Hotel Pennsylvania
(212) 736-5000
401 7th Ave
New York,
NY
10001
40.7498
-73.9914
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Hotel Pennsylvania
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The Scene
Glen Miller immortalized this hotel in the song "Pennsylvania Six-Five Thousand," back when it was the Statler. The building was designed by renowned architect Stanford White in 1904 and has a long, rich history. It's a bit of a shame that it now caters to a mostly business clientele who take advantage of its proximity (five blocks) from the Jacob Javits Center. It's also directly opposite Madison Square Garden.
The Details
Some of the 1,700 rooms have streamlined and modern looks, others have French rococo effects. But all are spirited and brightly lit, with a uniform lack of clutter. Downstairs, ballrooms and boardrooms abound. In addition, the property offers the Penn 5000 Club, with private check-in, upgraded amenities and easy access to business services. Guests may use (at discounted rates) the fitness center next door, which has an Olympic-size pool. Other facilities include a transportation desk and secretarial services.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 28, 2008
This is a hidden treasure in the center of Manhattan. The rooms aren't fancy but theyre clean and very reasonably priced. If you visiting the city on your own pocket book give this spot a try.
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jaycee23
October 30, 2008
So, I was out of town for a month and my boyfriend wanted to welcome me back with a nice quiet, fun night in a hotel. This place is a joke, the lobby is beautiful but besides that it's a dump. Once we walked in my boyfriend's excited expression turned to a redfaced frown. The bed was as hard as a rock, the view was terrible the paint was chipped, the water was brown when I first turned it on. The cleaning staff kept banging on our door because there wasn't a Do Not Disturb sign, They made a lot of noise outside our door, conversing and what not. You know I'm so over Manhattan trying to make things seem so nice because its in Manhatttan, this place was a joke. My boyfriend was mad because he planned a nice night. We went to St. Marks hotel one night and it was way nicer than this place. Save your money!!!! Or ask to sleep in the lobby!!!
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kristinetdb
August 09, 2006
You truly cannot beat $150/night for this hotel. It is not the Four Seasons or the W but it will do. I stay here every time I visit NYC which is about 3-4 times a year. It is in the center of it all. With Penn Station and Madison Square Garden across the street to watch those basketball games. One time I stayed here and we had to share a twin bed. But when I went back I had a larger room, queen bed and a mini-fridge. It's just a toss up on what room you get. I will be staying there again in 2weeks.
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