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HGU New York

3.9starstarstarstarstar(500+)
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location_on34 E 32nd St, New York, New York, 10016

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comfortable bed (25)quiet room (6)
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Score: 38/100

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Guest Reviews

Beata Palikovastarstarstarstar2025-11-28T08:22:41

"The hotel is very well located, just steps from the subway and within easy reach of Midtown's main attractions. The room is nicely decorated, well-equipped, and comfortable, though a bit dark. The bed was great and I slept really well. The room was the perfect size for one person, and the bathroom w"

Hunter Gillezeaustar2025-10-06T18:55:40

"I stay in a lot of hotels because my job requires it. I don't have exorbitant standards because at the end of the day, it's a room to put my things and a place to sleep while I do my job. It's not the fanciness of the room that matters: it's reliability and customer services. So when I lose my wall"

mike lowstarstarstar2025-11-20T15:02:14

"Location of hotel is good within very easy walking distance of the Empire State building and our room was nice with a bay window looking out of the front of the hotel. Just be careful about the deposit charged when booking in. We paid $110 and, despite only having one bottle of water from the miniba"

Samuel Fiffickstar2025-11-07T00:07:20

"I booked my stay through Expedia a few months ago. Since I used to work in a hotel, I called ahead to make sure I was in the right room. I was assigned an ADA-accessible room, so I upgraded over the phone and paid with my debit card. Now, when I called about getting my refund, the front desk agent "

clairestar2025-10-18T22:05:46

"Horrible experience, and unfair charges. Would not recommend!!! pretty sure there are better hotels in NYC. Stayed here for 4 nights, and as an IHG member, would expect complimentary bottles of water daily. Nevertheless, we asked for 2 bottles of water on the first day, and they gladly gave it to u"

About

A 4-minute walk from the Empire State Building, this boutique Midtown hotel is a minute from the closest subway station and 8 minutes from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. The warmly furnished, air-conditioned rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPads. Other amenities include minibars, designer toiletries, bathrobes and free alkaline water . There's a plush, modern restaurant and bar in the lobby serving American cuisine and cocktails. Guests have access to a gym next door, and the hotel offers various wellness services in-room. Room service is available 24/7.

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Review Keywords

room size (50)front desk staff (30)comfortable bed (25)rooftop (18)subway access (14)boutique hotel (10)room upgrade (7)quiet room (6)cozy room (4)narrow hallways (2)

Amenities

Free Wi-FiPaid breakfastPaid parkingAccessibleAir-conditionedLaundry servicePet-friendlyRestaurantFitness centerBarSmoke-free
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Low Dissatisfaction Risk

16% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — in line with expectations for this category.

Rating Distribution

5star
317
4star
158
3star
69
2star
38
1star
88