This hotel is charming and quaint. Hard wood floors, beautifully decorated, and immaculate. The bathroom is modern and has a rain forest shower. The suite was spacious and well laid out. Definitely the place to stay.

The paneled lobby, the flocked chairs flanking the sofa in the lobby, the suede-lined walls in the floors above ~ all reminiscent of an English club. While not ostentatious or snobby at all, The Blakely has much to desire in NYC - fabulous location for this price (Gosh, the St. Regis is a few blocks over for a lot more $$$, the Hilton is on the corner for more $$$), friendly and helpful everybody, and more than accommodating rooms.
Rates include a continental breakfast served in the restaurant adjacent to the lobby. Watermelon in February was spectacular! Luscious! Thanks, Blakely!
Our room had all you could want in its galley kitchen in the hallway - mini-bar, frig, sink, plenty of dishes and cutlery (you could dine here if you chose), microwave, a Keurig for morning coffee.
Bath and room were more than adequate - lots of mirrors in the bath, comfy bed and a sitting area beside. We were on the 11th floor with a great view of City Centre and welcomed sunlight each morning!
The lighted closet had great space, an ironing board, a hair dryer, wonderful shelving.
This is a find for those of us who don't want to pay through the nose to enjoy NYC. Just stay away when I want to come so there is a room for me!

Recently stayed at The Blakely and had a one bedroom suite. It was quite spacious by New York standards and was well appointed. It is near some great restaurants, pubs and theater district. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again and recommend to friends.

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!