My cousin and I, former New Yorkers, planned a last minute trip to the city to visit an elderly aunt who lives in Queens. I searched the internet and read the reviews on this site before making a decision. The positive reviews as well as the hotel's location on the East Side (near the bridge and tunnel to Queens) were deciding factors. The hotel's web site showed a room with twin beds available for about $239. I decided to make the reservation by phone rather than online to make sure they reserved a room with two beds. During our conversation, I asked the reservation clerk if they offered a cheaper government rate (I'm a federal employee) even though I was not traveling on government business. He said yes, bring your ID, and you'll get the room for $200 plus tax.
I requested an email confirmation, which was forwarded promptly. The next day I emailed Brian, the reservation clerk, asking for a room in the renovated tower with views of the city (per suggestions by viewers here.) He responded quickly and confirmed the room assignment request.
Well, I must say we loved the hotel and the room (34th floor). Service was excellent. We were allowed to check in early (around noon). The room was contemporary, light and airy. Bathroom was splendid, with the best lighting I've ever seen (recessed behind a mirror, with a pinkish glow). A southwest view of the city, including the Empire State Building, was partially obscured by the adjacent tower. However, the mirrored glass of that tower reflected the city's lights at night, and it was beautiful.
Our favorite hotel amenity was the fitness center. The exercise room, though small, has the best assortment of machines and weights that I've ever seen in a hotel, and they were in perfect condition. As others have mentioned, the room has views of the East River and Manhattan to the north. Some reviewers noted poor maintenance at the swimming pool, but it looked pretty swell to me. Even the locker room was attractive: marble walls, several shower stalls with dressing areas, sauna, free use of bath and shampoo products. Ask the desk clerk for towel and lock for the locker; no extra charge.
The only drawback to the hotel -- also noted by other reviewers -- is the lack of cafe or bar. Both John's Cafe and the Bakers Dozen (no table seating here) are fine for breakfast, but I'm sure there are many other comparable places within walking distance. There's a good convenience store down the street from the hotel for snacks and beverages. We had a tasty, cheap dinner at a Chinese noodle joint on 2nd Avenue around 47th St. (12 bucks for two, no atmosphere.)
Can't wait to go back.

My honey and I (early 30s) took a trip to NYC for a weekend getaway (6/17-6/19). After reading several NYC hotel reviews I was very scared, to say the least, when it came to determining our lodging accommodations.
Not to mention, my beau is very very VERY particular about hotels, especially when it comes to the cleanliness of the bathrooms.
We wound up getting a rate of $219 a night for the Millennium UN Plaza. Pricey, compared to what I see some folks have paid for this place, but having booked only 3 weeks out..thought it was worth it.
So now to the review:

**LOCATION**
Not too bad at all. Its 3 blocks from Grand Central and is a 10-15 min walk to Time Square. You can also take the "S" Shuttle from GC one stop if you don’t want to walk. The hotel is directly across the street from the UN, which was cool as that was one of the places we wanted to visit on this trip. The neighborhood where the hotel is located is very nice and quiet with a deli, market and a few restaurants very close. We felt very secure and didn't have to contend with the hustle / bustle and continuous horn honking at night which was a good thing when u're looking to get a good nights sleep after being dead tired from being out ALLL day in NYC.

**HOTEL STAFF**
We found the hotel staff to be very helpful and accommodating. Melissa at the front desk was quite patient when I called the morning of our check in to get directions to the hotel. We were allowed to check in to the hotel early (12noon) and were also able to have a late check out (2pm). Ana the Concierge was most helpful as was Ozzie the bellman. Overall everyone spoke when they saw us and were pleasant, not common of most New Yorkers.

**ROOM 3420**
When I first walked in the room I definitely let out a sigh of relief. I was pleased to see a normal sized hotel room, modern decor and the amazing view.....even from the door, which was magnificent. Overall, I'd give the room a B+ and here's why. There was a tear in the rug, the sofa in the room had nice fluffy pillows but looked a little worn on the cushions. Also, the ceiling when you walk into the bathroom could stand to be cleaned, it was nastly. The bathroom however was really clean and to the liking of my beau. It was spacious and bright and had no signs of mold any where :-).

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel and would surely stay here again. If you're like us and a hotel skeptic.....you will be pleased with MUN.
By the way, I was in the east tower which is supposed to be the renovated tower, so ask for that side of hotel.

Have fun!

The hotel is an excellent choice most of all due to its location, its proximity to the UN building, its stunning view and its swimming pool (overlooking the River and south of Manhattan). I am staying there since ten years or so, normally for one or two weeks in February and/or April. As compared to the old days the hotel is going down in quality. Rooms, beds, phones, voice message systems, TV etc are not up to date nor well maintained. Service of front desk could absolutely be better. The swimming pool ceiling has the same stains as it had two/three years ago, and has a lot of plain rubbish of the guard on the deck. Lock your stuff away somewhere in a closet, man! Showers in the sport club same story: dirty and old curtains, soap holders, etc. I have informed the management twice (in 2003 and in 2004) but no change, only an automatic email reply thanking me for my feedback .. If you don't want to talk to and/or meet anyone during your stay, go there, you can live there for two weeks without speaking with anyone. There is no natural get-to-gether point, there is no bar, and the breakfast room is dark while prices are quite high (I go and have my breakfast in the Deli next door). Still, I go back every year, and feel like home the minute I enter my room, staring out the window, and enjoying New York City. There is no other place I wanna be while on business in NYC. On holiday and/or with family: I would choose a location more close to Central Park, more close to the restaurants, theatre, etc, it is pretty dead at night in that area, and the diplomats crossing the streets all disappear after 18h00 ...

We stayed at the Millennium UN Plaza at the end of April 2005 for a week. We got our room upgraded on arrival to a suite and it was beautiful!!

Our view out our bedroom was the Crysler and Empire State Building which was amazing!!!

We visited John's Cafe for breakfast and the Bakers Dozen, both are just a two minute walk from the hotel and the food was brilliant.

The town centre is just a 15 minute walk and there are plenty of nail bars on the doorstep. Just be careful because we went to one and were offered a massage which they ended up charging us for which we didn't expect!!!

There is a chinese restaurant straight across the road which is quite expensive but the food was lovely.

All the staff at the hotel were very helpful, especially the concierge with helping us to locate all the best shops!!!

We would definately stay there again!!!