Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park

Positives: Of all my visits to NY, this was my first time staying in a Manhattan hotel. The room size was...cozy, but my friend and I made it work. I chose a room with a kitchenette, which in hindsight we probably didn't need, but it was fun to see all that they managed to squeeze into the one side of the room (a small drawer fridge *and* a freezer, a sink, a decent size counter, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, dishes & some cutlery, and even a mini-dishwasher). The two times I interacted with the front desk (checking in & asking for change to leave a housekeeping gratuity), the staff were very friendly. The check-in person asked whether I was afraid of heights, which I thought was a weird way to ask whether I wanted a high floor. I am afraid of heights, but I do love a view and a high floor, so I'm glad I said no b/c I got that view, and that was nice. It helped to expand my sense of the room. :) The breakfast exceeded my expectations. I assumed there'd be wrapped pastries, oatmeal packets, crappy eggs, and if I was lucky, yogurt. There was quite the spread instead: vats of oatmeal, Chobani Greek yogurt (including plain, my preference), some cut fruit, deli meat for sandwiches, even some more savory salads (like a protein-filled bean salad one day)—plus hot things like eggs, sausage, etc. There were also granola bars to take for the road. Had I not wanted to eat out, it would have been a great way to spend a little less on food for the day (breakfast plus lunch sammies and snacks). I was also pleased to have a copy of the Sunday NYT to enjoy while breakfasting that AM; you have to come early for the papers, though. The hotel is well situated to Central Park, theaters in Times Square, and a few different subway lines. Not far from the hotel is also fun Singapore-style indoor night market (Urban Hawker) that was a great way to have some tasty food while waiting out the flash flooding.

Positives: Everything: the staff, the breathtaking view, the hearty breakfast and the doggy bags options, and of course the amazing location. We had such a perfect stay!

Positives: Location, building, view, room set up.

Positives: The location is perfect. It’s walking distance to Central Park and Times Square.

Positives: Great views. Wonderful staff. Good breakfast.

Positives: Proximity to EVERYTHING!!!

Positives: The view from both our rooms was fabulous The breakfast was well managed and food replenished quickly in during busy times . We enjoyed the complementary ice cream in the afternoon . If you asked a member of staff for something it was done straight away ie more pillows / hale taxi

Positives: Hotel was directly on Broadway Ave. Room was cleaned daily and even though room is not spacious it did my wife and I justice as we were out touring the city the majority of our stay. Will definitely come back and choose Residence Inn. Job well done.

Positives: Fabulous views from the room, little kitchen which was useful. Eroll at level 4 on breakfast duty was really helpful, great guy.