Hotels near Balsley Park, New York

We wanted a hotel for a night close to the cruise terminal. The hotel was perfect for that and within a walking distance from the cruise terminal. Elevators are SLOW and it takes forever to catch one - Some people preferred to walk down than to try and wait.

The location of the hotel is very good, next to the Metropolitan Opera House and Central Park is nearby. Next to it is the subway station. It is about 1.8 kilometers walk to Times Square. There is a Starbucks downstairs from the hotel. I booked a deluxe twin room. The decoration of the hotel is very old. If it is renovated, the location will be very good. The walkway is dark... Although very old (especially the carpet), the bedding was very clean. In terms of value for money, this place is pretty good in Manhattan.

We are staying here for 3 nights, so far we have only had one night but it is more than enough to write this review. The hotel is very tired and in need of a major upgrade. At check-in yesterday evening we struck the rudest woman I think we have ever come across. It forced me to become very short with her, which I must say I was disappointed in but it had been a huge day of travel at that point. A welcoming persona is needed, no matter what. The room has plenty of space but was dingy. We were fortunate to have a nice city view. However, there is no soundproofing, so you hear every horn, siren and idiot on the street, and we were on the 9th floor. We could also hear the TV next door, hence earplugs are essential at the Belvedere. They probably should supply them as standard! There are two main lifts but only one was working. Just hopeless to get a lift down. Others have alerted to this mess. There is a third lift at the end of each floor. We had a bit more luck there, still, had to take the stairs down several times. The AC units are noisey, as many have said. Again, the earplugs are needed. At the moment, there is an air drying machine blasting the hallway outside our door. The smell out there is like vomit. Something must have gone on but the noise is horrific. It is only about 5pm, heres hoping it wont be all night. Others have said the hotel would struggle to meet its 3 star rating. From someone who has travelled the world, stayed in many 3 star hotels and submitted hundreds of reviews, it is not a 3 star hotel, two at best. The big positive is the location. It is close to Times Square and subway stations, plus walking distance to many shops and attractions. For the cost, you could do much better. Look elsewhere.

We stayed here again after liking it during our stay in 2019. Speedy check in with helpful staff. A good first impressive. This time we were on the 15th floor and unfortunately you can hear the noise from the street as we were facing out onto the very busy 8th avenue. Better soundproofing is definitely needed. Last time we were on the 30th floor and couldn’t hear a thing. The room was a good size for central New York, really comfy bed and pillows. All very clean. Good sized bathroom with lots of places to keep things. Breakfast can get very busy but the staff didn’t stop and you didn’t wait long, if at all, to be seated. Great choice with everything you could ask for for breakfast. We asked for a late check out which cost $80 to keep the room until 3pm, we were happy with this, but you could have stored your cases if this wasn’t available. The location is perfect, can walk to most of the main attractions. Lots of subway stations within a 5minute walk. Lots of restaurants and cafes around. Overall a good stay but if we visited again we might think of staying elsewhere because if your unlucky and your room is on a lower floor it’s just too noisy.

I just stayed at the Motto in Times Square for the weekend, and had a great experience. First, let me say that I was born and raised in NYC (I live about 30 miles north of NYC now), so I know the NYC area very well, and it was such a joy to experience the city as a ”tourist” for the weekend. The hotel is in a great location near Times Square, where access to public transportation is very easy, as well as to restaurants, and Broadway shows. The hotel is very efficient and modern. The rooms are cozy, and very comfortable. The service is excellent, and the breakfast menu is delicious. I very much enjoyed my stay at the Motto in Times Square.

Hotel location is right at the heart of times square! Free internet comes with the room. They give you food and beverage credits that you can use at the 8f restaurant.

The facilities are average and old. The location of the hotel is OK. The city view room can see Manhattan across the street. There is a ferry that can go directly to the other side. The breakfast coupon is limited per person, and the excess amount must be paid by yourself after ordering. I had some expectations for the city view room, but after moving in, I felt that my expectations were too high.

Location is the greatest advantage of this hotel. Less than 1 min by walk from Yellow R & W Subway Whitehall South Station Exit. This hotel has 40+ floors, but 3 guest lifts only. Long waiting time for lift was annoying. The air-conditioning unit was noisy, as it started on/off intermittently all the time. The shower room is tiny, it was just enough room for an adult to turn around the body. The design of shower room glass door was poor, as the bathroom floor would get wet when open the glass door.

The internal environment is very good, the hotel is very new, free breakfast is included, lunch and dinner can be ordered from the menu, the service attitude is good, but the location is not very convenient, only Uber, buses and subway stations can't get around, next to the viaduct

The best hotel I ever stayed at. They were extremely nice (cheerful and funny) staff and they were very accommodating. Especially Jessica and Annalie. They went above and beyond. I received a gift bag of goodies for my birthday and I was super touched and happy. No hotel has ever done that for me, and I’ve been to many hotels across the country. The room was quiet and large and very comfortable. Love the bed. The amenities were great and the sushi restaurant next door was awesome.