02/24/08

Sleep Depravation

by mstoneff

Unlike its online description, the hotel is below average in every way. There is no lobby, the rooms are in desperate need of updating, the staff barely speaks English, and they are not willing to accommodate guest?s needs. Most frustrating was the sauna like temperature of the hotel. The rooms have individual climate controls that don?t work, and the hotel's central heater, which is not controllable from the room, was continuously blowing hot air, which hovered at 82 degrees. The room was so hot that we didn?t sleep all night even with window wide open to the winter air. After complaining I was assured that the heat would be turned down. But again and again nothing happened. On the 2nd night I was finally pushed to the point that I wouldn?t leave the front desk until they actually acted on their multiple promises. Stay here only if you want to waste your time fighting with the staff just to get a night's rest.

• Pros: Basic shelter at best
• Cons: Too many to list

10/24/05

Hidden Gem

by billy_shears

I cannot find anything bad to say about Hotel Stanford. The location is unbeatable. The hotel is right next to the empire state building, macy's and midtown. Times square is also nearby as well as numerous restaurants, many of them korean if you're into korean. The subway is outside the main door. We also had a blast with Jinho, the manager of the maxim lounge on the second floor. We stayed in a 'king deluxe' room and loved it. It was very spacious (especially for NYC) and was very economical. We had no problem with any noise...the hotel was well kept and inviting. I'd recommend staying on a lower floor if the elevator is a problem...we were on the second floor and used the stairs. In short, the next time we come to new york (unless i win the lottery), we will definately stay at the stanford again, without question.

• Pros: very clean, great room, unbeatable location
• Cons: no views

09/19/05

Don't go there!!!!

by turandot

This has the worst service ever!! The workers there are incrudibly rude.. Go to Holiday Inn instead.. They have better service