Hotel Stanford

Nothing close to being called a hotel, motel maybe.
A place still has blankets instead of duvet and not very clean ones. A door has a safety chain! But thank got we had it as somebody opened our door 8:30 in the morning. Radisson next door is doing a remodeling so you’ll be getting a lot of noise as early as 9am. You might get a wall/​window of the other building in your windows an arm away. If none of these bother you then start as it’s right next to Madison garden, great location.

If you want a room to sleep in, in a convenient location, this is the place to go. Nothing special but it does the trick. Only complaint worth noting was the occasional cigarette smell that wafted through the air vents. The morning after our first night, two different employees, on separate occasions, knocked on the door asking to enter our room to inspect the odor, which was awkward to say the least. Besides that, my boyfriend and I had a fairly comfortable stay at this hotel.

Only good thing about this hotel is its location in ktown. Other than that everything else sucks. The wifi, room service, rooms, and everything else just sucks. Don’t get tricked by this hotel giving free breakfast. It’s just bagels and yogurt from the 99 cent store and not worth eating.

Ah, the Hotel Stanford! A gem hidden in the streets of Koreatown. As I entered the lobby, I was received by a smile. I immediately felt at ease and welcome. Showing up a bit early for the original check-​in time proved to not be a problem at all, as we joked and laughed as my key was handed over. The room, a standard room with a double bed, was not too small and not too big. Just about the size you would expect from a small hotel in the heart of Manhattan. I had everything I needed, a soft bed, a desk to put my computer, a tv, a bathroom with a nice, clean bathtub/​shower and believe it or not: a fridge filled with two empty glasses and a decanter full of ice cold water; just what you need after a long day in the city. The bed is a chapter in itself, the linens as soft as a spring lamb, four comfortable pillows and a comforter in just the right thickness. My room was facing north, towards the Empire State Building on the 11^th floor. It was quiet and nice, another staple of a comfortable hotel where you can retreat to your room without being bothered by the loudness of your hotel neighbors. After a delightful late night Korean bbq, we headed back to the hotel and found the same smiling faces in the lobby bidding us goodnight. This is the moment we found out how truly amazing this hotel was. Zapping through the channels of the TV, we stumbled upon a channel providing us with top notch Korean entertainment. Entrapped in the magic of Korean soap operas, we forgot all about time and place. We were taken to a magical world, being propped up by the comfort of the four pillows provided. The night was not young anymore as we fell asleep in the early hours of the morning still clutching the remote, not at all willing to zap away or turn off this intense adventure. All in all, the Hotel Stanford is providing exactly what you want and need for a small hotel in New York.

I thought it was a hotel hotel at first impression. But I was wrong on the morning I wake up I have 2 huge bug bite on my leg.

Not very nice or accommodating. Little things like that make a big difference you would think being in a hospitality industry they would realize that.

I brought my Mom on a trip to NYC in June 2008. I love staying in Midtown. I find it makes all my favorite Manhattan sites very accessible. The location is the selling point. It is close to the Empire State Building, Penn Station and the subway.
The rooms are small. We had to play a bit of luggage jenga to walk around the room comfortably. The beds are very comfy and the shower was great! We had no view, just a fire escape. Ha! I could not hear the bustle of the city which was nice.
The free breakfast is nothing to write home about. I’d rather eat in all the great restaurants that are available to me in Manhattan anyway. There is only one elevator as this is a smaller boutique hotel. So you may have to wait a minute for it at peek times (breakfast).
If you are on a budget then I would highly recommend it.

Came in here on a random night with a couple friends. It was nice and cozy. Bring a date or a couple friends. Huge wine list!

There are a lot of things to like about Hotel Stanford. The location is very close to a subway, there’s free breakfast and wifi. The room was well stocked with a pitcher of water in the mini fridge, a safe in the closet, all the bathroom supplies you’d expect. But a hotel should focus on physical comfort, and that was an area in need of improvement. The room was too hot when we walked in, and when I set the thermostat to «cool» and auto-​fan, it seemed to be blowing more hot air. I shouldn’t have to sleep half naked in late January. The bed was way too firm and squeaky, though that didn’t affect my SO since she can sleep anywhere. Our room had a lovely view of an alleyway and no window screens. I can say it was a quiet and dark room (good blackout curtain) so that was better than some places I’ve stayed in nyc, but the bed was just not comfortable at all.

Pros: The beds were extremely comfortable and the hotel is in a prime location between the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden/​Penn Station
Cons: the street is filled with bright LED signs, the light of which bleed through the blackout curtains. The lounge area is too small to accommodate more than a few guests at a time, causing lines in the morning for the breakfast buffet. The check-​in process took about 1.5 hours.

Excellent location, easy subway access and a short walk to Times Square, Macy’s and Penn Station. Definitely a tourist hotel that frequently has large groups that check in.
Room lacks a chair to relax in the room so it’s either the bed or the desk chair. The room and the housekeeping were fine. The breakfast leaves a lot to be desired, the good news is that within a block or two you can find coffee and decent bagels.

I found the Hotel Stanford to be conveniently located just 2 blocks from Penn Station and ½ block from the subway, in New York City.
Hotel Stanford offers a unique stay in a building with quaint early 20^th century Architecture, a nice change from the «Cookie Cutter «design you see in big name hotels.
A modest free breakfast is offered in the morning consisting of mostly Bagels, doughnuts, muffins and fruit.
Nobody likes a bartender you can’t have a conversation with, and at the Hotel Stanford you will not be disappointed by the Bar Keep. A young Korean Intern with a penchant for good conversation will not disappoint you and will toss a little cultural exchange for an experience you would normally have to travel abroad for.
The Hotel cleaning staff is attentive, and very polite.
All in all, this place may not have the amenities that a 5 star hotel would offer, but for a budgeted traveler, it is the the place to stay while in New York City

Great location. Good for people on a budget. Convenient.
The staff were friendly. Even though it’s a bit awkward when you see them hanging out drunk in the lobby late at night.

Arama at the front desk was so helpful and lovely!!! She gave us wonderful recommendations and had a great knowledge of the area!

What can I say.
For the price a very nice hotel ideal location.
Rooms cleaned everyday.
We stayed in room 801. Put you head around the window full view of Empire State.
Very close to subway station.
Staff very friendly and bed nice and comfortable. Not noisey in our room slept quite well.
Breakfast I will say as it’s free can’t complain but can see how it would be a problem if hotel was operation in peak season with seating.
Free safe and fridge and modern LCD tv with a good variety of channels.
Lift was slow but why the rush your on holiday.
Would defiantly rebook if room is available when we go next year.
Just don’t be scared off of bad comments.
Are people wanting a lot from a cheap hotel you can’t have the best of both worlds.

The rooms were small and dirty. They didn’t have room service or at least never answered when we called the front desk. This is the worst hotel I have stay at in New York City. Avoid at all costs. I have never felt so ripped off from a hotel experience.
I will not be coming back and I definately do not reccommend this place at all.

I traveled with three of my friends. With prices in Manhattan $ 300 or above for a room with two beds and many hotels not able to accomadate roll away beds… it is hard to travel with a bunch of guys with sharing a bed. For $ 417 a night… we got the executive suite. There is a couch for smaller people that can sleep. You can easily fit two roll away beds near the windows and the two nice size beds in the bedroom area. It will be cramped but you are basically sleeping 5 if all want individual beds. The bathroom is ok… the carpet looks like it could use updating… but the location is on 32^nd and Broadway. It will take you awhile to get there if traveling by cab cause of the traffic… but once there… many things are in walking distance and the subway is right next door. You are in the heart of Ktown. Penn Station is two blocks away. For the price and what we needed it for… perfect!
Oh the hallways are small. One elevator that will be a wait. But if you have lower floors take the stairs.

Hotel Stanford deserves 5 stars. NOT because it’s a prestigious, 5 star diamond hotel but because they definitely took the time to take care of «the little things», which I greatly appreciated.
First of all, the LOCATION is prime if your in NY for business or simply to sightsee because it’s right in Midtown, next to the Empire State Building, minutes from Times Square/​Theatre District, Madison Square Garden and more! Everything is walking distance so it’s verrry convenient. Also, there are tons of good Korean restaurants right next to the hotel! There is also CVS, Walgreens, etc all 2 minutes away.
I stayed here for 3 nights and really enjoyed my stay. It’s a smaller, older hotel so don’t expect things to be high class/​top notch. There is one elevator and many people have complained about it… yes, it’s a bit slow but not a nightmare. I loved the fact that they give you complimentary breakfast every morning. Yes, it’s not the best selection of pastries/​bread but it’s free so I don’t understand why people are complaining about this. The bagels were good, the juice was fresh, coffee was good.
On to the ROOM, my room had a king size bed and a sofa, very spacious and comfortable. It even had a vanity table where I could do my makeup! The room has an antique feel to it but it was cozy. I was skeptical about people saying there were bed bugs here but I found my bed and sheets to be VERY clean, no complaints. The bathroom was super clean and had shampoo, conditioner, soap from Bath and Body Works. The maid service was also superb. They came every morning and refilled all of the shampoo/​conditioner/​soap and replaced all the towels. Great service.
ALSO, I appreciated the fact that there is a small fridge and they also give you complimentary mineral water and a bottle of perrier!
The staff at the front desk was very kind and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

Ça n’arrive pas tous les jours de passer deux semaines à New-​York. Pendant des mois, j’ai attendu avec une impatience grandissante cette échéance, mon premier vrai voyage depuis longtemps.
Néanmoins, partir deux semaines pour finalement passer ses journées rétamée à cause de :
1) la literie
2) la promiscuité
3) le bruit de la circulation,
Très peu pour moi.
Après de longues heures de comparaison du marché hôtelier local, j’opte pour cet hôtel, qui me paraît avoir un bon rapport qualité/​prix, en plus de né pas être trop exposé au bruit.
À l’arrivée, première surprise: C’EST À KOREA TOWN! Je suis aux anges devant les perspectives gastronomiques qui s’offrent à moi.
La chambre n’est pas immense, mais propre et joliment meublée.
Tout à fait par hasard, nous nous retrouvons au 11ème étage, au fond d’un couloir, dans un angle de l’immeuble.
Autrement dit: un seul appartement voisin, pas de passage devant la porte, et la fenêtre donne sur un parking. Parfait! Nous avons été baigné de calme pendant tout notre séjour, ce qui n’est franchement pas désagréable dans cette ville si bruyante.
Si vous pouvez, demandez donc la chambre 1101.
Le personnel n’est pas toujours hyper avenant, mais rien de bien choquant. J’avoue avoir ri des critiques de certains Unilocaleurs américains, qui clairement n’ont jamais mis les pieds à Paris.
Un étoile en moins pour le petit déjeuner proposé par l’hôtel, certes gratuit mais au choix très restreint: quelques bagels, des mini croissants, des pommes si vous avez de la chance. C’est tout.
En somme donc, un hôtel moyen de gamme, qui n’en met pas plein les mirettes mais qui permet de passer un bon séjour sans se ruiner.

Clean, quiet, safe, comfortable, gracious
And did I mention economical? This place is a bargain. There are people reviewing who give it a less than perfect score. Didn’t see that at all. OK, the continental breakfast is not haute cuisine. But honestly, they gave me caffeine and a bagel. Started the day.
Just look at the address: W32nd between 5^th and 6^th in midtown. Literally 30 feet from a subway station, so you can get anywhere. Koreatown area w/​24-​hour restaurants, so the street always feels busy and (to me) safe even at night. Our queen-​sized room was super clean, quiet, and comfortable. Flat screen TV in the room, adjustable thermostat, shampoo and soap provided were from Bath & Body Works. Cool!
Bonuses? Super nice staff. Very gracious, welcoming and accommodating. Bell staff kept our bags prior to check in, and after check out the next day, so we were free to roam around the city without lugging all of our stuff. We returned to the hotel — after checkout — and were still able to make use of the business center and 2^nd floor lounge, which is as really nice touch. Coffee, tea, water, cookies and a comfy place to sit from 8 – 4 each day. Then you walk 1−½ blocks to Penn and get on the train. Really, it’s perfect. I will absolutely be back.

Not a dump… but seems to be on its way there. Extrememly bare-​bones quarters… small, hot, one tiny window, and a tv from 1988. Not worth the $ 200 for the night.(I stayed at a marriott in DC the next three nights for the same price every night and it was great.) Located in extremely busy Koreatown… a lot of interesting restaurants I would love to check out, but again. the hotel really was a disappointment.