This was our second time staying at On The Ave. We loved it first time around and recommended it to many friends. This time (May 16, 2012) our visit was a disaster. We spoke to reservations a number of times before our visit, as we had some specific requirements, and nobody ever mentioned the current major construction with absolutely no... More

I try to always stay at OTA in spite of the fact that it is not convenient to my office and usually nowhere near my meeting locations in NYC. Why? Most hotels feel generic and most hotel rooms ARE generic. Staying at OTA feels like I'm in my own apartment on the Upper West Side. The beds are firm, the... More

We loved this hotel! The staff was wonderful! The room was small, though the king bed was EXTREMELY comfortable. The room and the bathroom were spotless. We chose a room looking out on Broadway on the 7th floor and it was very quiet. We would suggest that side of the building because the rooms are all bright and have views,... More

This is my 5th time in New York and this should say it all: this is probably the first time I didn't need to use earplugs to sleep! (I like my quietness) Yes, I am not a fan of New York hotels. I consider most to be dirty, noisy, with old furniture, expensive, etc, you name it. But On The... More

My cousin and I needed a hotel to be in a centric location, and we were lucky to find this treasure located so close to Central Park, and both the museums of Natural History and the Mets. Also, close by is Columbus Circle with its wonderful mall, and the theater district. The lobby of the hotel is under renovation, but... More

Staying at the hotel gives you a different New York experience, one more relevant to what New York residents experience. Restaurants outside, a lovely diner two blocks down (towards Beacon Theatre), Central Park three blocks in one direction and Hudson River three blocks in the other direction. Rooms been upgraded and whilst it hurt to find out that a friend... More

On The Ave was a beloved, repeat-stay hotel for tourists as well as residents in the tri-state area. We recently had business in the city and were looking forward to another stay here. The hotel is under new ownership and the recent redecoration of the guest rooms is shocking. The once charming, rather pretty-romantic decor is all gone. It now... More

My nine year old daughter and I stayed at On the Ave in April during her spring break and had a lovely time at the hotel and in the city. Although the hotel lobby was being renovated and under construction (lots of noise, cramped public space), our guest room, although small, was modern, fresh and clean. My kudos however, goes... More

My son and I stayed at the hotel while visiting Columbia University. The room was very clean, comfortable beds, huge tv, plenty of closet space and the bathroom was big. We found plenty of places to eat, shop and the subway station was 2 blocks away and easy to find. My son has committed to Columbia so we will be... More