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Thompson LES - A Thompson Hotel: Traveler Reviews

190 Allen Street, Lower East Side, New York City, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)
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Thompson LES - A Thompson Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Sugar Land, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Visit weekend of 1/25/13”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

The staff exceeded expectations: we had checked into our room but there was an issue, so within minutes Justine placed us in another room (suite upgrade) and made sure all our needs were met. This doesn't happen all the time and it was greatly appreciated. Valets were very helpful, friendly as were the bartenders and waitstaff. Room was large, very cool, and had a great view of lower Manhattan. I look forward very much to coming back and staying at the Thompson LES. Robert

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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JoeKavanagh, Manager at Thompson LES - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
January 29, 2013
That’s so great to hear! Justine is certainly one of our best, and we’re glad she was able to create a wonderful experience for you. We take all concerns from our guests seriously and anytime we learn that something isn’t perfect, we will do whatever it takes to make things right and ensure that our guests do leave here with great memories.

See you again soon!

All the best,

Joe

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McLean, Virginia
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Excellent Hotel on the Lower East Side”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

The Thompson LES is an excellent hotel for exploring the Lower East Side. The rooms are modern and comfortable, and the staff is friendly. The hotel is close to amazing bars, restaurants, and shopping. We'll be back.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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JoeKavanagh, Manager at Thompson LES - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
January 29, 2013
Thank you very much for the great review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

All the best,

Joe

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Montreal
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“Service was outstanding - New Years 2013 stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

I found Thompson LES to be comparable to other boutique hotels I have tried in most respects, with the notable exception of their service, which greatly exceeded my other experiences.

In particular, our reservation was complicated as we had three rooms booked using booking.com, we changed the names under which the rooms were booked, we cancelled a room, we arrived at different times so the confirming credit cards were not always from the people who were staying the room, etc. This created a few billing issues a the end which I do not attribute to being the fault of Thompson, more to do with the complexity of the transaction(s). They remained professional, cordial and helpful at ALL TIMES during the discussions that I had with various staff, in particular Sebastian at the front desk, with whom I spoke numerous times. In fact, they were helpful on premise, by email and by phone. They also tried to make sure we understood what the next steps were and made recommendations for follow-ups that were beyond normal service requirements. They never made us feel as though we were being unreasonable and apologised numerous times for any adjustments that needed to be made. In other hotels, I could imagine a somewhat less courteous approach would prevail.

In terms of the rooms, etc., they were reasonably sized and decorated for an upscale boutique hotel. The bar service was also excellent.

The gym was slightly cramped, but functional and did not feel so much as if it were in a basement (which it is).

Hats off and a big thank you to them!

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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JoeKavanagh, Manager at Thompson LES - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
January 29, 2013
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We certainly love a challenge here so please never worry about your reservations being to complex. Just as Sebastian and the team did, we will always take as much time as needed with each guest personally to ensure that everything is perfect.

Excellent tip on our double deluxe rooms. With two queen-sized beds, floor to ceiling windows and 400 square feet of living space, they are a great option for families and groups.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

All the best,

Joe

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“Cool hotel, Hot location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Thompson LES is in a great little spot which has a very neighbourhood type feel to it. A number of Manhattan's coolest locale's are within walking distance. Rooms are spacious and comfortable if a little on the dark side. Staff are really friendly and helpful ... particularly in the hotels' bar Above Allen which has 2 nice terraces with some impressive views of the city.

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
“Trendy stay in the LES”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

My husband and I stayed in the Thompson LES hotel for a wedding weekend (wedding took place a couple of blocks away at the Angel Orensanz Foundation venue). We could not have afforded to stay here without the discount rate that the bride was able to get for her bridal party, so we feel very lucky to be able to write this review because it was fantastic! We love the LES neighborhood to begin with (Katz Deli right around the corner), and this was comfortable and trendy hotel that made us feel very special. The room service was spot on and also very reasonably priced. The fitness center felt like a spa and had high quality treadmills and weights. We also enjoyed the bar on the 7th floor as well as the sushi restaurant. We really took advantage of everything this hotel had to offer, and we were pleased with it all. The room was super trendy yet spacious with an amazing view and big digital art above the bed that you could change with a remote.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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JoeKavanagh, Manager at Thompson LES - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
January 23, 2013
Great, detailed review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with everyone. Excellent tip about the lower floor rooms, as well. Above Allen, one of the most popular bars in the lower east side, is located on the 7th floor of our hotel, so it’s a great idea to request a room away from that area should you have plans on retiring early in the evening on the weekends.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

All the best,

Joe
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Also Known As:
Thompson Les New York City
Thompson Les Hotel
Address: 190 Allen Street, Lower East Side, New York City, NY 10002
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Region: United States > New York > New York City > Lower East Side , Manhattan
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Onsen Hotels in New York City
#122 Business Hotels in New York City
#161 Family Hotels in New York City
Price Range: $$$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This wonderful New York hotel is located less than five minutes from the 2nd Avenue Lower East Side subway station.Featuring modern decor, an outdoor pool, 1,200 square foot fitness and renewal center along with Blue Ribbon’s famous Sushi Izakaya Japanese restaurant, the property is sure-to-please.The modern rooms at Thompson LES start at 325 sq. ft. with many being 550 sq. ft. going up to their beautiful Thompson Loft at 2,000 sq. ft giving all travelers plenty of room to spread out.All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with black accents. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. A minibar is provided and late-night In Room Dining is available. At Blue Ribbon, guests may enjoy sushi and other Japanese appetizers along with fresh signature dishes such as pork ribs, fried rice and a selection of roasted meats.Business center services are available through the concierge desk. The hotel has valet parking and complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning until 9:30AM for all guests.Above Allen, an exclusive terrace lounge for hotel guests and members only, is located on the 7th floor of the hotel.With the hotel being just a 15-minute walk to Little Italy, 20-minute walk to Greenwich Village and a short subway ride to Times Square, the Thompson LES is a wonderful option for anyone traveling to New York City.We look forward to welcoming you soon! ... more   less 
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