We spent the w/e in NYC to see museums and eat in the Village.
Hadn't been to NYC in ages and did stay in nicer hotels then. I
found this property to be just OK. Having paid 300 a night we were certainly underwhelmed. The rooms are so small that only one
person can walk around at once. Though its been updated it just seemed like a dark old hotel. Nothing special. Uncharming concierge.

We stayed at the NY Marriott East Side March 31- April 5.

We LOVED the location (4 blocks from Rockefeller Plaza) and just a few blocks from Grand Central and then another station at 51st street which was even closer.

Lobby was nice and the conceirge desk was always helpful when we had questions about dinners, activites, etc.

Bathroom was nice size, beds were super comfy (as with any Marriott hotel), decent sized room (remember you are in NYC) and we liked the flat screen tv in the room.

A word of caution that has nothing to do with the hotel but do NOT use Lincoln Limousine if you hire a car to pick you up at the airport. They were (1) late (2) picked us up in a DIRTY, OLD Lincoln and we were driven around by (3) a rude, smelly gentleman who talked on his cell phone the entire time he weaved in and out of traffic.

We spoke with the doorman before we left and he gave us a company that he has used for a long time. They were the same price as Lincoln Limousines but actually picked us up on time, was friendly, the car was CLEAN and the driver very, very friendly.

My partner and I stayed at the Marriott East Side and, all things considered (New York hotels), it was better than average. We were given a corner bedroom with three windows, which while facing Lexington (and noisy) were great for spying the city. Unfortunately the guests next door were very loud and at midnight we asked to be moved. The front desk was very apologetic and moved us. We ended up in a room on the back side (very, very quiet) but a bit smaller (but bigger bathroom). The room service seemed expensive, even by NYC standards, but was fairly decent. Loved the location, close to shopping and the park. You could do worse than staying here...

I was attending a conference at this hotel and initially had some serious problems with some shipments I had made to the hotel, but the staff was more than helpful in their attempts to resolve the problems.

Aside from the shipping issues, the hotel rooms were well appointed and relatively clean. I say this because when I checked into my room there was a used candy wrapper on the floor and a dirty towel hanging on the back of the bathroom door. Other than that, the sheets, tub and toilet were clean (at least they appeared to be). Also, as I walked barefoot across the floor and did not end up with dirty feet, I can attest that the floors were also clean.

Because I was attending a conference, I took many of my meals in this hotel. The food was excellent. The staff (from the events coordinator, maids, front desk, security, business center and banquet set up) were all helpful and friendly.

Phone calls, internet service and printing services at this hotel were very expensive, but given the location it was expected.

The hotel is located within walking distance to a good many attractions and several restaurants of varying quality.