The Andaz on 5th and 41st Street is a real find. Directly across from the steps of the main library the hotel is well located. The hotel has hip Euro feel. The staff was all extraordinarily nice and helpfu. I think most were aspiring actors. The rooms were good size and quiet, which is hard to find in NYC. I plan to stay here again.

My wife and I had the opportunity to stay at the Andaz 5th Ave for 1 night while visiting New York City. The hotel is a very unassuming and smaller but personal hotel. If you aren't deliberately looking for it you might miss it on the corner of 5th Ave and 41st Street but that is partially what I really like about it.

On arrival the staff begins right away walking care of you. There isnt the traditional front desk setup, the staff is in the lobby area and their is a kiosk in the middle of the room where they assist you. I have never seen this kind of set up before but I have to say I really like it allot. It makes everything feel very personal and allows you and the staff to interact quite regularly as you come in and out of the hotel. Off the lobby is a lounge area that serves free coffee in the morning and beverages in the evening which is very nice. Parking was a bit confusing but if you pull onto 41st street in front of the double black entry doors, someone inside will take care of it.

We arrived early so our room was not quite ready yet, but the staff took our luggage and got my phone number to call me once it was ready. My wife and I took a walk down to Times Square which is only a few blocks away and after about an hour and a half the hotel called us as promised that our room was ready.

Our room was fantastic, much larger then your standard New York City room, with a separate seating area with a sofa, table and desk. In a cabinet as you walk in the door is a full size fridge that for the first time in my life contained FREE soft drinks and snack, what an awesome concept, most hotels dont even give you free water, I love it! Of course wifi is also free and works very well. The whole concept this hotel has for not nickel and dimeing you for everything in the room is a real win, wish others would follow.

The bedroom had a fantastic bed. Everything is very modern from hardwood floors in the living area to the central controls for the lights and drapes. I looked down and saw rooms on one floor had balconies, definitely will try that out next time. The room has the best bathroom I have ever seen in New York. A large rain shower area with bench and bowl to soak feet, a double vanity, just awesome, plan on copying it when I remodel. Bathrobes and slippers were also in the bathroom.

We had a chance to have room service breakfast and like everyone says, you have to try the pancakes and french toast, awesome! Overall a perfect stay, wonderful staff who are genuinely happy to see and talk to you to one of the best rooms I have ever stayed at in Manhattan. I would be comfortable staying in that room for 1 month let alone 1 night, loads of room, spotlessly clean and perfectly designed.

Fantastic Job Andaz ! I will be back

Visiting NYC for 3x nights - for the 2013 NYC Half-Marathon - and thought I would give Hyatt brand Andaz a visit (based upon Trip Advisor reviews) - and I was NOT disappointed! All the positive reviews are right-on-spot.....this property does not miss a beat.

LOCATION - Hmmm, I don't think you can get more centrally located on Mahattan. Property is directly across the street from the NYC Main Library (entrance is discrete on Library Way). The "S" train is behind the property on 42nd, and Grand Central Station is one block away. And, the property sits on 5th Ave. You can get ANYWHERE from this hotel, quickly and safely.

ROOM - Where do I start? The bathroom is nearly as large as the sleeping area. I dare anyone to find a property in NYC with a bathroom this large. And, the shower is unreal (huge rain shower head wayyyyy up in the ceiling) the shower is literally a RAIN SHOWER!! All you need is thunder and lightning. The towels are the size of car covers. Bed is extremely comfortable. And, the view - - well, I was in the North Tower (there are 2 towers) - Rm 1019 (top floor) overlooking 42nd St and 5th Ave, and I could not have been more pleased with the view. Plus, you can sit on the window ledge inside and just read and watch the city below. The C&O Bigelow tolietries were fantastic (never smelled body wash like that before, nor soap like that). You need a degree in Pysics to figure out the alarm clock, but, I managed (and it takes an Ipod too). There are no light "switches" - just touch panels.

INTERNET - Complimentary - fast enough, and always available.

MINI-BAR - - FREE SNACKs and Sodas (and water)?!??! No, really - - it's free. And the staff was very accomodating (I drink more cola than other products, so they remove the other cans and loaded me up with cola).

STAFF - - Ramon at check-in (and at check-out) was the perfect host. All staff that I met during my stay went out of their way - - very friendly - very accomodating.

BUSINESS ITEMS - I was there on personal business, but I witnessed several "groups" that rented out the 2nd floor "Studios" and they loved the event. There is actually a wide-open kitchen/cooking area on the 2nd floor for events - - where I guess you bring your own Chef, and they cook for you. The rental Studios face 5th Av and 42nd St. Have your event here!

There are NO annoying "Tip Hungry" doormen (doorwomen) or Valets to deal with at this property - it was very refreshing not to get bombarded at the door for a tip every 5min. The wine service on Mon-Thur (I was there Thurs) was complimentary and above average for those "Manager Wine Servings". Elevators were fast (never had to wait), and the door key and elevator pass-key process is tip-of-the-spear (no swiping....just hold the key in front of a pad). I never got down to the "Cellar" Bar or the weight room - but, based upon the other reviewers, I'm sure that both were impressive.

When visiting NYC, I will stay nowhere else! This is my home in NYC.

I stayed at the Andaz 5th Avenue on business and it was just a great hotel. It was excellent value for money considering that it was New York where rooms are quite expensive. I paid approximately $350 a night. The room itself was very large by NY standards and had a king size bed, desk, small wardrobe, bar area and the bathroom was huge! I loved the shower which had multiple shower heads and was all very zen and relaxing in a cool sort of way. The room did not have a view and looked onto other rooms but I guess I didn't come to NY for the room! However, it did mean that you couldn't really open the blinds or curtains and always had to keep them drawn if you wanted privacy, so it made the room a little dark. The hotel is low key and minimalist - if you like the over the top service with a door man and people fawning over you, you probably will think that Andaz 5th Ave is a little standoffish. Having said that I thought the staff very understated yet very helpful. Check in was a breeze even though it was late at night when I checked in. Everything was all very high quality but in a quiet, unassuming way. The location was fantastic! Right on 5th avenue an in mid town area so you could walk to a lot of places or catch an easy subway train. I would definitely stay here again if I come to NY.