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180 10th Avenue, New York City, NY 10011 (Chelsea)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012
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“Felt Like Home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

Absolutely loved my stay at the Desmond Tutu Center! An easy walk from Penn Station, when I arrived I was warmly greeted by Sylvia at the front desk. She made me feel so welcome! She always recommended an easy route along the Hudson River for me to log a 7-mile run. The room was well appointed and ver comfortable and the robe was lush. Cookshop is right next door and is a great location for breakfast and dinner. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed my stay at DTC and I will be back!

Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
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“Good hotel, but neighborhood not that nice”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012 via mobile

Stayed there for four nighs. The hotel is ok, nice room, free wifi, no breakfast room, nice and friendly staff. Rather easy to find a taxi outside. The neighborhood is not so nice. I guess the hotel is of a more conference hotel for the Desmond Tutu Centre. Prices are reasonable for NYC. It is ok to stay there for a business trip, but I would not stayed there together with my wife. But again, finding hotel in NYC in December is not so easy so it was ok to spend four nights there. I do not think I will come back. Prefer to stay more central on upper Manhattan.

Stayed December 2011, traveled on business
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“Not often I give a WOW, especially in New York”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2012

I'm always amazed at how pricey New York is, even in the midst of our economic malaise. This unassuming facility is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but was over $100 less than anything else in the area (other than 1 stars....).

My room is huge by New York standards. I have a fireplace, a seating area with two chairs and a table, a desk and actually have room to move around (and dance if I were so inclined).

This is indeed a great find and I would definitely stay here again. The staff is so so helpful. The woman at the front desk even carried my suitcase up a flight of stairs leading to my elevator.

She upgraded me to a superior room - corner room which is BIG and sunny. Room has dark roman shades in case you need to sleep in. Bedding looks comfy - big pillows (haven't slept yet).

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“VERY shabby--am bewildered by all the glowing reviews.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2012

Based on the positive reviews, I was really looking forward to staying here. Sadly, the place is badly in need of an overhaul. Carpets in hallways are embarrassingly frayed, stairwell is disgusting and rooms have seen way too much wear and tear. Feels like a really run-down Holiday Inn. It's sad, bcz the place really has tremendous potential if it were furnished and renovated properly. In its current shape, though, there is no way I could recommend it.

  • Stayed August 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Tampa, Florida
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“Great find in a great neighborhood”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

Booked a room through Expedia and got a great price on a room on the weekend in July. Room was nice although a little small but to be expected in the city. Staff was very friendly. The High Line is directly across the street, it's walking distance to Chelsea pier and the Subway. I'll definitely stay here again the next time I'm in NY.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Desmond Tutu Hotel
Desmond Tutu Hotel New York City
Address: 180 10th Avenue, New York City, NY 10011
Region: United States > New York > New York City > Chelsea , Manhattan , Midtown
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Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #8 of 160 Specialty lodging in New York City
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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