This flagship hotel of the family-owned, mid-range boutique Hotel Stanford chain has an unbeatable location in midtown Manhattan. While the area can get noisy, it has the convenience of being within walking distance to the Empire State Building, Penn Station, Macy’s, and several subway stations, at relatively affordable prices for the city. The lobby was renovated in early 2017, but the 124 rooms look dated. However, they’re surprisingly spacious, and most come with modern amenities like mini-fridges, kettles, and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Amenities and common areas here are limited, though free breakfast and happy hour specials in the bar are offered and a Japanese restaurant opened in 2017. The Hotel Beacon offers comparable rates in a quieter, more residential Upper West Side neighborhood.
This flagship hotel of the family-owned, mid-range boutique Hotel Stanford chain has an unbeatable location in midtown Manhattan. While the area can get noisy, it has the convenience of being within walking distance to the Empire State Building, Penn Station, Macy’s, and several subway stations, at relatively affordable prices for the city. The lobby was renovated in early 2017, but the 124 rooms look dated. However, they’re surprisingly spacious, and most come with modern amenities like mini-fridges, kettles, and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Amenities and common areas here are limited, though free breakfast and happy hour specials in the bar are offered and a Japanese restaurant opened in 2017. The Hotel Beacon offers comparable rates in a quieter, more residential Upper West Side neighborhood.
A massive, 1,700-room hotel, the Penn is in a prime location next to Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building. Though there's a decent fitness center on site, the hotel ends up not being a good deal, despite the reasonable rates -- the hectic pace, street traffic (even inside the giant lobby), and worn, dated rooms add up to a poor value.
A massive, 1,700-room hotel, the Penn is in a prime location next to Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building. Though there's a decent fitness center on site, the hotel ends up not being a good deal, despite the reasonable rates -- the hectic pace, street traffic (even inside the giant lobby), and worn, dated rooms add up to a poor value.
The upper-middle-range Room Mate Grace is a stylish, modern boutique with a central setting in Times Square. The 139 rooms have patterned wallpaper, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, but entry-level units are tiny. Given the busy location, noise can be an issue. Although lacking a full restaurant, an excellent healthy breakfast buffet spread is available for a fee, while all guests get free access to a sauna and small 24-hour gym. A small indoor pool with a swim-up bar is a rarity for this area, but it's reserved for pool parties on certain evenings. Overall, this is a great value for the area, but travelers wanting something a bit quieter should consider the nearby Kimpton Muse Hotel.
The upper-middle-range Room Mate Grace is a stylish, modern boutique with a central setting in Times Square. The 139 rooms have patterned wallpaper, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, but entry-level units are tiny. Given the busy location, noise can be an issue. Although lacking a full restaurant, an excellent healthy breakfast buffet spread is available for a fee, while all guests get free access to a sauna and small 24-hour gym. A small indoor pool with a swim-up bar is a rarity for this area, but it's reserved for pool parties on certain evenings. Overall, this is a great value for the area, but travelers wanting something a bit quieter should consider the nearby Kimpton Muse Hotel.
Located in business-heavy Midtown East, this quiet, upscale chain property is a solid option within walking distance of Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal. Rooms are stylish, featuring clean lines, comfortable beds, and modern design elements -- but there is a fee for Wi-Fi and there are no coffeemakers or individual temperature controls. On-site amenities include a small but fully functional business center, a spacious fitness center with natural light, and meeting rooms that feature expansive terraces on the top floor of the hotel. There is no full-service restaurant, but a lobby bar and breakfast buffet are popular. Overall, this is a good choice for business travelers, families, and Hilton Honors members, though it may be worth comparing rates with The Lexington New York City.
Located in business-heavy Midtown East, this quiet, upscale chain property is a solid option within walking distance of Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal. Rooms are stylish, featuring clean lines, comfortable beds, and modern design elements -- but there is a fee for Wi-Fi and there are no coffeemakers or individual temperature controls. On-site amenities include a small but fully functional business center, a spacious fitness center with natural light, and meeting rooms that feature expansive terraces on the top floor of the hotel. There is no full-service restaurant, but a lobby bar and breakfast buffet are popular. Overall, this is a good choice for business travelers, families, and Hilton Honors members, though it may be worth comparing rates with The Lexington New York City.
Set in Manhattan's fast-growing NoMad neighborhood, the Redbury Hotel (formerly the Martha Washington) is an upper-middle-range boutique property with a historic facade, a Danny Meyer restaurant and bar, and 265 sleek and stylish rooms. The hotel completed two separate multi-million-dollar renovations throughout 2015 and 2016, and offers a variety of room types, a cozy lounge, an outdoor terrace, and perks (covered by a nightly hotel fee) like free morning coffee service in the lobby and free passes to a local gym, but its greatest asset is its location -- close to the Empire State Building, Macy's, Grand Central Terminal, and Times Square. While it serves as an ideal hub for exploring the city, the hotel lacks such plush amenities as a spa, and the lobby can get noisy during the restaurant's prime hours. Those seeking a quieter vibe might try The Roger or the pricier Hotel Giraffe.
Set in Manhattan's fast-growing NoMad neighborhood, the Redbury Hotel (formerly the Martha Washington) is an upper-middle-range boutique property with a historic facade, a Danny Meyer restaurant and bar, and 265 sleek and stylish rooms. The hotel completed two separate multi-million-dollar renovations throughout 2015 and 2016, and offers a variety of room types, a cozy lounge, an outdoor terrace, and perks (covered by a nightly hotel fee) like free morning coffee service in the lobby and free passes to a local gym, but its greatest asset is its location -- close to the Empire State Building, Macy's, Grand Central Terminal, and Times Square. While it serves as an ideal hub for exploring the city, the hotel lacks such plush amenities as a spa, and the lobby can get noisy during the restaurant's prime hours. Those seeking a quieter vibe might try The Roger or the pricier Hotel Giraffe.
The 43-room Riff is a budget hotel in Chelsea, a two-minute walk from Madison Square Garden. This low-frills property's best feature is its funky 80s-music theme, but there are few extras here -- the lobby has a nice, long work table with outlets, and the courtyard is trendy with plenty of outdoor seating -- but that's about it. Funky rooms have en-suite or shared bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but wear-and-tear, cleanliness, and broken items can be issues. Still, for budget-minded guests who want to avoid hostels and spend most of their time exploring the city, this option can be a real money-saver. Bump up to a three-star hotel nearby, like the Holiday Inn Express Chelsea, and it could cost twice as much.
The 43-room Riff is a budget hotel in Chelsea, a two-minute walk from Madison Square Garden. This low-frills property's best feature is its funky 80s-music theme, but there are few extras here -- the lobby has a nice, long work table with outlets, and the courtyard is trendy with plenty of outdoor seating -- but that's about it. Funky rooms have en-suite or shared bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but wear-and-tear, cleanliness, and broken items can be issues. Still, for budget-minded guests who want to avoid hostels and spend most of their time exploring the city, this option can be a real money-saver. Bump up to a three-star hotel nearby, like the Holiday Inn Express Chelsea, and it could cost twice as much.
Though it's not exactly high style, the Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel does offer a good value in an excellent downtown location. The hotel is a block away from the subway and a short walk to Chinatown and Little Italy attractions, with SoHo and Nolita an eight-minute stroll away. Its 102 rooms are clean and simple with handsome bathrooms -- though some rooms pick up hallway or street noise. All rooms include HCTVs, safes, and work desks, and higher categories include mini-fridges and microwaves. There's no full restaurant on-site, but guests can enjoy a daily breakfast for free. And on-site fitness and business centers enhance the property's appeal, as does the rooftop deck. Another nearby option could be the Wyndham Garden Chinatown, which includes a restaurant and bar.
Though it's not exactly high style, the Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel does offer a good value in an excellent downtown location. The hotel is a block away from the subway and a short walk to Chinatown and Little Italy attractions, with SoHo and Nolita an eight-minute stroll away. Its 102 rooms are clean and simple with handsome bathrooms -- though some rooms pick up hallway or street noise. All rooms include HCTVs, safes, and work desks, and higher categories include mini-fridges and microwaves. There's no full restaurant on-site, but guests can enjoy a daily breakfast for free. And on-site fitness and business centers enhance the property's appeal, as does the rooftop deck. Another nearby option could be the Wyndham Garden Chinatown, which includes a restaurant and bar.
The 124-room Tuscany is an upscale hotel located in Murray Hill, a convenient base for exploring the city. Its large rooms come with wonderful beds, upscale amenities -- including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and Molton Brown toiletries -- and elegant decor with pops of red (the hotel's signature color) . It bests its sister, The Court, with its excellent gym, quieter location, and stylish rooms.
The 124-room Tuscany is an upscale hotel located in Murray Hill, a convenient base for exploring the city. Its large rooms come with wonderful beds, upscale amenities -- including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and Molton Brown toiletries -- and elegant decor with pops of red (the hotel's signature color) . It bests its sister, The Court, with its excellent gym, quieter location, and stylish rooms.
Thorough attention to detail and old-world charm set this quaint boutique hotel apart. Its 12 rooms have been individually decorated with period antiques and fireplaces, and feature modern amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. The property lacks most of the amenities of larger hotels, including a fitness center and a full restaurant -- but it does offer an elegant tea salon, a central location a block from Union Square, and an intimate feel that's hard to come by in New York.
Thorough attention to detail and old-world charm set this quaint boutique hotel apart. Its 12 rooms have been individually decorated with period antiques and fireplaces, and feature modern amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. The property lacks most of the amenities of larger hotels, including a fitness center and a full restaurant -- but it does offer an elegant tea salon, a central location a block from Union Square, and an intimate feel that's hard to come by in New York.
This 127-room walk-up hotel (no elevator!) is a bit cramped and worn around the edges, but a beautiful Moroccan-style lobby and a cocktail lounge from Sookk Thai restaurant make it a fair option if you want to be near Central Park and Columbia University, in the nontouristy northern outskirts of the Upper West Side.
This 127-room walk-up hotel (no elevator!) is a bit cramped and worn around the edges, but a beautiful Moroccan-style lobby and a cocktail lounge from Sookk Thai restaurant make it a fair option if you want to be near Central Park and Columbia University, in the nontouristy northern outskirts of the Upper West Side.