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Only steps away from Central Park, Columbia University, with only a short subway ride to Times Square. A creative design, historic and authentic neighborhood charm, plus comfort and second nature service. The SPICE of LIFE!
Experience the feel and ambiance of Morocco - in one of Manhattan`s trendiest emerging neighborhoods, The Upper Westside. The Marrakech Hotel boasts a chic design, newly reimaged accommodations, and a fantastic location, all at an attractive price. Read More About Marrakech Hotel
WHY STAY HERE?
- Situated Near Central Park, Columbia University, and Some of New York`s Most Famous Jazz Bars
- Vibrant and Friendly Neighborhood, Great to explore day and night
- Vintage and Fashionable Shopping
- Directly Outside the No. 1 Subway Station, Times Square 15 minutes average
- FREE WiFi in the Lobby and Lounge
- On-site dining and lounge
- On-site Starbucks
- Excellent Business Services
- Kids 12 and under stay FREE with Parents
EXCITING AND TRENDY LOCATION
The Marrakech Hotel is boutique style hotel near Central Park, Columbia University and some of New York`s most famous jazz bars, most talked about restaurants, jumping nightlife, and exciting sidewalk shopping. As you step into the colorful lobby you are immediately transported to a Moroccan retreat, with trickling fountain, ceramic painted tiling and authentic Moroccan lamps plus bright ottomans and tables set the scene for your memories to be made. When you`re ready to explore The ``Big Apple`` all you have to do is step outside and explore. The No. 1 Subway Line is at your service to whisk you away to even more of NYC`s countless attractions, stores, restaurants, and nightlife.
ESCAPE FROM ORDINARY ACCOMMODATIONS
Bold colors, rich fabrics and chic designs combine to create a splended Moroccan oasis. Upscale amenities are featured in every guestroom and include flat-screen televisions, plush European bed linens, and CD clock radios. The Marrakech also pampers its guests with 24 hour concierge, daily maid service, and a laundry valet service.
HAPPY MIND, BODY AND STOMACH
The Kazbar Lounge - On-site Lounge open nightly, offering a Moroccan-themed lounge serving signature cocktails, imported beers and champagne. A state of the art entertainment system delivers international music, cinematic features and exciting sporting events nightly. While enjoying a cocktail you can order food from The Sookk Thai Asian Restaurant and they will deliver it right to the lounge.
The Sookk Thai Asian Restaurant - On-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Featuring authentic gourmet Thai cuisine. Meaning `happiness` in Thai, Sookk lives up to its name with tasteful dishes and contemporary design elements that create a unique dining experience.
Starbucks Coffee - Located street level, adjacent to the main entrance of the Marrakech Hotel. Enjoy fresh, coffee, tea, baked pastries and unique beverages.
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Closest Airport: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The #1 subway line is located directy outside the front door of the hotel and can provide service to Times Square, Midtown, and Downtown Manhattan.
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"Very inexpensive and no frills place to stay."
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Nat from Toronto, On
"I chose this hotel for the reviews. The staff were extremely friendly, from the very first conversation, until the day I checked out. The hotel is located right by a Subway station, and the number one train will have you at Time Square in no time.
Starbucks is located right beside this hidden charm of a hotel. Also, we found a great mini-grocery store, just a few doors away from the hotel. After trying a New York pizza, taking four flights of stairs several times a day back to our hotel room, (sometimes carrying heavy shopping bags) was an excellent way of working off the extra calories. There is no elevator, but friendly staff always on stand-by to help with your bags.
The down side.... :(
I got a random knock on the hotel room door at 3:24am the first night.
The second night there was no knock, but I had a challenge falling asleep (almost anticipating the knock again). Also, on the second night (which was during the week). We could hear people coming, and going all night. They were not being obnoxious, it is just that the hotel has very thin walls, and VERY creaky stairs, therefore, every and any move could be heard, (taking a shower at 4:20am, moving suitcases down the stairs, etc). It kind of felt like the people next door, were actually staying in the same room as us. Perhaps, the hotel was previously used for something else, and the walls were never upgraded from paper to dry-wall.
For the good price, and good service, I received, I would recommend this hotel to my friends on a tight budget. It wouldn't be my first choice, but perhaps a very close second or third on my next visit to The Big Apple."
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Papadopoulos from Chicago, Il
"I thought the rate included WIFI....there was no WIFI at all in the guest room and very poor WIFI coverage in the hotel lobby. The room was very run down, nothing at all like what i expected from the pic on your site . There were no 'newly renovated accomodations'..Overall disappointing experience"
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Zil from Toronto, Ontario
"Cleaning crew makes a bit of noise (too early) in the mornings, but otherwise, its awesome."
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Luke from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
"The hotel upgraded our room for free, and the staff was extremely pleasant. We didn't have a problem with the lack of an elevator, but then again we were very close to the lobby. The hotel was right next to the subway station and gave great access to everything."
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Rachidi from Vienna, Va
"The experience at the Marrakech hotel was extremely bad. The room was small and extremely hot. When I asked the front desk about the situation, the staff told me to open to window and that is a centralized old unit they could not lower the heat. The staff told me many guests complained about the situation.
We had two little kids with us. How can we open the window in NY in December? It was 43 degrees outside very cold.
This hotel is not worth $215 I paid for. It is a motel quality. The beds were old and crappy. Very upset.
We are very disappointed and upset. We did not have a good weekend getaway
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Jenna from Mississauga, Ontario
"My stay at the Marrakech was exactly how I had anticipated-- a place to sleep. The decor is really nice, very interesting and has a real Moroccan feel. The staff was great, except they didn't bother telling us which staircase to go up to get to our room. So we walked up and down several times, searching for our room (which is a huge pain as it is-- they should at least have someone there to offer to carry your bags up!). We had to go back to the desk to find out where exactly we were supposed to go.
The soap and stuff included in the room is subpar. The water, at first, tasted like dirty, sweaty old man (don't ask how I know this-- I just imagine that's how a dirty, sweaty old man would taste).
The beds were fine for a night... they did the job. Everything was very clean, there were little to no allergens in the room.
They could REALLY extend the wifi to the entire hotel-- that was a huge pain, having to go into the lobby to check my email. Even then, there were difficulties-- the staff should let everyone know how to sign into the wifi (most people wouldn't assume you need to check into the mobile browser AS WELL as typing in the password on your phone).
Over all, I was in NYC for a couple of days for Global Festival and the Marrkech did exactly what it was supposed to do-- give me a place to sleep."
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Michele from Palm Coast, Florida, Florida
"Location of Marrakech Hotel is excellent. Lots of great eating places and the convenience of NY subways at the corner. The hotel, however is another thing. We did not enjoy the fact that there is no elevator service. Our sheets were not changed and the supply of towels was skimpy."
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BJ from NJ
"staff was great. there was no heat in room, broken with no idea when fixed. room was a delux, small bed, small room. lots of staires to reach lobby, no elevator"
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Verena from Guaruja, Sao Paulo / SP
"I just hated that hotel. When we arrived there, we knew that would be stairs to the room cause they don't have elevator. What we didn't know that there was stairs to enter the hotel and nobody to help us with the luggage. The place smelled asian food. The check in person was nice. When we entered the room that was a small and dark room with no place to put the bags and a small bathroom. And also the room smelled bad.
I went to the reception and asked if they could refund my money cause I would not stay there and they said no because it was a pre-paid reservation.Just for one horrible night I had to pay $1045,32 USD."
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Deanna from San Leandro, CA
"The only good thing about this hotel was the location. Close to the subway and great places to eat. There are no elevators but the staff will carry your luggage for you. I had a great view of a alley way. No hot water the first night
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Amber from Rochester, MN
"After getting into the hotel at midnight, we began our check in process. I was asked to pay for the remaining bill of the hotel. I pulled out my email and showed that I had already paid for the entire bill in full, but they insisted on running my card for over $600 that she claimed was still remaining, and told us 'not to worry, we'll get it sorted out in the morning'. Well, we checked out yesterday morning, and it is still pending on my bill. So, I hope for their sake, I won't have to fill out a Better Business Bureau form to claim fraudulent activity as they are very aware when we asked them to remove the chargers throughout our stay of four nights and five days.
Also, I had mentioned in my notes that it was my birthday and to please change my room from a room with two double beds to a room with one queen or king. They moved my room to one double bed only and never once wished me a happy birthday.
The place is a hostel-ish type hotel. Very tiny (not like that mattered, as we were there four five hours to sleep each night, then off to more adventures). I am one of those people who read reviews and think, it couldn't have been that bad, and I don't mind if it is that bad, but overall, I would have paid $50 more each night for a more peace of mind sleep.
The location is great; the metro was right across the street, so that was perfect. Also, the Halloween decor was neat.
The halls reminded me of a smurfy maize-if you've stayed there, you know exactly what I am talking about.
The reason why I rated Overall Experience a 1, is because I'm still wondering if I have paid double the price for my room. I absolutely never recommend this to an enemy, let alone a friend."
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Michael
"Unfortunately they were oversold on doubles so we got a rollaway for the first night. For the rest of the stay they changed the room for us. The room was not very big but you are not coming to NYC to stay in the hotel.
During the stay the second night NCY was already kind of chilly but there was no way to heat the room. Luckily it got warmer again."
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Frank from Honolulu, HI
"This was one of the four hotels I stayed at during my east coast trip and this was the cheapest, and surprisingly, my favorite for several reasons. It's away from the bustling crowd of Times Square, it's in close proximity to convenient stores and the subway station. It's in a neighborhood which allows you to witness the day-to-day activities of New York life. The place is small enough for the staff and guests to know you by face or even by name. Unlike the bigger hotels, I felt lost in the big crowd. The room was decent and fair for the price paid for, and luckily, I didn't see any rats! Other guests may complain about having no elevators, but staff will carry your luggage to and from your room."
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Nicolas P Contessi from Quebec, Quebec
"marrakech hotel is just one rung above a youth hostel. Within that price point one would expect more services and more comfort. In particular, they need to expand wifi access to the floors, do basic maintenance and train their staff to customer service standards. I had to deal with this duty manager, who was a rude, unfriendly, and plainly an annoyance. Security and door staff is very friendly on the other hand.
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Kimberly from Raleigh, Nc
"My family reallly enjoyed this hotel! The location is excellent...we were able to get to Times Square and Harlem in no time on the subway. The service was great! We were always greeted by a staff member. The rooms are small but comfortable. Highly recommend this hotel!"
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Ekha from Long Beach, CA
"I was not very impressed with my stay. I was traveling with 3 others and booked a Deluxe room with two doubles and payed for the price of stay. When I got there, the host told me she can no longer provide me the room I ordered and instead gave me a very small room with 1 full size bed. She offered me no refund or anything and said it like there was no problem. Now, how am I going to squeeze 4 people in this room with 1 bed? And why sell a room online for available and tell me its not when a guest shows up to check in. The toilet would not flush and it over flooded twice by itself! A daily maid sure did not show up to tighten up the room. The shower floor was dirty as dirty foot prints still remained. The room gave me a headache because it had a heavy bleach smell and i assume it was from all the blankets and towels washed. One of the nights as I was sitting in the Lobby, I sat there and watched/listen two of the host arguing and talking to each other in a very unprofessional way. I wasn't very impressed and left the next night.
The only positive I can say about this location is 1) very close to subway. and 2) the water pressure of shower was good.
I sure will NOT be returning and suggest not to book this location."
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Ashley from NY, NY
"this place is fine if you just need a place to sleep. the staff is friendly and accomodating, but don't expect much out of this hole in the wall. First of all there is no elevator. I don't just mean no elevator to your room, I mean when you walk in the front door before you even get to reception you have the most narrow, steepest staircase in history, and THEN more stairs to your room. The rooms are clean, but so small that the door hits both the bed and nightstand (the only table in the room) when you open it. The bathroom is decently sized in comparison to the rest of the room but the water pressure is awful and the water barely gets hot enough to create steam. The bed is not comfortable and the pillows might as well have not been there - I wish I brought my own. You get about 30 channels on TV but very random and a ton are just black screens in between one another. Overall, as a cheap spot to crash after a night out, no complaints. But don't think you're getting very much."
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Mary from Ripley, Tn
"we were not pleased with marrakech hotel...people very friendly and helpful but
we had to climb too many steps to get into hotel and rooms were entirely too small. we wish we had paid more for hotel and upgraded amenities and gotten closer to the attractions."
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Conrad from Staten Island, Ny
"there was no restaurant on site or any bar on the premisses,i was so disappointed ,"
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"expect what you are paying for, no frills,clean, excellent service in a fantastic area"
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Ted from Dexter, MI
"Where do I begin? My family and I arrived on Saturday evening to find a '0 Star' hotel with no elevator to get us to the lobby and rolled barbed wire surrounding the building. The front desk staff was friendly and it was late so we proceeded to our room down the creaky, tiny hallways up a couple flights of 'unlit' stairs. We settled in and tried to get some sleep on the 'Flop-house' beds that were extremely uncomfortable. My wife awoke at 4am to the rustling of a 'Mouse' trying to eat my kids M&Ms from the table. We called the front desk and they sent someone who told us they didn't have any mouse traps, 'Seriously'!! We asked to move to another room with no mice and were quickly moved. 6am arrives and my children wake me because the smoke detector battery was dead and the alarm was sounding. We called the front desk again and they sent someone who brings a chair to reach the 9ft high ceiling. I told them I saw a ladder in the hallway down a couple flights. He returns and removes the entire smoke alarm with wires hanging and does not return. I went to the front desk and told them we would be canceling the rest of our stay and asked for a refund. They apologized for the problems and said the Manager was not in, but would contact me Monday. I contacted Bookit.com and they were able to refund us 3 nights, but the hotel refused to refund the 1st nightI I still have not received a call from the Manager 3 days later.This property should be removed from Bookit.com and be checked out by the NYC Health Dept and Fire Marshall. NO one should stay here!"
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Vicki from Whitby, Ontario, Canada
"The hotel is in a convenient upper west side residential location right in the hub of restaurants and markets. The staff were very friendly and looked after any request we had. Our overall experience is very positive and we would definitely stay there again. The room was small, typical of New York, but clean with a queen bed which was very comfortable, and night tables, desk and toilet/shower. There was no closet for storage. The suitcase had to be closed and upright in order to move around the room. If it were open on the floor, it would block a door or your walking space around the room.
The water temperature for a shower was tempremental at times not hot enough.
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JM from Glendale, AZ
"On our way to NYC our flight was cancelled. I called Marrakech Hotel 2 times to tell them we would be late checking in. After being up all night flying all day and finally getting to the hotel we were told we were too late and they gave our room to someone else. The person at the desk basically threw us out and didn't care that I spoke to the employees. They were very rude and didn't care we were from another state and had nowhere else to go. Hotel looked old and had no elevator. They had a large staircase in which she threw us out on."
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Kelly
"Staff was incredible! We had a fantastic time. Would definitely stay there again."
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Kim Schultz from West Allis, WI
"This hotel is small but clean and all of the people that work there are very nice and willing to help with anything you ask. The subway is right outside the hotel which is very nice. I would stay here again. A"
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Joseph Cross from Oneonta, New York
"The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful at the Marrakech Hotel. Service representatives are available to help you carry bags up and down stairs, as well as to your room. The front service desk was helpful and polite and maid service was efficient on a daily basis. Though the room was a bit small, me and my girlfriend really couldn't have asked for me for the relatively discounted price and location in uptown Manhattan. The bed was comfortable and we were both extremely grateful for the air conditioning and personal bathroom. Rooms included an HD television to relax and watch at night, which was an added luxury. We would definitely stay at this location again if we ever take another trip to Manhattan, NYC. This hotel has a great atmosphere and comes highly recommended."
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Devleena from Minneapolis, MN
"The other reviews seem a bit daunting but the hotel was perfectly good for a one night stay. The staff is friendly and courteous. The location is unbeatable. 2 mins from the subway station, 4 blocks from the m60 bus that takes you to laguardia and sitting between a string of good restaurants and stores. It's not a luxury hotel- it's convenience . Kept our luggage in storage for an entire day after checkout. . The rooms may come across as slightly cramped. But then again- we just spent a night. Would recommend if a short visit is intended."
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Cindy from Chicago, IL
"First of all I gotta say this hotel is located right across from the Metro which was very easy for me to maneuver in New York, the rooms were small but clean and comfy. They have beautiful renovated bathrooms. Of course the halls are so narrow and there is no elevator but you the staff are friendly enough to carry your packs. I didn't like the Lounge Area it seemed a bit dirty to hang there but other than that everyone here were very friendly! Thank You"
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Henry Estrada from Camarillo, Ca
"When we arrived we were a little disappointed. Hotel was very old and had no elevator. After entering our room we nearly died laughing, our room was a box with no closet. Bathroom was very small shower/tub was even smaller. We arrived at 1:30 am we were very tierd and went straight to bed.Because of the 3 hr difference we wanted to sleep in. However, early morning we hear all this noise people running up and down the hall loud talking. Come to find out the noise was not the other tenents but the cleaning staff. Our room was not vaccumed everyday and twice we had to ask for towels they didn't leave any. There office/breakroom was next to ours, a couple of times we had to pound on the wall to quiet them down. However, not all was bad, location was good checkin staff was friendly.Although we had a good time our accomidations were not acceptable. We got no sleep due to all the noise. We would not recommend this hotel it was way to noisy."
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Gary L Parish from Indialantic, FL
"The pictures of the hotel and arooms are about 20 years old as the room and hallway are old and worn. I was on the fourth floor and the old style steps are steep and very narrow for carrying bags...If I was a college student, it's an old dorm room....would not recommend."
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Jesus Delgado from Norcross, Georgia
"it was nice except that at somepoint it smelled like gas.."
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Lynn from Selden, NY
"Even though my address ends in NY, it's still a hike to be in Central Park @ 8AM for a 1/2 Marathon. But this hotel fit the bill. Yes, the room was small, but the linen's were clean, the pillow's new & the other guests quiet. There was no elevator, but it was a good warm up for the race. And it was only 3 fiights up to our room. Not so bad. The staff was very nice, only thing missing was a working remote for the TV. So since the room was small, wasn't so bad to get up to change the channel. And the price was the most reasonable to keep a over night stay within reason."
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Brian from Cincinnati, OH
"The room was small but adequate. The only strange thing was that I did not have a closet. But the room itself was quiet and comfortable. There is a Starbucks next door, the subway (1) is right across the street, and there are many places to eat within walking distance. I was hoping to enjoy Riverside Park as well but it was just too cold outside. The staff was very friendly. Be aware that there is wifi but only in the lobby and lounge areas. Also be aware that there is no elevator, so try to get a room on the first couple of floors. This is not a luxury hotel but a great value, cute theme, and definitely quiet and comfortable."
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"As another traveler noted this place is very much like a hostel. No wifi in rooms, Carpets in hallways are disgusting. Tiny room with no place to hang items like a dress shirt or even a towel. Shower was kinda nasty and door did not work well. I will not stay here again but if I was a 21-25 year old and only slept for 4 hrs a night I may consider this place because the 103rd st stop is just outside as well as plenty of coffee. OH ya its cheap too"
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"DO NOT BOOK...there's no elevator..the rooms are the size of a matchbox...bathrooms are ridiculously small and not very clean...the pictures are very deceiving and the rooms are WAY over priced...although they're reasonable for NYC....but if they're reasonable and look nice they're way too good to be true like this hotel was! Their photographer needs to be rewarded because the pictures and the price got me to book this hotel but the room was so horrible I checked out the next day and found another hotel..."
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"Location of the hotel is perfect. It's located two steps from subway which is a very convenient feature. The room was very small, dark and dirty. To get to the lobby you need to crawl up using very narrow stairs way."
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"I stayed here for 8 days for a trip I had recently taken. I was very cautious about staying here because of a lot of negative reviews I read online. To my surprise my stay at the Marrakech Hotel was great. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My room was very cute. It was small like most people say but it was not an issue for me. I will definetly be staying here again on my next visit and will also recommend to others."
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"This is definitely one of the more affordable hotels in Manhattan and it is located in a great area. Right next to a subway and numerous cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores. The room is small but we didn't come to New York to stay in the hotel all day. We basically stored our stuff there and crashed there at night. The hotel itself is older which makes it seem dirty but it really isn't. The hallway our room was in didn't have a light so that was a little creepy but other than that it was a decent hotel. There is no elevator so be prepared to walk some stairs, but who can't afford to be a little more active these days right? Staff was great! There was always someone at the entrance and at the desk."
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"While on my way to New York, i messed up my knee. The Marrakesh has no elevators, and the staff was immediately kind enough to give me a complimentary upgrade, which allowed me a room on a lower floor.
The rooms are very small, but absolutely perfect for any trip to NYC where you simply need a quiet, clean and safe place for yourself and your things. The neighborhood is great; truly 20 feet from doorway to subway. An all-around fantastic experience!"
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"We visit New York City quite a bit so we we were not expecting the Ritz. Also we were a little unfamiliar with the upper West Side. We loved it, there are lots of good restaurants and night life. For instance, there was a jazz club just down the street with some great jazz, an underground pub that had poetry readings, an agave bar and really good Mexican food (we aren't talking TexMex here) as well as a great French Restaurant. The weather was good and we walked across North Central Park and went to the Museum of the City of New York. We are in our sixties so we were probably the oldest folks in the hotel and our room was on the the fifth floor. There are no elevators. We kind of enjoyed the challenge and they carried our bags for us. The staff was extremely pleasant to work with. The rooms are rather spartan but the the beds were comfortable. Furniture a little shabby. They might watch some HGTV on non costly upgrades. You hear some of the street noise. The lobby is very attractive. The only thing was that we had to call down for soap and a few supplies. If you are young or an older person that doesn't shy away from new experiences you will like it. If you are looking for Marriott type experience probably not."
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"Bargain deal, nice area and extremely small rooms. Staff were excellent!"
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"Hotel is not a 4 diamond, but for the price it's a bargain."
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"Staff is great - front desk, bell boys, housekeeping, everyone! Room was clean; bathroom small but very well renovated; convenient location next to subway station and with pretty good restaurants nearby, lots of cabs; basic but comfortable; no elevator. For New York, the price was good. Not luxurious but perfectly acceptable value."
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"The hotel was great, the staff was super helpful and the room was clean. However, the room definitely looked larger in the picture. "
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"This would be a great hotel with some mattress pads and a few other extras. The bed was very hard. The hotel was very clean and the desk staff very friendly and helpful. Subway is right outside the door and the price is good."
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"It is a nice hotel for the money paid. Please understand that I strongly believe that everything is overpriced in New York City. The hotel was accessible for my purposes (train, getting up- and downtown). However, there is no elevator in the five story building and the registration desk is up one long flight of stairs. If you are going to choose this hotel, make sure that you ask to be on the first floor. Also, it was advertised as having internet connection in the room. This was not the case. It was only in the hotel lobby. The staff was really great and helpful at every turn. "
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Steps to New York`s Most Famous Jazz Bars!
- Trendiest Manhattan Location
- Instant Exclusive Rebate!
- Wi-Fi in the Lobby and Lounge
- Stylish Moroccan Theme Rooms!
- Chic Newly Redesigned Hotel
- Hurry, Ends at MIDNIGHT Tomorrow!
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Steps to New York`s Most Famous Jazz Bars!
- Trendiest Manhattan Location
- Instant Exclusive Rebate!
- Wi-Fi in the Lobby and Lounge
- Stylish Moroccan Theme Rooms!
- Chic Newly Redesigned Hotel
- Hurry, Ends at MIDNIGHT Tomorrow!
Other In-room Amenities Include:
- High-speed Internet Access
- Ecco Natural Bath Products
- Massage Shower Head
- Curved Shower Rod
- Flat-Screen TV
- CD Clock Radio
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Maid Service
Other In-room Amenities Include:
- High-speed Internet Access
- Ecco Natural Bath Products
- Massage Shower Head
- Curved Shower Rod
- Flat-Screen TV
- CD Clock Radio
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Maid Service
Other In-room Amenities Include:
- High-speed Internet Access
- Ecco Natural Bath Products
- Massage Shower Head
- Curved Shower Rod
- Flat-Screen TV
- CD Clock Radio
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Maid Service
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- ATM Machine
- Business Center
- Business Services (+)
- Coffee Shop (+)
- Concierge Desk
- FREE Morning Paper (*/Free)
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Fireplace in Lobby
- Multilingual Staff
- Non-Smoking Property
- On-Site Check In
- Parking (nearby) (+)
- Porter / Bellhop
- Public Internet Access (+)
- Restaurant (+)
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit at Front Desk
- Shopping (nearby) (+)
- Wireless Internet Access
(+) = Additional fees may apply for the use of these amenities.
(*) = Free, some restrictions may apply.
