Name: San Carlos Hotel New York
Address: 150 East 50th Street, Turtle Bay, New York, New York (and vicinity), New York, United States of America, New York (and vicinity), New York County, US
Price range: $320–$872 per night
Rating: 9.08

What guests think

Across reviews of San Carlos Hotel New York, guests consistently highlight very spacious rooms, friendly and attentive staff, and a Midtown East location that is walkable yet quieter than Times Square, making it convenient for sightseeing, families, and business.

Many appreciate the clean, well-kept suites with kitchenettes and comfortable beds, noting good value for the space. Common drawbacks include dated decor and furnishings, occasional maintenance issues like slow drains or weak water pressure, noisy or older AC, thin walls or street noise, a modest gym, and a mandatory facilities fee. There is no consistent on-site dining or room service, but numerous cafes and restaurants are steps away. Expect a roomy, centrally located base with warm service rather than modern luxury or full amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited: several reviews note a small or underwhelming gym and the absence or closure of on-site dining or room service; some also mention a mandatory facilities fee. Nearby parking arrangements are available at partner garages.

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Susan

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The best things about this hotel are the cleanliness and the comfortable beds. It advertises an on-site restaurant but we never found it open. I think it serves Indian food. I assumed with saying there was a restaurant on-site we would be able to get a morning coffee. I asked the front desk about that when we checked in but was told we had to go out to get coffee so we went to Starbucks every morning. Upon arrival, our tv was not working. We had to call the front desk for that, but they quickly fixed it. The bathroom sink was very slow to drain...not what I expected to find at this hotel. Finally, this is just my personal preference but I like staying a little closer to Fifth Avenue, which I find is a more convenient location for what we like to do.

10

Yossi

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel in a good location. they have a parking solution at a relatively good price. Good for families although the second bed is a sofa that converted to bed

10

Ted

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean quiet room with excellent service. I recommend adding several type of teas in the future. Ice machine would be nice as well unless I just missed it.

10

Anna

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at this hotel for only two nights but I found the experience wonderful. Service, location, cleanliness and, very importantly, good parking conditions. I would recommend this hotel.

10

Alicia

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well located and at excellent price No restaurant on site

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Tracy

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place Needs updating Gym was hot Didn’t expect more fees at the hotel after paying a lot of money already

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Jose Eduardo

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel made a mandatory charge for services and facilities that were not used. This fee, called a facilities fee, was not specified at the time of booking nor mentioned at check-in.

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Steven

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot with a great location. Everyone was very nice. The gym is terrible.

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Charlie

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed this hotel - good business hotel. Fantastic service - large rooms by NYC standard. Average air conditioning and a below average gym. Would stay again if the price is right but not my go to.

10

Ruchir

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We come to NYC every year, and though previous hotels have been fine, we thought we would try the San Carlos Hotel for a different area of Manhattan. Loved our stay. Though we didn't really use the kitchenette, it was nice to have. For mid-town, the value cannot be beaten. We'll be back. The fitness room was adequate--suggest adding 25 pound free weights.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many describing rooms and common areas as very clean and housekeeping consistent. A few reports cite issues such as slow or clogged drains, stained items, peeling wallpaper or minor mold, and one pest sighting.

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Kate

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

We had a wonderful stay at the San Carlos hotel for our first trip to NYC. The staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was incredibly spacious, especially for New York, and it was cleaned every day to a high standard. It is the perfect location for exploring Manhattan, only a short walk to 5th Avenue but not too close to all the noise. Some of the decor is a little tired, but everything worked, including the much needed air con. Bobby the concierge was so helpful on our last day, arranging a car to the airport and helping us with our bags. I will definitely come back to the San Carlos hotel next time I am in NYC!

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IVANIA

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked: Super Clean Disliked: Old Stained furniture and seats, Paper on Walls, Wooden floor lifted under the carpet, old carpet, Extremely old

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ARSHAD

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean facility and rooms. Staff was courteous

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Julian

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

the only negative it seemed dated. The bathroom window had mole growing around it.

10

Susan

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean room

8

Rachel

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff and service were fantastic. However, for the price hotel is extremely dated and the condition of the room, especially the main bathroom, were disappointing.

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Tracy

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We’ve stayed here before with a good experience previously. Check in was smooth and the room was quiet (was an internal room on the 2nd floor)unlike before thus the 3 stars. We asked to switch rooms upon arrival and were told they were sold out which worked out well as the room was quiet. However things took a downturn when on our last night the largest cockroach I have ever seen was on the wall in our room (I’m not afraid of bugs usually but this mortified me). Upon checkout we reserved a car through the front desk to take us to the airport and while we were ready to leave the car was not there. We ended up taking a Uber to the airport which was fortunate that one was available. While we have enjoyed San Carlos in the past, we will NOT be returning

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John

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, clean comfotable room, great location close to bus and subway, excellent bagel and coffee shops within a couple blocks. Only complaint was clogged shower that didn't drain fast enough. There was 2-3 inches of water in the tub after a 5 minute shower.

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Clifton

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

While we were generally satisfied with the accommodations, we were disappointed with the cleanliness of the nook containing the coffee maker and under the beds. The shower drain was particularly slow and the water pipes from an adjacent or upper room created an obnoxious vibration whenever the occupant showered. On the other hand, the staff was extremely welcoming and polite throughout our stay. Perhaps, it was just a rare occurrence as this was our second stay there. The location is ideal because it is not busy like the other areas and still close enough for a nice walk to places of interest. I suppose we would consider staying there again if there were no other familiar options.

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Dina

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing hotel! Clean, quiet, large rooms with refrigerator and microwave. AWESOME staff - so kind and helpful! Would definitely stay here again!

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Rooms

Rooms are notably large for NYC and generally comfortable, many with kitchenettes; several guests liked the beds and quiet suites. Downsides mentioned are dated decor, occasional noise from AC or outside, limited natural light in some rooms, and mixed Wi-Fi or pillow comfort.

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Catherine

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The size of the room was amazing for NYC. Very clean and had everything we needed. Really appreciated the kitchenette. The only negative was that the bed wasn’t very comfortable and the sofa bed even less so. I would still recommend highly.

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Crystal

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing location in midtown. Walking distance to so many things but steps from 6 train as well. Room was huge for NYC with a kitchenette and lounge. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Was easy to speak to a person quickly when I had to call before our stay. Beds were high quality - very comfortable.

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Graham

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room size sets this hotel apart from the majority of shoe box sized NY hotels. Staff were super friendly throughout our stay. Location is great for Radio City/Rockerfeller

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Donovan

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My family and I found the staff at this hotel to be excellent, polite and responsive. The hotel is near to our favorite restaurants and places we wanted to go. The suite was spacious and clean with excellent internet and comfortable beds. We would have given this property 5 stars BUT we had 1 major problem which caused us to give it a 3 star rating. The AC unit in the bedroom was loud and sounded like a truck was driving in the room! The noise impacted our sleep and made our stay very unpleasant. We were told they did not have enough rooms to switch us. Thankfully we had our noise cancelling earphones which helped reduce the noise. Because of this 1 negative issue with what would normally be an excellent suite, I do not think we will be returning to this hotel and we cannot recommend a stay there to our many friends who ask us for travel advice.

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Steven

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room on 2nd floor was the worst I have experienced in the many times I have stayed in the hotel. The windows are unusually small to start with, but one of them is then blocked by the afterthought air conditioning unit. The lack of natural light was matched by the poor lighting available in the room.

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alexandre

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The internet is not good ! It’s terrible Is impossible work in the room !

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Amy

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and friendly hotel. Walls are very thin however. Not a huge deal but that’s why I marked 4 stars. Wish the kitchenettes had a sink other than using the bathroom.

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Salvatore

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were dated but clean.

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george

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall excellent four day stay. The room was spacious, bed was comfortable. If I could recommend anything it would be to improve the pillows, they were a bit hard and need to be replaced.

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Juliana de Ulyssea Rocha

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is great but on the last night therewas noise in my room that was only fixed the nex morning, I think it was coming from a machinery room next door to my room. Overall great, but a terrible last night sleep

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Service

Service is a strong point: staff are widely described as friendly, attentive and helpful, including doormen and concierge. A few guests reported inconsistent front-desk interactions or missed assistance.

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Shannon

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Amazing staff and hotel accommodations! Everyone was very willing to assist with transportation and area recommendations! Can’t wait to stay again some day!

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Sally

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing staff

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Moreen

Mar 17, 2025

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We had a group and had 3 rooms reserved. Really great staff - very professional and very helpful from front desk, concierge, to housekeeping staff! We were there for a week and our rooms were cleaned every day! Very impressive! Couldn't be happier.

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Steven

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The San Carlos has become our home away from home when in NYC. The staff is always welcoming and professional. The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious (especially by NYC standards). The hotel is in a great location near a number of good restaurants (Spice Symphony in the lobby is fabulous) and easily walkable from several subway lines. They could use to make some minor repairs (I noticed a number of paint chips, dents and scuffs in our bathroom (Room 908), but that didn't detract from our stay in the least. We look forward to our next stay.

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Catherine

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff was efficient. Room was clean. The location is convenient to the subway. A pleasant stay. However, on the final day of the trip, my sister had a stomach bug; in our haste checking out my mother left a modest piece of heirloom jewelry on the tray in the bathroom. We alerted the hotel & were met with a brisk response. When we circled back in the person, we were dismayed with the front desk clerk’s apathetic dismissal. She literally did not permit me to finish my sentence when I attempted to leave a description of the necklace + contact information for the reward. The necklace was a small gold pendant that is irreplaceable due to sentimental reasons. A modicum of interest or compassion would have ended the trip on a better note. PS When we requested a late checkout to accommodate my sick sister, they said someone was checking into the room. Having to change our flights & extend the trip one more night, we moved across the street to the 50 Sonesta. We were blown away by how much more chic, modern, and comfortable it was compared to the San Carlos.

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Anthony

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I didn’t like the front desk manager. He has no idea about customer service.

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Melissa

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very attentive and helpful. The lobby and room were very clean. The linens were crispy and white. Bed was comfortable. We fell in love with Andy the doorman. Very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very quiet. Great sleeping for us. We rented a suite so our daughter could sleep on the pull out. That was not very comfortable. Location is great. Midtown east. Quick walk to subway, Grand ce trail and UN area.

10

Linda

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff went above and beyond to accommodate my stay, flawless!

10

Matthew

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly and helpful staff, a large and well-kept room, and a convenient location!

10

Kristoffer

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Especially Bobby the concierge made a difference. Thank you so much for the high level of service. Br. Kris

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Location

Midtown East location is highly convenient for walking to Rockefeller Center, Grand Central and subway lines, and many find the area quieter than Times Square. Some mention street noise at times and city trash outside.

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Kevin

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, rooms are in nice condition, location is excellent if you are doing things Midtown or want to access to Grand Central or even Penn Station.

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Dirk

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel San Carlos was a perfect place for us to start our daily trips to discover New York. Walking distance of all the attractions and shops in midtown on a relatively quiet place. Service in the hotel is perfect. We would come again with a next Visit.

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Adrian

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very kind staff, great location, easy to walk to all the iconic landmarks but still far away enough to have peace, 10/10

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Reeta

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Centrally located l

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Clifford

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location! Close to many amazing attractions and numerous subway stations! Front lobby staff were very pleasant and helpful with storing luggage, providing assistance with directions and transportation to airport!!

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Shailesh

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very good hotel away from Tourist attractions but close enough to bars and restaurants. Walkable within a mile of Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. Quiet and clean hotel with great staff and service.

10

Jennifer

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central location with the iconic Luncheonette across the street for breakfast.

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John

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice place in a great location. The room was clean and comfortable and the service was excellent. Really enjoyed it.

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Michael

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The San Carlos was a great find. The larger two-room units with 2 bathrooms were perfect for my family. The hotel staff were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Lastly, the hotel's location was great. Close to subways, but in a less busy part of town. Still close to most attractions we wanted to see.

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Robin

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, about three blocks from fifth Avenue shopping and Rockefeller Center. The customer service was incredible. Rooms were spacious and clean. Reasonably priced for location and service.

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Dining

There is no reliable on-site dining or breakfast and no room service, though an Indian restaurant next door and many cafes or diners nearby make eating out easy. Guests often rely on nearby spots for coffee and meals.

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Crystal

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing location in midtown. Walking distance to so many things but steps from 6 train as well. Room was huge for NYC with a kitchenette and lounge. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Was easy to speak to a person quickly when I had to call before our stay. Beds were high quality - very comfortable.

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Robert

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dining is close by

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Maria

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Excellent location, spacious and comfortable rooms. The only problem is that there is no food service at the hotel, which sometimes is more convenient than getting Uber Eats. But is manageable thanks to the so many food options around the hotel.

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Robyn

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This location is seriously in the BEST location. Walking distances to major attractions but tucked away in probably the quietest areas for a good night's rest after a busy day. Great breakfast/lunch diner directly across the street and nice dinner choices within steps. I will definitely stay here again if back in NYC.

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Susan

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The best things about this hotel are the cleanliness and the comfortable beds. It advertises an on-site restaurant but we never found it open. I think it serves Indian food. I assumed with saying there was a restaurant on-site we would be able to get a morning coffee. I asked the front desk about that when we checked in but was told we had to go out to get coffee so we went to Starbucks every morning. Upon arrival, our tv was not working. We had to call the front desk for that, but they quickly fixed it. The bathroom sink was very slow to drain...not what I expected to find at this hotel. Finally, this is just my personal preference but I like staying a little closer to Fifth Avenue, which I find is a more convenient location for what we like to do.

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Steven

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The San Carlos has become our home away from home when in NYC. The staff is always welcoming and professional. The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious (especially by NYC standards). The hotel is in a great location near a number of good restaurants (Spice Symphony in the lobby is fabulous) and easily walkable from several subway lines. They could use to make some minor repairs (I noticed a number of paint chips, dents and scuffs in our bathroom (Room 908), but that didn't detract from our stay in the least. We look forward to our next stay.

10

Beatrijs

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location for musea, Metropolitan, Guggenheim and MoMA, easy from Penn station by subway. Breakfast across the hotel was nice, restaurants close by for dinner.

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Alicia

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well located and at excellent price No restaurant on site

10

Jennifer

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central location with the iconic Luncheonette across the street for breakfast.

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Alfred

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Impeccable service, comfortable bedding and perfect location for a NYC basecamp which served our city vacation needs. Plenty of good eateries nearby including French bistros and wine bars. It is located across the street from Empire Steakhouse where we had a delicious lunch. Terrific maître d' and waitstaff. The Smith and La Pecora Bianca were also delightful restaurants for our 6 day stay. We walked from the San Carlos to the theater district and took in a couple of Broadway shows. 25 minutes of city walking which we prefer.

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Month	Average price
January	$172
February	$178
March	$245
April	$258
May	$292
June	$321
July	$279
August	$270
September	$390
October	$358
November	$307
December	$380

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $518	15 $872	16 $605	17 $488	18 $517	19 $502
20 $500	21 $595	22	23	24	25 $434	26
27 $323	28 $381	29 $436	30 $396

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $401	2 $380	3 $380
4 $330	5 $422	6 $509	7 $539	8 $448	9 $451	10 $448
11 $320	12 $358	13 $548	14 $531	15 $421	16 $553	17
18 $367	19 $386	20 $589	21 $539	22 $460	23 $455	24 $460
25 $359	26 $427	27 $465	28 $524	29 $484	30 $459	31 $842

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Elite Suite,1 Queen,1 Bedroom Apartment,Separate Adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed, Accessible Adapted

Deluxe King Room Adapted

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Elite Suite, 1 King Bed, One-Bedroom Apartment with Separate But Adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

Premier Suite with King Bed One Full Bath in Bedroom and a Half Bath in Living Room

Elite Suite,1 Queen Bed, One-Bedroom Apartment with Separate But Adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

Executive Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Oversized Room and Spacious Sitting Area with Sofa Bed

Elite Suite, 2 Queen Beds, One-Bedroom Apartment with Separate Adjoining Living Space and Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Junior Suite, 1 King Bed: Oversized Room and Spacious Sitting Area with Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite with Queen Bed One Full Bath in Bedroom and a Half Bath in Living Room

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