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Hotel Carter
250 West 43rd Street, New York City, NY 10036
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85% Do not recommend
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1 of 5 stars
skeppis 4 contributions
Stockholm
Jan 2, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
17/22 found this review helpful

warning dont stay here!
this is why:
*bed bugs (see pic)
*non english speaking staff
*cockroaches
*changing prices when chacking in
*warm, dusty rooms with no air

  • Liked — the location
  • Disliked — everything else and between
  • Tips/Secrets: — warning - dont stay at hotel carter
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since January 02, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Other
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1 of 5 stars
TiffLife 10 contributions
Philadelphia
Dec 20, 2006
13/22 found this review helpful

Checking in to this hotel was like stepping into a Sci-Fi experience. The decor is like a bad 80s movie set-design. The bullet-proof glass at the front-desk is a clear indication of the service you will receive. If you make your reservations online, do not expect them to have the reservation when you get there, it's a cover up to their lack of technology. We get there and they asked us what rate we are supposed to pay. WHAT! We get to the room and had 2 double beds which was fine. But, the TV was dirty, ashes in the dresser drawer, empty soda cans on the floor in a corner, the window was open and the AC did not work. The closet was a large open space with a couple of wire hangers and a couple of plastic ones. (See photo). The bathroom lightbulb was 40 watts. I had to use my digital camera to get a look at what I was stepping into. (See photo). We were scared to take showers in this place and would not dare use the washcloths on our privates for fear of rash. My friend got checked into someone elses room and walked in on a naked man who was terrified. We all decided that we would stay up all night because no one wanted to lay in those beds and close our eyes for any length of time in there.

Don't walk to halls alone was the advise I got from a local I spoke to in the elevator. "This place used to be a body spot back in the day". "A body spot?", I asked. "Yeah, they used to dump bodies here." So, I wanted to get the hell out of there asap. My friends decided that I can not ever recommend another hotel. The sad part is I have a degree in hospitality.

The only good thing is that you really can do WHATEVER you want in that hotel. Smoke, drink, party and whatever else. No one had anything to say because no one cared.

  • Date of stay May 2006
  • Member since December 06, 2006
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You get what you pay for

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3 of 5 stars
LondonEmma 1 contribution
lONDON
Dec 19, 2006 | Trip type: Family
8/11 found this review helpful

As I had read the reviews and paid very little for the hotel over the xmas period I was not expecting much. The room was clean but old and very basic. If you want somewhere to just sleep then this place is fine, the location is amazing it is 1min walk to time square and the cafe downstairs is pretty good for breakfast. I would stay here again. Beware though as while I was there I did notice people had shown up with their bookings and there were no rooms availble. Double check your room with the agent you book with the day before as I think the hotel over book.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Room
  • Tips/Secrets: — Make sure you check booking. Expect simple.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 19, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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zizzer 1 contribution
Jersey Girl
Dec 15, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
8/13 found this review helpful

I stayed at this hotel last weekend for one night, and if it had been any longer I would not have stayed if it were for free. The room was filthy, with no toiletries. The staff is extremely unprofessional and not concerned with guests safety. There is a huge, huge theft problem here. During our stay several guests had items stolen, one woman had all of her luggage stolen. All of it. I read some of the other reviews about it being worth it in order to save money to spend, but seriously, its' not. I have two children, and if they were with me I would have walked right back out the door. Avoid this hotel at all costs, it's not worth the extra money you save, trust me.

  • Liked — nothing
  • Disliked — everything
  • Tips/Secrets: — do not stay here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 15, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping
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frustratedfromjersey 2 contributions
NJ
Dec 10, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
8/16 found this review helpful

I can not believe that this "hotel" is still running. The rooms are disgusting!! The floor was filthy. The beds were dirty. The bathroom had no tp and was not even clean. Needless to say our one night in the city was frightening. There are no smoke detectors. So many violations. Not sure how they are still running. I hope that they are inspected and SHUT DOWN!! I know people say that you get what you pay for but it was not even worth a dolloar. My best advice is to NOT stay at Hotel Carter.

Frustrated from Jersey

  • Liked — NOTHING
  • Disliked — EVERYTHING
  • Tips/Secrets: — Do not go here
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 10, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping
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