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Great, even during construction!

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4 of 5 stars
nulawlady   25 contributions
chicago, illinois
Jan 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

If I could give this hotel a 4.5, I would, but I am settling on a 4. My husband and I (27 and 30 years old) traveled to NYC for a long weekend. It was our first time in the city, so we wanted to stay near Times Square, but we also wanted more of a boutique hotel. So, we chose the Muse. We ended up getting a great rate (195/night), probably because the lobby was closed for construction. But, they also threw in complimentary continental breakfast, which was fantastic!

Our room was smallish, but the bathroom was large. We were on the 14th floor, so noise was not an issue at all. The room was clean, housekeeping was fine! There was one issue one morning with the elevators not working, so my husband had to walk up 14 flights of stairs and no one could get to the basement for the breakfast. But, they got that fixed very quickly.

The location was perfect! About a block of times square, close to the theatres, easy access to subways, etc. We really loved it and would probably return!

  • Liked — The beds were so great and comfy!
  • Disliked — A little cramped.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay January 2009
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 10, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Other
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Jan 28, 2009
Dear nulawlady,
I want to thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us at the Muse New York. I can see that you enjoyed your stay, and I'm glad that the location, price, and comfort of the room were all to your liking. I wanted to apologize for the brief elevator outtage, and we appreciate your understanding. I hope very much that you'll be returning to visit us again!
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one of the best

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5 of 5 stars
bimmers   1 contribution
plymouth
Jan 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel at the begining of December, and I can not fault it. The staff were some of the most obliging and friendly hotel staff we have ever come across.
The rooms were spotless and spacious, and the beds the most comrotable I have ever slept in.
The location was perfect for any district in New York.
If I ever come back to NY I would not contemplate staying anywhere else.

  • Liked — the bed
  • Disliked — the bath
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay December 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since January 25, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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great hotel and position

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5 of 5 stars
wainsworld   1 contribution
liverpool uk
Jan 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

There is not enough room here to to say how much we enjoyed our stay at this hotel the service we encountered was very good from the time we go out the taxi we were on a delayed flight from Manchester UK so it was a pleasant surprise when we arrived luggage taken from taxi up to our room seats for us to sit down while we checked in young chap that helped us to our room was very nice showed us how everything worked just said goodbye didn't wait for his tip the room was massive TV on wall super king size bed everything we could have asked for in a hotel.
Hotel is in a great position turn left and your right on time square go right and your only a few blocks from rockefeller and empire state building all within walking distance subway at the end of the road .
Free coffee in morning and free wine in the evening just what was required to get to know fellow guests staying at this hotel.
on checkout bags were taken to safe area and we went and done more site seeing for the rest of the day as car was arranged for us by very polite doormen which arrived in plenty of time for the airport considering the traffic in new york .
I cant see why some people have knocked this hotel because it is everything you could ask for in somewhere to stay nice people great location clean room maid every day and big bed

  • Liked — location
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay December 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since April 29, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping, Other
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Jan 21, 2009
Dear wainsworld,
We appreciate you taking the time to review your recent visit with us at the Muse New York. I'm happy to see how much you enjoyed your stay! I'm glad you enjoyed the amenities, and that the location of the hotel was convenient for your trip. I hope we'll be able to welcome you back when you next visit New York City!
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Must have had one of the worst rooms in the hotel

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2 of 5 stars
nwwriter   56 contributions
WA
Jan 14, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

We must have had the worst room at the hotel compared to the other ratings. Our windows faced a brick wall, the windows wouldn't open properly which we wanted because the airconditioning system wouldn't regulate properly. The room was small and because of the windows facing the wall, the room was dark and dreary. Never saw the sun. It was like staying in a closet. The staff were a bit put off and arrogant. Not friendly. The only positive about this hotel is the location. There are better choices. We will not stay here again.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Everything
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since July 27, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Shopping, Other
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Nice Accommodations however.....

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4 of 5 stars
klocco1   126 contributions
Waldorf, Maryland
Dec 27, 2008 | Trip type: Family
0/2 found this review helpful

I booked this hotel using AAA and my rate was $201 a night, however, once you added in taxes for the city, taxes for the state, and some other fees, my total fee for 2 nights was $505.00.

We took a cab from Penn Station to The Muse hotel, $10.50 fare because we passed the hotel. At first we didn't see the sign, but then called the hotel and they helped us find them.

The door attendant was most accommodating and helped us into the lobby to check in. The hotel staff met us very promptly and they were very nice and helpful. We checked into room 710 quickly and with no problems.

The room was clean and comfortable, but small. The bathroom was nice, however, you could hear when the person in the next room when they turned on their water and it sounded as if someone was using our facilities. Our room had no view what so ever and overlooked nothing but a mechanical piece of equipment or something (see picture). The bed was inviting and big and comfortable and enveloped you once you lay down, and you sunk into the pillows!

I cannot put my finger on anything that was wrong with the hotel, but for those of us on a somewhat “budget”, getting more for your money while traveling is important, such as complimentary continental breakfast and a place to sit and enjoy it while figuring out what you are going to tackle in the great city of New York!

The hotel offered complimentary tea and coffee to its guest, but not in your room, you had to go downstairs to the restaurant. However, once you got your drink, you could not sit at a table, you had to either go back up to your room or sit in the lobby (which was not a very inviting lobby to sit in – it was very open and in the way of arriving guests).

The location was great, literally a stones throw away from the heart of Times Square. Walk out the door, turn left and walk to the end of the block -- right in the heart. Or, turn right out of the hotel, walk to the end of that black and look left, and you were within walking distance of Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Plaza.

I think next time, I’m going to stay at the Comfort Inn directly across the street, they have a continental breakfast and a nice sitting area for family and friends to gather before and after your journey throughout the city.

Great food @ Nino’s on 46th street between 6th and 5th Avenue (good breakfast, good value for your money – very clean and well maintained.)

I do not think I would return to the Muse because there are so many other hotels with more accommodations to offer a traveler.

  • Liked — Location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay December 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 08, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Jan 7, 2009
Dear klocco1, Thanks so much for the review of your recent stay with us. I'm happy to see that you enjoyed much of your stay, and we appreciate your constructive feedback. I hope we still get to welcome you back to the Muse New York in the future!
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  • Kimpton New York City
  • New York City Kimpton
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Address: 130 West 46th Street, New York City, NY 10036