W New York - Union Square

( 4 stars , New York , United States )

The hotel was dark, run-down and sad looking. They blast really loud music at all hours in the lobby. The rooms were ok - the bathrooms were great - I heard they were left over from the previous hotel and not part of the new(ish) design. The staff was pretty good, but they act a little dodgy when you are checking in - the price never seems to be what you were quoted online. Overall I would avoid this place like the plague. - And the lobby decor is really funny. It would make a great entrance to a haunted mansion.

It was great...the service,the area, and extremelly clean.The service was great the employees helped outr a lot. No towells, don;t worry here they come..

like everything is beautiful, such as museums and other Such archaeological and tourist areas.Others hate the recreational places and I like good places for tourism and Kada fun times and beautiful, such as clubs and the identification of the premises People

everything is perct on this place, the location, the service, the room was so clean and very conforble. we did love rest for one week there. i sure when we going back to New york there will be the place.

I stayed here many, many times and never had a problem. Welcome desk, food, Whatever whenever - they all were great at one time. But W must had fired all the good people who wroked there! Welcome desk didn't answer their phone during the night; Whatever whenever was where-ever?; and food - again kicked me back to Whatever - which was obviously wherever! Better get some good help again - I won't be back again!

The hotel, room included has rather a cold atmosphere to it simply because it is decorated that way. The bed was the only thing conmfortable about the room, but it was indeed very comfy. If you are high tech minded you'll probably feel right at home.

This W is bigger and better than the traditional Ws offered in more crowded locations. If you are up for an oasis of funky fun it is the one for you. Don't look for celeb hang outs or crowded bar areas. This hotel is a island of luxury. You'll have to travel to Times Square to find the happening ciruit.

I finally figured it out. Here's the strategy:

Stayed in this W for work, but love going back to spend a full weekend. Away from the crowds and inevitable over-the-top Manhattan of Midtown and Times Square, but still just 10 minutes away by subway. Great restaurants and neighborhood, too... just what you need while escaping to NYC for the weekend.

I would say this is by far my favorite NY W Hotel. The location is fabulous and the staff is friendly. The bar downstairs on the ground floor is good (Underbar downstairs is slightly better) and the restaurant is great. Rooms / decor is typical W. I would recommend this hotel.