The Blakely New York Hotel

We stayed at the Blakely Hotel for two nights. It was located walking distance to almost everything we wanted to see in NY, which was a huge plus. The hotel itself, however, was nothing impressive. If anything, it felt a little stuffy and dark. I understand the motif they were going for, but I think it was overdone – the walls in the hallways were lined with what felt like velvet. The elevators were way too small and really slow.
The room itself was very clean, but again dark – even the lighting in the bathroom was really dim. I liked the little kitchenette and they provided a couple of plates/​glasses. The TV in the room was a joke – it looked like something you would find in a motel. I found it particularly funny that they had an add near the TV about Game of Thrones coming back on HBO, but there was no HBO in the room, or any channels worth watching.
Service was fine. We had breakfast in the hotel the first day, went somewhere else the next. The continental breakfast was basically bread and fruit, so we ordered from the menu. It took a good 40 minutes to finally get our eggs, which was a bit excessive, and the eggs weren’t anything to brag about.
So, yeah. Wasn’t great. Wasn’t bad. It just… was.

Excellent location. Large, by NYC standards, rooms. Helpful, attentive staff. It’s hard to beat the Blakely. Keep in mind it is a small boutique hotel, not a big luxury mega chain. Charm trumps opulence here. Very homey.

This was a decent hotel. What attracted us to visit was the oldies feel it had with regard to furniture and décor. It was a pleasant experience with regard to visuals and location. However I did not have a good nights sleep. I felt rather uncomfortable in the bed and nearby hotel patrons were a bit noisy. Walls are a bit thin and you can hear audible conversations in the hallway. What bumped this experience from my initial rating of ³⁄₅ to a ⁴⁄₅ was the front office coming to the rescue with toothpaste. I had phone the desk inquiring about a location they recommend to purchase nearby and they sent up a tube within minutes for free. It was nice to take a bath in the tub. Bathroom was nice, with mirrors all around. Cleanliness was topnotch. I checked under the bed and it had been vacuumed thoroughly. Complimentary breakfast was OK. No amazing service from the waitstaff (never got a refill on coffee…). Food was basic — bagels/​muffins/​yogurt/​coffee/​juice/​cold cereals.

I have stayed in multiple hotels in the city and this is by far the best value. Large rooms by NYC standards. Very comfortable. Get a high floor facing the rear and you don’t hear any noise — unheard of for midtown Manhattan. Staff is great and onsite restaurant is excellent and offers room service.

Was going to NY for a Girls Weekend and one of the Girls had stayed here before & wanted to go back.
GREAT location… Great Service…
The food in the restaurant for Breakfast was blah (the free stuff even cheaper) but the paid for was just blah…
The room was of course what you would get in NYC, TINY… We had a 2 Bed Suite with Sleepable couch (I must say the Couch saved this trip) It was like a Huge Day Bed type couch & the cushions came off the back and then it was the size of a Twin Bed and was super comfy…
The room was soo dark, we literally slept till 830am and were shocked.
The MiniBar was fully stocked with Wonderful options, tons of Candy, Drinks, Snacks…
Elevators are crazy small, be prepared to invade someone’s personal space. There is a gym on the 2^nd floor.
Parking was the Public Lot next door and it was fairly affordable, we stayed 26 hours & it was $ 75 (hotel Validates) we did however pay $ 500 for one night… Which I think is crazy as we could have got something more chainy for less than half the price.
Prob would not stay again unless the GF requested it again!

Quaint lobby and very accommodating staff. Room was clean and extremely spacious, as was the bathroom. Location was great. Only negative was the breakfast so so.

We had a suite on the second floor while in town on business. The service was great, room was spacious and clean albeit a bit dated.
I didn’t sleep well due to the street noise right outside our room and the breakfast had a lot to be desired. I could have gone for fresh instead of frozen fruit, real granola instead of broken up bars, and fresh bagels from somewhere around town.
I wouldn’t seek this place out but was sufficient for our budget and needs on a few days in town. I would probably look around next time if I had a little more money to spend but wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again mainly due to it’s convenient location and accommodations although I would try to get a room on a much higher floor.
Recommend.

Location is very good and the rooms are huge and clean. The staff is friendly. The breakfast could be better even tough it’s included in the price, for the 16 $ it’s not «worth» it. The traffic from the street is heard very well so the room windows would need to be fixed.

Wonderful hotel with a gracious and helpful staff. They are quick to offer a smile and greeting. Suite was clean and spacious with a decent view and tastefully decorated. This hotel is located close enough to the theater district to make it a casual walk and far enough so that you don’t deal with the crowd and crazy. Nice restaurant and bar located on the first floor. Bartenders make a good martini.

I gave the Blakely 5 stars because it is the best hotel for the money that you’ll find in Manhattan.
A hidden gem four blocks south of Central Park. This is a European style hotel. Small lobby and small but adequate elevators. The staff was pleasant and professional. The rooms and bathrooms are pretty large, especially when considering the very reasonable price. When I first got there, I could hear lots of street noise. But, when I pulled down the shade, all was quiet. A free breakfast is included. This is in the attached Italian restaurant. The free breakfast is a buffet with cereal, fruits, fresh squeezed juices and yogurt. And very good coffee.

Great, central location, walking distance to everything — Central Park, theater district, restaurants, bars, offices in midtown, shopping. Was more reasonably priced than other similar hotels (which were all very pricey this time around). Service was extremely friendly — they made complimentary photocopies for me; offered to help me with theater tickets (although I ended up getting them on my own directly from the theaters to avoid service charges).
The rooms were very elegant, spacious, and had kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and sink, which was actually very convenient. The lobby wasn’t big, but was pleasant and cozy, and the attached restaurant and bar was an added bonus — complimentary breakfast buffet in the morning, and happy hour daily 3 – 5 pm.
My only complaint (which is common in NY) is that you could hear noise from the street at night — sounded like garbage trucks, construction or something. It was really loud in my first room (1208) at the back of the hotel. Moved the next night to 1203 at the front of the hotel. I still heard some noise, and maybe I was just more tired, but it seemed better. I would definitely stay again, though.

This is a hidden gem in the city. The accommodations are perfect. The breakfast is ideal. The staff… there are no words great enough to describe how amazing, professional and kind this team is. You HAVE to stay here. Great location too! Perfect NYC hotel find.

Nice spot, friendly staff, great location. Gave me a late check out (2pm) which I appreciated. Only downsides are 1. Crazy noisy AC in the bedroom, like being on a boat with the deep rumble it emits, and a totally unsecured wifi, so spooky using it.

Stayed with my kids. A little dated, but very, very clean. Great location with subway, Central Park, Hells Kitchen, Times Square, etc all within walking distance. The staff was helpful and extremely nice. I would stay here again.

Our 4^th year in a row staying here. Look forward to it every year. Upon check in on Saturday there were only our type if reserved rooms available on z smoking floor. We certainly didn’t want that, the clerk called a manager out and upgraded us to a suite !!! For 4 to a room it was perfect!
Location is safe and convenient .
Only downside we have is their continental breakfast, we went once a couple if years ago and found not enough selection.
Absolutely looking forward to next year!

This is our favorite hotel in NYC!
Although we live in Queens, we have chosen to stay at this classy and beautiful hotel when spending a night out enjoying the sights and activities in the city.
There is so much to do and see within walking distance, yet this gem of a hotel is quiet, comfortable and serene. A great getaway.
Staff has always been courteous, professional and most helpful.
Our favorite room is the «rock star» suite on the 16^th floor which has the best shower ever! (we have requested this room mostly for this shower!) The room is clean, tastefully decorated and has a comfortable king sized bed.
The breakfast in the adjoining restaurant is full of delicious fare.
Drinks and/​or dinner in the restaurant are also enjoyable.
Oh we love the Blakely!

THE WIRELESS DOES NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY. Don’t believe them when they say it does or they just spent a ton upgrading it. Rather, believe ME, I tried to resolve this and was very patient.
The new wireless provider admitted on an escalated call (which the front desk resisted placing at first) that the system was inaccessible, but then failed to resolve the issue and call back as promised.
This is a real shame because otherwise the hotel is great. Nice location, big rooms, friendly staff, etc…
But, the WIRELESS FAILURE makes it impossible to stay there and conduct real business.

Old style hotel with an absolute great location. Interaction with staff is minimal as you will probably only see them on Check-​in and Out. Rooms are large and very clean for the price. Only thing I didn’t like was the slow internet. Otherwise everything else was perfect.

THE YAYS:
— Sweet location
— Super easy check in and check
— Nifty key sensors
— Spacious, comfortable, and quiet rooms
— There is a fridge
— Close to multiple subway stops
— Walking distance to Columbus Circle & Grand Central
— Norma’s close by
— Le Bernardin close by
THE NAYS:
— Bathrooms are a bit tiny
— The continental breakfast was mediocre
A boutique hotel located just south of Central Park on W 55^th St. This place has a great location. Pricey at times, but we managed to snag a room for about $ 200 per night and for the comfort, quiet, space, and location, this was an incredible deal. If I remember correctly, this one isn’t available on any of the aggregate sites (Hotels, Orbitz, or Expedia). Your best bet is to try the hotel website directly.

If you want to be in midtown this is a good choice. Like all options in the area it is cramped and pricey. The rooms are pretty nice though and the wall covering is fun to look at while you wait for the elevator.
My two complaints are that we encountered an extremely rude front desk agent whose name I unfortunately did not get (everyone else was very nice), and our server at the attached restaurant seemed pretty resentful that we were eating our complementary continental breakfast.
Oh yeah, and the pull out sofa sucks to sleep on for 3 nights in a row.