Name: EVEN Hotel New York - Midtown East by IHG
Address: 221 East 44th 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: US$253–US$648 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

EVEN Hotel New York - Midtown East by IHG draws praise for its convenient Midtown East location near Grand Central, generally clean, modern rooms, and friendly staff, offering a quiet, good‑value base for exploring Manhattan on foot or by subway.

Rooms tend to be small but comfortable, with efficient layouts, very comfy beds, and wellness touches like in‑room exercise gear; some note limited bathroom privacy from sliding doors and occasional noise near elevators. A recurring complaint is the daily amenity/resort fee and breakfast service that can be slow, understaffed, and inconsistent in quality. Other issues raised at times include elevator outages, ice machines or mini‑fridges not working, tricky lighting or AC controls, and sporadic maintenance lapses; overall, it suits travelers who value modern simplicity and easy access over full‑service perks.

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Facilities

Wellness‑focused amenities include a decent gym and in‑room fitness gear, plus a small bar and a second‑floor terrace; filtered water stations and luggage storage are handy. Some guests noted elevator outages, nonworking ice machines, and expensive nearby parking.

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10

Bettina

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked everything. Very nice and helpful staff, great modern and clean room, great view, quick working elevators, nice bar and terrasse...

10

Théo

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect hotel apart from 50$US parking per day

4

William

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I checked, in the only towels in the bathroom were one wash cloth and one small hand towel - no bath towels. I immediately requested towels and they were not delivered until I made a second request at bed time (5 hours after check-in). When I left, one of the three elevators was out of service and neither of the two operating elevators was stopping at my floor. After waiting 35 minutes (!#!) and making two calls to the front desk I had to carry my luggage down 5 flights of stairs in order to get out of the hotel. Finally, I am an IHG One Rewards member but the receptionist was unable to link my stay to my IHG account.

8

Ernesto

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good and convenient location. The space, and cleanness was good, above average for NYC tbh. Service was also good. The only opportunity for improvement is they don’t have Ice Machines in every floor and the two near us were not working.

10

Linda

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter wanted to treat me to a day in the city for my 68th birthday. Museums, shopping, dinner and a show, the hotel was a convenient walking distance to all! The room even had a workout mat and equipment, so I did my back and core exercise routine while she was still sleeping in the morning! We were very pleased with our stay!

8

Hayley

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, filtered water on your level so you can top up anytime and free luggage storage so I got to explore the city another day before my flight!

8

Adam

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Location was wonderful. Close to Grand Central Station. Some negative points were no ice machines were working. One of the three elevators were out of order for three days.

10

Mary

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I am always on the lookout for a quiet hotel with 2 separate beds to retreat to during NYC trips, which can be hard to find. The Even was terrific, and we will definitely return! On a quieter, mostly pedestrian street in Midtown East, minimal traffic noise. Nice lobby/bar/pantry area and outdoor deck where you can relax. Free welcome drink. Friendly staff, daily housekeeping. I appreciate the wellness focus with the yoga equipment- we were too tired to use it after very busy days in Manhattan, but I would have had I stayed longer. Just a short walk from Grand Central.

10

Daniel & Angela

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What is unique about the hotel is finding out how supportive of fitness they are. Found out they had Peloton bikes in gym but never got to use it, darn it?! All the walking made up for that. The staff was great to deal with, very helpful and kind. All together we enjoyed our stay, clean, quiet and great location. We would definitely stay there again.

10

Claudette

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel with very pleasant staff. Room was clean and comfortable and as a light sleeper, I was pleased at how quiet it was. Good location and easy parking right next door.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised as very good throughout rooms and public areas. A few reviews cite lapses such as stained linens or mattress covers and an isolated pest sighting.

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Phyllis

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The sheets had small tears on both sides.

10

Barbara

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

An excellent hotel. Spotless. Very comfortable. Really good housekeeping. Fabulous location. Good value for a NYC location. Staff lovely, respectful and efficient - especially Guy who helped sort a problem. Would return

10

Sandrine

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent city break in NYC. Clean, modern hotel in a great location. Friendly team. Would not hesitate to re- book.

6

Oluwakemi

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I like that the hotel was within walking distance to several fun places in NYC. However, Even Hotel needs to improve their hygiene. The bathroom had molds in some spots, the water station on the 21st floor does not look clean as the drain had visible aged dirt in it. The towel given was worn with visible tear in some.

10

Amanda

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and bathroom were clean other than carpet under beds was dirty looking with spots. Everything else was good and we would stay there again.

10

Ana

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was really good, everything was very clean, and the receptionists and the staff are very polite.

6

Cynthia

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I want to give this hotel a 10 out of 10 for the way it smelled, looked, the staff, and the location, but after seeing bugs in our room on the second night that changed my whole perspective. They did put us in another room, which was a downgrade (one bed) because that was the only room available that night. My compensation for seeing 4 bugs as I was getting ready to go to a big event (so I of course I was delayed because we had to pack up and move to the other room and now I’m traumatized, hoping that the bugs are not in my suitcases) was a credit of the resort fee. Anna the manager was not kind or understanding at all. After calling Expedia asking for a credit for the one night they contacted her and she said all they would offer is the resort fee credit. Very unfair compensation for having bugs in a room and again this is traumatizing because you don’t know if you’re gonna bring the bugs home with you. They did credit my resort fee and I called IHG the next day and they gave me 10,000 points. Unfortunately, I would not stay at this hotel again because even the maintenance didn’t know what kind of bug it was. I have pictures and a video and still don’t know what it was. Thank you Expedia for $50 credit to my account

10

Henry

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, friendly staff and perfect location to get to different areas in NYC!!

10

Barbara

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very, very comfortable. Excellent location. Lovely staff. Spotlessly clean.

6

Kayla

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay….then we were doing the usual room once over before we checked out and found this pretty disgusting stain on the mattress cover. There was nothing else that was obviously dirty, but I certainly don’t have a lot of confidence in the room’s cleanliness after seeing that. For what I paid to stay at this hotel, it’s truly unacceptable. The room and bathroom are incredibly spacious , staff was nice, location is good, but I’d trade all that for a clean bed. Cleanliness is the bare minimum I expect in a hotel. The rest of the amenities are just a bonus.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact by NYC standards but comfortable and modern, with very comfortable beds and useful in‑room workout gear; some find layouts efficient. Downsides mentioned include sliding bathroom doors with limited privacy, occasional noise near elevators, and intermittent AC, fridge, or lighting issues.

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Allen

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Lighting in the room was not functional. The choice for in room lighting was: • all lights on, (need sunglasses at night, LoL), • or, it was all lights off. • No in between! • Staff said, “you have to find the right combination of switches (3) to not have all the lights on at once.” I could not figure it out in either room! • Second room, same issues! • Sipper lids for the in-room coffee. Too big! Or the cup the cups are too small! (Both rooms!) Hmmm…

10

Bárbara

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The best bed I've ever slept on

8

Melissa

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A friend and I went to the city for 3 nights. The room is a little small but we were only there to sleep and shower so it was perfect. Great location - 6min walk to grand central and the subway. After 10pm (I think) you needed your key to get into building. They had a security guard at the door/elevators which made me feel very safe. Overall you get exactly what you paid for. I would definitely stay here again!! Bed was very comfortable.

10

Linda

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter wanted to treat me to a day in the city for my 68th birthday. Museums, shopping, dinner and a show, the hotel was a convenient walking distance to all! The room even had a workout mat and equipment, so I did my back and core exercise routine while she was still sleeping in the morning! We were very pleased with our stay!

8

Ana

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel however rooms were pretty tiny and cramped but it was a really nice hotel

10

Michael

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Coming back to a clean and made-up room every day was a great experience. Mandy was awesome! I was a solo traveler, and the room size was just right. The only noticeable thing was that I could hear the mechanics of the elevators based on where my room was located. It wasn't a deal breaker, just noticeable.

10

Suzanne

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel. Fabulous location. Super-king sized bed, that was very comfortable. All the staff we interacted with were knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay here again.

2

Gino

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

My air conditioning in my room would not stay on for more than a few hours without turning off. Stayed here 4 nights and every night the air stopped working. Maintenance was able to reset it a couple times but again it never lasted thru the night. One night it went out at 2AM and it was 77 degrees in my room. All I got was a big fan to accommodate

8

Alberto

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel was really nice and clean, the room quite small but confortable and renewed. Just the 2 double queen size beds maybe were not so large for two people and a little bit too soft. Overall a very good experience, i'll suggest this hotel to stay in new york city!

8

Yingying

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and only two blocks away from the Grand Central station. My kids and I felt safe walking after dark to and from the hotel. There is also a variety of diverse restaurants nearby. Walgreens is right next door which makes it easy to grab snacks and other things you may have forgotten to pack. Your room key allows you to only go to your floor which is a nice feature since the hotel is located in a busy area. The room itself is small but it’s expected for places like NYC. It was very cozy for me and my two kids but I can see it being a bit cramped if it was two adults and two kids. The room is clean and bathroom has a very nice shower. The only downside is the bathroom door being a sliding door that doesn’t lock. There is not much privacy so I wouldn’t share the room if I were with others like a coworker or someone I’m not totally comfortable with.

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Service

Service is often described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with shout‑outs to specific staff and efficient housekeeping. However, several guests experienced unhelpful or curt front‑desk interactions and very slow, understaffed breakfast service.

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10

Sophie

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel very well located. Staff are very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend it

10

Minda

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic staff - so so so nice. We had a wonderful girls weekend and our stay at Even was just perfect. Great location, nice rooms, clean and comfy. The best part was that the entire staff was so kind and helpful.

8

Wendi

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable. We decided on this hotel because they offer a really nice breakfast in the morning. Not just your traditional continental hotel breakfast but but a real breakfast. However, on Christmas Day after waiting in line for 30 minutes and seating ourselves at the table for 10 minutes, they told us that the kitchen was no longer taking orders. That was very disappointing after we had waited almost 45 minutes. They could have told us while we were waiting in line. I even helped them bus two tables because they were so busy. That was poor planning on management’s part. Even though the workers were hustling and working hard, they were not staffed to serve the amount of customers they had and Christmas Day was very disappointing for us. Management needs to rethink breakfast in general. Although the menu is great, the one time we did have breakfast, it took 45 minutes to get our meal. If they’re going to offer breakfast, they should do a buffet style because the system they have is not efficient. I don’t think I would recommend this hotel. It is not conveniently located near major attractions and with the issue of breakfast every morning, I would not recommend.

6

Zhaoli

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything else about our stay was spot-on: clean room, comfy bed, great location. The only downside was the front-desk attendant who checked us in; she wasn’t exactly warm or friendly. We also asked for a late checkout of just 15-20 minutes because of an urgent situation and got a hard “no, not possible today.” Policies are policies, but a little flexibility would’ve made the experience perfect.

6

Aviva

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk person was not helpful. She actually told me I had to check out after one night and check back in the next day. After I did so, the morning front desk person told me there was no need for that. That really impacted my stay!!

10

Carol

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great stay at this hotel. Before we got there I called and told them that two of the people traveling with us were going to NYC for the first time and asked if we could have a room on a high floor. They honored this and even left a surprise in the room. The ladies at the front desk were so kind and gave us information and directions when we needed it. We had a great stay!

10

Lindsey

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I have stayed at several budget hotels in Manhattan for work at this point and Even is the best so far. Convenient location, spacious rooms, and clean. I was sick this visit and was stuck in my room, the housekeeping manager found out and brought me tea, Powerade, and water. Above and beyond.

10

Kathleen

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean centrally located hotel! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to anyone visiting NYC!

6

Tarun

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location, room was good and clean. Let down was breakfast service - long waits, tables weren’t cleaned, misplaced order, served burnt food, some of the staff was rude.

6

Abigail

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

There was only one server at breakfast who was very overwhelmed and unable to meet the demands of persons dining. At Dinner, the server paid no attention to us. When I approached him he told me dinner is serve downstairs in the restaurant. I asked if we can order from here, he then said yes he can take the order. The hotel should have more than one server on the floor or have a floor manager access to ensure all customers are attended to especially during busy times. Front desk staff seem clueless when asked a question. Rooms were cleaned daily and the housekeepers were very pleasant.

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Location

Location is a major strength: a short walk to Grand Central and convenient for Midtown sights while set on a relatively quiet street that feels safe. Many appreciate easy access to subways, restaurants, and shops.

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10

Alicia

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great option in NYC! Close to Grand Cemtral Station, walkable with suitcases. Plus, easy walk to restaurants on Lexington Ave., Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center. Rooms are New York size as to be expected!

10

Sandra

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was great location, within walking distance to Grand Central Station.

10

Kimberley

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really easy to walk to Grand Central or Times Square. Conveniently located, easy to find. Nice size room with decent amenities.

10

Hiroko

21 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location is great!

10

rajiv

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent Hotel and near to Grand Central and walkable distance to Times Square and all other attractions

8

Willie Wills

19 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location in Midtown, within walking distance to many attractions and spots

10

Susan

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, literally 5 minutes walk from Grand Central. Very quiet spot in Midtown. Hotel is clean, modern and felt very secure. Room are a good size with a great bathroom and an excellent rainfall shower. Rooms serviced daily if you require it.

8

Nelson

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to Grand Central Station. Easy location, lots of things to do in the vicinity.

10

Richard

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in a perfect location!

10

Marc

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Dining

Dining feedback is mixed: many report long waits, limited staffing, and uneven breakfast quality or value, while some enjoyed the bar, terrace, and drink vouchers. Hours can be limited, and several guests prefer nearby restaurants for meals.

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Cynthia

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is in an excellent location and can walk everywhere. The hotel bar for food and drinks closes at 10:00 pm which for a city like NYC is very early. Most of the staff was great.

10

Kate

14 May 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Great location - a 5 min walk from Grand Central and easy walk to 5th Avenue and Broadway. Modern super clean rooms - big enough for 2 people with big suitcases. Breakfast is cooked to order (vs buffet or light continental) which makes for a nice change when you get it included in your room rate.

6

Francisco Otávio Campelo

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Good location and nice room. However the breakfast time was a bit chaotic: a couple of people serving several tables.

8

Wendi

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable. We decided on this hotel because they offer a really nice breakfast in the morning. Not just your traditional continental hotel breakfast but but a real breakfast. However, on Christmas Day after waiting in line for 30 minutes and seating ourselves at the table for 10 minutes, they told us that the kitchen was no longer taking orders. That was very disappointing after we had waited almost 45 minutes. They could have told us while we were waiting in line. I even helped them bus two tables because they were so busy. That was poor planning on management’s part. Even though the workers were hustling and working hard, they were not staffed to serve the amount of customers they had and Christmas Day was very disappointing for us. Management needs to rethink breakfast in general. Although the menu is great, the one time we did have breakfast, it took 45 minutes to get our meal. If they’re going to offer breakfast, they should do a buffet style because the system they have is not efficient. I don’t think I would recommend this hotel. It is not conveniently located near major attractions and with the issue of breakfast every morning, I would not recommend.

6

giovanna Athena

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall stay was decent. Front desk girls are not very friendly especially the overnight ones except Lynn or Lian can’t remember her name exactly, she was very polite and helpful. The room is small, but clean. Breakfast honestly is the downside of this hotel. It takes 30 minutes to get a simple veggie omelet. I got there at 6am and i wasn’t given the omelet until like 6:35am and it was cold. My mother’s bacon egg and cheese biscuit was also cold. They didn’t have fruit or steak that was on menu, the entire stay. The fingerling potatoes are always raw in the center. Breakfast sucks honestly.

10

Gary R

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Terrific breakfast and bar service. Efficient and friendly staff. 1st class hotel!

10

Robert

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super helpful and friendly staff, room was clean and modern. Great location close to the UN with restaurants and amenities near bye. I enjoyed happy hour, snacks and breakfast at hotel lobby bar/restaurant. Highly recommend.

8

Diogo

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything went pretty well. The only think I recommend is to have more staff during breakfast. The amount of people cannot handle the demand and you end up losing over an hour every morning for breakfast. I don't blame the staff because they do what they can but the demand and number of guests is just too high for the amount of emplyees.

10

Laura

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was great. Best sleep ever in a hotel. Quiet for NY and super comfortable. Although the restaurant is separate, their food was not good for myself or my friend who had a pasta dish. Spent $70 on a steak covered in butter without any flavor. I couldn’t believe it.

6

Tarun

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location, room was good and clean. Let down was breakfast service - long waits, tables weren’t cleaned, misplaced order, served burnt food, some of the staff was rude.

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Month	Average price
January	US$157
February	US$156
March	US$232
April	US$244
May	US$282
June	US$335
July	US$267
August	US$273
September	US$399
October	US$400
November	US$294
December	US$452

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $392	2 $417	3 $414
4 $271	5 $442	6 $442	7 $478	8 $417	9 $648	10
11 $316	12 $439	13 $439	14 $442	15 $392	16 $414	17 $417
18 $271	19 $448	20 $451	21 $473	22 $399	23 $425	24 $425
25 $262	26 $368	27 $443	28 $451	29 $450	30 $629	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $646	17 $273	18 $273	19
20 $358	21	22	23	24 $516	25 $359	26 $530
27 $253	28 $497	29	30

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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