TripAdvisor Reviews - Desmond Tutu Center Feed

If He Can Stay There....

Amelie Laura F, Toronto, Canada — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:52:09 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What a fantastic find the Desmond Tutu Center turned out to be. I stayed in a quiet, well appointed room that lent the feel of a stay in a fashionable home. The view outside my ground floor room...

Definitely worth staying

KPage18, Johnson City, Tennessee — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:37:36 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We stayed here in January of 2011 for two nights. The location was great-easy to get everywhere. Even with it being a great location, it was very quiet. We loved our stay, both in New York City and at...

Small

Courtney B, NY — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:19:23 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

We were a bit disappointed in our stay here, as the pictures we had seen made it out to be a lot bigger/classier than it was. The room was extremely small and we were hoping (and expecting from the...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:46:43 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Courtney, Thank you for your reveiw. We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. We are currently undergoing a complete renovation and are excited about sharing what we...

Quiet in New York

tripmiss, New Jersey — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:50:47 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Attended a conference held at the Desmond Tutu. Had a nice room. Was very quiet considering this was NYC. Was across the street from the high-line so had the opportunity for a nice walk. Never visited...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:45:35 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

tripmiss, Thank you for the great review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please note that the former Desmond Tutu Hotel is undergoing a complete renovation and will re-open in the...

Great value, good location, will definitely stay here again.

Robert S, North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:03:43 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We stayed at the Desmond Tutu for 3 nights in a 2nd floor room that was very comfortable and spacious for NYC (20x12 not including bath area?). The staff was laid back but professional, the room was...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:44:45 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Robert S, Thank you for the great review. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We are currently going through a complete renovation and are excited about the new property that we will be...

Worst place to stay

skiqd, Livermore, California — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:20:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars

This was our first time in NY, I followed the reviews and booked three nights here. What a dump. They moved us to three different rooms. The rooms were old and dirty. No closet in one room,...

Good for Chelsea Area, Poor for Getting to Other Locations

poggibonzzi, los angeles — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:58:20 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

When I arrived I was given a tiny room with a double bed which the staff insisted was an undersized queen bed. I was offered an upgrade at additional cost. With the additional cost, the room was no...

Comfortable , good value accomodation in a great area

gabbeej, Geelong, Australia — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:33:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We stayed at the Desmond Tutu for 5 nights in a corner room that was very comfortable . I found the staff to be professional , friendly and helpful. We really liked the area that was near the high...

My secret special lodging in NYC`

Donald V, Huntington — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:06:11 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great deal, and a very comfortable and attractive place to stay in NYC. I use it every time I visit. Staff is as friendly and welcoming as you'll find in Manhattan. On a par with, say, a...

A Plesant Stay

Bill T, Ottawa, Canada — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:12:50 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

In our stay for four nights we had only one hic up with our room which was ground level facing 10th Avenue it was the traffic noise. I left a phone message for the front desk and on arriving back...