Hotel Elysee - New York

I'd probably walked by this hotel 100 times in the years I lived and worked nearby, but I had never know a single thing about it. Turns out it's a quiet throwback, a calm and restful sanctuary, literally just steps from some of the busiest sidewalks and streets of New York. I found my room comfortable, quiet, well appointed. Neither fancy nor homey, […] a nice in-between. A perfect base for getting out and about in Midtown, and retreating between meetings or shopping trips. Read more

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The Hotel Elysee is a very traditional type of hotel in that the hotel has that French flair and romantic touch that my wife loved. We had a JR Suite and the room was spacious. With a spacious room it feels a little like home since there is a sofa and two TV's. You can relax. The room was very clean and my wife got some valuable rest. There was no noise […] at all. Central Park was very close and like a lot of New York nothing was more than a $10 cab ride away. Read more

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most pleasant and comfortable

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Very pleasant and helpful staff; quiet room, great location, good value. Cramped bathroom, leaky windows, substandard elevator service, light door security (no peephole or lock that allows the door to be partially opened)

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I found this terrific hotel by doing a hotels.com search by location and price. I was skeptical that a $240 room in Midtown could be any good. This is my new best hotel for Midtown! Great people, decent rooms, well located, and included a real breakfast.The lounge was homey and well appointed. I would recommend this hotel for business and/or romance. […] Not a $500 a night room, but a great small hotel for value. I have paid much more for much less. Read more

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We totally enjoyed the experience. Staff was extraordinary in their service. Continental breakfast was great. Only complaint was there were no conveniently located electrical outlets in the room. Had to plug in phone to recharge in the bathroom.

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This is a nice European style hotel well located in Midtown. The service was very good - helpful an pleasant concierege. The breakfast and cocktail hour area being included is a big plus!

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One of the BEST hotel stays I have had in a long time. The staff are fabulously attentive and friendly without being too overwhelming. My room was quite spacious and very lovely. You can tell that a fairly long time ago the rooms were incredibly lush, and instead of being redecorated they have been allowed to fade a little with time. The result is EXTREMELY […] charming. I recommend it and I will return on my next stay in Manhattan. Read more

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My sister and I had a lovely visit at this charming hotel. The staff was very helpful, the breakfast was amazing and the room was very comfortable. We both will return to this hotel in the future.

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Very impressed with this Hotel as I didn't know what to expect. Main reason for staying initially was lack of bed bug reports and fair pricing on our overnight stay. The guys at the desk were pleasant and helpful with a good sense of humor and didn't give off the frat house vibe I was half expecting as I approached them. Rooms were better than expected […] however some of the bathroom grout and fixtures need some help. Continental breakfast was THE best I've ever experienced hands down. This place has the New York charm without the bedbugs. I'd much rather stay at a place like this over the boring Hilton's and Sheraton's any day. As long as prices don't go through the roof - I will definitely be back! Read more

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Charming, intimate, very European in feeling. Not your big convention style hotel which is a plus! If you demand the latest, greatest, and sleekest of hotel accommodations, this hotel is not for you. If you want quiet, personal attention, and the feeling of comfort and intimacy in the middle of the vibrancy of a fantastic NYC location, this hotel is […] for you. This hotel is a member of The Library group and having stayed at both, I prefer the Elysee. Read more

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Has a quiet, old-world feel to it. The staff was helpful in every respect. The rooms are a bit small as one would expect in an older building, but they were clean and nicely decorated. Every afternoon, they served something akin to a "tea" for the guests...a very nice touch.

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Very European style hotel. A better restaurant on-site would've been nice. There is a deli across the street for quick bites though.

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Love the breakfast and afternoon tea/wine and the homey second floor. Very friendly and helpful staff. super location and will definitely will visit again.

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I loved staying at this great hotel. My overall experience was terrific, and the staff was really nice. My only tiny suggestion is that they make it easier to plug chargers into outlets (which are all on the floor behind furniture).

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I was pleasantly surprised by how wonder the hotel and staff was. I intend to stay at that Hotel when ever I am in New York. It feels like home!

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Very good. We came to N Y for theater but the location was too far from the theater district. Otherwise a wonderful experience. Walter and Diane Coffey

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first time to stay here. Everyone was friendly, the front desk, the doormen, the maids. Enjoyed the Monkey Bar-great service all around.

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A wonderful peaceful hotel in midtown. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful. The decor and rooms are cosily old-fashioned. Of course there are never enough outlets for phones, computers etc, but that's sadly still the case in most hotels. In the afternoon they put out wine and cheese in the lounge area. Wonderful! And this is also where […] they put out the breakfast (included!) in the morning. It's a wonderful atmosphere and really makes the hotel home in this very busy city. Would always come back to the Elysee! Location is great - walk to Fifth Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park . . . what else can you wish for? Read more

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This hotel is well position in the middle of two busy avenues 5th and Madison. A gem of tranquility in an urban sea . Walking distance to Central Park and other interesting spots in NYC. $7 cab ride to any museum on uptown if you get tired. Hotel offers a healthy breakfast of fresh fruit bagels and yogurt. Walk around the corner on Madison to cafe Europa […] for more breakfast and sandwich choices. Many small venues restaurants on 5th Avenue surprisingly inexpensive for this part of town. Unique rooms! and a bit bigger than average NY standard I stayed on the 6th floor Queen Suite high enough to be spare from street noise. Internet connection was ok. If you want to stay away from impersonal, monotonous looking, crowded places Hotel Élysée is your place! Read more

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It really had a very homelike quality which I really enjoyed. Even though it might not be the fanciest in terms of linens, bath fixtures etc., the hotel had everything we needed and everything was very well kept. The staff was invariably warm and friendly. For the price and location, I think this hotel is great.

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the only negatives were that the bathroom soaps were never replaced until we asked. It used to be that two fresh bars were supplied daily. Also, the toilet paper was clearly cheaper, not plush, but something I would not expect in a quality hotel.

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This is our hotel of preference when we are in NYC. Small but modern and a delightful second floor breakfast/coffee room. Great location, helpful staff, comfortable rooms. A very very good value.

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Very comfortable european boutique hotel atmosphere with lovely large salon and quiet library. Good breakfast and helpful staff. Coffee and tea and cookies always available. Bedrooms are small but comfortable. Easy walk to central park and theater district

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Excellent hotel; great value for the location and quality. As a frequent business traveler I was quite surprised at how nice this hotel was. It would be great for business (quiet rooms), a romantic stay or a shopping visit to NYC. Service was fabulous! I will definitely stay here on my next visit to NYC.

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I am a frequent visitor to Manhattan. This hotel is perfect for me in every way. It is very well located, small, quiet and elegant. Everything is clean and in good working condition. The included breakfast service is in a nice, sunny, well furnished area that is quiet and homey.

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The hotel had an intimate ambience, cultivated by the super friendly and helpful doormen and front desk. Decor made you feel like you were in a smaller European hotel (a good thing!) and the room was suprisingly big, for a NYC hotel.

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I gave this hotel 4 instead of 3 stars because in the areas the hotel lacked, it made up for in friendliness of staff, free continental breakfast, and the wine/cheese offering in the evening. The hotel is old but quaintly so. I think they have made an effort to keep it in working order and nicely decorated. I would stay here again. The hotel was quiet, […] mostly older couples-30's-60's age range. Read more

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The hotel was absolutely charming -- not a big, impersonal high rise. We also found the location to be ideal for all of our touring plans -- it was centrally located.

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My cab pulled up and I was greeted immediately by friendly staff. I received the royal treatment at check in too and was given a room upgrade without asking and told about their happy hour, breakfast, etc. A very nice suite at 1/3 the Four Seasons rate! Great value for a very comfortable room. Don't tell anyone. Keep the secret so they'll have rooms […] for me when I definitely go back!! Shhhhh. Read more

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A pleasure to stay at Hotel Elysee. It was a wonderful experience. My room was a great size and hotel staff were efficient and helpful. I will definitely stay there again and have recommended it to others. The breakfast and afternoon cocktails/happy hour was excellent too

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My wife and I stayed at the Elysee the night after our wedding, as a layover on our way to our honeymoon. At the time of our booking via Hotels.com I mentioned that we'd be staying during our honeymoon. When we arrived we were quietly told that we'd received a room upgrade - little did we know that this meant a plush suite complete with grand piano, […] kitchen, gorgeous living room and bedroom! The staff were extremely helpful in finding a place to order in dinner - we arrived late on Easter Sunday and nearly everything was closed - and gave us a complementary bottle of wine to help celebrate our marriage. Although this was a short stay, we'd definitely go back to enjoy more of the Elysee's amenities and hospitality. Read more

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Highly recommend the Hotel Elysee. It obviously tries hard to make its guests comfortable, from the quality of the rooms to the very good continental breakfast that is included in the price.

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Perfect location, easy to get to, wonderful service and I would highly recommend this hotel.

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A superb location just off Madison and 5th Avenue right near the shops! We found the staff to be very friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable. Rooms are kept clean, the bathrooms are classical marble and the beds are so comfy with high quality linen and lots of different pillows. Breakfast is help yourself continental, with a good choice with staff […] on hand to toast bagels etc. Coffee, tea, iced water and biscuits are available all day. In the evening there is wine, cheese and nibbles,... all of these are complimentary! We stayed in a room at the back which didn't have a view, but was really quiet at night. I would highly recommend this hotel, and will make it my first choice if I go back to New York. Read more

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Great hotel, very unusual good stuff, helpful and friendly , hotel room was large ,but, to the back, noisy , and far below my expectations,Heard they have better and renewed rooms, my invitation was months before....I could have get one ,

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Stayed many times, best deal in Manhattan if you can get accomodations on a promotion.

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