Hotel Elysee

( 4 stars , New York , United States )

beautiful hotel in a really central place

The lobby is very nice but when we stayed, there were ongoing renovations so we had to use the service elevator which was cramped and off a narrow walkway by the stairs. We barely could squeeze through with carry-on luggages. Perhaps the renovations are done now, but the room was cramped too and traffic is very loud in rooms facing the street. Location is convenient though.

We loved the hotel. It is well located on East 54th Street, only a few blocks from Central Park, an easy walk to Broadway and Times Square, and a few steps to the stupendous Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). It's also an easy walk to Grand Central - make sure you stop into the restaurant at lunch time for a bowl of chowder. The Elysee breakfast (included in tarriff) was excellent, the rooms clean and fresh, and the bed one of the most comfortable I've found in a hotel. It all felt luxurious and fabulous! The concierge, serving and cleaning staff were very good but front desk could have been more knowledgable about their city, and if they had been a little more welcoming the hotel would have been perfect. I would happily recommend the Hotel Elysee to anyone looking for a good, mid-town location. Avoid the Italian restaurant opposite MoMA on 54th (Bice, I think - the Elysee recommends it in their materials but it's overpriced and, apart from the decor and interior design, very ordinary). Check out the New York Times for restaurant recommendations in the price range and area you want. They come up trumps every time.

A friend recommended this hotel to us in 1990. We found it to be an elegant oasis and have returned most every year since. The service is impeccable. What really makes an impression is the second floor Library. We enjoy a lovely continental breakfast each morning and then return each evening to have a cocktail and snack before heading out to dinner and the theatre. The location is excellent for walking to most shopping and sights. Ask for a room higher up and away from the street level traffic noise. Bathrooms and rooms can be smaller, however, have a traditional elegance.

+It was a very nice hotel and wonderful location. We will recommend it to all our friends. -We would have liked to have access to an ice machine. Every time we needed ice we had to call the front desk. A more friendly restaurant too. We were tourists and were dressed okay, but the restaurant staff treated us so poorly we left.

What a charming little hotel! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They made us feel right at home. We are telling all of our friends about the Hotel Elysee. It's our new favorite hotel!

Comfortable, convenient location, wireless internet a plus, pleasant and courteous staff, would stay here again.

We just got back from a 4 night stay at this hotel in Manhattan. This mid-town hotel is in the perfect location and within walking distance to almost everything!

Hotel in a great location, an easy 15 min walk from Times Square in one direction and Central Park in the other. We did have an unfortunate mishap with the hotel forgetting to pick up the laundry we had requested. Due to this not happening on a Saturday t

We had a four night stay and the hotel is clean and the staff is nice. But if you stay on the street be prepared for multiple trash trucks throughout the night. Great Breakfast and free internet. Great location.