Herald Square Hotel

07/11/09

A Hidden NYC Gem!

by aramDC

When I am in Paris, I stay in the 6eme arrondissement and surround myself in a neighborhood rich with Bohemian Parisian artistic culture that provides a quaint feel. When I travel to New York City, I look for the same quaint feel but I want the New York City vibe and culture. We all know how expensive the city that never sleeps can be and how much there is to see and do. So when I stay in this great metropolis, I want to be able to access New York City but on a respectable budget. And I always seem to find myself at the same location, The Herald Square Hotel. What a fantastic little gem! The accommodations are outstanding, the staff is welcoming, the location is superb (only a few blocks from Penn Station and the subway) and if I really get lazy and don't want to head too far but I feel like taking in some New York energy, there is a trendy and very New York type of restaurant-cafe next-door. On my next trip up to New York City, I will stay at the same location. I highly recommend it!

• Pros: Everything.
• Cons: Zero.

02/13/09

Great Life and Times at the Herald Square Hotel!

by snowheron

We stayed at the Herald Square Hotel in New York City recently, and loved it! The hotel is convenient to everything, only a few safe walking blocks away from Madison Square Garden and Times Square. It's a very classically styled place. We traveled with a friend who stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms, done over in the period style of the historical significance of the hotel, and just beautifully restored. But our room was also wonderful. There is definitely a feel to the building that you are in the place where Time and Life magazines were done. The hotel has pictures of from the covers of the magazines that used to be created there hanging in the narrow hallways. The marble circular stairs bring you into the halls at each floor but yes, there is an elevator too! While there is no restaurant or room service, the breakfast area in the lobby has coffee, tea and hot chocolate available, and there are a couple of places very close by, including a wine bar next door, a market just down the street with great bagels, and a Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins just up the street. The lobby is small, but once you enter your room you forget about that and you just enjoy being there. The towels were thick and bed linens were elegant, white comforters, crisp sheets and classic cotton blankets. The bathroom was grand, and the mattresses and pillows were top of the line. Flat screen big TVs and free high speed internet service were in both rooms. It's a great place to stay!

02/12/09

Excellent Hotel and Location

by JillHolly

I stayed at the Herald Square Hotel for the Westmister Dog Show I was there for 4 days the staff was excellent and very friendly. My room was spacious and very clean. The bedding was very comfortable and warm. I would recommend this hotel to all my friends it is very reasonable and so very close to anywhere you wanted to go. I will be back next year that is for sure.

• Pros: Location,price,spacious rooms,friendly staff, very clean

07/13/08

Best!

by alohagr

This hotel is perhaps the best place to stay for your value.

This place is on 31st Street bet. 5th Ave. and Broadway. It's got Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar next door. You can get to any restaurant you want from this location. I stayed for a full 2 weeks and my room was always clean and neat when I arrived and cleaned well when I returned, and I'm a slob in hotels. When I had a complaint about charges to my room they were promptly taken off without a lot of hassle.

Kudos to this hotel. This is where I wish I had stayed all the time.

• Pros: Best place to stay for your value! Best Locoation!
• Cons: N/A

02/15/08

Great Value In The Heart Of The City...

by saucykins

We recently stayed at the Herald Square Hotel and after much researching decided we'd give it a go seeing as the location and price were great. When we arrived we noticed they were doing soem exterior renovations, upon walking inside i see that the lobby isn't very upscale and I become a little concerned. The happways leading to the room reminded me of a dorm hall, but maybe it's because of tiled floors. Overall, the room was very nice, super comfy, flat screen tv and free HBO! The bathroom was also very large and recently renovated with aveda soap included. However when i showered in the morning I had a problem with the water going from warm to ice cold and then having to wait a minute or so to go back to warm. Oh, there was no thermostat in the room and the room was extremely warm, so we had to use the AC in the middle of January. All in all an amazing value and would definitely recommend and stay here again.

01/02/08

Best Value For Budget

by jeditravelguy

Found this hotel on Expedia -- which did not calculate all the various taxes that would be included, so beware of the "$97 a night" ad -- it's closer to about $130 after all taxes have been added. BUT it is STILL the best deal ever! Rooms were clean and remodeled with great beds; rooms were overall very nice, although you could hear everyone and anyone else who was entering or exiting their room.

You just can't beat how close you are to everything within walking distance. I literally parked the car (beware of the rip of Park Centre right next door on W. 31st -- more than $100 for two days when the sign misleads you in thinking it's closer to about $30/day) checked in and headed out on the town.

The service at the hotel was excellent, with very polite people working the desk. I would definitely stay there again! Caveat: Not the place for a romantic interlude -- for that I recommend Club Quarters in the financial district. Herald Square is simply a crash pad.

09/13/07

Nice hotel, awesome location

by erinkurinsky

Even if this hotel was terrible, the location cannot be beat. So close to Macy's (maybe a little too close, my wallet thinks!), right by Penn Station so that you can hop on any subway train to take you to all parts of NYC. Street is quiet (for NY) even though it is in a busy area.

But the hotel is most definitely NOT terrible. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were large and bright. Bathroom was huge (bigger than some studio apartments in Manhattan!). Beds and pillows were super-comfy. They had a flat panel TV in the room (not that I watched much TV because, hey, I was in NY). I would definitely stay there again.

• Pros: Location, rooms
• Cons: nothing

09/13/07

Amazing Location! Super Clean! Friendly Staff!

by ucsbalum

This hotel is New York City's best kept secret. Seriously.

Start with the great prices. Add in the amazing location. To top it off, our room was HUGE, the bathroom HUGE, and the entire room was immaculate. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom stocked with plenty of towels and Aveda soap. There was even a flat panel TV and free HBO! What else could you ask for?

Sure the lobby is small, and the elevators tiny, but these are very easy to overlook. I recommend this hotel to anyone on a budget in New York. I will definately stay here again.

• Pros: Huge rooms and bathrooms, super clean, amazing location
• Cons: Dimly lit room, small lobby, tiny elevators

03/24/07

Great place to feel safe and comfortable

by nlcharlsen

I just spent a week in and around the Phoenix area. The first part of the week I was in a Hyatt Hotel. The second part of the week at a 5 star golf resort. I have stayed at the Herald Square Hotel in NYC several times. It was more comfortable and the staff more friendly than the big name hotels. I much prefer the friendly service and charming atmosphere at the Herald Square Hotel. I feel safer in the middle of New York City in this little jewelbox than in the middle of the desert! The rooms are maintained better and the unique decor of Life Magazines and artifacts make this my favorite location in New York City. It's location near Macy's, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and a central subway hub make it easy for me to get to any location I desire.

• Pros: location, helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms

02/06/07

A hotel for the budget conscious, just blocks from the Empire State Building.

by Contributor

In Short
Just blocks from Macy's and the Empire State Building, this budget hotel is a convenient place to stay when you'd rather spend your money on shopping and sightseeing. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable and everyone gets satellite DirecTV and free high-speed Internet access. Various room sizes make it a practical place for both single travelers and families. Pictures adorning the walls come from Life magazine, the building's original owners.