Herald Square Hotel - New York City, USA 

A Basic Hotel, Centrally Located.
Posted: Thu, Dec 27 2007
My Husband & I stayed here from Friday, 2nd November for 3 nights. It was our first time to New York so I had booked it upon a recommendation by some colleagues. They had told me that this hotel was very basic but that the location was excellent because a lot of places were within walking distance and more importantly that it's not as expensive as other hotels. I did compare the prices to some other options I looked at on the web and it certainly seemed to be the case, unless of course you managed to get a "special" or one didn’t mind some of the tacky places that were on offer. Therefore, on these grounds we decided to try out the Herald Square Hotel. I would now entirely agree with what we had been told in advance; the Hotel is rather old fashioned, nothing glamorous about it. Our room was very basic, very small but clean and it looked out onto a wall and fire escape (no room with a view here!! ). There was some sort of fan or air con system at our window blowing in cold air on the first night, although there was an adequte amount of bed clothes on the bed so we were still warm but standing or walking about in the room it felt cold. We told the receptionist the next day and I think the heating was turned on as it seemed better. During our 3 nights stay, there wasn't really any noise, apart from the air con in the room, so we were grateful for this. In conclusion, we would recommend this hotel if you are just looking to be centrally located in a basic (with TV), clean, very small room without any fancy trimmings at a reasonally priced rate. When I say "reasonably pricedt", well this is New York we're talking about, so the prices are above and beyond what we'd normally expect to pay. I think it's suitable for visiting tourists who will be on the move throughout most of the day and just want to use their room as a base; somewhere to sleep after a day's shopping and doing all the tourist sites. Just be prepared it's not the Hilton by no stretch of the imagination, that's for sure. :)

All I can say is WOW
Posted: Mon, Dec 24 2007
I stayed at the Herald Square Hotel for 3 days I found the staff and Management to be very friendly and caring about my needs as a customer I had room 102. I asked the staff for places to go and eat and there recommendation were excellent. The room was clean and quiet and beautifully decorated. I would recommend this hotel to anyone that wants I excellent room without the over expense. It is amazing with this day and age that they are so very reasonabilty priced. I will be saying there again for Wesitmister that is for sure!!! Thank you staff and management for my wonderful stay.

Fantastic Value
Posted: Sat, Dec 22 2007
I have just returned from a 3 night stay at the Herald with my husband and 2 teenage children. This hotel provides fantastic value for money. It is ideally situated in Midtown , round the corner from the Empire State building and Macys. Checking in was very efficient and we were upgraded to a new refurbished room. The room was relatively spacious, with 2 large double beds, which were very comfortable indeed with quality bedlinen. There was a flat screen tv and dvd player, and the bathroom was very clean. Hair dryers can be borrowed from reception for a $20 deposit. Additionally, the hotel provided free beverages (tea, coffee, hot choc etc) in the lobby are which is handy in the morning. There is also a utility area with washers and dryers should you need them. We had a great trip and will use this hotel again next time we visit.

A real find (but don't tell everyone!)
Posted: Thu, Dec 20 2007
This hotel is a real gem. As previous reviewers have said, fantastic, comfortable, beds, with sheets changed daily. Also, plenty of fresh, clean, towels every day in the bathroom. Location of the hotel is great, very near to Macy's. I think a hotel nearer Times Square would have been a bit too much for us. Would highly recommend Le Bon Gout deli just around the corner from the hotel for very good and reasonable food also. I can't recommend this place high enough (for the money). Go there, you won't be disappointed.

family from Croatia
Posted: Fri, Dec 14 2007
We stayed at Herald Square Hotel last September (8 nights). That was our second time in New York City. First time we stayed at Herald Square Hotel, too. What to say - excellent! We'll be back!