I just stayed at the Murray Hill East Suites on East 39th and Lexington in NYC. I was amazed, this suite cost me $ 170.00 for one night and the place was amazing. The room was huge for a NYC hotel, the beds were clean and comfortable, there was a nice firm loveseat in the room, and a small, but totally functional kitchenette. The kitchenette was clean and totally stocked - plates, cups, wine glasses, silverware, pots and pans, dish drainer, and dish cloth. The bathrooms were small, but totally workable and clean - huge shower. Everything was clean and tidy.

The staff were great - and with such a small number of staff members - the staff really got to know the people staying. There was a small, but nice gym in the basement. This hotel is in a mostly residential neighborhood, so the noise level was minimal. There are a number of great and cheap restaurants on either 3rd or Lexington along with a reasonably priced grocery mart on the corner.

Since this hotel is a suite - there was a lot of families staying and the noise level in the early evening was sometimes above average - but the place was silent by 7 pm most of the time. The furniture in the suite has been well used, however it made the place feel more like being at home than at a hotel.

This hotel is not for anyone who wants the $ 500 a night NYC hotel experience, however if you want a clean, comfortable, and good priced place to relax - this is the place to go!

My daughter and I stayed at Murray Hill East for three nights and had a wonderful experience. The room was huge and clean. Having a small fridge and kitchenette was very convenient for restaurant left overs. The large closets eliminated room clutter. At the end of each day we looked forward to returning to our room after a busy day of sight seeing. There was street noise which can't be too unusual in New York but not enough to keep us awake. I can't comment much on the staff because we never had any need to involve them because we never had a problem. The location was very convenient with a short walk to Grand Central Station. We had a wonderful experience and already plan to return to this hotel when we return to New York.

So here I am, at the Murray Hill Suites. It's a nice enough, although not luxury place. OK neighborhood. And they gave me a one-bedroom suite. But the room, the hallways and everything is about 90 degrees. I turned all the cooling units to air conditioning, left the suite for an hour or two, came back and still stifling. Asked downstairs.

"Oh, the cooling is set by the building, you can't change it". "But it's boiling up here", said I. "Open the Windows", suggested the clerk. "They were open when I got here and it was stifling", said I.

"Well, all we can do is give you a fan", said the unhelpful clerk. So here I am. Sweating my *** off. I'm spending $300 bucks a night for a room with no air conditioning, and it's hotter than the inside of a NY nightclub on a Saturday night.

My advice: If you can endure hot temperatures, c'mon in, the water's fine. But if you expect a little, well, climate control for your $300 nightly fee, look elsewhere. What a shame.

Two women stayed here for five days through a Hotels.com booking (159/night for the junior suite). Staff was helpful and there was even a room ready at noon when we got there. Other reviewers are correct that the rooms need updating but they are spacious and comfortable. The towels however really need to be replaced. If you are a stickler for fluffy towles you may want to bring your own. The staff kept the room clean and even washed our dishes we had left in the sink to do later. The location is great, buses run on both Lexington and Third and Grand Central is only four blocks. Although on 39th we had no problem with noise. We also used the fridge and the stove to reheat some leftovers, which was a bonus if traveling on a budget. If you are not looking for a five star hotel but something comfortable and convenient Murray Hill Suites works well and I would not hesitate to book there again.