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680 Madison Ave., New York City, NY 10021
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Ranked #263 of 429 hotels in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Buenos Aires
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great location and comfortable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2010

We decided on this hotel for its great location and affordable price. The room was big and comfortable, yes the decoration is a bit dated but it is fine really. Our had a great tv and a kitchen. We were very pleased with the room, the staff is very nice and the location is superb. I would totally recommend it to a friend.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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paris
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Excellent hotel . Very good staff . I strongly recommend”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2010

Very nice hotel ;Helpful staff day and night , parking facility ,excellent room service . All this in a very good location

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Never again”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2008
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I was looking forward to this place; so close to Central Park. But the room was very old feeling, very spartan. Air conditioning did not work well. Paid over $400 and they forgot shampoo. The linen wasn't good. There are no bathrobes. Permanent residents are also in this hotel; which is weird - seeing them in their robes etc. Won't go back, that is for sure.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Rooms
  • Stayed June 2008, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Dallas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Be Careful”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2008
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Be Careful. The rooms are very tired. We had a one bedroom apartment. Air conditioning loud and essentially useless. Bath amenities were scarce and not ever replenished without request. The only staff that seemed to try were the elevator operators, but frequently there was only one. We were told we could not leave the dishes unwashed, yet when we checked the dishes on check-in, they were filthy. Trash remained in the halls and we observed housekeeping walk past it on several occations. We were given a NY Times that a resident had reserved, did not use since they were out of town, and charged $2.50. There is no lobby or other common space. I would try the Buchingham, Benjamin or Kimberly for a much better Manhattan apartment hotel experience.

Stayed April 2008
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San Antonio, TX
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Upscale, excellent location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2007
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The service and hotel is first-class. Excellent all around. Personally, I was not used to having so much attention, the elevator operator is a bit overkill. The location is perfect, close to shopping and restaurants but still a short cab ride to Times Square and Museum Mile. The rooms are bigger than some apartments in New York, plus the one I had came with a kitchen. Highly recommended.

  • Liked — Upscale, big rooms, perfect location.
  • Disliked — The bedspreads have floral designs on them.
  • Stayed May 2007, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Address: 680 Madison Ave., New York City, NY 10021
Price range (per night):* INR15,403 - 21,004

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