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We liked Hilton. It is not our utmost favorite hotel, but as far as chain hotel goes, it stays pretty close to the top of our preferred list. All Hilton hotels are pretty much the same, meaning they are not very charming, but they are courteous, effective, and they don't often make mistakes. This includes Hilton New York.
The last time we stayed at Hilton New York was during a Thanksgiving weekend. The weather was miserable, the city was crowded, and all hotels were filled to the brim. There were several Thanksgiving Parade participating groups that stayed at Hilton, many of them were young people and none of them was easy to deal with. Because of the bad weather, storage rooms were required to store extra gears for the groups. Because of the bad weather, changing rooms needed to stay open all day instead of an hour before and an hour after the parade. Because of the bad weather, hotel personnel had to be ready to take care of the minutest order from individual guests as well as parade participants. In addition, the convention of scientists who stayed there also had many last minute changes. Over the great confusion, the staffs were calm, cool, and collected. They might not be as pleasant as they could under normal circumstance, but they saw to it that everyone's need was taken care of. Maybe it's the New Yorkers trait or maybe just in the Hilton training, the staffs dealt with every crisis with aplomb.
That's why we liked Hilton, especially Hilton New York. Leave a Comment
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Lots of people look for a hotel "near all the tourist attractions." But, NY's attractions are not in one place. So choose a neighborhood based on how easy access to public transport is, and by the "vibe" of the area.
I try to steer visitors away from the Times Square / Theater District ("tourist central") because it's not a "real" neighborhood and you'll never meet New Yorkers there. The exception is if you're planning to see lots of Broadway shows, it might be easier to stay in the Times Square area, so you can easily walk back to your hotel after theater, when it's nearly impossible to get a taxi.
My favorite neighborhood is the Upper West Side, a large, upscale residential neighborhood known for its great shops and restaurants. It's close to Central Park, Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, Riverside Park. And public transport access is terrific. From 72nd & Broadway, it's one express stop to Times Square, or 10 minutes away.
Some of the Upper West Side hotels you might consider are the Beacon, On the Ave, Lucerne, Excelsior, Belleclaire, Milburn, Newton. Don't stay in the neighborhood without visiting Zabar's & Fairway. You might even run into your favorite celebrity waiting for your number to be called at the appetizing counter!
You'll find lots of first-hand reviews of hotels on this wonderful site, and also on www.tripadvisor.com. As a New Yorker, I can comment on the location of a hotel, but not what the rooms or amenities are like.
There are a zillion hotels in the Times Square area! I hear terrific things about the two budget hotels the Belvedere and the Novotel. I think the Paramount is very chic, but apparently Ian Schrager's hotels are notorious for having the smallest rooms, even in a city known for small hotel rooms! And, I think the Marriott Marquis is way too big and there's always a wait for elevators at peak times. For business, we often put people in the W Times Square (which everyone loves) or the Crowne Plaza. The new Westin Times Square is terrific too. Leave a Comment
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Nice place. Very clean. Breakfast was above average. Manager was nice, and very helpful. We decided to stay an x-tra night, and the ladies at the desk said it was booked. I went upstairs, used the our laptop and the hotel's free internet and booked the room. I then went to the desk and let them know. They held our luggage in lockup until we came back in the afternoon from our adventures.
The rooms are huge!
Right outside the Lincoln Tunnel. Expect a 45 minute trip into the city for a 7 mile drive.
Late check out option is nice.
Free breakfast, waffles were really good.
Shuttle service available.
Beds were excellent.
Very clean also. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 1200 Tonnelle Ave. North Bergen, NJPhone: 201-392-0008Directions: NJ TPK TO LINCOLN TUNNELL EXIT. RIGHT ONTO TONNELLE AVE. PASS HOTEL, LOOP AROUND BACK ON TONNELLE. NORTH BERGEN, NJWebsite: www.choicehotels.com Other Contact: gm.nj138@choicehotels.com
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Ok, this is for someone who needs a week or two in NYC and will be travelling around.
FIrst off, this is in a residential area of NYC. Safe place between Central Park and Riverside park.
No swiming pool, no rofftop bar, no massive lobby.
What there is: Big rooms with kitchenettes and King size beds. Good water pressure.
This is a good home base to travel the city at your own pace. Even if you get burnt out and need a night in the room, you won't feel like you are trapped.
The area is great to wander around in. The restaurants are all pretty impressive around here.
Everything within walking distance is cool. Central Park, Riverside park, the riverwalk.
And the food is kicking and not tourist geared.
A bit farther from the real tourist stuff, but that is not a bad thing..... And you have to travel to all of them anyways.... Leave a Comment
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The Muse Hotel was recommended to me by a business associate. A reserved and tasteful hotel in the heart of NYC's theater district, the Muse offers a personable, efficient and not-overly-visible staff and management, coupled with very large, comfortable and well-appointed rooms.
This stay was in conjunction with our 24th wedding anniversary. The staff knew this, and went to extra lengths to insure that we had an outstanding short holiday. In fact, they "accidently" overbooked the number of junior suites at the time we were scheduled to visit, and then mysteriously announced that they'd just "have to let us upgrade to the deluxe suite for no additional money". It pays to be on good terms with the concierge. (Thanks, Lauren!)
Classy and yet understated. The Muse is softly-lit and done in an elegant and muted scheme of color and polished hardwoods. In short, it's the very definition of refined.
Among the best points of the Muse, with respect to neighboring and competing properties would be the size of its rooms. NYC is not noted for being a town featuring large hotel rooms without an astronomical pricetag. The Muse advertises that its rooms are 100-250 square feet larger than comparable quarters in the district, and its true.
The Muse also has a PERFECT location, couldn't be better for seeing Broadway shows, and hanging around Times Square.
The staff is top-notch. They solve every problem immediately, and yet they seem to disappear when you DON'T need them. To me that is perfect service. They don't get in the way, but meet every need easily.
And last, the Muse isn't a large chain hotel. It's quieter and less-crowded. Civilized would be an excellent choice of adjective when describing the Muse.
Summing up, let's go with Classy and civilized. : )
Oh, and one more thing... if you'd like to have a few drinks or beers, but not stray far from the hotel, there's an Irish bar next door. Go to the upstairs area, get your drinks and then try to secure yourself a seat on the small balcony. It's a great place to watch the street fun unfold below you...which is always extra-entertaining after you've had a few drinks. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 130 West 46th StreetDirections: Just a couple of blocks west of the Times Square intersectionWebsite: www.themusehotel.com
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