Share(212) 245-1800
136 W 55th St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7633
-73.9793
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Clinton
Last updated 12.16.09
What People Are Saying About The Blakely New York
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The lobby of this renovated four-star deluxe hotel (formerly the Gorham) looks like a quaint library, but the in-room amenities exude modernity. Think 38-channel flat-screen TVs, DVD players and complimentary wireless Internet, plus marble bathrooms with Penhaligon toiletries. Living space is generous by Manhattan standards, ranging from about 310 square feet (deluxe room) to 525 square feet (deluxe suite). The penthouse boardroom even features a terrace for outdoor meetings.
01/09/09
Great Location
by hartnbr at Citysearch
This was my third trip to NYC, but first stay at the Blakely. I usually stay in the heart of Times Square. I liked this location better. Easy walking distance to Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Radio City, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Times Square and Broadway theatres. The only time we had to take the subway was to go to lower Manhattan. (Macy's and points south). We were pleasantly surprised to find that continental breakfast was included at the adjoining restaurant. That is unheard of in Manhattan. I looked at the restaurants menu and it was a $15 value, per person. They have free in room wi-fi internet access, but if you don't have a laptop they provide free use of a computer and printer in their lobby, which we used to print our boarding passes for our return home. Every room has a safe, iron, hair dryer, coffeepot with complimentary coffee, microwave and refrigerator. Sheets were crisp, clean and pressed. Marble and granite in the bathroom. I would have liked a light blanket. The only covers were the sheets and a much too heavy comforter. The doormen were very courteous and helpful in handling our bags, including holding them after check-out until time for us to depart for the airport and they called to arrange a car to pick us up.
- Pros: Clean, great location, free perks
- Cons: small elevators
05/26/07
Great inexpensive hotel near times square!!!
by thebestplacenyc at Citysearch
GREAT hotel!! Stayed at the Blakely during my first visit to NYC!! Great rooms, and it is in walking distance to times square. Great location. The service was great and they have a nice bar and restaurant in the hotel, kinda pricey. The rooms are reasonably priced for NYC. I plan to go back this summer. Nice place! I had a discount rate, so the price was around $250.00
- Pros: Great location, walking distance to times square
- Cons: can be pricey if no discount rate, reasonable for NYC
06/02/06
good choice
by nickerp2314 at Citysearch
I avoided staying at the Hilton where I had a meeting for 4 days so chose the Blakely which is literally aroung the corner. Pleasant, clean suite with king bed, living room area and a small alcove with fridge, microwave, and sink. All conservatively detailed but with two plasma screens. Small lobby with attached upscale Italian restaurant. Only complaint was the young, inexperienced doormen. Not cheap but you would pay at least $200 a night more at most hotels for similar acommodations.
- Pros: large rooms, nice details, good location
- Cons: inexperienced doormen
The Details on The Blakely New York
The Extras:
Guests receive complimentary access to the fitness center and free delivery of The New York Times.
Category:
Hotels & Motels, Apartment Operators, Luxury Hotels
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
