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Jan 28, 2008 by Stephanie from Haddonfield, NJ
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The staff really went above what I had expected!
• Not much information for area attractions: restaurants, bars. Didn't even know how to get to their restaurant.

“Comfortable with a great staff. They recommended a different room when the only one available was a smoking room and stored our luggage for us while we went for lunch. Clean rooms and their breakfast was great, recommend it for room service!”

Jan 28, 2008 by Kevin from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• The room was a great value. I would stay there again.
• Requested toothbrush. Called twice to remind. It never came.

“This hotel is a great value. It appears to be a converted apartment tower; therefore the rooms vary in greatly in size, but in general most are larger than your typical NY hotel. They have a very nice bar with a great view of the city. They have an adequate work out room. For the right price, I would stay here again in a Heartbeat. If you are expecting 4 stars, don't stay here. If you are looking for a nice hotel at a good price, this is one of your better options in NY.”

Jan 26, 2008 by Gabe from Yakima, WA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Classic building, clean and maintained.
• Had to pay for internet.

“Nice clean large rooms for New York a little out of the way unless you have business at the UN. But in New York you can always catch a cab.”

Jan 24, 2008 by John from Silver Spring, MD
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• The price in Manhattan.
• Dirty, old, and needed a face life.

“Was not a 3-star hotel by any stretch of the imagination. The room was old, dirty, and needed a face lift. The hotel was noise, and seemed to be bare bones for something that should have been more.”

Jan 23, 2008 by Quinn from Alexandria, VA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[4]

• Great river views, large room for NYC includes living and kitchen.
• Off the beaten path--6 blocks to the nearest subway.

“Very pleased with hotel. Had a mini apartment with living, small kitchen, small bath and bedroom, two TV's--a lot for NYC. Room was clean, furniture was good but not plush; great view of East River. Desk was friendly and helpful. Restaurant on 26th floor also had great views--did not eat there however. Only complaint is the hotel is next to the UN and except for that is not really close to anything. Subway is six blocks away meaning you will be taking a lot of cabs.”

Jan 21, 2008 by Jane from Uniontown, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Room was clean, nice to have full kitchen.
• The room was warm, had to open window. Bathroom small.

“Clean room, very friendly staff.”

Jan 19, 2008 by Jenny from Burlingame, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The room was lovely. The view onto the east river was spectacular!
• A bit isolated from lots of restaurants, etc. (by a few blocks).

“The hotel was very nice. An older building with small public spaces. The Art Deco lobby decor is nice and the staff is very helpful. Our room with a small kitchen, queen bed and pull out sofa was beautifully decorated. The view onto the East River was wonderful! Wireless internet available in room for a small fee. Easy to get cabs. I would recommend this hotel and would stay here again.”

Jan 19, 2008 by Bryan from Bethesda, MD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Big room, great locale, attentive staff.
• Room furnishings a little antiquated.

“Excellent value, quiet location near the UN, huge room, furnishings a little antiquated, very pleasant staff, overall great experience.”

Jan 4, 2008 by Rachel from La Jolla, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Full kitchen and spacious room.
• A little far from Subway and had to pay for internet access.

“The Beckman Tower Hotel is a great place to stay in NYC.”

Jan 3, 2008 by Judith from Needham, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Extremely helpful staff, pleasant room.
• Room could be updated a bit.

“Enjoyed our stay here immensely. The hotel staff was extremely helpful, the room was comfortable (though not state-of-the-art), and the location was perfect for us. If you want to stay "in the center of things," this is not for you, but this East Side neighborhood is much quieter and less crowded, while still having many convenient restaurants, etc.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Gloria from Portland, OR
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• We got a spacious, highly functional, attractive suite, low cost.
• Nothing negative to report.

“I was surprised at how much room there was and how much function there was to the design.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Joanne from Ithaca, NY
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Just the location. Everything else was below expectation.
• Comfort of bed. Cleanliness of room. We found an old newspaper under the bed!

“The clock had not been changed to EST. This hotel felt neglected.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Arlene from Boston, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• The kitchenette area.
• The rooms had 2 twin beds, 1 queen, or 1 king bed.

“The hotel was very nice. A little out of the way for but accessible if you like walking. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Each room had a kitchenette which added to the features of the room. Snacks and breakfast were able to be stored in the refrigerator. The only dissatisfying feature was that there were no rooms with 2 double, queen or kings beds. The only room with 2 beds was twin beds. Having the option of 2 beds in the room would have been nice.”

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Jan 2, 2008 by Pam from Hanover, MA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• They gave us an upgrade for having aura.
• The couch in our suite was filthy and so was the carpet.

“It was great other than the dirty carpet and couch.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Kim from Putnam, CT
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Easy accesses.
• Rooms needed to be updated-carpet, paint.

“Hotel was ok for the reason why I visited nay.”

Dec 26, 2007 by Matt from South Bend, IN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Staff was friendly. Rooms were huge for New York. Quiet at night. Good location.
• Everything was great.

“We loved the hotel and would stay here again. It is however, not in the center of the action, which suited us just fine. Close enough to where we want to be, yet at night the area was quiet. Actually got a good night's sleep in Manhattan.”

Dec 21, 2007 by Mark from Arlington, VA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• Old art deco architecture.
• We were in an old apartment next door to the hotel, which had been converted.

“The art deco decor is very nice, but we were surprised to find out we'd be staying next door in an old apartment building that is now the hotel's "annex." the room was very big and had an outdated kitchen, but we were looking forward to staying in the tall hotel building. Room was ok. I'd call it a two star well before a three star.”

Dec 21, 2007 by Bob from Roswell, GA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Good location.
• It is unacceptable that the temperature in the room is controlled by the hotel staff!

“The hotel was clean and in a very good location in east midtown NYC. The neighborhood was relatively quiet for NYC (compared to Times Square). The room was blandly decorated. The heating and air conditioning cannot be set by the hotel guest except for turning the fan on or off. The entire building runs off of one temperature setting. If you would like to cool down the room you have to regulate how much to open windows and hope you get it right during the evening.”

Dec 20, 2007 by Bill from Dallas, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• My room was an apartment with living room & kitchen.
• Access to subway difficult.

“I was pleasantly surprised to find an apartment, with a generous living/dining room, kitchen, as well as a nice bedroom and bathroom. It is immediately adjacent to the U.N. Building. There is no convenient subway stop, although 2 cross-town buses pass in front of the hotel. It would be a good choice someone who plans to stay for several weeks and would like to cook and have guests over.”

Dec 20, 2007 by La from Corpus Christi, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• It's an older, very quaint, relatively well kept hotel. Located on Manhattan.
• Nice location but a little more of a walk than we anticipated. No problem if you take a cab.

“This was an older hotel but it was quaint, very quiet and relatively well kept. The room's decor was pleasant, though the carpet was dated. It was clean and had plenty of space. Kitchenette was a plus.”

Dec 20, 2007 by Sue from Providence, RI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very friendly, helpful staff, great views from 26th floor restaurant. Nice area, good restaurants nearby on 3rd Avenue.
• Cabbies refused to take us to Penn station from there. Take bus or walk to subway!

“Worked very well for us: we shared a bedroom/living room suite, so we each had our own "room." near the un, very pleasant location and very quiet at night no street noise. Staff very helpful, professional and friendly. I would stay there again!”

Dec 20, 2007 by Sparky from Salem, MA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Large room, nice view.
• Stained carpets, stained wallpaper.

“The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very large, with a kitchen and dining area as well as a good sized bedroom. The room needed major updating. The carpet in the living room was horribly stained and the wallpaper was peeling and moldy in the bathroom.”

Dec 19, 2007 by Aaron from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Large rooms with great views, free wi fi, the staff was awesome.
• Some of the furniture could stand to be replaced, shows minor wear everything else was great.

“Great value, excellent hotel. Staff was very helpful. The hotel had a very elegant restaurant on the 26th floor with views of the city and east river. The room size was impressive and kitchens were an added bonus. Rooms and common areas were very clean though some of the furniture showed minor wear but nothing serious.”

Dec 19, 2007 by Michelle from Stafford, VA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[3]

• Friendly staff.
• Very run down!

“While the staff was very friendly, the room was in extremely poor condition. The pictures are doing not give a true account for what the room really looks like. The tiles in the kitchen were coming up; the sofa sleeper was stained and torn, etc. I would not recommend this hotel.”

Dec 19, 2007 by Greg from State College, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Very spacious. I was only there 1 night but ideal for long stay.
• Nothing.

“It is located a 15 minute brisk wall to Rockefeller center. Very large room with bedroom, living room and kitchen. I was happy with room.”

Dec 19, 2007 by Robin from San Jose, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The location was great.
• Internet and parking were additional charges.

“This is a good hotel for the money. Dont park using the valet, there is a garage around the corner for 1/2 the price. The hotel is within walking distance to some really good places to eat and close to Rockefeller center.”

Dec 19, 2007 by Emily from Falls Church, VA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Free upgrade.
• The blankets were abnormally stiff and the bathroom was a little dirty.

“Overall a good pick.”

Dec 18, 2007 by Jin from Thompson, CT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[1]

• Have a great kitchen with all the equipment I need.
• The heating machine was too noise.

“It is a great hotel for the family; you can cook in your room. If you plan stay long, it is the best chose.”

Dec 18, 2007 by Christopher W. from New Haven, CT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The staff was friendly and helpful!
• The mattress and pillows were not very comfortable.

“Good location only 10 15 min walk from grand central. Very attractive lobby and professional staff. Surprisingly spacious rooms. Only disappointed in the comfort level of the bed.”

Dec 18, 2007 by Richard from Cleveland Hts, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• Furnishings are a little shabby.

“I have requested a receipt from you for this stay in order to submit my expense report and you told me I would hear from you in three hours that was yesterday! I need the receipt!”

Dec 17, 2007 by Mishik from Burbank, CA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• You guys should sell this hotel as a 2 star hotel not a 3 star. I almost checked out the first day. This also is a limited service hotel not a full.
• No business center, wireless internet did not work one food outlet that was closed to private banquets 2 of the 3 days I was there. Rooms were dirt.

“I would never stay in this hotel ever again.”

Dec 15, 2007 by Gerry from Dudley, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very comfortable, helpful and friendly staff, standard room a suite.
• The hotel is old and a bit worn, the blanket on the bed showed wear and tear.

“I was very pleased with my stay there, the room was a nice size with a full size kitchen with a table, giving me allot of space to work for business. If they replace the carpets, and use new bed linens, it would have been perfect. I would recommend this hotel and stay there again.”

Dec 14, 2007 by Peter from Tarrytown, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Unexpected kitchenette room. Excellent location. Friendly staff.
• Walls in bathroom had dirty smudges.

“Wonderfully refurbished old hotel in excellent location. Quiet neighborhood, but near restaurants and within walking distance of grand central terminal. Friendly staff.”

Dec 13, 2007 by Patricia from Colonia, NJ
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• The check in staff and the doorman were very friendly.
• The room was awful.

“The price of the room (overpriced) did not match the quality (not 3 stars, as advertised). While I believe the room was clean, it was so dingy (carpet, bedspread, linen) that one had the feeling it wasn't clean. When checking out, we reported the coffeepot which didn't work because plug was bent. The person at the desk didn't seem to care. I would not go back there and I would not recommend it to anyone.”

Dec 11, 2007 by Valerie from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Location and views.
• Nothing.

“Very helpful staff, great view from 26th floor restaurant and conveniently located. Everything I expect in a hotel.”

Dec 11, 2007 by Maureen from Jefferson Valley, NY
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The bar/restaurant called the tower.
• Rooms needed updating especially the bathroom.

“This hotel should be considered in the moderate rating not in the upscale rating. It suited my needs for the night but I have stayed in nicer places including the La Quinta and Comfort Inn.”

Dec 3, 2007 by Rachael from Queensbury, NY
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[1]

• Bellman.
• Room was moldy old and unacceptable.

“Hotel should be considered a 1-2 star hotel as it lacks the amenities and cleanliness required to be considered a 3 star hotel. Although unit had a kitchen, it was so old and dirty I wouldn't even have put a bottle of water in the refrigerator which was completely self contained.”

Dec 3, 2007 by Elizabeth from North Wales, PA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• The room was large.
• Hotel overall is a teeny bit "shabby," past-peak.

“The Beekman Tower is really 2.5 stars, except for the great bar on the top floor. It's a little worn looking, older heating/ac units which are very loud, tiny bathroom with no shelving. It was clean and very functional and the views - my were no river - were great.”

Nov 28, 2007 by Sue from Springfield, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The staff was very courteous and upgraded out room to a 1 bedroom suite which was beautiful Liked the restaurant on the top floor.
• Valet parking cost us over $100 for a one night stay.

“The room we were upgraded to looked exactly like the picture. We were in town to visit our daughter who had just moved to NYC and our suite was much larger than her apartment! The staff was very helpful and the restaurant on the top floor was reasonable for NY. The breakfast we had was very good. The hotel was quiet and out of the way, but very close to our daughters apartment so it worked out perfectly for us. If you want to be close to the action of Times Square and the Theatre district it is quite a distance to walk. Things may be a little worn in the hotel but for the price and distance to our daughters apartment it was perfect.”

Nov 28, 2007 by Melissa from Silver Spring, MD
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[4]

• Kitchen equipped rooms.
• Parking at the hotel is $52 a day! Astronomical!

“The Beekman Tower Hotel was not what we had anticipated. The bed in our suite was uneven and mattress was hard as a rock. We came with children who had to use the pull out sofa in the living room. The sofa cushions were much worn. Worn through on the edges to the padding. Prior to arrival we had called ahead to inquire about parking with the customer service number. The female clerk advised us that its $52 a day valet only parking. I inquired as to where the nearest public parking garage was and she refused to inform me repeatedly stating we have parking here at the hotel for $52. I have been to NY before and know there is plenty of public parking facilities around you just have to look for one. We ended up finding one two blocks away. I didn't need valet parking. I only wanted to park my vehicle once I arrived and get it back once we we're ready to leave. We enjoyed NY and didn't let the substandard hotel get us down. We only spent minimal time in the room to sleep.”

Nov 28, 2007 by Tommy from Arlington, VA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[4]

• The view.
• The room was dirty, torn couch, torn carpet, completely outdated. Would not ever stay there again. No comparison to a Marriott or Doubletree.

“I have no idea how this hotel was ever ranked as a three. Obviously whosoever ranked, it never stayed there. It was completely outdated and worn from the carpet to the sofa and bed. The hallways smelled of people cooking food and gives you a feeling like you are in an apartment building. I would not recommend staying there. The hotel at best would be ranked as a 2 star and that would be pushing it.”

Nov 27, 2007 by Tim from Ashburn, VA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Dirty room, broken toilet and heater, untrained staff, smelly room, needs major renovation.

“This is the worst hotel that I have ever stayed at. It is rated as a 4 start hotel but felt more that a 1 star motel. Our heater was not working and it was about 20 degrees that night. We were freezing all night. We waited about 25 minutes when checking into the hotel. The room was dirty and smelled like raid roach spray. Avoid this hotel. It needs to be demolished and rebuilt from ground up.”

Nov 27, 2007 by Tom from Alexandria, VA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The front desk and bellmen are fantastic. They made it easy to park my car. The rooftop view is incredible. Great art deco.
• It is a long walk to the subway.

“The Beekman is wonderful in many ways. This is a true art deco gem. The rooftop bar and restaurant are great for the views but the food is just ok. The staff went out of the way to be friendly and helpful. If you stay here do visit the UN which is just next door.”

Nov 26, 2007 by Linda from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• Nice soap, shampoo products.
• Dirty rugs and curtains.

“This hotel is very tired and a 2 star rating would be generous.”

Nov 15, 2007 by Jackie from Boynton Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[4] • Location:[1]

• The staff was friendly.
• The beds were not comfortable and tiny.

“Strange that a NYC hotel has a kitchen in it. I felt that the space in the room could have been better used. The bathroom was tiny, and when I asked to have two beds in the room I had no idea they would be twin beds. Shocking!”

Nov 14, 2007 by Nazaria from B.B.Bangi MX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[6] • Location:[10]

• Comfort and facilities in room excellent.
• One of the reservation staff was not that friendly and not aware of conditions of reservations. The supervisor was more polite and helpful.

“Strategic in terms of location. Excellent and well maintained facilities in room.”

Nov 2, 2007 by Stephanie from Lenexa, KS
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[10] • Location:[4]

• Top of the tower bar is very nice and has a great view.
• The room is old, dirty there were stains on the walls and felt lived in.

“Front desk manager is awesome and tries very hard. The hotel is in an ok place on the river and I guess could be good for extended stays as it has a kitchenette. However, the room was gross! Our bathroom had stains on the walls that looked either like old blood or makeup either way it was uncomfortable. Even the floors did not look clean. We spent as little time as possible in the room. The TV was unclear no remote.”

Nov 1, 2007 by Mike from Toronto, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Small hotel, expect simplicity.
• Small rooms, not close to subway.

“All in the entire hotel was great. The room was very small but hey, its NYC: you're never in your room anyway. You have to be a seasoned traveler to not let the little things get to you. Above all the hotel and room was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Its not a 4* so don't come expecting it. Its a 5 block walk to the subway, so it was not the most convenient location but cabs were easy to grab.”

Nov 1, 2007 by Guy from Ellington, CT
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Inexpensive, decent location.
• Hardest bed ever, slow service, room not detailed.

“Staff was its saving grace. Very friendly to my wife and I as well as to my 5 year old daughter. Bed was so hard I slept on the floor. Room didnt even have a pen in it!”

Nov 1, 2007 by Diane from Fort Wayne, IN
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• The room had somewhat of a view.
• It was quite dated, carpet worn.

“Considering the price of hotels in Manhattan I feel Beekman towers were a decent place to stay, rooms were clean and front desk was helpful.”