Clarion Hotel Park Avenue
429 Park Ave S, New York City, NY 10016-8002
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#401 of 507 hotels in New York City
Location
4.4
Rooms
3.1
Value
3.7
Cleanliness
3.7
Service
3.6
Sleep Quality
3.6
Clarion Hotel Park Avenue is an excellent choice for travelers visiting New York City, offering a quiet environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Friends Building (1.4 mi) and The Oculus (2.6 mi), guests of Clarion Hotel Park Ave can easily experience some of New York City's most well known attractions.
Rooms at New York City Clarion provide a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.
In addition, while staying at Clarion Hotel Park Ave guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and 24 hour check-in. You can also enjoy a fitness center and free breakfast. Need a place to park? Valet parking is available at Clarion Hotel Park Ave.
If you like Spanish restaurants, New York City Clarion is conveniently located near Pio Pio 8, Victor's Cafe, and Gato.
If you are interested in exploring New York City, check out one of the parks, such as The High Line, Central Park, and Bryant Park.
Enjoy your stay in New York City!
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Baggage storage
Newspaper
24-hour check-in
Paid public parking on-site
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
ATM on site
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Radio
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Hindi
Location
429 Park Ave S, New York City, NY 10016-8002
Getting there
Great for walkers
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My stay at this Clarion was excellent, exceeded my expectations, and was frankly a steal for the location. I booked a single room (prob the smallest available) and my rate was $81+tax/night. For that kind of price, you'd usually end up with a dumpy hotel or one of those shared-bathroom setups.. this one surprised me as I expected the worst.
Property: Good location, safe neighborhood, some corner marts nearby. Subway stop is 2 blocks away. Front desk agents are not too big on customer service but whatever. They let me check in early (12pm) which was nice.
Room: I booked a single bed and the room I got was not much beyond that. Which is fine - I only stayed one night and for 81 bucks, I'm not expecting a suite. All necessities were included though (hangers but no closet, bedside table, dresser, coffeemaker, TV, chair). If you have luggage bigger than a duffel bag, there is no room to prop it open.
The bathroom is Euro-sized (read: compact and modern) but very clean. Again, necessities included blow dryer, Herbal Essences amenities, lots of towels, 2 mirrors, decent water pressure in shower. The layout will be cramped for a hefty person but doable for average/skinny people. The tiny sink is the only negative.
Noise: Probably the worst category - the doors are paper-thin. I could hear the maids' conversation in the hallway without straining! Try to get a room at the end of the hallway to minimize passing noises.
Misc: Breakfast included - nothing to write home about but it's free which is always a good thing. Bed is on the soft side and decor is worn (but who cares?). Street parking is decent but ideal for weekends, not weekdays.
Overall, this is one of the best deals around Manhattan for a cheap, sub-$100/nt hotel that isn't a deathtrap. If prices stayed low, I would definitely stay here again.
Property: Good location, safe neighborhood, some corner marts nearby. Subway stop is 2 blocks away. Front desk agents are not too big on customer service but whatever. They let me check in early (12pm) which was nice.
Room: I booked a single bed and the room I got was not much beyond that. Which is fine - I only stayed one night and for 81 bucks, I'm not expecting a suite. All necessities were included though (hangers but no closet, bedside table, dresser, coffeemaker, TV, chair). If you have luggage bigger than a duffel bag, there is no room to prop it open.
The bathroom is Euro-sized (read: compact and modern) but very clean. Again, necessities included blow dryer, Herbal Essences amenities, lots of towels, 2 mirrors, decent water pressure in shower. The layout will be cramped for a hefty person but doable for average/skinny people. The tiny sink is the only negative.
Noise: Probably the worst category - the doors are paper-thin. I could hear the maids' conversation in the hallway without straining! Try to get a room at the end of the hallway to minimize passing noises.
Misc: Breakfast included - nothing to write home about but it's free which is always a good thing. Bed is on the soft side and decor is worn (but who cares?). Street parking is decent but ideal for weekends, not weekdays.
Overall, this is one of the best deals around Manhattan for a cheap, sub-$100/nt hotel that isn't a deathtrap. If prices stayed low, I would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: December 2005
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My husband and I are former New Yorkers who where in town visiting friends. We didn't want to spend a fortune on the hotel, and the Clarion was perfect. The rooms are very small, however they are very clean and our room was very quiet. I would skip the breakfast and go to a nearby deli, or diner. The location however can not be beat, lots of resturaunts close by, and the subway is a couple of blocks away. Offering parking to guests is a big plus. We will be staying here again the next time we are in town!
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Date of stay: April 2011Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I recently visited NYC with my family for three days and stayed at this hotel. I can't say enough about how pleased we were with both the hotel and the service. Everyone was friendly and went out of their way to help us whenever asked (restaurants, directions, with luggage, getting a cab, etc.) The rooms were very large, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was large and clean as well. (The hallways are somewhat narrow, but not as narrow as some other NYC hotels.) The free continental breakfast was good - my only complaint is that there could have been more fruit.
The neighborhood is great and convenient to all of NYC (almost smack dab in the middle of things). There is a subway station about a block away (I believe for the number 6 train, going uptown and downtown.)
Bottom line is that I will definitely stay here on my next trip and have no qualms about recommending it to anyone else. Our rooms were $179 (weeknight) and $197 (weekend), which is quite reasonable for a convenient, safe, clean room in the city. I have stayed many other places here, and dollar for dollar, this is among the best in value.
The neighborhood is great and convenient to all of NYC (almost smack dab in the middle of things). There is a subway station about a block away (I believe for the number 6 train, going uptown and downtown.)
Bottom line is that I will definitely stay here on my next trip and have no qualms about recommending it to anyone else. Our rooms were $179 (weeknight) and $197 (weekend), which is quite reasonable for a convenient, safe, clean room in the city. I have stayed many other places here, and dollar for dollar, this is among the best in value.
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Date of stay: April 2006
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I cancelled my reservation at this hotel but they insisted that I had 2 reservations and charged me for one night as a no show. I emailed them the cancellation email as well as a print of my Choice Privileges account showing the single reservation with cancellation but they refuse to reverse the charges. When calling the hotel the first time, they wouldn't let me speak to a manager but insisted I had in fact checked in. When I informed them that I'd never even stepped foot in the hotel, they back pedaled and told me that a manager would call me. No one ever did. I called back a couple of days later and was told that no manager would be there for the next four days (!) but someone would call. Again, no one did. After contacting Choice Hotels guest relations, they too told me that despite my acting in good faith and believing I'd cancelled my reservation, they would not reverse the charge so I've therefore cancelled my Choice Privileges membership and will never stay at another Clarion, Rodeway, Ascend, etc. Between other hotel companies with better customer service and Airbnb, there's no great loss.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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I have stayed at this hotel multiple times always happy with my stay. The room is clean and the area has lots of resturants. The room is clean and the staff is friendly. Nubi at the desk greets you every morning with a huge smile.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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We stayed in the hotel over Thanksgiving because it was the only hotel I could find under $200/night.
Pros: if you are not planning on being in the room much, the price is a bargain. the daily maid service was excellent. in general, the staff was friendly and helpful. it's in a good location, within walking distance of many good stores/bars/restaurants. there is a subway stop one block from the hotel, and it's easy to find cabs.
Cons: the rooms are TINY (though that seems to be the case in all of NY). the comforter and shams smelled like mold, and the wallpaper is peeling. no room service or restaurant. the free continental breakfast was pretty poor. it's a challenge learning to control the temperature in the rooms, as there is a radiator and a fan, no thermostat.
Pros: if you are not planning on being in the room much, the price is a bargain. the daily maid service was excellent. in general, the staff was friendly and helpful. it's in a good location, within walking distance of many good stores/bars/restaurants. there is a subway stop one block from the hotel, and it's easy to find cabs.
Cons: the rooms are TINY (though that seems to be the case in all of NY). the comforter and shams smelled like mold, and the wallpaper is peeling. no room service or restaurant. the free continental breakfast was pretty poor. it's a challenge learning to control the temperature in the rooms, as there is a radiator and a fan, no thermostat.
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Date of stay: November 2005
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Did Clarion forget to mention on their website that this is now being used as a NYC social service emergency shelter?
Its not a guest driven hotel -its a welfare hotel. I want everyone to have a home- but this isnt a home... its a pretty small room in midtown Manhattan.
Its not a guest driven hotel -its a welfare hotel. I want everyone to have a home- but this isnt a home... its a pretty small room in midtown Manhattan.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip:Â AVOID every room
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Suggestion:Be wary.
I have stayed at this hotel many times. It has gone way downhill. I can overlook draws that do not stay closed, the occasional hair in the linen and a bathroom door that does not fully close. some of these are routine maintenance items that can be overlooked by staff if not reported by guests.
The last few times I have stayed at this Clarion I have noticed that the hotel appears to be a site contracted to house homeless families. The room I had on my last stay was located directly across the hall from a room that was set up as a 24/7 operations office handing out milk and toiletries, with families lining up for distribution of same. The door of this office slammed open and shut all hours of the night. Two weeks ago during another stay there was a domestic dispute with a father dropping a baby, an incident to which police were called. In light of the recent multiple murders at a similar facility on Staten Island ,NY where homeless families were also being housed, it is unfathomable that Clarion would choose not to advise guests of these developments and the inherent potential for problematic issues.
I have stayed at this hotel many times. It has gone way downhill. I can overlook draws that do not stay closed, the occasional hair in the linen and a bathroom door that does not fully close. some of these are routine maintenance items that can be overlooked by staff if not reported by guests.
The last few times I have stayed at this Clarion I have noticed that the hotel appears to be a site contracted to house homeless families. The room I had on my last stay was located directly across the hall from a room that was set up as a 24/7 operations office handing out milk and toiletries, with families lining up for distribution of same. The door of this office slammed open and shut all hours of the night. Two weeks ago during another stay there was a domestic dispute with a father dropping a baby, an incident to which police were called. In light of the recent multiple murders at a similar facility on Staten Island ,NY where homeless families were also being housed, it is unfathomable that Clarion would choose not to advise guests of these developments and the inherent potential for problematic issues.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Traveled on business
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We searched for a hotel under $200 (with taxes) - I think we paid about $158 without and expected a very small room. After reading the reviews, I was happy to confirm that although worn, the place was clean and comfortable. Our "view" was of a brick wall only 3 feet away, and the temperature was very warm but we opened the window.
There was a bit of noise from passers by in the hallway so I agree with a prior posting about an end of hall room. No street noise at all. We had a chair, desk and closet. The TV was wall mounted. My brother's room had a larger TV in an armoire. But his room was located at the fire escape, which I wouldn't have liked, especially with having the window open!
Bed on the soft side but comfy, bathroom clean, water hot. We didn't use the in room coffee maker because the breakfast downstairs offered coffee, tea, hot chocolate, oj, fresh bananas and oranges, cereal, bagels and other (packaged) cakes. We were there for the 2 foot blizzard and this was helpful!
They allowed us to check in early, and the staff tried to help us get a cab. None to be found with all the snow but the proximity of the subway station was a blessing.
I would stay again, although I'd like to pay a bit less! My sister stayed at a different hotel near Times Square, paid $30 + more for the night and got the tiniest room I've ever seen! Here, not only the hallways were tiny, but so was the elevator! But the room was fine!
There was a bit of noise from passers by in the hallway so I agree with a prior posting about an end of hall room. No street noise at all. We had a chair, desk and closet. The TV was wall mounted. My brother's room had a larger TV in an armoire. But his room was located at the fire escape, which I wouldn't have liked, especially with having the window open!
Bed on the soft side but comfy, bathroom clean, water hot. We didn't use the in room coffee maker because the breakfast downstairs offered coffee, tea, hot chocolate, oj, fresh bananas and oranges, cereal, bagels and other (packaged) cakes. We were there for the 2 foot blizzard and this was helpful!
They allowed us to check in early, and the staff tried to help us get a cab. None to be found with all the snow but the proximity of the subway station was a blessing.
I would stay again, although I'd like to pay a bit less! My sister stayed at a different hotel near Times Square, paid $30 + more for the night and got the tiniest room I've ever seen! Here, not only the hallways were tiny, but so was the elevator! But the room was fine!
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Date of stay: February 2006
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This place was nothing like we were expecting from a chain hotel on Park Avenue in NYC. We paid over $170 a night, and were woken up all night by constant knocking and drug dealing across the hall. People are living in most of the rooms, the place is smaller than a closet and less clean than a YMCA we once stayed in. Reeked of marijuana, the breakfast is a joke, the view was a pile of trash on top of a broken down roof. Absolutely terrible. We did NOT feel safe here. Do NOT stay here! Awful, awful, can't say enough bad things.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Not sure but if they do I would not want to be in the hotel in case it caught fire!!!!
No. This hotel is small. Maybe 40' across
Hi Greg, it's a price offer based on how far out/close you book and pay for your hotel.
The hotel/wevsite will offer a variety of discounts if you book and pay early. The closer you book and pay to your arrival date the more expensive it becomes.
You'll also have to pay upfront or the website will secure an amount on your card and you pay at the hotel - this is what I did with the Clarion.
Most other policies will remain the same ie non-refundable etc so make sure you read the inclusions and policy.
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$237 - $390 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarion Hotel Park Avenue
Which popular attractions are close to Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Nearby attractions include Museum of Sex New York City (0.2 miles), Madison Square Park (0.3 miles), and Memories of New York (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Yes, paid public parking on-site and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bagels & Schmear, Spice Symphony, and Norma - Gastronomia Siciliana.
Does Clarion Hotel Park Avenue have airport transportation?
Yes, Clarion Hotel Park Avenue offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Clarion Hotel Park Avenue?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (2.8 miles), World Trade Center Memorial Foundation (2.7 miles), and Governors Island National Monument (4.2 miles).
Is Clarion Hotel Park Avenue accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.