- joebm
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 27
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Best Value in NYC
- April 6, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I make 2~3 trips into NYC every year and we always try out new hotels. The Essex is probably the best deal I've seen so far. Location is great, across from Central Park, near Columbus Circle subway, steps from 5th Ave. The rooms are clean, well decorated, and comfortable; the lobby is beautiful, very classic New York. The attached restaurant is great for drinks after a night out on the town. A must for a classic New York Experience!
great visit
- March 16, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The staff was extremely helpful and polite. The room was very comfortable, nicely appointted, and while not huge, was larger than most of the hotels we have stayed in while visiting Manhattan. The bed was comfortable, the flat screen TV was great.
Loved the Essex House!
- September 2, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Pros:
- Great location in Midtown right across from Central Park South...Columbus Circle, Time Warner Building, etc. Within walking distance to theater district and 30 Rock.
- Nice lobby and very friendly staff...they let us check in 2 hours early.
- Clean and modern rooms with many lighting options as well as flat screens.
- Great housekeeping services...requested 3 pillows and spoons and they were delivered within minutes.
- Good after-hour room service options.
- Programmable safe in the room.
Cons:
- Would have preferred a King size bed over a queen.
- You have to pay more for the Central Park view...we were located in the back of the hotel overlooking a construction site...didn't matter we were gone most of the time.
Loved this hotel and will stay here again on our next visit to NYC!
Weekend in New York
- August 11, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
My fiancee and I went to New York for a long weekend. We caught a Yankees game, did a bus tour and shopped, a lot. The hotel was amazing. The decor was very nice, wood and leather throughout but I really liked being able to control the lights and the ventilation through the phone control panel.
Hotel staff were friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.
Great experience in a great hotel.
A Real Splurge.
- August 4, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
A very lovely hotel; gracious service, quiet, comfortable and impeccable. A real splurge for our family but worth it for the experience!