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Hi There I stayed at your wonderful hotel a few months ago and I've
been recommending it to everyone I know since I've gotten back to Australia
but I thought I should take the time to say "thank you" for providing
me with such a positive experience. Your staff were so friendly and
kind, taking the time to recommend local sites and best routes to get
there. I was nervous about coming to New York by myself with everything
you hear about crime, but I felt so safe at your hotel and I think that
speaks volumes! So once again, I appreciate your hospitality and keep
up the great work. I look forward to staying with you again soon, Elisha
Samra On Air Presentation Coordinator
NAME: K.D.
Rm 110
Arrival: 3/6/07
Departure: 3/7/07
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "Thanks for a wonderful
stay"
Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you so much for a wonderful
stay in your lovely hotel. We were only there for 1 night, but we were
so happy with everything from the moment we walked in the door! We had
an early flight and got into the city way before normal check-in time,
but the woman at the desk didn't even hesitate to give us our room early
and even upgraded us to a more expensive room than we had booked! We've
stayed at other NYC hotels before and trust me, we'll never stay at
another one again! Next time we come to New York, we're calling on you
again! Thanks again
NAME: E&C M.
from
City: County Cork
Country: Ireland
Arrival: 11/7/06
Departure: 11/12/06
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "Thanks for a wonderful
stay in the Big Apple!!"
Just a few words to say
thank you to ALL the staff at the Hotel Herald Square. As this was our
first visit to New York I would just like to say that we had a wonderful
stay with you. The hotel itself far outseeded our expectations especially
the rooms, location and friendliness of all the staff. I would like
to give a special mention to Anna (housekeeper) who looked after our
room in a highly professional and very friendly manner.Once again a
very big thank you from us and I cant wait to stay with you again in
the future.
PS: It took us a few
nights to get used to our own beds after the luxurious comfort of the
Herald Square Hotel. Definetely the best beds anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NAME: LG
City: Carlisle MA
Country: USA
Arrival: 11/6/06
Departure: 11/11/06
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "We loved the Herald
Square Hotel!!"
I have traveled around the world and I must say this was not only
a very reasonable rate but was also one of the nicest rooms I have seen
in a long time! The beds were incredibly comfortable with the whitest,
softest sheets and blankets including a comforter which all felt like
the beds of some of the finest European hotels. The bath room had a
deep luxurious marble bath with double sinks and great lighting, hair
dryer and plenty of room to get ready for night out. We watched movies
and listened to music on the large flat screen television and sat together
at the lovely private cafe style table in the room to share a bottle
of wine at night and our coffee in the morning beneath a large arched
window. The long dressing table with a lighted magnified mirror made
getting ready simple.
Every person from the front desk to the maid that cleaned the room-
were polite, helpful and always smiling. We splurged on the best room
as it was our anniversary and with these rates actually had plenty left
over to go out and eat at some of the finest restaurants in the city!
We will be back!
NAME: M/M G.W.B
City: Victoria, Texas
Country: USA
Arrival: 9/20/06
Departure: 9/23//06
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City
A first time visitor
to this hotel we had no idea what to expect because of the budget price
we had paid. The Herald Square Hotel receives a 5 star from us. We arrived
at the hotel and were quickly and courteously checked in. The entire
hotel was spotless and our room was neat and clean. The staff was quite
helpful in answering questions and giving directions. Check-out was
fast and once again the staff was courteous.
The room was kept neat
and clean our entire stay and housekeeping quickly saw to replacing
a burnt out light bulb. The bathroom was just as clean as the room and
much larger than I expected. The bed was quite comfortable and hot coffee
was always available in the lobby.
We were within walking
distance to the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Macys
and dining. A short walk to the subway took us to Uptown N.Y.
If you are looking for
a budget hotel that will still offer courteous staff and clean rooms
this is the place to stay. We will definitely stay here again!
Thank you, Herald Square,
for making our visit to New York the best ever!
NAME: MG
City: Stamford, CT.
Country: USA
Arrival: 8/6/06
Departure: 8/11/06
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "The best find
in NYC"
This hotel has to be one of the best finds in NYC. It is close to Herald
Square and MSQ. The subway is a few steps away. Walk in the other direction
and you are on Fifth Avenue with all its offerings. Location, Location,
Location. Take a brisk walk and you are in the
heart of Broadway.
I had stayed at the hotel on another occasion, but their newly refurbished
rooms with their equal to /or better than the Hilton's fluffy beds make
your stay truly restful. It was very much appreciated after a day of
New York shopping. The rooms were quiet to the extent that I almost
slept until check out time.
The price is absolutely right in this case, with a wonderful coffee
machine that will dispense cappuccino, hot chocolate, etc., any time
of day in the lobby area. There is also a mini launderette with counter
and bar stools (so shiny and bright and retro that you think Oliva Newton-John
and John Travolta are going to come dancing in any minute) to relax
in while you wait to take your clothes out of the dryer and give them
a touch up in a "miniature steam press."
Another advantage point to the hotel is that booking your room on their
website gives you the best price available. You don't have to be logging
on to a travel site or a hotel site. You book immediately and the price
you get is the best going price.
All in all you cannot miss. You get a clean more than comfortable modern
room with a flat screen TV and even a mini CD player in the room for
a price to fit any budget.
NAME: R&D G.
City: Lancashire
Country: England UK
Arrival: 8/6/06
Departure: 8/11/06
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "Clean, Comfortable
Accommodations"
Review: Hi, I and my
husband would like to thank you for the clean and comfortable accommodation
you provided. Lovely pleasant public areas with good tea and coffee,Well
done to all staff. This is a hotel that is well worth your money. Just
as the advert
explains . We will book again on our next visit. Well recommended.
NAME: M.F.
City:Mebane, North Carolina
Country: USA
Arrival: 6/20/06
Departure: 6/24/06
Previous hotel guest: Yes
The Herald Square Hotel: "I don’t come to New York City
to stay at a franchise hotel!"
I’ve stayed at the Herald Square Hotel over the past 6 years,
and it’s still a thrill to stay in an historic building that celebrates
its legacy, it’s a unique New York City experience. I used to come
for the price and location alone, but now I’ve fallen in love with
its history, personality, and marble bathrooms.
The new lobby is a comfortable and a quiet place to sit and talk in
cozy comfort or to appreciate the addition of more Life Magazine memorabilia
and information. The new laundry room, with a steam press, is on the
first floor, just off the lobby. I can’t believe how convenient
that was. For that reason we were able to pack light, and clean and
press our clothes as we went along.
When we stayed there this time we found that the rooms were spotless,
(as always), had been completely refurnished with new beds, (so comfortable
we wanted to take it home with us, and we can!), crisp white sheets
and a down comforter made our nights complete. Additionally, the room
had a flat panel TV with Satellite and Free HBO, an in-room safe (great
for my wife’s peace of mind), FREE High-Speed WI-FI Internet access.
We absolutely fell in love with the Marble bathrooms; they reminded
us of a bygone era of elegance that one would pay through the nose for
at one of the high priced hotels.
The location for us was perfect. Close to everything, shopping, great
restaurants, and entertainment. Having grown up in the city I felt completely
comfortable using the buses and subway to get around. My wife, a farm
girl from Virginia, was at first a little hesitant about the subways,
but soon changed her mind when she saw how convenient this mode of transportation
can be. Walking around town was the best for my waistline and the actual
middle of the city location made the trip back to the Hotel always seem
to take no time at all, no matter where we ended up.
One of the best times of the day for us was bed time. To fall into those
great beds, after spending the day out and about, was absolutely fantastic.
We were asleep as soon as our heads touched the pillows.
With all the extras, the quality of the rooms and the value of the price,
(we had one of their best rooms and it could have cost twice as much
for what you get.) The other guests we met were all smiling, and spoke
to us every time we encountered them. We met people from many other
countries who, like us, came for the ambiance, price, and history. Its
all goes with the personality of The Herald Square Hotel, from the friendly,
helpful & knowledgeable hotel staff, to the wonderful Winged Life,
and his Life Magazine collection.
All in all this was a great hotel stay, we’ll be back again and
again.
I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families
with small children, seniors, tourists
My visit was for: out-of-town getaway
Would I stay at this location again: absolutely!
NAME: J&K M.
City: Palm Bay, Florida
Country: USA
Arrival: 6/2/06
Departure: 6/5/06
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "Location, Location,
Location"
When visiting NYC we were very concerned about the hotel's location.
Although I was brought up just outside of the city my wife is angenuine
cowgirl from Texas. It has been many years since I was back up north
and we never stayed in the city before. So Location was very important.
Of course price is important too.
After checking out the customary chain hotels on the Internet I found
the Herald Square Hotel. Being located on 31st between 5th Ave &
Broadway and a very easy walking distance from the Empire State Building,
Macy's, Madison Square Garden and restaurants of every description,
taste and budget put this hotel on the shortlist. Once I confirmed the
pricing for a room with two double beds I booked our reservations.
I was concerned that since this hotel topped out on the ninth floor
that it was a very old hotel. The pictures on the Internet helped greatly
in choosing this hotel.
After entering the lobby via an electrically secure entrance the check-in
was easy and quick. The elevator doors opened and a very unique shape
carriage lifted our six bags and 5 passengers at a moderate pace to
the 9th floor. Upon the doors opening we saw plush emerald green Saxony
carpet. The halls are narrow and the rooms close to the elevator.
In went the plastic punch card key and the door opened into a surprisingly
lovely room. Although small compare to a modern Florida hotel but way
larger than a cruise ship cabin. Just right for our party large enough
to move about, small enough to comfortable. To our surprise a large
flat screen TV was on one wall and a through the wall A/C unit on another.
Both were great. The A/C was quiet and provided the cooling needed after
a stroll to Times Square.
The bathroom was fully tiled and very clean. The full size tub and soft
water from Con Edison hit the spot at the end of the day. Although on
Sunday when many folks where getting ready to check out we ran out of
hot water it was not a major problem. It only adds to the ambiance of
this excellently renovated hotel. One of the extras for this hotel is
its architecture. I guess the ceiling were 10 or 11 feet with large
old world moldings. Also very attractive was the lighting. There were
three brass wall lamps with universal flexibility and individual wall
switches bed side, a real convenience. There was plenty of cabinet and
draw space and for your valuables a programmable floor safe large enough
for cameras, a laptop and pocketbook.
The bathroom linen was excellent, white bright and spotless. Extra towel
was just a phone call any. The desk had what appeared to be a DVD player
although we never used it, this was another nice feature.
I saved the best for last, the beds. This by all means would be the
deal breaker for us to ever stay elsewhere in the city. The absolutely
best we have ever slept on and we mean slept. It was moments after nestling
in that we were a sleep. This is an uncommon event for us. I recently
asked the brand and model of the mattresses. We want to buy them for
our home. These mattresses are heavenly. That's it heavenly is the only
way to describe them. They made the end of each day a pleasure to look
forward to. We had grandchildren with us that were all round up from
the day that jumped into bed. Imagine kids wanting to go to bed! That
was the icing on the cake.
We enjoyed staying at the Herald Square Hotel that we stayed an extra
night. In addition here is a not for those driving into the city. Once
you park in the garage (not associated with the hotel) is stays. You
do not need it. Also it is very expensive. We had a new Jeep and was
considered oversize vehicle. Even with the excellent discount from the
hotel it was $32 dollars a day so plan when you are leaving to get you
car out before if clicks another day. Normal size cars with the hotel
discount were $22 per day.
In closing we definitely stay at the Herald Square Hotel the next time
we're in the city and so should you.
NAME: Kendal T.
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Arrival: 5/7/2006
Departure: 5/23/2006
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "Great Choice for
a 1st visit to NY
I stayed at the Herald Square hotel for just over 2 weeks in May
and as a first timer to NY thought this hotel was perfect for me the
"budget" traveler. I searched the Internet and read every
book trying to figure out where to stay and this place stood out due
to its location and rates. Upon arrival i was given an upgrade and was
pleasantly surprised at the size of my room. It had a good size bathroom
w shower in bath, air con, cable and enough space to move around comfortably
in the room. The cleanliness was fantastic each day they cleaned the
room and changed the linen. There was no street noise and the location
was perfect right near Macys , 5th Ave, Madison Square garden and a
good starting point for walking , be it downtown, uptown , east or west.
Great restaurants and delis surrounding and the hotel had its our lounge
room with coffee machine , Internet and lockers.
I recommend this hotel for: Singles, Students, Beds
My visit was for: Vacation Walkabout
Would I stay at this location again: I can not recommended
it enough !!!!
NAME: NG
City: Columbus, Ohio
Country: USA
Arrival: 2/21/2006
Departure: 2/26/2006
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel New York City: "Our NYC Home away
from Home"
We found the Herald Square Hotel on tripadvisor (-) while looking
for budget hotels in NYC. We were really nervous about any hotel that
only charges $99 per night, but we figured if it was awful we could
always check out and go to one of the more expensive familiar hotels
we always stay at. We were thrilled to find that Herald Square Hotel
is the real deal -- our rooms were immaculately clean, smelled fresh
(it's a no smoking hotel!), and the beds were as comfortable
as the heavenly beds so widely touted by the Westin chain. We had beautiful
clean white sheets and overstuffed down comforters in our rooms and
had the best nights' sleep I've ever gotten in NYC. The location is
great, we felt safe and comfortable, and it was just like having our
own little haven in the middle of the city. It's not luxurious or decadent,
but I've paid three times that much for a room not much better. I can't
recommend it highly enough, what a great find! Thank you tripadvisor.com
and thank you Herald Square Hotel. We'll never stay anywhere else in
NYC.
Would I stay at this location again. . .Absolutely!
NAME: Robyn
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: USA
Arrival: 1/14/2006
Departure: 1/16/2006
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback:Herald Square Hotel New York City: "I'll be there,
e'er long"!
Pros: comfy beds, location, price, quiet, clean, safe, on site laundry
and FREE WI-FI Internet
Cons: Checking Out!!
The Bottom Line
I would recommend anybody to stay here. It's a very friendly and
warm hotel that puts the smile in service!
Full Review
This review is part of my whirlwind weekend in New York City. My
friend and I read nothing but rave reviews about the hotel on the Internet
through the various travel websites.
Tip: Book EARLY. This place fills up quick, and judging from
this review and the many others you'll no doubt read, you will soon
learn why.
Type (and cost!) of Room
My friend and I had one of their large rooms, with 2 double beds and
huge private bath. The price was 90 dollars per night, inclusive of
all taxes surcharges and the like.
Location
The hotel is located at 19 west 31st street, between 5th and 7th
avenues. It is literally a short walk from Penn Station, Madison Square
Garden, 2 blocks off Broadway and Madison aves. It's also in walking
distance to the Empire State Building. It's basically in Central Manhattan,
real near Times Square and the like.
Background
This hotel is also situated in the old Time-Life Magazine building,
so there is a lot of memorabilia in the building from that era. You
will see the Time-Life angels adorned throughout, also very nice gold
gilt mirrors on every floor near the elevator. And if you look hard
enough, you can see poems in black picture frames on walls throughout
the building as well.
Amenities/Facilities
There is coin-op laundry back by the soda machine on the lobby floor,
as well as an Internet terminal (1$ gets you 5 minutes, and its NOT
dialup either) or you can bring your laptop and jack in for free. That's
right...FREE.
There is also a nice seating area, complete with huge plate glass window
and nice leather chairs and sofas where you can either read, go over
your map, talk to your travel mate or other people that happen to be
about... or just use your cellphone since you're going to get crap for
a signal if you have any other carrier but Verizon Wireless.
Checking In
We arrived at the hotel well before check in time. Check in was 3
PM, we arrived at 11 am. I was expecting to ask where we could stow
our things because our room wouldn't be ready for another 2 hours. To
my surprise, we had our key and were up in our room in less than ten
minutes.
How's the Service?
The service we had experienced throughout our stay there, and in
New York City in general, was first class from start to finish. If you
forgot something at home, the front desk either had it and would supply
it at no charge to you, or they would go out and get it for you. I left
my toothbrush at home... Oops. No big deal, they gave me one as well
as some toothpaste.
The front desk could also tell you where to go to get some good cheap
eats within a four or five block walk, and even gave us coupons for
dinner Saturday night at Bella Napoli, on Madison Ave.
Housekeeping even replaced ALL of our towels, gave us fresh sheets and
comforters, and vacuumed BOTH DAYS we were there. They returned the
room to spotless, and didn't touch or move ANY of our things. I felt
VERY safe here.
The 25 Cent Tour
Our room was not small at all, and was located on the 7th floor.
On first glance, it had to be at least 20 foot long by at least 15 foot
wide, not including the SPACIOUS bathroom that looked to be about 9
foot by 10 foot, and came complete with bathtub (yes you could take
a bubble bath in it) and a marble sink with marble counter top. Shnazzy!
The beds were on the back wall (if you're looking from the doorway),
and there was a light above each bed, complete with switch and double
power outlet all in one. Neato idea for charging your cellphone and
the like. There was a shared night table between the two. Above that
night table there was a picture of one of the famous Time-Life angels.
On the right wall, ran a dresser. It was right next to the bed on the
right, which just so happened to be MY bed. Not much walking room between
the bed and dresser, but it was livable. Next to that, was a floor safe,
with directions we couldn't figure out. On the back wall, above and
to the right of my bed was a very large mirror which had a bright light
above it for putting on your makeup, removing contacts, etc.
Along the wall that housed our front door, was an inset with a pole
going between the two walls for hanging clothes, a luggage rack below
for placing a suitcase, and placing shoes. Next to that and in front
of the left bed was a large 27 inch television inside a cabinet, and
the door to the bathroom. On the left wall, was the window and A/C Unit.
The bathroom, as stated earlier, looked to be about 9 foot by 10 foot,
if not bigger. It had a marble sink and vanity area, complete with large
mirror and 3 very bright lightbulbs above, handy for putting on makeup.
It had a window that was openable, handy for de steaming the bathroom.
There were 2 open outlets so you could use a hair dryer or curling iron
or both at the same time.
There was a bathtub that had a showerhead in it. Someone had the great
idea to get one of those shower rods that curved OUTWARD to prevent
the curtain from sticking to your body! Pure Genius!
Our room and bathroom had windows that faced the front of the building.
My only complaint, is that this is where the flagpole was situated,
and when the wind blew hard (and it did!) we heard the pulleys for the
flag banging against it. It sounded like someone was banging on the
building's water pipes. But it wasn't anything major.
Sleeping in Comfort
The room was quiet. The beds were comfortable to the point where
I fell asleep within minutes of laying down, and I can't do that even
at home! The pillows were fluffy, the comforters were fuzzy and soft.
I laid down, I was out. Let's face it, a hotel room is a hotel room,
they all look the same when your eyes are closed!!
Checking Out =(
I don't know which is more of a travesty: the whole flagpole issue,
or checking out Monday morning. The process was smooth and quick, they
printed a receipt, asked my friend to sign (hey, he paid for it not
me), handed him a copy and a souvenir keychain with an angel on it (which
now resides on my suitcase with my name and addressed engraved into
it).
Overall Score
The location is great, the price was unbeatable, the room was clean,
the staff was very friendly, and the beds were comfortable. As far as
I'm concerned, this hotel gets a 10 out of 10 stars. I would recommend
anybody to stay here. The next time I'm in New York City, I certainly
will. Heck, I'd go to New York City just to be able to stay here again!
NAME: Phil, Ameral and Ralph K
City:
Country: USA
Arrival: 1/8/2005
Departure: 1/16/2005
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel
Our stay at the hotel was wonderful! Thank You so very much. It was
our first stay in your wonderful city and we were nervous about booking
a hotel. Be rest assured that we will tell everyone we know who's going
to NYC to book their stay with you.
NAME: J P
City: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Country:Canada
Arrival: 12/4/2005
Departure: 12/7/2005
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel: "Thank You for a Great Mini-Vacation!"
My friends and I want
to thank you and the staff at Herald Square Hotel for helping to make
our dream New York vacation such a success.
We stayed with you from
December 4-7/05 and have only great things to say about our stay. What
a bargain for a friendly, safe, and clean hotel. Our only comment (not
meant to be a criticism) is that a bathroom vanity may have helped us
four women get ready in the mornings - you know how women like to spread
out all our toiletries when putting on our faces!
We will be recommending
your hotel to all our friends and I personally can not wait to return
with my family next time, for another great stay in New York City and
the Herald Square Hotel. Thanks so much
NAME: NA
City: Westmeath
Country: Ireland
Arrival: 9/25/2005
Departure: 9/30/2005
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: The Herald Square Hotel: "What a location, staff are
wonderful"
:
I can say nothing but positive things about this hotel. Was over
in New York for my brothers wedding in September 2005, and enjoyed my
time up in Westchester. I needed somewhere close to everywhere in Manhattan
after the wedding for my family and I ( including 3 children). Saw this
hotel on the Lonely Planet guide for New York as a good budget hotel.
Checked it out again on Trip Advisor, and decided I had seen enough
to go ahead and book. The only negative I had about the whole experience
was the fact that I couldn't book for 5 on the Internet website. I sent
a quick mail to them, and they said, don't worry about it, book for
4 and send us a note. Therefore negative becomes positive as staff were
helpful and my worries were dealt with. We then arrived at the hotel
on the Sunday evening, Sept 25th. The staff welcomed us. The glass panels
at reception look daunting, but at least they are safety conscious.
The rooms are fairly basic, but had everything we needed. TV for the
kids in the evening time when we were exhausted after lots of shopping
and sightseeing, bathroom, beds were fine and AC. The pictures on the
website do not give this hotel's location enough credit. You are about
1 minutes walk from the Empire State Building. Macy's, Madison Square
Garden etc. are right beside you. Brilliant. I just want to finish up
by complementing the staff, even though it will not be enough of a complement.
On our last day, I think check out time is 12 noon. My shopaholic other
half decided she wanted one last look and spend in Macys before we headed
home. All went well except she had to go back to another department
to get a tag to scan an item she was buying. Whilst heading to the department,
she started looking at more items, got lost, and I couldn't find her
and my daughter and son. My daughter and I walked around and couldn't
find them. I couldn't believe there was no PA system, so I didn't find
them until 1pm. I went back to the hotel, apologized for the late check
out. They could not have been kinder as they realized I had got a shock.
"Take your time" was the answer I was given. Wonderful, at
a brilliant price for Manhattan. Stay there if you are on a budget,
want to be treated with respect, and are looking for prime location.
A+
NAME: NA
City: Manchester
Country:England
Arrival: 9/23/2005
Departure: 9/30/2005
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel: "Very good value for money"
We knew we were taking a risk, booking a budget hotel in Central Manhattan,
but we were pleasantly surprised. The room is cozy without being pokey
- adequate room for a couple and two suitcases. The room came with Sky,
so I could watch both Premiership Football and Baseball. The bathroom
was tiny, but private, clean and with fresh towels daily. The air con
was slightly noisy, but the room was sheltered from the noises of the
street and dark enough to sleep plenty. Of my three trips to NYC this
was the best value hotel accommodation I've had. Next time we come back
I think we'll probably go back; it's 3 blocks from Macys, Empire State
Building and Penn Station, and reasonably priced.
NAME: NA
City: Los Angeles
Country:CA
Arrival:5/2/05
Departure: 5/11/2005
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel:Clean and comfortable
Nice small hotel in midtown Manhattan. Rooms are good size for NYC
and restful with no traffic noise. Walking distance from Penn Station
and Empire State Building. The building is very old (original home of
Life Magazine), so don't expect large hallways, elevators or lobby.
Internet access via lobby kiosk (Wi-Fi coming soon). Not fancy, bring
your own shampoo, but a very good value and nothing to complain about.
NAME: NA
City: Manchester
Country:England
Arrival: 11/27/2004
Departure: 12/06/2004
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback:"Thanksgiving 4 The Herald Square Hotel"
I stayed at the Herald Square Hotel in November 2004, over the Thanksgiving
period. On my arrival, the receptionist told me that the room was small
and offered to move me as soon as a bigger one became available. I was
alone so the room was plenty big enough for me.
The room was very clean and fresh towels were provided every day. The
shower and toilet were cleaned every day as well.
The staff were friendly and helpful and the location great. I will be
staying at the Herald Square this November for Thanksgiving and would
recommend it to anyone. Kath
NAME: NA
City: Cheshire
Country:England
Arrival: 12/03/2004
Departure: 12/07/2004
Previous hotel guest: No
Feedback: Herald Square Hotel: "The Facts!"
We are recently home from our first visit to NYC as a guest at the Herald
square hotel. After reading the many mixed reviews on different websites,
we had mixed feelings about what to expect so, these are the facts as
we found them as of 3rd December 2004
The outside of the hotel is quite pretty but, there are building works
at both the side and in front of the hotel. As far as the noise, we
stayed over the weekend until midweek. No noise at weekend but, distant
building sounds and banging from about 7.30 AM, I looked at it like
this, if you are staying with the intention of lying in bed in the mornings,
your on the wrong type of holiday! and if there wasn't this noise there
is always the beeping cabs, and police sirens!...that’s the thrill
of being mid town NYC.
The staff were really helpful, there was a slight problem with my booking,
which they straight away accepted as their mistake and put right. Very
helpful when asking about directions, places to eat and arranging cabs
and exchanging T.cheques too.
The lobby, lifts and landings will not blow you away with the New York
style and for that matter nor will the rooms. They were however, clean
basic, safe and had really, really comfortable beds, which given that
you will never in your life feel so exhausted at the end of a day, is
a true bonus!
As the hotel says "Great budget hotel" and it really is!
NAME: Lisa D..
City: South Beach
State: Fl.
Country: USA
Arrival: 11/16/2004
Departure: 11/19/2004
Previous hotel guest:YES
Feedback: "No Brainer"
I live in south beach fl. and love visiting NY for my friends and shopping.
I stay a the herald square hotel, because it is affordable, has a central
location. I like the staff and the choice of rooms and prices. I love
that there are different room to fit my budget and have been excited
about the continue upgrading of the hotel. It's a great deal and a no
brainer if you are visiting NYC.
NAME: Marc P..
City: Ridgefield
State: CT
Country: USA
Arrival: 11/8/2004
Departure: 11/11/2004
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback:"Happy
at the Herald Square Hotel"
We found hotel on the web. The hotel is 111 years old , so we asked
for their newest rooms. We entered room 9 on the ground floor , a double
with a brand new bathroom. A great bed and a flat screen TV. Very clean
and quiet, a tad small but served us well. We walked the hallways to
view the collection of early Life magazines, a clean well kept building.
Staff is friendly and helpful. The staff seems to be constantly cleaning,
painting etc. Spoke to other guest from all over the globe, all seemed
happy with their rooms. A lot of history and charm here. We would recommend
the 9th ,8th ,front of the hotel as well as the ground floor rooms to
first timers. These are the rooms we had a chance to peek into on our
hallway tour. We will stay here again. Cheers!!
NAME: Dan A.
City: Santa Fe
State: New Mexico
Country: USA
Arrival: 10/27/2004
Departure: 11/1/2004
Previous hotel guest: Yes
Feedback: I've been to the Herald Square Hotel many times over the
years, and have always enjoyed my stays there. I love to find "unique
to the city" things on all my travels throughout the world. The
Herald Square Hotel is the original "LIFE Magazine" building,
they have made it into a museum and there is only one! My rooms have
always been clean and well kept, the newer rooms are cozy and beautiful.
I have watched as the owners have continuously upgraded the Hotel over
time, new rooms, free wireless Internet access (usually you have to
pay for this), a bigger lobby, 2nd elevator. The price has basically
been the same "best in town" especially now as the cost of
a room in NYC is going up all over. I'm here for the Halloween Parade,
I love this City!!!!!!
NAME: Alex L.
City: Laurel
State: Maryland
Country: USA
Arrival: 10/17/2004
Departure: 10/18/2004
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback: A recent reunion
in New York City was nicely punctuated with a weekend stay at The Herald
Square Hotel. The extremely reasonable rates and friendly staff were
a welcome addition to the glorious festivities of the weekend. We were
lucky to get one of the newer rooms, what really amazed me were the
room's appointments: A flatscreen TV, a beautifully decorated bathroom
and (quite frankly) one the most comfortable beds my girlfriend and
I ever slept in. As a man of moderate means, I was grateful that my
lodging cost enabled me to spend a bit more money on entertainment and
dining; my girlfriend really enjoyed the bouquet of long stem roses
(I have the young lady at the front desk to thank for helping me find
a florist at the eleventh hour and at New York Prices the little perk
didn't break my wallet). Needless to say you can add my name to the
hotel's loyal customer base.
NAME: M. F.
City: Durum
State:North Carolina
Country: USA
Arrival: 08/17/2004
Departure: 08/19/2004
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback:
I highly recommend the Herald Square Hotel.
This hotel may just become our New York City "home-away-from-home"
My wife & I stayed there on a friend's suggestion and had a wonderful
experience. The place is amazing. Our room (812) was a nice size, bright
and clean, the queen-sized bed with white linen and extra pillows was
extra comfortable for my wife and I (Just like home). The price was
$99.00 a midweek special we found on their cherub filled website, it
was very easy to do. The Staff were very friendly, and Mr. Puchall told
us about some of Life Magazine's incredible history. The walls of the
Hotel are covered with artwork and memorabilia from Life, so it's like
staying at a museum. For the money, location, and style, I ‘m recommending
the Herald Square Hotel to all my "friends and relatives"
when they visit New York City. We will definitely be back!
NAME: Frank B
City: San Diego
State: California
Country: USA
Arrival: 08/13/2004
Departure: 08/16/2004
Previous hotel guest: YES
Feedback:
I am a regular repeat guest at the Herald Square Hotel. I have tried
their smallest, cheapest rooms , no views but very clean and everything
works. My regular choice rooms are their queen sized doubles which are
usually sold out. One must book far in advance. The staff always tries
its best when and if a problem arises they are quick to attend to it..
Management is always available to be spoken with, and they have always
been fair and honest with me. I share my review with others because
affordable hotels in NYC are a becoming hard to find and this one is
a gem.
NAME: Terry K..
City: Roanoke
State: Virginia
Country: USA
Arrival: 5/21/2004
Departure: 5/23/2004
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback:
On the 21,22,23, of May, I visited your beautiful city and stayed two
nights at your Hotel. I wanted to let you know that I enjoyed my stay,
and you made me feel very comfortable. I intend to come back to NYC
as soon as I can, and I will definitely stay at the Herald Square Hotel.
The accommodations were very good. I would recommend your Hotel to all
who would come to NYC, I love your city. It’s so big and the people
are nice. I only got to see a fraction of it, but that was great, I’m
coming back. Thanks again.
NAME: B.C..
City: Westchester
State: New York
Country: USA
Arrival: 6/18/2004
Departure: 6/22/2004
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback:
Due to a last minute business trip to attend a trade show at the Jacob
Javits Convention center, I stayed at the Herald Square Hotel in a room
with two double beds at $140 plus tax. Every other hotel in NYC was
either sold out or wanted $260-$375 plus tax. I could have stayed in
Jersey for less, but didn't want the hassle of a morning commute into
the city. The room was clean but my only choice was a smoking room and
I'm a nonsmoker. This is in a great location, within walking distance
of Penn Station and the PATH station, right near Macy's. Like the other
reviewers, you need to ask yourself how much time will you spend inside
your room. The less time you spend in the hotel, the more you will appreciate
its value. Parking is $21 per day, just around the corner; compare this
to $40.00 at some of the midtown hotels. Lots of Korean restaurants
nearby for the adventurous or those on the Atkins diet; try the Korean
BBQ!! The staff was very professional and courteous.
NAME: R K
City: The Hague
State: Zuid-Holland
Country: The Netherlands
Arrival: March 31, 2004
Departure: April 7 2004
Previous hotel guest: YES
Feedback:
I read the information of the hotel in the Lonely Planet guidebook for
New York. Your hotel had been recommended as a place to stay worth the
value of the price we pay. So I surfed the website and found your hotel.
I stayed at your hotel between 31 March and 2 April this year, and as
I had to visit a friend down in New Jersey, I had discontinued my stay
at your hotel. But I returned on 4 April and stayed in until the day
of my departure. I really did enjoy my stay at your hotel. One thing
I am always anxious of when staying at hotels is whether or not I'd
be able to sleep well. I did in your hotel during all the nights I stayed
in. Your other guests were neat and quiet, or you just had thick walls,
but I had a very relaxed stay there. Your staff had been ultimately
friendly and I found everything I needed for a hotelroom: A clean bathroom,
a clean toilet, and clean sheets on the bed. I didn't bother to have
no breakfast included as there are plenty smaller food stalls or restaurants
just around the corner.
The location of your hotel was absolutely fabulous. The street itself
isn't that pretty, but it is just a 10 minutes walk from Penn Station,
a 10 minutes walk from Macy's and a 20 minutes walk from Time Square.
For someone like me who had never been to New York before, this was
a very convenient location. All the subways stops I needed for museum
visits and sightseeing were either just around the corner if not departing
from Penn Station. I am a person who loves to travel, therefore I have
stayed at youth hostels and at 5 star hotels. The Herald Square Hotel
I definitely can recommend as a hotel for budget travelers, but I want
to add to that description that it provides the service that is exceeding
your expectations of a budget hotel. Thank you for
making my stay so enjoyable!
NAME: S.C.
City: WarringtonThe Hague
State: Cheshire Country
Country: United Kingdom
Arrival: March 11, 2004
Departure: March 15, 2004
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback:
We heard about your hotel via a friend and I must say that for my first
time staying in New York it was brilliant, the hotel was lovely and
clean and very very friendly!!!! Keep up the good work when I come again
in January I shall be staying with you.
Discovery Newspaper,
Long Island
Buzzin Bee
Arrival: December 26 2003
Departure: January 3, 2004
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback:A friend of mine just came into town for a few days and
is staying at the Herald Square Hotel on West 31st just off Fifth Ave.
Went to visit him and was amazed at the Hotel. It's 110 years old and
is a living museum. It was the home of the old Life humor magazine and
the Gibson Girl. Its corridors and rooms are hung with old Life covers
and late 19th and early 20th century memorabilia. Got into a conversation
with Abe Puchall, owner and manager. This guy knows everything about
New York and Life Magazine. He considers the hotel a sacred trust, takes
care of it like it was a deluxe four star hotel. And the best is its
budget! Rooms for $99 a night! I couldn't believe in today's economy
you could find such a wonderful bargain in New York City!
Arrival: December 6,
2003
Departure: December 11, 2003
B.P.- Wimborne, United Kingdom
Previous hotel guest: YES
Feedback: Have been 3 times now, always December. I just love the
place, wonderful staff especially Karel and Monica. Special thanks Karel
for the room with the large clothes closet,it was just what we needed!!
I will be back again Dec 2004. Thank you to you all again for another
great stay!
Arrival: Nov:ember
4, 2003
Departure: November 11, 2003
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback: Excellent location, great price, pleasant staff The most
remarkable point was the cost-performance, it is amazing! The atmosphere
and behavior of your staff is very friendly (Japan)
Would you stay in the hotel again? Yes
Arrival: February 26
Departure: February 27 2003
Previous hotel guest: NO
Feedback:
I want to let you know how wonderful my family found your hotel recently.
My cousin was coming to NY to see her sister who was hours from death.
I found your hotel on the web and found it was reasonably priced, seemed
nice and was near the sisters address. I recommended your hotel to my
cousin and aunt and hoped it would be tolerable. Well, they found it
very nice,clean and your staff just wonderful, I think she was even
upgraded. I just want you to know that your hotel made a extremely unbearable
time a little more comfortable.
Thank you R. M.
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