We stayed 12 nights and upgraded to a 2 bedroom suite. It was very comfortable stay. The hotel is small so you get full attention from the staff. They are very helpful. Breakfast nice, even so it is continental. The free Wi-Fi is good. The location is superb!! Good buses going up/down and across town. There is an underground station (R Q N) end of the street. Good coffee shops and restaurants near the hotel, and very good gourmet to go like Dean & Deluca 56th , or Morton Williams 57th. Both, just next to the 6.5 Ave. The small kitchette meant being able to bring back the good food and eat indoors. The hotel is next to the MoMA, Columbus circle, Broadway theaters, Times Square the Carnegie hall and the central park. Would definitely return!

Just returned from a w/e at The Blakely! Clean,quiet, cozy, very comfortable beds and loved, loved, loved the hot water in the shower! Small kitchette in the rooms meant being able to bring back "doggie bags" from the wonderful NYC restaurants. Close to everything, whether it be Broadway and Times Square or a walk in Central Park. The complimentary breakfast at the Abbocato Restaurant was plentiful, but service and smiles were hard to find. Would definitely return!

The Blakely is a small, boutiquey hotel just below Central Park. The staff was very welcoming and friendly and helpful. For example, we called down for an extra pillow, and it was in our room in 10 minutes! The room was a good size, not huge, but big enough for a desk and easy chair. There were a microwave,refrigerator, and a Keurig in our room. Even though it's on w. 55th, it is easy to get to the east side and downtown. There is a free breakfast in the morning with fresh fruit, muffins, toast and cereal, and plenty of dining options all day within a block or two. The hotel is across the street from the New York City Center, near MOMA, and not that far from Broadway theaters. It's modest price makes the Blakely an ideal place to stay!

Fantastic small hotel with the personal touch. Spot on for location. Our first trip to New York with our 7 year old daughter and we could not fault the hotel. Everyone was very friendly and professional. I don't know why there have been negative comments concerning the breakfast as it is ample and very good. The bed in our room was to die for. I never wake feeling rested but for two nights in October I certainly did. Have contacted the hotel since we returned to get details of the mattress. We would have no hesitation in recommending the Blakely New York (and already have) and will certainly return. An excellent find.