Average Hotel in nice location, with view to the Central Park. Easy access to the 5th Avenue more

My boyfriend’s work booked this hotel and I was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews and looking at some of the photos. The hotel was better than I expected, though it is dated. First of all, the location on Central Park South is excellent. Besides the vicinity to Central Park, there is a subway station (N,R lines)... more

My husband and I stayed for nights in October. I was a bit skeptical after reading many reviews. We were pleasantly surprised when we checked in. The receptionist couldn't have been nicer and we loved our room (14th floor junior suite with park view). We loved the elegance of this hotel and the staff was very helpful. Wonderful location. Would... more

This hotel on Central Park South is ideal for walking to major sites in Manhattan. The location cannot be beat! We walked to ABC studios, Columbus Circle, the Frik Museum, 5th Avenue, etc. Whole Foods inthe LL of Columbus Circle is great for picking up groceries. The hotel has outdated furnishings. Beds were the worst! My colleagues all mentioned this... more

Ok. I've never done this before. I feel compelled to write about how bad this hotel is because my stay was awful. First, I travel a lot and have stayed at a wide variety of hotels - from rooms going for $1,200 a night to rooms going for $20 a night. I like to think of myself as a good... more

Best location in NYC!! Right across the road from Central Park, a short walk away from Times Square, hop and a skip away from very convenient subway stops! Stayed at the Helmsley Park Lane on my first trip to New York in June 08 - sensational hotel with a beautiful lobby and friendly check in. Double room was large and... more

I have traveled to New york for many many years on both pleasure and business staying at a variety of hotels throughout the city icluding the Plaza, Ritz Carlton, Wladorf Toers, etc. A few years ago my wife and I happened to get a good deal and stayed at the Park Lane. We have stayed no where else since. First... more

This hotel is undoubtedly the dirtiest hotel I have ever stayed at anywhere in the world and needs a major facelift - if cleanliness matters then DO NOT STAY HERE. I moved from the first room which had broken curtains, a cracked bath and a thick film of dirt over the mini bar (M&M's, water etc on the desk) that... more

Dirty, dated, dreary avoid like the plague. How the hell Virgin can rate this as a 4.5 V hotel is beyond me, clearly they haven't stayed here more