Overall a decent stay at the New Yorker (8 nights). First, the staff were all curteous and helpful, and accommodated all requests (including a late checkout). The location is fantastic, with subway entrances directly at the side of the hotel building, and walking distance to all of midtown. We had a basic Queen room on the 30th floor. The room was clean and we had a (surprise) balcony - or rather a HUGE patio with very nice views. This was unexpected and a nice touch Other aspects of the room were disappointing - the bed was very soft and uneven with squeaky springs. There was no closet space, just a few drawers. A fridge was no where to be found - had to bring ice in an included box. Toilet paper was super thin. Soap bar rather than liquid soap, which dries your skin. The price was quite high and almost doubled heading up to our stay - glad I caught it when I did. Still not the best value... Rather average on that front. I might stay there again in the future, but would honestly prefer something more modern and well kept at a less central location.
The New Yorker Hotel By Lotte Hotels
Address: 481 Eighth AvenueAvailability
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I stayed here for a couple of nights over a weekend and it was great. The location is perfect - it’s safe and very easy to get around from. There are loads of cafes and bars in the area. You’re opposite Penn station. The staff were great. The bed was very comfortable and the pillows were heaven. I’d advise being on a higher floor as I was on the 21st floor with a view towards MSG and could hear the open air bar below from up there. Rooms can also be on the small side but for someone travelling solo and just in my room to sleep, that was fine. It’s probably one of my favourite hotels that I’ve stayed at in the city.
It was a nice stay at a historical property. We stayed on 31st floor and the room was nicely updated. Shower pressure was great. Fitness center was a great size with plenty of equipment. The location was perfect for our needs while we attended events, visited friends both in the city and upstate. Price was reasonable. The check in procedure was quick and easy and they were able to get us into our room slightly earlier than expected which was a nice surprise and gave us a little time for a nap before heading out for the evening events.
A perfectly reasonable hotel. Located on Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, right in the thick of things within walking distance to everything, including the subway. The staff is nice and courteous, trying to help with everything. Excellent room service. The entire area is crowded with homeless people, drunkards, and other strange individuals. This somewhat dampened the sense of security and luxury that the hotel tries to project. To its credit, it stations security personnel on-site to enhance the sense of security. Some of the rooms, especially on the upper floors, are not suitable for a family of four. The rooms are outdated and small. We were forced to move to a room on a lower floor for an extra fee, even though we had paid for a high floor. I recommend checking the room situation carefully with the hotel before booking.
Recently stayed here in the Basic Metro Queen Room for 8 nights. Before arriving, I was a little worried after reading so many negative reviews. Yes, the hotel and rooms are definitely old and a bit dated, but I actually ended up having a really pleasant stay. The room was on the smaller side, but there was still plenty of space to move around, with a wardrobe and bedside tables providing enough storage for our belongings. The room and hotel in general was nice and clean and tidy. Despite being in such a busy part of Manhattan, the room was surprisingly quiet, making it easy to get a good night’s sleep. The location is one of the hotel’s biggest strengths. You’re within walking distance of so many of New York City’s attractions, and there are excellent public transport connections right outside the door, making it incredibly easy to get anywhere in the city. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly and helpful. A special mention goes to the housekeeping team, who happily worked around our schedule and accommodated our requests without any issues. Our stay also included a daily voucher for a snack and drink at the Tick Tock Diner located just off the hotel lobby. This was a nice bonus each morning. The staff there were so funny and welcoming, and if you fancy something more filling, there’s a great menu with plenty of options available to purchase. The biggest concern for me before booking was the sheer number of reviews claiming guests were wrongly charged a $500 smoking fee despite never smoking. I don’t smoke and had read so many stories that I genuinely considered cancelling and booking somewhere else. Thankfully, I can only comment on my own experience, and I’m pleased to say this never happened. We weren’t hit with any unexpected charges at all, and check-out was completely straightforward. If you want a clean, comfortable place to sleep in an unbeatable location, with friendly staff and excellent transport links, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
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