W New York
The "W" surely stands for "Wow."
541 Lexington Ave
(at 49th Street)
New York,
NY
10022
40.756
-73.9726
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
What People Are Saying About W New York
The Owner
W New York
Owner
A stone's throw from Grand Central Terminal on 49th and Lexington, W New York offers savvy travelers refuge in a hectic midtown. Have sweet dreams in your firm pillow-top mattress with soft, 350-thread count linens, a fluffy goose-down comforter and pillows. Then wake and refresh with our exclusive Bliss bath and body products. De-stress at 2 floors of bliss49 with mani-pedi stations equipped with personal headsets, flatscreen TVs and DVDs or our state-of-the-art gym. Enjoy priority booking and discounts at the Bliss store as a W guest. Socialize in our hopping Living Room or the Whiskey Blue. Or have an intimate meal for two at Heartbeat, our signature restaurant. With W Hotels, your wish is our command with our Whatever/Whenever service. We'll provide whatever you want, whenever you want it (really!).
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
After a $100 million conversion, this hotel--one of five Ws in the city--draws a chic, international, young crowd who enjoy the cutting-edge casual style. Guests lounge in the signature "living room" space on sofas and chairs in front of the fireplace or play chess on the tree-stump gaming tables. Organic touches expressive of feng shui's design philosophy are found in the kota stone flooring, schist counters and a variety of woods.
The Details
The 688 rooms and suites offer sumptuous beds with down comforters, pillows and chenille throws. Amenities include CD/DVD players and media library, dual-line phones with cordless handsets and 27-inch TVs with Internet access. The hotel is home to the excellent natural restaurant Heartbeat and the hip, electric bar, Whiskey Blue. The Sweat Fitness Center offers exercise machines and classes including yoga and Pilate, and Bliss49 provides spa treatments.
User Reviews
ryo89harvard11
January 25, 2009
i don't know why so many people fancy this hotel, but this is the worst W that i have ever stayed at. the rooms are ridiculously small, style (housekeeping) isn't all that good, some of the rooms are even depressing, has awful views, and few of the welcome desk (front desk) agents are too impolite and informal... i would stay away from this hotel, especially when u have to see the magnificent waldorf=astoria right in front of the hotel every time u exit and enter the hotel.
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nyclover22
October 14, 2008
This a first-time post. Having stayed at W properties around New York and having avoided the W New York until the renovation completion in August, I didn't know what to expect. That being said, I was completely amazed by the hotel's atmosphere and service-minded attitude throughout my stay. I believe that the new surroundings have re-energized the staff and as a result the hotel is now a thriving property in midtown. The room I stayed in was on the top floor and was modern and very spacious. There was an adequately sized bathroom with a rainforest showerhead, a large queen bed and a small balcony to finish it off. At no point did I experience any of the complaints I have usually heard about this hotel (room service trays in the hall, scuffed carpets, rattling AC, etc). The staff had been alerted to it being my birthday over the weekend and my friend and I were pleasantly surprised to find a bottle of champagne in the room with a note from the manager one evening. This was definitely above the hotel's obligation to us as guests. I was very pleased with my stay and look forward to when I can return. Keep in mind that the type of room you book will proportionaly affect your experience at the hotel as some can be quite small.
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11222
November 26, 2007
I was very excited to stay here, as I"ve seen how great the W hotels look from the outside, and how good some of their restaurants are, but it was not a great stay at all. First, the staff upon check in was mostly concerned with chatting it up with eachother, we had to interrupt them just to check in and find the elevators. I knew beforehand the rooms were tiny, and perhaps it was because we got stuck in an inside room, but the room was bearly big enough for the bed. The teeny window overlooked some pipes. THere was NO dresser for clothes (no room!!) The bathroom felt like a locker room bathroom. Stand up shower only with dirty old tiles. The curtain wasn't long enough and the bathroom got practically flooded when you shower as a result. The toiletries are from Bliss Spa, which is a bonus. The AC was ancient. Someone had set the alarm clock to 2 am and again to 4:30 am. For $500 a night, can the staff please check this after each guest leaves?? I was overall very unhappy with my stay, I stayed at the Westin Times Square 2 weeks ago, and the Westin surpasses the W in every aspect.
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The Extras:
Midtown attractions include Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art and the Chrysler Building.
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Message from W New York
- Midtown, near Grand Central
- Bliss49 Spa
- Whiskey Blue
A stone's throw from Grand Central Terminal on 49th and Lexington, W New York offers savvy travelers refuge in a hectic midtown. Have sweet dreams in your firm pillow-top mattress with soft, 350-thread count linens, a fluffy goose-down comforter and pillows. Then wake and refresh with our exclusive Bliss bath and body products. De-stress at 2 floors of bliss49 with mani-pedi stations equipped with personal headsets, flatscreen TVs and DVDs or our state-of-the-art gym. Enjoy priority booking and discounts at the Bliss store as a W guest. Socialize in our hopping Living Room or the Whiskey Blue. Or have an intimate meal for two at Heartbeat, our signature restaurant. With W Hotels, your wish is our command with our Whatever/Whenever service. We'll provide whatever you want, whenever you want it (really!).
