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The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel

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481 8th Ave
New York, NY 10001

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(212) 971-0101
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Best

Loved it! From check in to check out the staff was nothing but excellent. The room was small, but it's New York, all hotel rooms are. Very clean, well done, definetly stay ther...

Worst

If you're the kind of person for whom the hotel is a large part of your vacation - don't stay here. If you're the kind of person for whom a hotel room is just somewhere to put yo...

best hotel in NYC.. 7/7/2008

In all categories!! Friendly staff,rooms clean and....WHAT a view!!!!We'll gladely come back and that soon!!! Thank You New Yorker for wonderful 10 days stay at Yoru hotel!!! more

worst hotel in nyc 4/28/2008

the staff is realy rude and all the time ask for tip and the hotels room are too little and stink and the hotel its too crowded and the maid stole us money we left at our room Pros: in good location Cons: everything more

NIGHTMARE! Look the other way and keep on going..... 2/20/2008

We stayed there Feb 13th for our Valentines this year and needless to say our holiday was ruined! The staff was so rude we wanted to leave before we even got into the room. If we hadn't scheduled the room through Expedia and would have lost all our money, we would have. Our room was paid for through our travel website and then they demanded a different credit card for ""incidentals"" than the one we paid for our room with. When we said we didn't have one, they refused to let us check in. We found out that part of the hotel was under renovation. Not the part we were in, we were in the old part. When at the front desk, they asked the guy next to us if he wanted a ""renovated"" room for an additional $70 bucks! For a renovated version of we were already getting!!! When we asked if we could have a renovated room, they said to call Expedia. So we did. Then the front desk said there were none available. Convenient! \r Finally, through the manager we got into our room. I wish we hadn't. While walking to our room, we notice that the hallways were all in disrepair. Our room, a standard room, was one step above a section 8 motel. An old comforter that smelled, and the carpet was dirty. We asked for 2 towels and 2 additional pillows at 5pm in the evening. I never got them. I had to got take them from the maids cart that was sitting in the hallway all night at 2 am. When I checked out at 7 am the maid's cart with dirty linens was still sitting in the same place in the hallway. Also we NEVER got a Wi-Fi signal which would have been crucial if we would have been there for business.\r Just don't bother staying there, unless you are looking for severe disapointment and substandard staying conditions...even if it was just for one night.\r . Pros: close to Madison Square Garden Cons: Dirty linens, RUDE staff, horrible service more

Average place-no surprises 5/20/2007

Stayed there with a friend 2 years ago.\r Good hotel, very old but clean, big room, never had a need for the service, it was more ""in at midnight>sleep>out a 8-breakfast outside"".\r The beds are ok, noisy if you don't like the city (I'm from Paris so I'm used to it).\r \r Pros: room, style Cons: noise more

One of the Best 12/3/2006

This was the second time we stayed at the New Yorker, first time was great, but had no view. This time we were pleasantly surprised with a great view of the Empire State, and Madison Square Garden. The room was very clean, and the maid service was excellent. All staff are very polite and couteous. My only gripe is that the shower wasn't very hot. Pros: Views, Location, Value Cons: Occasional long lines to check in/out. Shower not hot. more

Very Nice 11/25/2004

Loved it! From check in to check out the staff was nothing but excellent. The room was small, but it's New York, all hotel rooms are. Very clean, well done, definetly stay there again. Highly recommend. more

No View if you're unlucky 6/19/2004

We spent a week at the New Yorker in an excellent location. The only gripe I have is the view, which was of nothing but other rooms as we were put in an inside room, which was very disapointing for a hotel which sells itself on city views. Pros: Location, Price more

disappointed 7/24/2003

I just came back form a business trip and was extremely disappointed with my hotel accommodations. The service was embarrassing - front desk service was rude, kept me on hold for longer than 5 minutes, and disconnected me twice. I requested a hairdryer one night and one woman from housekeeping knocked on the door the next morning around 8:30 demanding it back? After I checked out I had to check my bag and the bellmen tried to charge me again when I came to pick up the bag. (checkout is noon: 1:00 checkout = $35 anything later = $75) My billing is incorrect and there were a number of other things that went wrong. For the same rates, there are a number of better hotels in the area with much better service and amenities. My only regret was not leaving after the first night. Pros: location Cons: service, quality of rooms, amenities more

New Yorker 4/30/2003

If you're the kind of person for whom the hotel is a large part of your vacation - don't stay here. If you're the kind of person for whom a hotel room is just somewhere to put your luggage, rest at night and take a shower as the rest of the time you'll be out - stay here. I think as long as you know what you're getting, it's fine. It is well located and the staff friendly, if fraught. (I was checked into a room that already had people in it, which was actually quite funny, although the reception lady couldn't actually bring herself to apologize.) The only BIG downside is the unbelievably paper thin walls. I've stayed in some dollar-a-night places in India and Africa, and in terms of wall-thickness this ranks WAY DOWN there with hovels in Delhi or Nairobi. For goodness sake - BRING EAR PLUGS!!! Pros: Value, Location Cons: Needs refurb, Thin Walls more

College Dorm 2/20/2003

Don't let the grandiose lobby fool you. As you delve further into the hotel, you'll feel like you're back at an old college dorm. The hallways and rooms need to be better maintained or even completely renovated (again). The beds were sagging. The bathroom didn't have blinds or curtains so the construction workers across the bldg had a free show. Although convenient to major trans. and entertainment, near Penn Sta. and MSGm I wouldn't stay here again. Pros: Location, Price Cons: Old Rooms, Hallways, Beds more

Small but good location 1/8/2003

Excellent value if you are really on a budget. The only real negative is that the room was so small that you had to go into the hall to change your mind. Right next to Madison Square Garden and within walking distance of most tourist areas. The Stage Door Deli down the street is top notch. Pros: Value, Location Cons: Room size more

disappointing 11/12/2002

overall, a pretty ratty place in poor repair. service was terrible, both at the desk and at the door. some individuals - bellhop and security - were courteous and helpful, but the rest were useless. Pros: relatively cheap, convenient location Cons: grimy, mostly poor service, hot & noisy more

Great staff 8/21/2002

Everyone we came in contact with in the hotel was very friendly and helpful. We felt very secure in this hotel. I would definitely recommend the New Yorker! more

EAR PLUGS! 7/31/2002

THE NEW YORKER HAS A NICE LOBBY AND A NICE STAFF BUT THE ROOM WE STAYED IN WAS TINY. IT WAS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A LARGE BATHROOM. THE WALLS ARE SO PAPER THIN THAT WE COULD HEAR EVERY DOOR CLOSE ON OUR FLOOR. THE SECOND DAY WE WERE SO TIRED BECAUSE DURING THE NITE WE WERE WOKEN UP BY EVERY SOUND. THAT DAY WE WENT OUT AND BOUGHT EAR PLUGS SO WE COULD SLEEP SOUNDLY. WE SLEPT FINE THEN AFTER THAT. I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL. Pros: INEXPENSIVE, LOCATION Cons: NOISY, SMALL, OLD more

A Balcony with a view!! 6/8/2002

There was a bit of confusion over the room that we had wanted. We needed a room with two double beds, even confiremed. We didn't get that room, but we got a $350 suite for the same money. our room had a balcony and the view was gorgeous. Everything else was great. had cable television, a mini fridge, and good security. the location was great aswell. more

10 5/31/2002

I stayed at the New Yorker in April 2002 during a short visit to New York ( from Denmark ) and i can highly recommend the hotel. more
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Editorial
  • The Scene
    Guests at this midtown lodging spin through the revolving doors to be greeted by high ceilings and huge chandeliers. When the property opened with 1,000 rooms in 1929, it was...

  • 12/11/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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