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8.0

Excellent

3,283 reviews

3,283 reviews

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8.5

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Sniffen Court Historic District
120 m
Church of Our Savior
190 m
Joseph Raphael De Lamar House
300 m
Crane Lake Camp
310 m
The Morgan Library & Museum
320 m
Popular landmarks
Grand Central Terminal
490 m
Empire State Building
640 m
Top of the Rock
1.2 km
Broadway
1.2 km
Times Square
1.2 km
Closest landmarks
Consulate General of Romania
180 m
Consulate General of Croatia
270 m
HealthSource Pharmacy
300 m
Consulate General of Poland
300 m
Council on International Educational Exchange
300 m

The Shelburne Sonesta New York​

303 Lexington Avenue, Midtown East, New York (NY), United States, 10016 - See map

Strategically situated in Midtown East, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Central Park. This 4-star property features fitness center to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

390 meters to public transportation

Front desk [24-hour]

Inside city center

490 meters to Grand Central Terminal

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Valet parking

Pets allowed

Luggage storage

Contactless check-in/out

Fitness center

Shops

Laundry service

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in New York (NY) are being booked every minute!
Value for money7.7
Location rating8.5
Nearest airportLaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Distance to airport9.3 km

Rooms available at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.3

One Bedroom Apartment 1 Bed Accessible
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed or 1 queen bed a...
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One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed
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One Bedroom Terrace Apartment - 2 Beds
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds
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Two Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds and 1 sofa bed
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Guestroom
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 queen bed
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One Bedroom Terrace Apartment - 1 Bed
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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One Bedroom Suite
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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2 Bedroom Terrace Apartment
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds and 1 sofa bed
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Two Bedroom Terrace Apartment
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  • Balcony/terrace
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 sofa bed and 2 queen beds
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Studio Apartment 2 Beds Accessible
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ feature an option for contactless check-in and check-out?

At The Shelburne Sonesta New York​, visitors can take part in contactless check-in and check-out option provided by this property for your benefit and safety.

What bars are nearby The Shelburne Sonesta New York​?

While remaining at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​, delight in your evening or night out at Morrell Wine Bar & Café, King Cole Bar, and Pete’s Tavern to get the most out of your nightlife.

When was The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ built?

The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ was built in 1929.

At what time of the year is The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ most popular?

The Shelburne Sonesta New York​'s most popular month where verified tourists have stayed the most is in September.

What was the average room rate for The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ been in the past month?

The typical room rate for The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ in the past month is 262.21 USD, compared to city's average of 290.49 USD.

What payment cards are accepted at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​?

Enjoy the comfort of easy payment at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ which supports up to 5, with payment card options consisting of MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Visa, and Cash.

What is the typical rating that past Solo travelers' have given to The Shelburne Sonesta New York​?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Families with young children have given to The Shelburne Sonesta New York​?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ an average rating of 8.0. You can look up more complete customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Group travelers have given to The Shelburne Sonesta New York​?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more in depth customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local visitors think about The Shelburne Sonesta New York​?

Past local travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ an average rating of 9.1. You can look up on more descriptive customer evaluations, and comments for this property down in the review section.

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What people love about The Shelburne Sonesta New York​

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Good location and clean room comfy bed, quiet"

    pattanut

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    August 21, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Good location and clean"

    Jidapa

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    May 4, 2022

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Location

    "Perfect location, excellent and friendly staff: highly recommended!"

    Diego

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    May 19, 2023

Overall rating:

8

Excellent
3,283 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
7.5
Location
8.5
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Location also good!
Laleen from Singapore
Couple
More about The Shelburne Sonesta New York​

More about The Shelburne Sonesta New York​

The Shelburne Sonesta New York​

Get the most from an urban escape in New York (NY) when you book a room at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​. Located right in the city center, The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood.
At The Shelburne Sonesta New York​, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy convenient available parking right at the hotel. Front desk services including concierge service and luggage storage can assist with your needs.
Packing light is possible at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ thanks to the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Forgot to pack something? All your last-minute needs can be fulfilled by the convenience stores, saving you time and hassle. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel.
All rooms at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television, in-room video streaming and cable TV. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal.
It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

For the ultimate convenience, you can even have groceries delivered to your room at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​, with their exclusive service.
Apart from amenities and services, The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. Check out the hotel's fitness facility to stay fit and firm on vacation. Get social at the hotel's shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests. Grab some last-minute needs or local souvenirs for yourself or those back home without having to go anywhere at the shops available right on-site.


Around the property

Don't miss out on all that New York (NY) has to offer during your stay at The Shelburne Sonesta New York​. An afternoon of browsing the works at The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum located 5.0 km away can familiarize you with the local art scene. Experience local culture through architecture at Top of the Rock located 1.1 km away.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.5

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

8 mentions

Food & Dining

6 mentions

Internet

1 mention

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1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Fitness center
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Grocery delivery
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Convenience store
  • Doorman
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Dog-friendly
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet-friendly [charges apply]
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Valet parking
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Air purifier
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Carpeting
  • Cleaning products
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Ironing facilities
  • Linens
  • Microwave
  • Mini bar
  • On-demand movies
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wi-Fi [charges apply]

Location

303 Lexington Avenue, Midtown East, New York (NY), United States, 10016
Excellent
Location

8.5

Airports
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    9.3 km
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
    13.9 km
Public transportation
  • 33rd Street Subway Station
    390 m 6 min walk
  • Grand Central-42nd Street Subway Station
    430 m
Hospital or clinic
  • HealthSource Pharmacy
    300 m
Shopping
  • Macy's Herald Square
    850 m
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    20 m 1 min walk

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Grand Central Terminal
    490 m
  • Empire State Building
    640 m
  • Top of the Rock
    1.2 km
  • Broadway
    1.2 km
  • Times Square
    1.2 km
  • Central Park
    2.2 km
  • High Line
    2.2 km
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    3.6 km
  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
    5.1 km
  • Statue of Liberty
    8.6 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Sniffen Court Historic District
    120 m
  • Consulate General of Romania
    180 m
  • Church of Our Savior
    190 m
  • Consulate General of Croatia
    270 m
  • HealthSource Pharmacy
    300 m
  • Joseph Raphael De Lamar House
    300 m
  • Consulate General of Poland
    300 m
  • Council on International Educational Exchange
    300 m
  • Consulate General of Switzerland
    300 m
  • Crane Lake Camp
    310 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others
  • The property will charge an additional facility fee of USD 44.75 starting from November 11, 2021. It will be charged per room per night and will be collected directly at the property. The rate is inclusive of a $15 daily cupboard credit, Wireless internet access for all of your devices, Unlimited local/long-distance calls, 24/7 access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, One-time $15 laundry credit for your stay, Package handling/storage prior to and during your stay for up to five (5) pieces.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from16:00
  • Check-out until11:00
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Room voltage120
  • Year property opened1929
  • Most recent renovation2019
Parking
  • Daily parking fee75 USD

Reviews of The Shelburne Sonesta New York​ from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.0
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities7.5
Location8.5
Room comfort and quality8.3
Service8.2
Value for money7.7
High score for New York (NY)
Rating
9+ Exceptional (47)
8-9 Excellent (28)
7-8 Very Good (38)
6-7 Good (21)
<6 Below Expectation (19)
Time of the year
Mar - May (41)
Jun - Aug (45)
Sep - Nov (45)
Dec - Feb (22)

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10.0
Exceptional
Donggeon from United States
Solo traveler
Guestroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Good place”

So big room and clean and nice

Reviewed January 14, 2023

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9.6
Exceptional
Laleen from Singapore
Couple
One Bed Room
Stayed 8 nights in December 2022

Great location with excellent staff”

5* for all staff members. Very helpful and friendly. location also good! Only issue was adjusting temperature in rooms are limited. Sometimes in the night felt hot even we stayed in December. Overall we enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed January 01, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
pattanut from Thailand
Solo traveler
Guestroom
Stayed 4 nights in August 2022

good location and quiet”

good location and clean room comfy bed, quiet

Reviewed August 22, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Jidapa from Singapore
Solo traveler
Guestroom
Stayed 3 nights in April 2022

Good location and clean”

Good location and clean

Reviewed May 04, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Andrea from United States
Couple
Guestroom
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Exceptional”

Hotel was really cute. Im not sure if it was because of new years eve but waiting for an empty elevator was pretty annoying. Room was clean. My favorite thing was the roof top go to the 16th floor and you can take the cutest pictures with the empire state behind you. They give you a $10 credit at their mini bar but a water is $9.80 so don’t expect to use that $10 on a few things. Lol overall a good experience

Reviewed January 05, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Pamela from United States
Solo traveler
Queen Room - Disability Access
Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

Outstanding ”

The location was perfect plus amazing staff

Reviewed January 21, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
William from Singapore
Couple
Guestroom
Stayed 7 nights in December 2019

Feels homely and central location to famous NY sites”

Hotel feels homely, large room and big HD TV. Central location, near grand central and walking distance to Times Square, Rockefeller, Bryant Park, Macy's.... and many good restaurants around! My wife and I have made fond memories of NY and a good stay here. Will be back!

Reviewed January 04, 2020

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6.8
Good
Stephen from United Kingdom
Couple
Guestroom
Stayed 4 nights in December 2019

Nice hotel, good location”

The hotel was nicely presented, good size rooms and staff very helpful throughout out stay. We found it a good location for us to walk most of the city, with a 10 minute walk to Grand Central Station when we needed to use the subway.

Reviewed January 02, 2020

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6.4
Good
michael from United States
Family with teens
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Not such a great deal ”

Room seemed reasonably priced until You factor in the >50% tax and resort fee. The “resort fee” gives you a $10 credit at the kiosk, which sells $5 small candy bars. Tried to check in at 3 and was told the room wasn’t ready (this was mid week). Room had stains on the chair and mold in the shower.

Reviewed February 24, 2020

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6.0
Daniel from United States
Solo traveler
Studio Suite Queen Bed
Stayed 4 nights in March 2021

Above average”

The hotel has nothing, everything is closed

Reviewed March 26, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Allyson from Australia
Couple
Stayed 5 nights in October 2011

Excellent hotel close to Grand Central Station”

The room we had was really large especially for New York, Staff were faultless at all times.

we stayed at the affinia shelburne for 5 nights at the end of october 2011. from beginning to end we only experienced excellence in comfort and customer service. the room was really large (new york is known for small rooms) i dont believe anyone could complain about the size of the rooms at the affinia shelburne. location - 3 blocks from grand central station. or 3 blocks from 33rd street station on the 6 line. great location for everything new york has to offer but you are still able to escape to the lovely murray hill area on lexington avenue to get away from the hustle and bustle. staff were wonderful from check in to check out. within our stay we thought we may have had problems with our airline carrier for our return journey ( industrial action) and may have had to extend our stay, we knew the hotel was fully booked however the front desk staff allayed any of our concerns and stated uncategorically that we would not be without a bed- this was even before we asked - they notified us as they had also received the update from our carrier. i tried 3 pillows on the menu and they were all wonderful. bed was enormous and furniture and fixtures extremely well cared for. all in all a 10/10 from us and we will be back.

Reviewed November 11, 2011

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8.3
Excellent
Sally from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 10 nights in June 2012

Lovely time and great location”

Greatlocations location, suite was big and nice, clean and staff friendly. Rooftop bar was added bonus

stayed at the affinia for ten nights and was really pleased with my choice of hotel. i have stayed in a lot of hotels in new york but was on more of a budget given time of year and number of nights and was pleasantly surprised at how good of a find this was . we were upgraded to a one bedroom suite after originally booking a deluxe studio as the agoda website showed the incorrect picture. the hotel manager was very accommodating after realising the error and upgraded us without too much consideration. concierge was not that helpful with suggestions but always helped with reservations and very friendly. would definitely stay again.

Reviewed June 29, 2012

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8.0
Excellent
Betty from United States
Couple
Stayed 1 night in January 2012

Trendy, Quiet Neighborhood, Roomy, Nothing Fancy”

quiet neighborhood, large rooms

affinia shelburne is tucked away between times square and herald square (34th) in a pretty quiet, "natural new-yorker" neighborhood. it's close enough to most major trains but in the cold it's a trek. there service was polite but they don't go out of the way to help you so don't expect anything magical. we had a suite, expecting it to be with a living room space but just ended up getting a decently large room. the place is very clean but nothing screamed "outstanding!" comfortable stay.

Reviewed January 20, 2012

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10.0
Exceptional
Boris
Family with teens
Studio Suite 2 Double Beds
Stayed 5 nights in September 2019

The best price/quality with great service”

We lived several weeks at Shelburne and as experienced traveler I can say that this hotel is a gem with an "old school" service that hard to find these days - special thanks to Solomon and Ron. Hotel is great for families with kids, it has in en-suite kitchenette, self service laundry washer and dryer, and a great personnel .

Reviewed September 10, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Lucy from Australia
Couple
Stayed 7 nights in September 2012

Great Location - but small bathrooms”

Location, room size

Overall, our Hotels stay at the Affinia Shelburne was nice. The location is very convenient, and the room we had was a nice size, with separate lounge and a kitchenette. The staff were generally very nice and helpful with the exception of one lady (who obviously was having a bad day). The one complaint we did have was the layout of the bathroom, the way the toilet was positioned, meant that your knees were almost touching the wall in from of you (ok if you are short like myself), my husband is 6ft, 2inch ( and this made is life very difficult when it came to using the toilet). But overall, the stay was ok. Just a note on the Kitchenette, there are no cutlery , so if you do get take out, make sure you get some from the restaurant.

Reviewed October 09, 2012

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9.6
Exceptional
Velo from United Kingdom
Couple
Guestroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

Great location, friendly staff”

A friend from work who is a frequent NYC traveller recommended the Shelburne, I'm glad he did. What I like about it is that while you're a short walk away from many of the sights, you're tucked away on a quiet street. The staff had a lot of good advice and were amusing. I'm trying to think of anything that could stand improving - the lightening in the room was fairly typical-hotel piss-poor. If I was there on business and used the room to work in, I would have struggled. A small desk lamp would improve this greatly.

Reviewed May 10, 2018

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9.7
Exceptional
Xiaonuo from China
Family with teens
Stayed 2 nights in August 2012

Gooood hotel”

great location, excellent service

The location of the hotel is really great, you can travel to any part of manhattan easily because it's really close to the grand central and you can even walk to some midtown sites. I like it very much and maybe I'll come back sometime except it's a little expensive though. What I must recommend is that the bed is extremely soft and comfortable, the room size is definitely okay considering it's in the midtown. Free wifi in the lobby, but if you once log on the wifi you can still use it in the room for free.

Reviewed September 06, 2012

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9.2
Exceptional
Mathieu from United States
Business traveler
Queen Accessible
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Solid bet”

Very good quality for the price. Clean, very good location - convenient to Grand Central. Great location in Murray Hill, which is much quieter than other parts of midtown. Hotel itself was quiet and staff met my request for an interior room to avoid traffic noise.

Reviewed March 06, 2019

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8.3
Excellent
Khongsak from Thailand
Group
Stayed 1 night in April 2012

Good hotel, room is great”

Great room, clean and all amenities are perfect.

my friend and i stayed there for a night during april 2012. we traveled from dc to new york with triple bus. the bus stoped not far from the hotel. the hotel is in great location, closed to 5th ave where you can shop all day long. at night, walking to times square for some night colors is not that far. this hotel uses soap, shampoo, lotion from philosophy (nice). one draw back thing is that the hotel only provides paid tv programs & movies, no free programs.

Reviewed April 19, 2012

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9.3
Exceptional
Rina from Australia
Family with teens
Stayed 8 nights in November 2012

Lovely hotel in a good location”

Nothing was too hard. Provided us with everything we asked for. Eg laundry services which only cost for self service!

the deluxe suite provided ample room for the three of us and was super comfortable. location was good as close to grand central and a 5 min walk to nearest subway station. front desk staff were very attentive and the services staff in the basement where you could do laundry were very helpful. special mention to the concierge david who provided inside knowledge and advice on sightseeing and with a great sense of humour! the only downside for us was that there was no free wifi in our rooms as this was only available in the hotel lobby.

Reviewed December 19, 2012

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