Having done extensive comparison shopping online, I felt sure that this KImpton Hotel would be a comfortable place to stay in a good location at a competetive price. We were not disappointed. The room was larger than any midtown hotel in which I had stayed previously. The marble bathroom was clean and well stocked. Linens were of a superior quality.The lights could be dimmed to nightlight level, and the electronics were cutting edge. The hotel staff was accomodating, making sure I received the requested foam pillows and a make-up mirror. Even a heating pad for sore muscles would have been at my disposal for the asking at no extra charge. Our room was quiet, an upper floor, not on the main street. The concierge desk was staffed at every hour we needed someone, and fresh green apples filled a bowl in the lobby, providing a healthful snack for our 14-year-old My husband and I enjoyed the evening wine reception and complimentary coffee in the mornings We highly recommend 70 Park Avenue, a small boutique hotel, where you rarely have to wait for an elevator. Let the concierge book a car to pick you up at the airport for a reasonable fee; then use the subway from Grand Central (just 3 blocks away) to explore areas beyond walking distance. Enjoy a stress-free visit to the big city!

This hotel was PERFECT! it has a great, quiet location close to Grand Central station. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They try hard to make your stay enjoyable. We loved the complimentary happy hour from 5:30 – 6:30. The beds are heaven and the bathrooms are trendy and clean. I will be returning for sure.

We have stayed in many Manhattan hotels, and we found this Kimpton property to be wonderful in many ways. I am a member of their InTouch loyalty program, which may explain why, although we'd paid what is for NYC the giveaway price of $189, we were upgraded to a HUGE penthouse suite with an enormous Jacuzzi tub, separate living room, 2 flat screen tv sets, a lovely view, and a balcony. This price was offered as a Kimpton internet promotion with a duration of a month or so. The hotel was understandably sold out. It being a birthday, a chilled bottle of Cava was there when we arrived. As is usual with Kimpton, the management sent an email in advance of our stay to see what the hotel could do to improve our stay. [InTouch members write personal profiles, so the hotel knew to have dark chocolate waiting for us, too.] The location, a two minute walk from Grand Central, was great. We arrived early and, while the room wasn't yet ready, we were offered facilities at which to "freshen up." Granny Smith apples were offered near the registration desk. There was free internet in the lobby. Organic and delicious coffee and small label tea---unlimited---were offered gratis until 11 a.m. During our stay we had a minor plumbing problem which was rapidly resolved by the engineer in house. Everyone on the staff was friendly and courteous. I am very happy with Kimpton's social consciousness, e.g. their corporate sponsorship of Dress for Success, HIV/A.I.D.S. contributions, support of the Trust for Public Land. I like their plug that as a guest one does good while sleeping. All in all, I'd describe this as a wonderful Kimpton stay; as usual there were the very welcome personal touches which we have found characteristic of this smallish chain.

Had a wonderful weekend here. The room was decently sized for NYC and had all the amenities you would want. The location is quite conveniently located just a few blocks from Grand Central so it was a breeze to get anywhere. 4 adults shared the room and we didn't find it too cramped or uncomfortable.

70 Park Avenue is a welcome addition to the many New York hotel offerings and carries through the tradition of Kimpton Hotel service and comfort. The rooms are tastefully furnished, with comfortable bed, plasma tv and high speed internet access.

I was very pleased with 70 Park Avenue from check in to check out, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. When I mentioned that my room was smaller than I thought it would be they upgraded us at no extra charge. The rooms are nicely done, with ipod docking station, flat screen TV, Nintendo games & DVD player. The bed was very comfortable with nice linen and duvet. They have a good environmental policy so the tissue & toilet paper are made from recycled paper, and lighting is energy efficent as well. The bathroom was small but very servicable and clean with great ammenities. It is a small boutique hotel but has charm and very warm and upbeat feel about it. My phone was stolen while in NYC and again the staff were very considerate and helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel to others. The location on Park just below Grand Central Station is perfect. My son and I had a wonderful time visiting family except for the phone incident.

I have just returned from a 4 night stay at 70 Park Avenue. The hotel was fantastic, the staff extremely friendly and helpful. Had a double king sized room which looked out over the buildings at the side and a nice view of the Empire State Building. The location is fantastic really central being 2 blocks from Grand Central Station. The amenities in the room are very good with L'Occitane toiletries and an LCD 42 inch tv. Also a well-stocked mini-bar which includes some additional items such as nail-files, bed-socks and other handy things you may have forgotten. All in all a fantastic place to stay and would definitely return.

Excellent location (on Park Ave three blocks from Grand Central Station). The staff was extremely helpful. Complimentary wine hour from 5:30 to 6:30 was a Kimpton Hotel special touch. The rooms are comfortable and adequately sized by New York standards L'Occitane products in bathrooms. Large,flat panel TVs in each room. Free use of Apple computers in lobby limited to 15 minutes before starting charges. New York Times each morning on threshold and Wall St. Journal available. Overall a wonderful 7 day stay.

- Great location 2 blocks from Grand Central Station - Staff helpful if you want, otherwise stay out of your way - Rooms fine (Superior) - bathroom small but adequate - Room at back of hotel over air-conditioning which was noisy, would prefer front rooms, but not a big problem. - Had a bottle of wine in Bar first night - very expensive - $60

We stayed at 70 Park Ave. for one night in January and had a fantastic experience. We'd definitely stay again. We were upgraded to a king room at check-in; there were robes, chocolates, still bottled water from Wales and a handwritten note addressed to me from the hotel manager when we returned at the end of the day. This is really great customer service and sets this hotel apart from similar hotels (i.e. Park South). The hotel provided turn down service...this was truly an unexpected treat. The room here was big enough, beautifully appointed (but the bathroom was really small and the mirror covered wall against the toilet really didn't do much to make the room appear larger...scary thing, that mirrored wall...) and quiet enough. Aside from the bathroom, we thought the hotel, staff and the room were great. The general atmosphere of the hotel and the room was peaceful and upscale. The hotel provides wine and cheese every afternoon in the lobby...nice touch. We were directed to Rossini's on 38th street (we could see the restaurant from the hotel lobby) for dinner. The hotel supplies new, complimentary umbrellas in the room for guests' stays, so the short walk in the rain was rather nice. This cozy,little restaurant is great. We awoke to a dry but cloudy NYC, had breakfast downstairs in the restaurant in the hotel, got charged $60.00 for a not so special buffet, explained to hotel management that my package included breakfast (which wasn't clear on my travelzoo confirmation form; I'll watch more carefully for this next time) and they complied. Good for them! The service at this hotel (and throughout the City) was consistently fantastic.

I recently stayed at this hotel for a shopping weekend in January, based on a friend's recommendation. The hotel staff was amazing from the minute we stepped in, to the minute we left. The room was perfect for two people who didn't want to share a bed (we had two double beds) - clean, nice decor, good size. We didn't have a great view, but who comes to NY to sit in their hotel and look out the window? The beds were amazingly comfortable. The hotel is in a great location - a very quick walk to Grand Central, and is also within walking distance of many great shopping areas and attractions. Fernando, the concierge, was extremely helpful and gave some fantastic recommendations for restaurants in the area, and was able to get us reservations at times we couldn't. Such a nice guy, and always asked us how our dinners were when we came back or the next day that we saw him. Free wine was served in the lobby between 5:30 and 6:30 every day, which was welcoming after a day shopping. I would definitely stay at this hotel again, and have already recommended it to many people.

First, let me start by saying that I stay at 70 Park Avenue on a regular basis. Let me also say that I have stayed in many, many, many hotels in New York City and the fact that I return to 70 Park Avenue whenever possible speaks for itself. 70 Park Avenue looks as classy and sophisticated as it's address might suggest. However, it manages this level of sophistication without the pretension that often goes with other hotels in it's class that make you feel lucky to have been granted a room at their property. 70 Park Avenue is attitude free. To the contrary, the team at this property bends over backwards to make sure that you not only feel welcome, but special as a guest. This goes for the front desk, the bellmen, the housekeeping team - -anyone you come in contact with. As with other Kimpton Propperties, it is clear that the 70 Park Avenue team is extremely proud of their hotel (as they should be) and love their jobs. This makes a winning experience for the guest. But 70 Park Avenue goes even further. How many hotels have you stayed at where you receive a welcome e-mail asking if you have any special needs or requirements several days before your stay? How many hotels are happy to provide upgrades if space is available to make the guest "that much more comfortable" than they would have otherwise been. How many hotels have an endless supply of Granny Smith apples for you to munch on anytime you like? You get all this and alot more at this hotel. As if the service is not enough on it's own, it is matched with exquisite, contemporary yet comfortable decor. Contemporary design can often be cold, but 70 Park Avenue exudes comfort and warmth. When you step out of the elevator, you get the feeling of being in your own, very stylish apartment building vs. a hotel. In your room, warm chocalate and beige hues surround you like a hug, as do bathrobes, slippers, massage lotions, soft music and wonderful toiletries. This is a GREAT hotel - - take it from one who has tried MANY. Stay there and you won't be sorry. As a matter of fact, you are likely to return and make it your "home away from home" in NYC.

We are a family of 4, so it can be difficult to find a room with 2 beds, and no charge for the extra people in the room. 70 Park Avenue does NOT charge for extra people--so we got a room for a very reasonable rate (at least by New York City standards) The room was small but very well appointed. The hallways were dark and our door stuck so at first, we were leary. But the hotel was friendly, and after we got used to the size of our room, we felt right at home. We would stay there again.

Great location to 5th avenue, Lexington, Madison, Grand Central. Simple, no frills, nice decor and very cosy. Rooms aren't huge but it is Manhattan. Staff very friendly.

Stayed here over Thanksgiving weekend. Great location and the rooms were very nice. Definitely not cookie-cutter like chains. We have stayed at a number of Kimpton hotels and this one definitely did not disappoint. We stayed in a king room with a view of Park Ave. The room is small (BUT this is completely expected if you stay in NYC) but very nicely appointed. 5 gigantic mirrors, IHOME for our Ipod, nightly turndown service, yoga mats and equipment available upon request. The room had a very cozy feeling, just what you need after dealing with the throngs of people on 5th ave. Bathroom was completely fine. Again, small, but well appointed and exactly what we expected. The lobby is swanky and the nightly happy hour is fun. It's nice to meet other hotel guests! Another tid bit, Fagolini on Lexington (1 block off from Park) on 39th is a very reasonable cozy italian place. Quite cozy with good service and pretty romantic for my book!

It is nestled away in the quieter area of of 5th avenue, but you can walk everywhere. You might feel more like a local and not a tourist. A starbucks is right out the door to the left and the best make-up outlet is right around the corner too. I was attending a convention at the Javitz center and brought a pair of comfortable shoes and walked to and from everyday. Yes, it was quite a haul, but the sights! It was an adventure every morning as I took a different route. The staff and concierge were so helpful in pointing out different places to go and remembered my name and likes/dislikes immediately. The rooms were small but everything fit - just. They packed in almost every amenity and luxury you could need. The view out the back wasn't too great and you can hear people walking in the halls but the beds were perfectly comfortable and the rooms were very clean! The bathroom was small and the ventilation wasn't great but it was clean and that was the most important part. You will have to leave the sliding door open so condensation doesn't overtake the place. I would stay here again in a heartbeat as it really is the epitome of the boutique experience. The doormen are great and see you coming before you can even catch their eye.

Booked this hotel on the strength of reading reviews. Glad to say I was not disappointed as I booked it for a special birthday present for my partner. The location is near to Grand Central station and to be within walking distance to the Empire State building was great. In fact once you get to grips with the grid system walking around New York is easy and we felt very safe as the neighbourhood was good. We could see Empire S building from our bedroom window and although the bedroom was slightly small - room 1203 - for a double room it had everying we needed. The air conditioning unit was a puzzle to work out but we got there without the buzz in the end. The staff on reception were friendly and it is a nice touch to offer guests wine free for an hour in the evening and free coffee in the morning - although you have to go to the breakfast room to get it - is a bonus. All in all a good hotel and we both enjoyed our stay and have recommended it to some friends who are staying next weekend.

This hotel is fantastic. We got a king deluxe for $200 per night off travelzoo. I cannot understand why anyone would complain when looking at the other reviews. Room was fantastic, lovely decor and very clean. Communal areas were spotless and a wine reception was help every night in the lobby. I cannot complain about anything, I only have good things to say about the place. When I return to NYC I will definatley stay here. Location great too, just a few blocks from Grand Central. All in all a great hotel

OK, so I am a fussy traveller as you will see from some of my other reviews but I am confused as to why there are several bad posts on this hotel. As a regular Kimpton guest I was not dissapointed and found the room superb. The decor was stylish and the room was actually quite big. I can only guess from some of the other comments that the guests are from the parts of the world where space is not at a premium, where rooms are huge and in most other US HOTELS you could call it an apartment. New York hotel rooms are all small and it is something you have to accept. Or alternatively pay in excess of $700 per night. I was also impressed with the food and service and in Particular, there was a lovely gentleman concierge with a gorgeous dog who was fantastic. If you want a hotel in a good position and great service then pick this one.

I have never posted or rated any sort of service on the internet before but felt I had to say something here. I got married the 26th of October and stayed in the hotel from the 22nd to the 28th. I was apprehensive of staying here as I have never been to NY before and as I was getting married, I wanted to originally stay in one of the big plush hotels, I am so glad we changed our mind. Firstly the location is nice, you don't walk out of the hotel into hustle and bustle of Times Square or an equally busy avenue or street, but it is in such an area that you can see the Empire State building out of one window and throw a stone at the Grand Central Station out of another (that is not a suggestion!!). I found it (and I have a very poor sense of direction) fab to get about. You can get to see everywhere from Central Park to Pier 17 easily as long as you put comfy shoes on. The service I found was fantastic. I have never been a lover of hotels, I have never taken advantage of a Concierge service and I would always lug a suitcase about myself. However it was my wedding and I cannot praise enough John Powell the gent that helped me find my flowers, locate different shops and generally just be the most helpful man ever. Rooms - now I can compare 3 different rooms in the hotel. We booked a King Suite and were very happy about this, until we found out that we had been upgraded to a Penthouse King Suite which I must say may have been a bit smaller room size but had a massive Jacuzzi bath facing the Empire State Building, massive shower and a wrap around balcony. Yes I know I was very lucky! But to be honest I don't know what everyone's problem with the room size is? My friend and her boyfriend stayed in a standard double room, another friend and her brother stayed in a twin, and with all the complaints about size going round I don't know what happened!! Has no-one stayed in a city hotel before? I go to London regularly and I must say that the rooms in the different hotels are generally no bigger. Yes the bathrooms are small but unless you are prepared to fork out a fortune, wherever you go they will be. The rooms are comfortable, the beds are to die for and the bathroom freebies are gorgeous. It tipped it down on my wedding day, I was in Central Park and got covered in mud but I don't care because the whole week was really good we even got champagne red roses and a bath full of petals to come back to. The hotel doesn't need doing up (unless you accidentally go in the service elevator to the basement like I did you might find it a bit duffed up) the corridors aren't dark and dingy with threadbare carpets, it is nice and above all you don't feel like a number, staff there remember what you are called and talk to you and see how you are, that is what I wanted and that is what I got. Thanks xxx Tip – get down for the free wine at 5.30 – 6.30 it is nice and if you don't like wine have a bottle of lager instead

This is part of the complaint that I made to the kimpton hotel 70 park avenue for which I have not yet had a reply. I would like to make a complaint about my stay at your hotel for the period of 26 Oct to 3rd Nov. I have never been treated with such lack of care in a hotel before. I booked by phone (as I was not getting any response via the internet) for two double rooms. I only received one confirmation by email and for one single room. I sent over 14 emails trying to correct this mistake. I received the reply the day after we arrived in New York! I also called the day before we arrived in New York to confirm that there were four of us and also to request for transport to the hotel from the airport only to be told after 35 minutes of international telephone call that the hotel does not provide transport! When we arrived we found little 'childish' cards playing music to us stating that the staff will do everything to make our stay comfortable. On the sixth night I developed an excruciating back pain which I can only attribute to narrow uncomfortable beds in the hotel. It is the first time I have suffered from back pain. It started gradually and reached a peak after a few nights. After taking some pain killers, I asked the reception for a hot water bottle . I waited for 20 minutes just to be told that the hotel does not provide hot water bottles either! I mentioned this, the next day, to Joshua Wills at the desk.He said that he will look into it. I also told him that I had sent numerous emails to the hotel regarding the mistakes in the reservation as well as my enquiries about the transport and had only received a reply after my arrival. He asked me to forward the emails to him and he would look into those too. I did so immediately. Later I went to settle the bill. He gave me a bill including a charge for an extra movie which we had not watched. I asked if he had recieved the emails that I forwarded to him. He said no. I checked my email and noted that they had indeed been sent and precisely to his email and he had recieved it but chose to deny it because he could not be bothered checking his mail. I will not go into further details but this hotel has been given a rating of four star and that is quite amazing considering its facilities which hardly comes up to two/three star anywhere in the world. I have never posted a complaint before. In fact I don't usually like to complain but this experience was just too much to bear. I SHALL NEVER STAY AT KIMPTON HOTELS AGAIN. Mrs M. Howells

I stayed in this hotel for the first time a few weeks ago, I was there for 3 nights on business. The location is excellent for mid town and the rooms themselves are pretty decent but the bathroom was tiny. The floor I was on also seemed to smell very strongly of cigarette smoke. The room I had was large enough although as it was at the back of the hotel it looked straight at another building's air conditioner units. This turned out to be a bit of problem as these air conditioners are very noisy. The air con unit in the room made so much noise that I turned it off and opened the window only to find that the units outside made even more noise, so I struggled to sleep well while here. Overall I would say that the location and hotel bar are good (as is the food they serve in the bar), but for me I will try a different hotel next time I'm in NY.

We have been to New York 3 times now , and this is the best hotel we have stayed in , friendly helpful staff , really nice rooms and a great location . We will return there next time in New York

Read loads of reviews on loads of hotels before taking the plunge on this one. I found a decent price on cityandshow.com and they gave me good information about the hotel and made some great restaurant recommendations. The hotel is decent, really clean, staff helpful and in a nice quiet (if that is possible) part of the City, but within reach of all the keys sites. The rooms are decked out nicely and the bed was lovely and comfortable. The hotel also has a drinks hour for all guests which is a lovely touch and starts the evening off well. I would certainly recommend this place and would stay there again

On my last day at this hotel I took advantage of the "free" wine hour in the lobby and after paying over $500/night I got a glass of undrinkable Beringer wine. Is that the best they can do when they're raking in that kind of dough? Do they not value their clientele enough to serve them anything better than supermarket wine? Looking at the wallpaper (made to look like marble?) and the 80's formica coffee table covered in wallpaper (which was peeling), I felt like that I'd been had....Everything about the experience felt cheap....You can stay in some wonderful hotels in NYC for $500 -- think grande dame, Central Park, real marble lobby, etc. This place is a knock-off and not a very good one.

70 Park Avenue hotel is a nice hotel in a nice area. We stayed in a King Deluxe room. The mattress is super comfortable and the room is very clean. By New York standards it is also quite spacious. The staff was very courteous and quick to help. The hotel is conveniently located by Grand Central station and the Empire State Building. The hotel is older and the floors squeaked but other than that I have no complaints. We booked through using a code from travelzoo for $200 a night and felt it was a good deal. I would stay there again in the future.

I'm a sucker for nice bath amenities, so I was kind of excited when I won this hotel on Hotwire. Their website also touts their "forgot it, we've got it" program, and since I was stuck in the city after working a 14-hour day, I was looking forward to some gratis saline solution. Alas, their idea of forgotten essentials includes shoe shine polish kits and nail files, which is all good, but not what I needed. Their L'Occitane toiletries were kind of old lady floralish. Bathroom was the smallest bathroom I have ever been in - counting my first apartment when I lived in NYC - that's small! They did a good job of strategically placing mirrors to make the room and bathroom seem larger. As others have mentioned, the walls were VERY thin. Hallways seemed worn. Plasma TV was nice, but was streaky-looking in damaged areas of the screen. Minibar was in a strange place (right between the beds in the nightstand), and though it was broken - outer door opened, but other door was stuck, blocking the fridge - and I told the front desk about it when I left, my AmEx still incurred a mystery charge. Perhaps I was given a worn, faulty room as a Hotwire customer, but I would never stay here at full price. Actually, I don't think I'd even stay here for $199. There are much better deals in NYC.

Although we do appreciate that in New York hotel rooms are sometimes on the small side, but here the room size was ridiculously small! My husband had to turn sideways just to enter the bathroom, and even then only one person could just about stand to use the facilities. My husband actually injured his back having to negotiate the wardrobe and the bathroom. The hallway was very dark and often blocked with laundry trolleys, which again had to be negotiated to get into and out of the room. We did ask to be moved, but were told there were no other rooms available unless we wanted to pay a lot more money to upgrade. We expected more from what we thought was a 4* hotel! We would not stay in this hotel again, or recommend it.

My mom and I just returned from a long weekend trip to NYC Sept 9/16-9/19. We booked a package through Travelocity and were lucky enough to have 70 Park Ave as a hotel option. The staff was super friendly and helpful and we have special thanks for Rapheal and Lilian. The room (a 2 queen bed 5th floor room) was beautiful with a huge plasma screen and comfy bed linens. The hotel restaurant is still not open so we enjoyed the free continental breakfast in the mornings. Location is great, being 4 blocks or so from the Grand Central station subway stop. We were able to walk to Rockefeller Center from the hotel easily. Thanks 70 Park Ave for a great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The minute we checked in, we were greeted by a very sweet staff person, who let us check in at 12:15pm, and automatically offered to upgrade our Queen room to a Delux King. We stayed on the 10th floor, which was quiet and we were not disturbed by any noise. The room was a nice size for a NYC hotel room, with a large televison (as another reviewer pointed out, it was all the way in the corner of the wall, which wasn't a big deal to us), several L'Occitane products in the bathroom, and a really really comfortable bed. The linens were so soft! The shower warmed up right away and had very good water pressure. There was inclement weather, so we didn't want to walk around too much at first in order to get a bite to eat, so was approached a staff person at the front desk for a recommendation, which she happily supplied. She recommended a nice diner style restaurant nearby, Moonstruck, which has a huge menu and very tasty food to choose from, and our salads definitely hit the spot. We felt any time we came in contact with a staff person they were extremely accessible and more than willing to assist us. We received an excellent deal through an online service, and we felt this establishment definitely met our expectations and helped to make our getaway memorable.

With everything within walking distance this hotel is a gem. Perfect for a first timer who wants to get around New York the only way - on foot! The Bad: Not much really... The ‘Run of the Mill': The rooms are not massive but this is New York. The bathroom is INCREDIBLY small, but still functional - albeit for one person. The Good: NYTimes every morning is a great touch. The little extras in the room are nice such as a bottle opener, ice box and wine glasses. This make for a great stay. The best thing is the LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. You can not say enough just how good the location is. Sitting in Mid-Manhattan with a 3 block walk to the Empire State, a 2 block walk to Grand Central and a 2 block walk to 5th Avenue... Times Square is about 8 minutes away, the Rockefeller Centre is less than 15 minutes, as is Radio City, Central Park and pretty much all the sights of Manhattan. Macys is a brisk 7 minute walk also. If you want a great location with a well appointed (but not grandioso) hotel, then 70 Park Avenue is your hotel.

The room was nicely decorated, that's the best thing I can say about this hotel. The heating/cooling system did not work. The room temp was so hot it was impossible to sleep. There was a beautiful flat screen TV in the room however the sound didn't work and after 2 hours the "engineers" were unable to fix it. I was not offered another room. I was charged for parking even though parking was included in the room rate. The bathroom was so small it was difficult to move around in. Don't be fooled by the address. The service here is terrible.

This hotel seems to get bad reviews here but we had a good experience. Location - very good, can walk to many places of interest as a tourist and very close the shops and grand central station. Rooms - very nice, not small by European standards, bathroom was cosy but lots of mirrors helped it feel bigger! Decor was very nice with lots of gadgets, and frighteningly large plasma tv! My main complaint is probably the complexity of everything! It felt like there were wires everywhere! Turning the lights on and off felt like a bit of a chore! Restaurant - not tried, lots of nice places closeby too. Lobby - very nice area, free laptop access was a plus for day to day planning of trip. Other guests make comments about the lifts! This seems to be an ongoing problem, there was only one operating during our trip which slowed things down, especially as the hotel was busy. Evening wine reception seemed a nice idea but we were never there to take advantage - too much sightseeing to do! Service - overall very good, no complaints, but we didn't challenge in any way. Overall very nice place and perfect location if you fancy the midtown area. I'd certainally recommend if the price is favourable.

Have stayed at this hotel several times on business and pleasure. Will never, ever go back. First time, my room door didn't close and lock without repeated slamming. Another time, a/c was broken, rooms were unbearably hot, we were refused service in the restaurant, which was empty, because we did not plan to order full dinners, TV in room was broken, staff was rude, laundry trolleys in the hall, 4à…M fire drill...Another time, the heat was on even though it was in the 70's outside, front desk staff promised I would have a window a/c then gave me a room with none and temperature of 80. Staff was consistently rude and pretentious. Room was not clean (bath had a jaccuzzi and black gunk came out of the jets). Others I've spoken to have told of exposed electrical wiring with water dripping from it. For the prices and the pretension, I expect much more.

We've stayed in Kimpton hotels in Boston and San Francisco and enjoyed the boutique feel and warm touches unique to Kimpton such as the wine tastings, massage in San Francisco. I have to say, during this trip I must have called to modify our stay no less than 10 times. There was an illness in the family and things were up in the air. Each and every time the representative I spoke to was professional, helpful and even thoughtful. With all the changes I'd made there certainly would be room for error, but no, we were able to check in early - the room was as I requested (away from the elevator on a higher floor). Quiet is kind of hard to come by, it is Manhattan. And we'd much rather have a view and a little noise. Love the comfy, soft, inviting bedding. Robes are a great extra, and I loved the Thymes products in the bathroom. Color scheme is sophisticated throughout the newly renovated hotel. Everyone we encountered at the hotel was professional and curteous, even friendly. Room service for breakfast was efficient and tasty. Retrieving the car took the amount of time the bellman said it would. Concierge made a dinner reservation promptly for us. Bellman always had a smile. Yes, the rooms are small - but for the time we were in the room, it didn't matter. We'll definitely stay at Kimpton again.

Having stayed at this hotel when I come to NYC, I have to say that it has gone downhill FAST. Ok, I travel all the time for work and I'm not picking up the tab when I'm working Having stayed here previously and loved the place, and having stayed at one of their sister hotels (in the kimpton range) in Boston called nine zero (which I loved) I have to say I'm unhappy. List - The room service guy kept coming back to pick up my tray/collect tip when I told him not too - well thumbed, worn menus, travel guides etc - Ridiculously over priced (even at corporate rates) - $17 for a glass of wine delivered to room (they didn't get it when I asked them for a glass not a bottle but I'll put that down to my poor humor) - Elevator comes in and out of service - Over $10 per night for internet - ESPN out for entire stay (I missed Monday night football!!) - Excuse - 'it's out for the whole hotel' - tiny bathroom (funny, I didn't notice this last time round maybe b/c all the above weren't issues) - Minimal towels AND they aren't particularly soft I could go on ..... Find somewhere else and use the $$$ you saved on dinner in Bryant park or somewhere else fun.

I travelled there for business, people are so so but the hotel SUCKS! do yourself a favor and not stay there.

This hotel is a real gem.My wife and I arrived from England for our first visit to NYC. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door, the staff were extremely friendly without being over bearing and we were shown to our room on the 8th floor. We were a little apprehensive after reading various reviews some good some bad.These concerns were quickly laid to rest.The room was clean well furnished, reasonably spacious and had amazing views with Grand Central station to the left. The bathroom was small but again clean. There were lots of nice touches in the room such as bathrobes,slippers and various beauty products to keep my wife entertained. Having mentioned it was my wifes birthday we also found a bottle of champagne on ice. The plasma TV and integral CD/DVD player kept me happy. On leaving the hotel we only walked a few blocks to find ourselves at The Empire State building, Macy's (wife happy again) and Time Square so a great location. As our stay went on we became good friends with the staff,this was mainly due to the relaxed atmosphere created by the wine tasting each evening, a chance to chat with other guests and swap stories about the days events. Definitely return to NYC and 70 Park Ave.

Beautiful hotel. Large room (for New York) Friendly staff, wine tasting in the evening was a bonus!! Great location, hotel booked through cityandshow.com who gave superb customer service with decent local knowledge, enabling us to plan and visit most attractions we wanted to in the week we were there.

This is a great value for NYC. The rooms are smaller than average but it's New York city, don't you want to get OUT of the room a little? My first time at a hotel in the Kimpton chain but I like what was offered for the money.

As a female business traveler who's sampled several hotels in NY, I truly appreciated this rare find--a bright, light, clean, well-situated but not hugely expensive hotel where I felt safe and pampered. Great neighborhood, spotless room, friendly staff with good recommendations for local eateries (there's a restaurant, but I didn't try it--I wanted good pizza). Rooms are small (typical NY) but well-thought-out; there's plenty of light for working or reading; nice flat-panel tv. I had a room on the 3rd floor, so there was lots of street/traffic noise, which doesn't bother me, but might bother others; I never heard another guest. Other reviewers have noted the odd placement of the toilet next to a radiator of some sort, so you have to turn a little sideways because there's no leg clearance on your right, but other than that, I had no complaints. Bed was literally the best I've ever slept in in a hotel--the linens were nice and the mattress was dreamy.

We were a party of 4 ladies on a long weekend trip from the UK. After reading some of the reviews on this Hotel we were quite worried about what we would find. However we cannot fault it and would highly recommend it. It was everything we had hoped for, it was spotlessly clean, friendly, in a good location, wonderful views from the bedroom. The beds were the most comfortable we have ever experienced in a Hotel. The concierge John was wonderful and really took care of us, he booked several trips and restaurants for us and did everything to make us all feel really special, he even arranged for some delicious Apple Pies to be left in our rooms one evening with a lovely note saying we were his best guests ever! The evening wine reception was very good and allowed us to meet with other guests at the hotel. The doormen were also very helpful and if we needed a taxi they would stand in the road and hail us one, they couldn't do enough to help. We would definitely stay at this Hotel again and can't wait to go back.

Yes, in agreement with other reviewers, the beds and in-room entertainment options (plasma tv, iPod dock, DVD player) are great, the complimentary wine in the evening is a nice touch and the staff is friendly. But on a recent 2 night stay, I found other little annoyances that keep me from giving 70 Park a 5 or even 4 star review. There is no coffeemaker in the room. Yes, there is compliemntary coffee service in the bar in the morning, but I don't want to have to dress and go to the lobby to pick up coffee. At $400+ a night, a coffee maker would be a nice touch. Coming back at 11PM after the theater, we wanted a cup of tea, but the bar was closing and there was no way to get a cup of tea short of ordering from room service. 2 of the 3 evevators were out of commission for the entire stay, resulting in long elevators waits. (A few hours is understandable, but hey, this is New York, there have to be 24/7 elevator repair companies!) In room internet access costs $10.95 a day. There are ice buckets in the room, but no ice machines --- you have to call room service to get ice. (So why put ice buckets in the rooms, eh?) Overall, 70 Park just doesn't add up to a 4* hotel experience. Yes, the decor is trendy, the bathroom amenties upscale, but for a hotel at this price point, a guest should be able to make a cup of coffee or a cup of tea.

I stayed here because this is a "Kimpton" hotel, which I have always had good experiences with. Not this place. The hallways are barely wide enough to navigate. (Might want to skip meals for a week before you get there, the elevator could pass for a coffin.) For our $600 bucks a night for three nights, we got a dingy room with visible stains on the bedding, a bathroom barely big enough to enter, and a cleaning staff that attempted to pilfer my ipod. Don't bother with this place. You'd be better off at a La Qunita (and would have $1500 left over).

This very expensive room was clearly a single, with almost no floor space, no chest of drawers, and only the radiator on which to balance a suitcase. The wall-hung TV screen is at right angles to the bed, so one can't watch while in bed, only from the one comfortable chair across the room. Normally we enjoy breakfast in a hotel room, but not here; we didn't even try. We supposedly had a special deal; I can't imagine what they usually charge for this room--or who would pay it!

Just stayed there and was disappointed. Paid $370 for a very small room with a tiny bathroom. No place to keep a suitcase open. Bathroom window had duct tape on the outside. When you look closely you can see that Kimpton re-habed an old hotel when they should have gutted it. Would not return but would stay across the street at the Kitano. Much nicer. I've stayed at Kimpton hotels before (Burnham in Chicago is very nice) but I'm now wary.

I enjoyed the hotel, but I think I'd go elsewhere next time. It wasn't very exciting, but it was a nice base, especially if it is your first time in New York. The staff are very helpful and friendly and the hotel is within walking distance to Grand Central Station and the Empire State Building. The hotel interior was modern and funky, and our room had the coolest portable lights. The buffet breakfast was also very nice. For a good dinner, I'd recommend Todai, an all you can eat sushi buffet near the Empire State Building!

We stayed in a double double room at the hotel. It was cramped, but compensated for this with excellent features such as a 42" TV, excellent L'Occitane toiletries and an iPod speaker/alarm clock, although a larger room would be a requirement for a future stay. The staff were very helpful and there are computers that you can use in the lobby, (for an extortionate price). The breakfast is very mediocre, and there is a similarly priced alternative called the Central Cafe, opposite Grand Central station, (which is just down the street) that serves the best pancakes on Earth. When you are so close to one of the best breakfasts in NYC, there is no excuse not to try the Central Cafe!

Stayed at the 70 Park Avenue while attending the New York Gift Fair. The location is great...nice neighborhood and central to everything. The hotel is small and cozy with an attentive staff. The consierge is exceptional and endlessly helpful. Each evening the lobby is filled with quests having a complimentary glass of wine or beer. A small dog named Sydney is a constant presence and is always ready for a quick game of Tug O War. The rooms are small, the bathroom smaller - but both are well appointed and comfortable. I was especially impressed with the water pressure. The large flat screen TV was nice though the sound system was a little large for the small room. This is a perfect place for someone travelling alone. I will definately make a return visit.

The rooms are clean and quiet. The plasma TV's are nice. But other than that the hotel experience was very ordinary. The hallways are narrow and dark, the lobby is small and need of an upgrade. The complimentary (?) 15 minutes of internet access is a joke, either make it free or don't offer it. Our room had a nice view of the air conditioning equipment. If you can get a good rate (around $200 per night) I would say it is a good value, but if not don't bother.

I am a fan of Kimpton Hotels and this was my first stay at this property. - Older building that's been renovated. So a bit squeaky in some places, small elevators, etc - A few blocks from Grand Central Station - Clean overall - Friendly, professional, helpful staff - Nice bar... for a hotel - Room was well appointed. Thoughtful turn down service. Bathroom was small, but nicely renovated - Rooms not as "sealed" as newer properties. My room (1506- overlooks Park Ave) was quiet, but another guest was complaining at the front desk about screaming kids in the middle of the night. Guest across the hall had an upset bowel and awful smells wafted through the hallway - Would stay at this property again and recommend to others

Stayed 6 nights in late July/early August for the first time in this boutique hotel on business trip. Paid US$290 + tax per night (which includes free daily newspaper). Overall, had a great 4* stay. Pluses: - location, location, location! (2 blocks from Grand Central Station, next to Madison and Fifth Avenue shopping areas, easy and quick exit to JFK) - large and well furnished bedroom (Empire State building view, 42" plasma TV, Ipod compatible sound system, DVD player, king size bed, cordless telephone) - friendly and efficient staff - free wine tasting every evening (although small size of lobby makes it difficult to participate) - generous supply of L'Occitane toileteries in bathroom - adequate breakfast spread (approx US$30 incl. tax) - but limited choice of hot food Negatives: - minute bathroom (combine shower/bath tub, inadequate space to put out own toileteries or electric toothbrush - finally resorted to putting toiletries in the bedroom, steams up easily if bathroom door is closed) - narrow corridors / elevators - no gym on site (although hotel can offer complimentary access to a nearby gym) - no business facilities, no free internet - small lobby / public area Overall, would definitely stay here again for business or pleasure especially at the right price (good New York hotels are notoriously very expensive) due to great location and generous and well appointed bedroom. However, if price is not an issue and a 5 star stay is preferred then this hotel is not the right choice.

Spent 3 nights on the 3rd floor of the hotel facing the street. Paid $335 with tax on a corporate account. The bathroom was tiny, even by NY standards. The room was plagued by quite a bit of street noise. The carpet in the room had ink stains. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The room had a large flat screen TV and was pretty well sized. The hallways were small and somewhat dingy. There was a large stain outside the room and we always seemed to be walking around the housekeepers carts. The hotel is in a good location, but unless you secure a good rate you can do better.

Good 5 night stay at the 70 Park ave. hotel in NYC in July. This is a small boutique type hotel located about 3 blocks south of Grand Central Station on Park Avenue. Location is good for walking anywhere in the city and also close to train or subway. Friendly Door men are very quick at hailing cabs as well. The hotel is very well decorated. Rooms are comfortable and contemporary, we had a plush King size bed with loads of pillows and the large flat screen wall TV was a nice touch, complete with sound system and dvd player. From our window we could see the Empire State Building and that was nice. There was great closet space but the bathroom was tiny. Not really a problem except for the toilet which was pushed up against the bathroom heater. If you are a large person--good luck. But the fixtures were all new and the shower was great, with a nice selection of soaps, etc. In room safe, free coffee in the bar area downstairs. We loved the concierge, John Powell, who went out of his way to help us with several requests. Be sure to talk with him --he has invaluable info about NYC. and can help you get some super dinner reso's in whatever price range you want. The bar area was nice, plus there is a happy hour with free wine in the lobby each evening. Nice touch to relax after a day sightseeing or working. I would recommend this hotel , especially if you can find a good deal because it can get rather pricey --only complaint I had was the toilet and they can use better sound-proofing on their doors--loud bang whenever a door closes close to your room. but other than that the 70 Park Ave. is a really nice hotel in a great part of the city. It's a part of the Kimpton group--so be sure to sign up for their in-touch program.

I stayed at the hotel for 4 days in July on a business trip for work. The staff at the front desk was very friendly. On man even took the time to find a cell phone charger for me after my suitcase was lost at the airport. I had a single room with a king size bed. The room was great. Could not believe the amount of mirrors in the room. It had an alarm clock that I could hook my Ipod up to. That was cool. The restuarant food was ok, nothing to brag about. The front door guys where really nice. Times Square was 4 blocks up and 4 blocks over. China Town was a $13 cab drive away. Grand Central Station was very close to the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. My mother and I plan on returning again in October for a shopping trip.

Date: July 15, 2007 I needed a place to stay in New York to help celebrate an anniversary. And after looking on Trip Advisor and reading many reviews I decided to try 70 Park Avenue. It was perfect. The staff was very helpful. We went to the hotel hoping we could check in early. There was a room available but it didn't have the greatest view. And we knew this because the person at the front desk nodded her head left and right to let us know we shouldn't take that room. Luckily we weren't in a hurry so when we came back we had a room with a better view. The room was a good size. The bed was nice and comfortable. The plama T.V. is a nice touch. Seeing the L'Occitane toiletries in the washroom was a pleasant surprise. There was an IPOD docking station to charge and listen to your IPOD. There was also a complimentary wine reception in the hotel lobby and coffee and tea served in the morning in the restaurant/bar. We were even able to leave our luggage when we came to the hotel early and left our luggage after we checked out and came back after spending the afternoon sightseeing. Even though we were only two or three blocks away from Grand Central Station the area did not seem hectic. It did have a "boutique" feel to it. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who plans to visit New York. I know I'm glad I stayed there.

We stayed at 70 park avenue hotel over memorial day weekend this year. We were in NY just to enjoy the city and restaurants for the long weekend and we enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We booked a special deal through Travelocity and got an amazing rate ($200) for a basic room. Yes, the room was small, but the amenities were nice (l'Occtaine toiletries, nice bed, plasma tv, magazine to read, etc) and our room even had a view of the Empire State Bldg. The hotel staff was friendly, there was a good quality coffee/tea service in the mornings, free wine happy hour reception each evening, apples in bowls in the lobby, etc. Even though it is a chain (Kimpton), it definitely has the feel of a boutique hotel. It's location a few blocks from Grand Central Station on Park Ave. was very nice. We enjoyed being in more of a residential area of the city and off the beaten tourist path a bit. I would stay here again.

We have stayed in many of the large hotels in NY, and we found the location and size of this hotel superior to any others. We enjoyed the efficiency and friendliness of this hotel's staff, the cleanliness of the lobby and rooms, the comfortable beds and pillows, and the lack of congestion both in and around the hotel. It was convenient to all NY locations. The bowls of apples in the lobby and the wine/beer happy hour were a pleasant surprise. We would defiantly stay here again on our next trip to the city.

Stayed at this hotel one night for Business after four nights at the Hilton NY with my family. Interesting contrast. This hotel is quite old but a very well done boutique type hotel, with a smaller well appointed room. Very friendly staff and a good Midtown location.

This hotel was fine. I had a small, but lovely room--very clean too. The hotel was old, but was not slow. The hotel is old and art deco, but not dumpy as other New York hotels can be. The location was fine, the staff was okay, but I wasn't blown away by the service. The wine reception at night was fine. the Internet is only free for 15 minutes and you have to put a credit card in first, because the next 15 minutes are $15.00 The Silver Leaf Tavern in the lobby was not interesting at all. It was rarely open and it was overpriced. I do recommend this if you can get a good deal.

Booked a Premier King Room. This is highly recommended as their general rooms are quite small and coming from the UK, I got it for £573 for 3 nights on Lastminute. The hotel is very central for sightseeing. It's about a 20 minute walk to Greenwich Village or Central Park and has plently of restaurants nearby. It's right in the heart of the city and on a busy road (isn't everything in New York) but it's also quite a leafy street. We had room 1015 overlooking Park Avenue. It was a well appointed room with a nice jacuzzi bath, huge TV and everything the hotel say it has on the site. I would definately stay here again. Gripes, well here are my criticisms No tea and coffee facilities as mentioned in a previous review. $7 plus $3 room service and 20% gratuity included is ermmmm excessive. Thats $11 for a pot of tea. Tea is complimentary on a morning in the lobby but who wants to put on their clothes when they just wake up to sip free coffee in the lobby. Starbucks is two buildings down on the left when you come out of the entrace lobby and is $1.69. Starbucks was our saviour when we stayed and you can drink it in the comfort of your room. Mini Bar Sorry staff but $4.25 for a 330ml can of Pepsi makes you feel like you are being ripped off. Shop around the corner sells 1.5litres for 79 cents. I know that mini bars are always expensive but it was excessive. Room Service The Silverleaf Tavern downstairs do the most wonderful french bread pizza which we had in the bar when friends came to visit us for drinkies. It's $12 in the bar but $15 + $3 delivery and 20% tip to the room. Why $15 when they are adding $3 delivery on too. Don't understand that. Internet It's $10.95 for 24 hours wifi or ethernet connection billed to your room. In this day and age, free internet should be an added little bonus to make your stay more comfortable. They provide free internet on two laptops in reception but only for 15 minutes a day per credit card number you tap in on the screen, then it's $5.99 per 15 minutes. This I didn't like. Apart from those things to avoid, it's an excellent choice and for someone who had never visited New York we feel we hit on to somewhere good.

Mrs chop and I were in town to see a show, and decided to give 70 Park Ave a try. I used to live two blocks from this location, so I know the area well. Not right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle like in Times Square, but close enough to everything (we even walked all the way down to Union Square). We booked a King Premier room. The room assigned was a corner room on the top floor, with our own private balcony (complete with benches, plants, and even a little table, very nice). Huge soaking whirlpool tub plus separate shower. Large plasma TV on wall. Room was very nicely furnished and cleaned. Check-in was efficient and courteous (my wife counted they said Mr. chop fifteen times during the check in process). During the entire stay, staff was very friendly. No coffeemaker in room. But they do have free coffee just off the lobby in the morning. And of course the Kimpton wine-tasting thing in the early evening. It was very hot (around 95) and with the room on the top floor, air/con was not as cold as I'd like it. But it was cool enough. Style in very comparable to SPG's W hotels, but brighter and less "chic for chic's sake." I like this very much (I like Ws too, but this is IMO more subdue). All in all, a great stay. So much so that we have already booked a return visit in a couple of months.

I stayed at this hotel over the weekend of June 29th with my girlfriends while attending a bachelorette party. The hotel was very nice and we had no real complaints. Check in was quick, the lobby is rather small which makes you feel like the front desk is watching your every move but they gave us no real problems. The rooms were a nice size and could easily accomodate the small suitcases of 4 30 year old women. Cabs were easy to get with the assistance of the doorman. We got this hotel for $199/night through travelzoo and thought it well worth the money. The weather in NYC was nice and we had no problems with the temperature of the room or AC as previously mentioned. The beds were great. No ice machines, room service has to bring it to you. Also, don't bank on valet it cost me $42/day and I probably should've gone and found a spot but at rush hour in NYC I just didn't feel like it. We had room service come and make our beds and give fresh towels as they normally would. Modern room with flat screen tv were really nice. A cab is needed to get to any area though but that was okay with us.

We stayed at 70 Park Avenue for a week in November, we had one quibble while we were there which was resolved Dont know why but i am always impressed when theres a man employed to just open doors when you arrive. Check in was efficient with helpful friendly staff We really did love the rooms, the bed was so comfortable (so comfortable we bought a similar one when we got home), the bathroom was a good size for the two of us plasma and dvd wer great to have, some nights we do like to just lounge around in the room, and also wireless internet avaiable for the week was really handy, We loved the little removable lights, We did have one issue, one night we came back from a show and found that our door opened without the key, it was about 11pm at night, we phoned reception and a maintenance man arrived to try and fix it, we then had another guy come up, after about an hour of faffing around it still wasnt fixed, the senior guy suggested that we leave the door as it is and then tomorrow will try and fix, it, my husband (far too polite) agreed, then the door closed they left and 1.....2......3...... "YOU DO REALISE THAT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY IM SLEEPING IN THIS ROOM WITH NO LOCK ON THE DOOR!" So i rang recpetion with quite a bit of arguing they agreed to move us to another room, we had 15mins to pack our things and get to a new room, we did get complimentary breakfast, however i shouldnt have had to argue so much to feel safe. This happened on the second to last day it didnt ruin the holiday we had a blast, went to statue of liberty, empire state building, rockafeller, i would always recommend the express ticket on the empire state building and make sure you right to the top, We also went to see Rent, i loved it Husband didnt (however i have watched the dvd), and we saw I love you Your perfect now change which we laughed all the way through. Also do jump on one of the tour buses they are great fun and a nice easy way to see the sights without getting cabs New york is a fantastic place, i would definately go back, i think i left a piece of my heart there

This is a real sleeper. Everything is great. The employees can't do enough for you. Great location. You name it. You can't go wrong here. I noticed a remark about some small bathrooms. True, but it won't spoil your trip. It is really a sensational hotel. I've stayed in many. This is a keeper.

The Super shuttle dropped us off in front of the hotel and we were immediately impressed. The lobby was neat and clean. The employees were all friendly and helpful. Upon arrival to our room we were delighted. Great size for a hotel room in New York for 3 people. Wonderful large-flat-screen TV, plush terry cloth robes and towels, nicely decorated room, but most of all CLEAN. The maid brought extra towels immediately upon request. The location is fantastic-close to Grand Central Station and the metro, bus stop is one block awa y. Lots of good eateries down the block on Lexington. Scotty's Diner perfect for breakfast. We got a great rate on Travel Zoo and would definitely stay there again for the same price.

Absolutely the best location! The staff is always SO friendly!

Excellant experience! Got a great deal through Travelzoo.com $199 per night. Belong to Kimpton In Touch Club Membership and received an upgrade to a King Premier Room that connected to Double Double Deluxe with the help of Natalie the onsite hotel reservation professional. The staff was very accommodating and provided excellent service for the group of ten that was traveling. I want to single out Crystal, one of the hotel's Concierge's who helped with ideas for the sweet sixteen party and for providing the cake and refreshments for the late night celebration. Crystal really made the overnight a complete success. I would definitely return for future stays!!!!

the food in the hotel was not to our liking but overall the hotel is gorgous!

My husband and I stayed in a King Deluxe room on the 12th floor on a Friday evening in May. We came away with mixed feelings about the place and the conclusion that we would make reservations somewhere else on our next trip to the city. Here were the pros and cons: Pros: -Quiet room as requested (but note: if you request a quiet room the downside for this hotel is that you might face another building, giving little light and no view, instead of a quieter side street). -Room was very clean and restful, with soft lighting, interesting textured walls, quiet brown tones for color scheme, two big windows that open, good amount of space (around 300 sq. ft.). -Location OK - convenient to Grand Central, quiet neighborhood as others have noted (but a short walk, 5-10 blocks, to some interesting restaurants on Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue) -I liked the quirks of it being an old building, which meant an unusual (if inefficient) room floor plan. Room 1201 where we stayed had a big entryway area with large tiles on the floor, and the armoir was placed in this entry area. The 42" TV was off center from the bed because the bed faced two windows, and so the only place where they could install the TV was facing the bed but to the right. Actually that was nice, I thought, since the TV wasn't quite so present that way. Cons: -As another reviewer mentioned, no coffee maker in the room. Strangely lacking in this basic convenience. I asked for one at the front desk and was told none was available. Wasn't willing to pay $12 (pot of coffee plus delivery fee) for room service coffee. Went downstairs for the free coffee in the morning (wishing I could have stayed in my jammies and made my own high quality coffee, having brought it with me) --- it was worse than terrible!!!!! Something akin to Maxwell House. Boutique hotels should IMNSHO offer high quality coffee. -They don't seem so great at honoring requests. I had requested a foam pillow online but did not receive one (didn't go to the trouble of making a second request, but they should have noticed the first). -When I told the front desk clerk that I would appreciate it if they made a note of my unhappiness with not having a coffee maker in the room, I was handed a business card and "invited" to comment on this myself. Hmmmm.....I'm supposed to make that much of an extra effort after being inconvenienced? Why don't they collect this information as it is given to them at the desk? -One bathrobe only (why do hotels do this? These rooms are often enough shared by two people -- must they share a single bathrobe?) -No Candella portable dim lights that were promised on the website, and I was looking forward to checking them out. -L'Occitane bath products weren't so hot. -Nothing great at all about the service at the desk or by the bellhops. Perfunctory, didn't seem to really care, nothing really personable. A big contrast to the super customer service I recently experienced while staying at the nearby Affinia 50 hotel. Altogether, our stay was moderately comfortable, the decor was OK in a generic modern way (without any real interest to it), the location means you need to walk/taxi/subway to anything you would likely want to do. We did luck out and only paid $175 for the room (before taxes), on the Starbuck's Friends and Family plan (relative being a Starbucks exec.), would have been VERY unhappy if we had shelled out their normal price for the room, which I think was well over $300.

Pros- Close to Grand Central Station (3 blocks) Located in a beautiful, fairly quiet neighborhood Nice luxury touches in room- jacuzzi tub (very nice after long day of work/sightseeing), plasma TV (barely used it, but nice), and even had these little battery powered cadella lights for ambience. Free computer to use in lobby (always occupied though) Wine reception every evening Very helpful/friendly staff Cons- For a tourist, Grand Central is a nice hub of travel, but being on the red line for the subway system would be even more convenient (in my opinion) for the major sightseeing. Thats it. That is really the only thing that would have made my stay perfect.

Booked the king bed deal through Travelzoo for $199 a night. Asked for a upper floor room with little noise and got a room on the 16th floor. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. Love the 42" plasma tv, the ipod clock station and the dvd player at no extra charge. The bathroom is small and the water didn't drain as fast in the shower. The neighborhood is nice, close to the Grand Central Ternimal where you can jump on Metro which can take you to every part of Manhattan. Walking distance within Empire State Building, New York Public Library and a leisurely stroll up towards Midtown. A great deal for a romantic weekend in the Big Apple.

We stayed at 70 Park Avenue Hotel for a weekend in April. We booked the hotel through travelzoo for $219 a night (for a room with two double beds). The hotel was nice but not spectacular. The lobby looks very nice but the hallways were a little shabby - nothing a little paint couldn't brighten up. The staff was wonderful and anytime we had to call down to the front desk for anything they were very prompt in getting it to us. The room was small but nothing less than I would expect for a boutique hotel in NYC. Our room had a very nice, very large flat screen tv with bose speakers and a dvd player. The mini bar was surprisingly well priced and actually cost less than ordering drinks through room service. The bathroom was very small but as long as you don't need more than one person in there at a time you'll be fine. We asked for a "quiet" room and the one we had was perfect. It was away from the elevator and on an alley. We didn't have a great view because of the alley but at least we didn't have any traffic noise either. The hotel is in a very quaint area of NYC called Murray Hill. It's not far from most things and yet it is a relatively residential area so there is not a lot of foot traffic. The only complaint that I had was that the maid service left a little to be desired - she never replenished the glasses in our room even when they were very clearly dirty - and when the staff brings stuff up to your room upon your request they have a tendency to just try and walk in without knocking. Obviously if you're in the habit of deadbolting the door when you're in your room this would not be an issue. There is a safe in the room so if you are worried about leaving something in the room you can do so safely. If you need to leave your bags at the hotel after you check out they are more than happy to store your things for you without an extra charge. There are also laptops available down in the lobby for you to use if you want to hop on and check your email or look up something. The concierge was also very friendly and very helpful. Overall I was very happy with this hotel and would definitely stay there again.

We loved the hotel, and am not writing this review out of pity for the staff as stated by a previous reviewer. What people seem to be forgetting is that this is a BOUTIQUE hotel so it is going to have less amenities and less space than other bigger hotels. If that is what you are looking for then stay at a big chain such as Hilton or Sheraton. Saying that though i stayed at the Hilton New York last year and had a much smaller room than I recieved at the 70 Park Avenue. The room we stayed in (1610 )was spacious, well presented and the bathroom was adequate for myself and my 6ft 1in boyfriend to fit in at the same time! We received any room service order promptly and nothing was too much bother. The free internet makes a real difference and we were able to book tickets for various attractions and print out the tickets the night before. The location is great, easy to walk to all the major attractions and shops, and there are a number of good options for breakfast and dinner nearby. We were lucky to receive a great deal of $199 a night through travelzoo, but would be happy to return to the hotel on any subsequent visits.

For a single traveler, this is a fine place to stay. If more than one, though, a King room is a necessity. We were two and assigned a small room with a full-size bed. We asked for a larger bed, but the hotel was sold out. An upgrade was available the next day for an additional $50 a night, but we didn't want to pay that. Fortunately, on our third night the front desk manager was able to give us a free upgrade to a junior suite with a King bed. That helped ease our concerns about our stay and made for a great last night at the hotel. I might mention that we had stayed here when it was the Doral Park for a month. Then we had two beds and were able to be comfortable, even with a dog. I stayed here alone last year and was happy with my room, which then had a King bed. So, in short, try to make sure you are getting at least a King size bed if there are two of you. Unless your a very close couple!

I stayed here in January with my sister, on our annual "sisters" visit to the City for eating at great restaurants and seeing shows. We got a great price -- $200-- and both agreed as we left that we would come back again. Because it was a boutique hotel, there was never a line; there was always a hello; we never had a problem getting a cab (which I needed, as I was using a cane for walking that week); and we met and enjoyed other visitors. The room was just fine (nicely outfitted, etc), and although the bath was small, it was fine,too. I stayed in the location before, and really liked it -- in a lovely neighborhood, but close enough to walk to theater (I just couldn't this year because of my injury.)

OK-I'm a HUGE Kimpton fan and 70 Park Ave is the seventh Kimpton I have visited, so I had VERY HIGH expectations. It is not the caliber of 9-0 (Boston) or most of the Hotel Monacos. Was disappointed to find window air conditioning unit blocking 1/3 of our Park Avenue view. (On the second day I asked them to take it out-which they did). Some of the furniture was scratched up and I've never seen such a maze of extension cords and wires (although we did enjoy the flat screen tv, dvd player and stereo). I know all NY rooms are small, but the bathrooms at 70 Park are tiny-(think Paramount NYC) -only one person at a time. We were in King Deluxe (Room 1607-beside elevator) at $199 Travelzoo rate booked through Kimpton. Requested high floor as street traffic is noisy during week-but Sat/Sun were quiet. Room 1605 is corner room in same category (not bigger but windows on two sides makes huge difference). Although the location is great, I expect more attention to detail from Kimpton. The lobby is not convivial-the space is chopped up-divided by big table with computers. Free wine or not - I didn't want to linger. Front desk is so small staff can only assist one or two guests at a time. Ask for coffee maker for room as lobby coffee was empty more than once. At $199 I don't feel like I can complain too much, but if you are spending $350 go to the Soho Grand or W Tuscany. And what is Kimpton thinking with the music theme (see website-the theme of 70 Park Ave is music)?? Only evidence of theme was framed sign by the elevator on my floor proclaiming Peter Gabriel Sledgehammer to be the most widely played music video. Kimpton should have put that attention to detail into something else.....

Just got back from NYC where I stayed at the 70 Park Avenue Hotel for 3 nights. Had a standard room with a King at $325/ night. The staff was terrific, extremely accomodating. They have a nice bar attached to the hotel. A wine tasting every night and a coffee bar set-up in the morning is a nice touch. Centrally located 2 blocks south of Grand Central Station for those who use the train. However, the Hotel is tiny. When I say tiny, I mean everything is downright liliputian. The lobby is beyond small. The front desk couldn't be more than 5 feet long. The elevators, of which there are two, are extremely small, and can fit no more than 3 people with bags. The hallways are dark, gloomy and extremely narrow. I had a corner room with a king bed. To say it was small would be an understatement. It felt like I was sleeping in a closet. The bathroom was calustrophobic. Fitting two people in a King room for more than a night is an adventure in contortion. Sharing the bathroom sink in the morning is out of the question. The door to the bathroom is a slider....always a bad sign...to save on room space. The funniest thing was the huge 40" Plasma bolted on the wall that absolutely dominated the room. Unfortunately it was opposite the door, rather than the bed and had no swivel arm so you could never watch it straight on. And closets? Well, there are none. Just an armoire for hanging clothes. The upshot of this is that you just can't keep the place neat and orderly because there's just nowhere to put anything. Bags have to sit on the only open floorspace where you get to trip on them, clothes get strewn about the room. It was if I was back in my dorm room at college....well at least I had a good laugh over that. Thankfully, the top-rate hotel staff always came in to neaten up each day, They must all be experts in storage solutions. The linens were very nice, but the mattress I had felt like it needed replacing. Great control over the air conditioning and heat, hot showers in the morning. But, would I stay here again? Absolutely not........not unless I shrink to half my size. And I'm really sorry to say that...because the staff there is so good. I almost felt sorry that they had to make up for the hotels, ahem, "short"comings. They deserve a better hotel to work at. Anyone who gives this hotel a great rating is, I assure you, doing it out of pity for the staff. There is almost nothing else to like about it.

The overall design of the building is nice, but the construction is terrible. For example, the toilet was flush up against a metal heater that is no longer in use, so when you sit down to use the restroom the entire side of the leg is exposed to cold metal. I'm scratching my head trying to figure out how a man or a heavier person would use the toilet because I'm small. It was very dark in the hallways, the carpets were pretty gross and my towels had holes and stains. The staff was so nice and the doormen were great. I actually liked the location because I like to sleep at night and it was nice and quiet. I got room service for breakfast one morning and it was very quick. Overall, it wasn't horrible, it was pretty average. If you get a good deal on the price like I did then I would recommend it, but if you are paying full price I would consider elsewhere.

Excellant experience! Got a great deal through Travelzoo.com $199 per night. Belong to Klimpton In Touch Club Membership and received an upgrade to a King Premier Room and a free on demand movie. Had a 40" inch plasma TV and a bathroom with jacuzzi larger than my bedroom at home. Is the hotel older? Yes, Are some of the rooms in need of renovation when paying over $300? Yes. But there is no price that can be placed on the great staff at this hotel. Any requests placed to housekeeping, front desk or room service were fulfilled within minutes. The location was perfect. Three blocks to Grand Central Station and six blocks to the Empire State Building. It was quiet and peaceful during the evenings but just 15 minutes and six blocks away was Times Square. I did not have an issue with noise but did learn that during March that only the heating system worked and had to open the windows during some of the warmer days during the visit. I went with my 12 year old son and by the end of our four days, the staff were welcoming us by our first names. This was my first experience with a Klimpton Hotel but I can promise it will not be my last. Make sure to get back to the hotel by 6:00pm to enjoy the complimentary wine or beer. Great diner one block from hotel called Moonstruck which was a favorite eatery during our stay. The hotel dining room was more of a lounge and was not appropriate for my son and myself. Two computers plus a printer were available in the lobby at no charge which were a great asset when checking for last minute plans during our stay. At the end of four days in New York, I asked my son what will he remember most about his visit and he said all the nice people he met at the hotel. If looking for a hotel that treats it's guests with four star service no matter how much was spent for the room don't hestiate to try this establishment.

Just returned from 4 nights staying at this hotel. There was 4 people in my party so we booked a king deluxe room and a double double deluxe queen room. We got a promtional offer through Travelzoo.com for $199 per room. I really enjoyed staying in this hotel. Have no complaints at all. Check-in was very swift and the receptionists were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were lovely, an ok size (not massive) and simply decorated with a flat screen dvd, wifi and dvd player. The location is brilliant - 5 minutes walk from grand central station which was very handy for the subway (especially as it was so cold when we were there) and only a few mins from 5th Avenue. We only ate in the bar once for breakfast. They were offering a continental breakfast for $18 and a hot breakfast for $25. We opted for the continental breakfast which was bagels, danish pastries and a nice selection of fresh fruit. It was nice although quite expensive. All the staff that we dealt with were very friendly and helpful especially the door man. He was very funny & helpful & spent 10 mins one freezing afternoon trying to hail us a taxi to the airport. The only real negatives I would say about this hotel is that it was a little worn in places. The carpets in the bedrooms were a bit worn and the hallways were very narrow & a little dark. Also the bathrooms are a little on the small side. Overall, our stay was a very positive experience.

See, there's lots of good things to say about the 70 Park Ave but there's no getting away from the poor things. The hotel has great staff in the main, especially the door staff, the wine hour is fab and we were sent a lovely bottle of wine and nibbles by the hotel manager to welcome us back to the hotel (we've stayed there several times before). Unfortunately I think the hotel is going downhill a little. They've changed the service offering in the silverleaf tavern which used to be very classy and offered a lovely restaurant menu. Breakfast was expensive and pretty inedible, now they don't even offer lunch, except by room service. We arrived with our 1 yr old son for a weekend and even though contacting the hotel twice about it there was no cot in our room for him when we arrived. We made several repeat calls before we got a cot brought up and when it did arrive it looked like something from an orphanage. We expected a decent travel cot or nice crib with bedding etc, but got just a metal cot with worn bars and no sheets! Not exactly what we expected in a hotel such as this. We also used to like the Thymes toiletries in the bathrooms but see they have changed to Occitane which we don't like as much. So I don't think we'll be back at the 70 Park any time soon.

I just returned from a weekend at 70 Park Avenue and I loved it. It's not opulent, but I don't like opulent. It's small, friendly, clean, modern, and in a great neighborhood. Our king sized bed was extremely comfortable, the sheets were very, very soft, the towels were thick and bright white, the bathroom was immaculate and up to date. We enjoyed the flat screen TV on the wall, and in the morning we loved sitting in the easy chairs by the windows, reading the New York Times that was left at our door, and eating breakfast (that my husband went out and got at a neighborhood place). The location is great -- Murray Hill is a very nice neighborhood, and after getting off our train at Grand Central it took us less than 10 minutes to walk the four blocks to the hotel and get up to our room. This is the only place I want to stay when I'm in New York; it's perfect for me.

My partner and I stayed at 70 Park for a weekend visiting with relatives in NYC. I got a fantastic rate of $199 from Travelzoo (which I check religiously every day!) The check-in was swift and super friendly- overall during our stay, everyone was really fabulous and unpretentious (considering the neighborhood...) We are atypical Park Ave types (aging punk rockers), but we felt very comfortable. The room was tucked in a quiet corner and we didn't think it was small at all for NYC! It was beautifully decorated, very warm and cozy, and had great L'Occitane amenities. We really liked everything about our stay, especially the iHome, which we used constantly. We have always had great luck w/ Kimpton hotels and this is no exception. Their commitment to service and style is evident. Watch out for the wine hour- by the time we met with friends for dinner, we may have had too much! :) Overall- if the rate is good, we will stay here every time. The only thing that was a bit tricky is the location, which is probably ok for touristy types (2 blocks from Grand Central), but far from LES and the Village for us to walk. We paid almost triple to stay in Soho last vacation and the staff of that hotel was very stick-up-the-arse.

My husband and I stayed at 70 Park Ave. Hotel for our "10th Anniversary weekend away". I love my morning coffee and was delighted that there was a Starbucks and a Dunkin Donuts extremely close by. We did not take advantage of the wine tasting but thought that is a lovely tradition. We went to the church across the street on Sunday. It was perfect location for us since we took the train into Grand Central Terminal. It was a blistery cold weekend, and we were happy that we could go out somewhere, and come back to warm up in our soft comfy bed and watch the awesome plasma tv in our room. It was perfect!! The staff was extremely friendly, the room and halls were clean, and the other guests were friendly too! We will be back, no doubt!!

Thanks to all who posted advice about noisy halls. I found a good rate at this hotel and decided to try it, requesting a quiet room. So noise was not an issue. I don't think I'd go back however. It wasn't terrible - perhaps what bothers me is just the disparity between the glowing room photos and reality. Once you see photos like that, it's hard to not be dissapointed when the room is so frayed around the edges, with peeling paint in the bathrooms and a carpet that had seen much better days. Love the plasma TV but the sound system buzzed. The front desk staff was very kind. So if you need to be in that immediate area and you get a deal around $200, I'd say go for it. But if you're picky like me, don't go out of your way to stay here.

Just visited New York around Christmas time with my daughter who was turning 10 years old. Crystal, the concierge, chatted with her and then when we came back to the hotel late one afternoon there was a small birthday cake with card, signed by the staff, and two bottles of soda in a champagne bucket! How great was that!! My daughter's face was a picture, she was so delighted. Now I call that pretty special service. Our room had a Park Ave. view, great plasma TV, and not too small either. In fact for a double queen it was pretty spacious, by NY standards. I found everything immaculate and staff friendly and I enjoyed the 'happy hour' in the lobby. The location couldn't be beat - Grand Central Terminal at the end of the street, cabs galore, Park Avenue is a dream to walk around, we had a terrific time. I'd recommend this hotel in a heartbeat.

We decided to stay at 70 Park Ave for the tail end of NY-area trip at the end of 2006 seeing friends and family. We had lived in the NY metro area before so were very familiar with the area. We also haved stayed at Hotel Monaco and other Kimption properties and have always liked their service. Upon first check-in at 70 Park, I had the sensation of an upscale hostel. However, this had little to do with the decor etc of the hotel, but the fact that the lobby was packed with people huddled around drinking wine. Come to find out, we arrived during their evening wine hour (or hour and a half) and due to the cold night and the fact that a ton of tourists were in town for new years, it was jammed. Check-in was easy and I think that because we checked in via the hotel website and not through an on-line service, we were given a room on a higher floor and away from the elevator as requested. By the way we paid $309/night for a king room, booked a couple weeks prior to our stay (holiday rates!) Room decor was nice - small bathroom as expected in NYC, but the overall room size was nice. Large flat-screen TV with DVD player. An iHome iPod alarm clock was a nice touch, allowing you to connect your iPod for charging/listening. I am a member of the Kimpton Intouch program, and as such they had a bottle of water and some snacks in the room. There were only two issues during our stay. One was a consistent banging of the heating pipes near the bathroom. Every half-hour or so, the pipes would bang loudly for a couple minutes. When I complained to the front desk, they said they could move us, but that because the building was old, it was a common problem (I have heard this before about the older buildings in Manhattan). They also suggested turning off the heat in our room - which would have been fine since the rrom stayed warm enough - but even with doing that, the noise continued. We assumed it must have been the building's main heat that was casuing the issue. Luckily, we were so tired that we were able to sleep through it. The other issue occured on our last night there - the TVs are connected through some receiver box for enhanced sound, and for some reason, our box crapped out and we couldn't get it reset, so the TV had no sound. Again, not a huge deal since we were so tired, we didn't even worry about having one of the hotel engineers come up to fix it. All in all a comfortable stay and one that I would recommend as a good option in NYC - just be prepared for the pipe noises in the winter!

This was my 2nd stay here, the first being just after they opened. In the past 2 years, their prices have doubled, but the infrastructure has not improved. DRAFTY, NOISY WINDOWS: The windows are clearly from the technology of another century. They isolate the room neither from the elements nor the noise. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a breeze, but we had to hang bathrobes & towels from the venetian blinds to block the draft coming in from the windows. Although we were on the 12th floor, the traffic sounded like it was directly outside. NOISE and more NOISE: We were in a room which has double doors to an adjoining room. We could hear everything that happened in this room. LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: self-explanatory NO RESTAURANT: This Kimpton property seems to have broken from the pack and away from the the "FLAVOR" part of the Kimpton Creed of "CARE - COMFORT - STYLE - FLAVOR - FUN". They closed their restaurant. DARK HALLWAYS: This is one of the first things I thought they would improve here. Except for the 70 Park Ave, no Kimpton property I've ever experienced has dark, depressing hallways. STAFF: Compared to most hotels, the staff here is a dream. However, compared to most Kimptons, they are below average. They seemed to have forgotten some of the basics. POSTIVE ELEMENTS: 1) The design of the room is very comfortable. If they would just install modern windows, one could feel right at home in these rooms. 2) The night concierge was excellent. 3) Surf-stations in the lobby. PRICE / PERFORMANCE: At $475 / night (plus tax!) they need to do a lot better. And when they can get that kind of money for rooms, they can afford to invest in infrastructure. The fact that they don't is a bad sign.

Overall, the lobby and the the hotel bar are nice, but the rest of the hotel leaves a little to be desired. Upon arriving, I found the plasma TV didn't work properly. I asked for a new room that evening, but they gave me the usual, "We're completely booked tonight, we'll try to give you something tomorrow." The next day, they moved me to a room next to hotel construction and I was greeted in the bathroom by the biggest cockroach I've ever seen. For $500/night, definitely left something to be desired. So good luck if you decide to stay, but I would recommend seeking another hotel.

The hotel staff were all very kind and helpful. There are 2 computers in the very lovely lobby for your use. The lounge in the hotel is a little pricey but very trendy and cool. The room was smaller than expected - upgrade if possible. The extras in the room were great. A huge tv and beautiful decor made up for the size. It is also in a wonderful location. It is in walking distance to times square, fifth avenue, empire state building, etc.. It is also very close to grand central station. I would stay again for sure!!

I was absolutely thrilled with everything about my hotel stay! A few girlfriends and I took a trip to New York (my first visit) and staying here without a doubt would not have been the same. I will never stay at another hotel my next visit!

This is a lovely small hotel which is located away from the tumult of the city, but close enough to walk

This hotel was really nice. If a hotel can be too beautiful then this one was. You could spend most of your visit just looking at the walls. The rooms were great and I found the service exceptional.

I stay at 70 Park a few times a year for (1) the great beds, (2) the lobby with 4 macs lined up with free internet and complimentary wine, (3) good restaurant, (4) free coffee in the bar in the morning, (5) good cocktails in the bar at night, (6) the friendly staff, and (7) heck how many times in your life can you say you live on Park Avenue. My only reservations are the AC (I was there too during last summer's heat wave - oy) and a few of the rooms are tiny. Huge range in price depending on when you book, but it can be a great deal.