated among restaurants and shopping in Midtown Manhattan, within a 4-minute walk of the Empire State Building. This hotel is well located for guests who are looking to explore Midtown attractions on foot.

Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All 200 rooms include a TV with pay-per-view movies, a desk, a safe, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Rooms are furnished with two twin beds or one queen bed. Some rooms overlook the Empire State Building.

Suites provide more spacious accommodations with separate living and bedroom areas. Suites are furnished with one queen bed and a daybed, or three twin beds.

Wi-Fi is available in rooms and suites for an additional fee of $9.95 per 24 hours. This hotel does not have on-site parking, however, there is a 24-hour parking facility within a 1-minute walk of this hotel. Pets are not permitted.

Other on-site amenities include a fitness centre, concierge service, gift shop, ATM, meeting space, guest copy and fax service, guest laundry facilities and safe deposit boxes. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.

Macy's, the largest department store in the world, is a 7-minute walk away, while Penn Station, the Manhattan Mall and Madison Square Garden are about 8 or 9 minutes away on foot. Times Square is about 19 minutes away on foot, while the Broadway Theatre District is a 20-minute walk away. Access to Central Park is about 12 minutes away via public transit, while the Statue of Liberty is 20 minutes away by car.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about a 23-minute drive away, while J.F.K. International Airport (JFK) and Newark International Airport (EWR) are both about 30 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The Good
Many guests seemed impressed with their stay at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis, and many reviewers agreed that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent. One guest added, "Don't come here expecting five star accommodations, however if you want a decent hotel for a great price this is the place."

Many guests described their rooms as clean and a few reviewers described their rooms as spotless. Several reviewers found their rooms to be generally comfortable, while a few guests noted that their rooms were quiet and spacious. A couple of guests specifically mentioned that their beds were comfortable.

The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service. One guest described the customer service as excellent, while many reviewers claimed that the staff provided free coffee and muffins in the morning.

Many reviewers found the location central and convenient for exploring the midtown area on foot. 

The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests complained about paying additional fees for Wi-Fi ($9.95) per day.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #252 out of 435 hotels in New York City, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 995 reviews.

Booking.com gave this property an average score of 7.7 out of 10, based on 1,056 guest reviews.

Guest Reviews

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138.30 USD - 0.00 USD Wolcott Hotel
Rating:
6.7
Fair
Ranking:
#88
Out of 635 hotels
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 6.7 / 10

No. of guest ratings: 5
No. of guest comments: 5
Guest Recommended: Yes
Popularity Ranking Explained

Rating: #88 out of 635 hotels in New York City ranked by guests.
Guest Recommendations
"Staff upon arrival were not particularly helpful - Ie We were told quite bluntly that we were too early for check-in and we had to ask to find out that we could put our luggage in a locker. They were not busy so I feel they could have been friendlier and more welcoming. Others were friendly however.The information person was not bright and therefore not very reiable in helping with tickets and airport travel arrangements. One elevator was out of order necessitating a lot of stair climbing -- not a problem for us but could be for many. For us the hotel was fine, very convenient and very beautiful. "Breakfast" was minimal -- a choice of muffins and coffee no juice or fruit. rooms are not large but adequate and clean. We did enjoy our stay."
Janice from Whiterock, BC CA rated Wolcott Hotel 8 out of 10 on November 21, 2005
"I would like something healthier and more nourishing for breakfast ex. rye bread with cheese or ham instead of a sweet muffin."
Peter from Skanderborg, DK rated Wolcott Hotel 8 out of 10 on March 26, 2005
Anna from New Orleans, LA US rated Wolcott Hotel 8 out of 10 on December 04, 2004
"The lobby, hallways and rooms need to be renovated.Elevators are old and need to be replaced.The ACs in the room were very old and noisy. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. I slept very well."
Deborah from Tuckahoe, NY US rated Wolcott Hotel 5 out of 10 on November 16, 2004
Colin from Meols, GB rated Wolcott Hotel 9 out of 10 on November 07, 2003

Amenities

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Wolcott Hotel

  • Business Center
  • Fitness Room/Gym
  • Concierge
  • Tour Desk
  • Elevator / Lift
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Air Conditioned
  • Conference Room(s)
  • Safe-Deposit Box
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Bath / Hot Tub
  • Wake-up Service
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Hair Dryer
  • TV
  • Laundry service
  • Shops
  • Photocopier
  • Ticket Service
  • En suite
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Toilet
  • Luggage Storage
  • Souvenirs/Gift Shop
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Self Laundry

User Contributed Info

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The Hotel Wolcott is one of New York City's best kept hotel bargain secrets. Centrally located on 31st Street, just 3blocks down 5th Avenue from the Empire State Building, the Wolcott offers a great alternative to Manhattan's high priced hotels.

Some hotels may charge you more than the Wolcott and give you less room amenities. The Hotel Wolcott gives you the best value, the right balance for your money.

Category Accommodation and Food Services
Fax 212-563-0096
Listing Type Place
Number of Floors 12
Number of Rooms 172
Parking Valet
Place Activities Sleeping / Lodging (hotel, chalet, B&B, cabin...)
Place Email sales@wolcott.com
Place Status Open at this location
Public Access Open to the General Public
Toll-free (877) 209-7620


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