Independent, Central Park Hotels

Loved our stay, classic old school hotel but renovated perfectly. Benefit of high ceiling, large room, spotless as to the room and bathroom. Bed was most comfortable. Rate was great for Valentine weekend, though courtyard view was nonexistent. If this is important, splurge on park view, but for us this wasn't an issue.

Superb! Always a fantastic experience at the Mark.

The Park Lane Hotel is in an excellent location and, if I were to return to New York, I'd stay there again. Although we didn't actually spend much time in the hotel, the room was very spacious and the beds extremely comfortable. The view from the window was brilliant, which made this hotel for me. Saying that the staff were very friendly, helpful and our stay was very enjoyable.

We stayed at the Astor for 5 night and were extremely satisfied the entire time. The first day we arrived very early due to an early flight, but had no problems checking in early. We actually arrived at about 7:30 AM and check in wasn't until 3PM. The staff was very understanding and helpful and got us to our room right away. The room was very very clean and well kept. The bathroom was beautiful and everything in it looked new. If you've ever stayed in NYC, you expect small rooms. But compared to other hotels I've stayed at in NYC, this was a decent size room. You can't beat not having to share a bathroom either...especially one as clean and neat as ours was. The maid service was very good...our room was cleaned and new towels were brought every morning. The location is a little bit away from all the touristy parts of NYC, but there is a subway stop only 2 blocks away that can get you to Times Square, Empire State Building, and everything downtown in less than 15 minutes. The next time I make a trip to NYC, I will definatley be staying in this hotel. I can't say enough good things about this place!

Economical, old but clean, friendly and helpful staff

Very well located, it doesn't offer any extra service, it is a nice room with private bathroom

we arrived at the address mentioned on the reservation and there was no studio there, only a school.

Liked the charming old woodwork in old brownstone homes. Checking out colleges so it was a good example of how people live in NYC.

I only wish the rooms had bathroom or even a sink would help