254 East Vacation - New York

This was our second time staying here and we really like everything about it. The beds are very comfortable. Plus you are close to everything.

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If you want to feel like a New Yorker, and not a tourist, this is the place for you. 254 East Vacation is full of charm and character--each apartment/room is unique, quiet and private, and even has a small kitchen. Wonderful location on the Upper East, walk to anything you need---food, drug store, shopping and more, just steps away. Enjoy a leasurely […] walk to Central Park, or stroll along the East River--both are walking disance from the hotel. This is by far and away our favorite place to stay when we are in NYC. I can't say enough good things about 254 East Vacation and the folks who run this hotel--we've been going there for more than 2 years and have never had a problem. It is our home away from home whenever we are in New York! Read more

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The location is perfect and the apartment adequate, but not clean and not maintained. The fold out couch bedding was DIRTY.- making the charge for an extra guest ridiculous. The bedspreads in the main bedroom were musty and smelly, but the sheets were clean and the beds comfortable enough. The bathroom needed a good cleaning as well. A thorough cleaning […] would make a world of difference... and just a bit of maintenance. Read more

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The good: Excellent location, very close to hotels, grocery stores, coffee shop, short walk to central park. The bad: The apartment type living is very affordable since we were 5 people and did not want to get 2 rooms in the city. However, I do think that the amenities were really below par (e.g. The glasses in the kitchen were kept on old/wet kitchen […] tissues, the spoons were not cleaned properly, the bedsheets were old and unclean, etc.) I have stayed at other service apartments in the same neighborhood before and they provided way better service for marginally higher costs. Read more

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Not really a hotel in the sense that there is no hotel staff onsite-& no elevator. The owner gets back with you on the phone pretty quickly if you have a question. Room is large & bathroom nice.

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I liked it. Unfortunately no wifi.

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For my purposes, this hotel was perfect. You feel like it is a residence instead of a hotel. If you need high-end amenities, this is not the hotel for you. But if you like simple, clean, private and comfortable, this is for you. There is no front desk and there was no maid service during my weekend stay, but that was fine by me - it gave me a better […] sense of privacy. There is no elevator in the building - so be aware that you will need to carry your own luggage up stairs (again, fine by me). The bed was memory foam and super comfortable, and the bathroom was much larger than normal hotels in NY. I used to live on E. 70th St., so for me, this felt more like having an apartment and less like staying in a hotel. I will be staying here again. Read more

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I was very pleasantly surprised- for the price I knew that it couldn't be a luxury suite. But the apartment was clean; simply but efficiently furnished. Not a lot of options on TV- but they got QVC!! The location is great for upper East side locales- a 10 minute walk to Sloan-Kettering. I was in NYC by myself for a 3-day inservice and felt completely […] safe in the neighborhood. The manager was very accomodating and helpful. Although not always on the premises, he is always available by phone. He made a special trip to get me a blow dryer. I will definitely stay again if I have the need, and I would highly recommend to anyone. Read more

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Very nice! The beds were very comfortable. My only recommendation is the place needs mini blinds in the living room area and kitchen for privacy.

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There was no elevator and we were on the 3rd floor. Our room was not cleaned the entire time of our stay. The air conditioner window unit was right in front of the bed and blew into my face all night. It was very unsatisfactory and drastically overpriced based on its location which was nice on upper east side.

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I grew up only blocks from here .Loved it The neighboorhood is great. Felt good to be home. If you want to get at aste of NYC this is the place.

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Firstly to clarify - this is not a hotel. It is an old apartment block where each apartment is has been converted as a unit to let. Although there is fundamentally nothing wrong with the accommodation I was disappointed as I do not think this comes through clearly enough in the advertisement. In addition when one arrives it is rather tricky to figure […] out how to get inside (one has to phone the number on the address listing and he gives the password and details of key whereabouts. Our unit was double booked ( but we arrived earlier so the other couple has to be elsewhere accommodated). The stairs are very narrow so it is difficult to carry suitcases. The apartment block is also about 7 - 8 blocks from the subway - so also bargain on taxi cost or a lot of walking. Having said all that the accommodation was acceptable, clean and reasonably priced for NY. The unit can sleep 5. Read more

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Location was great and staying in a brownstone made the feeling of staying in NYC great. The location was grea, close to everything. The cleanliness of the facility was terrible, there was mold in the bathroom and kitchen, I had to semi-clean before using those rooms.

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The lock for the front entrance did not work, so while we were given a code to use it, we didn't need to bother. There was a deadbolt on the door to the room, but this too was broken. The place had been poorly cleaned, the toaster still had crumbs around it from previous use, the inside of the microwave was sticky, the inteior of the fridge was iffy […] at best, and there were towels hanging on a hook on the bathroom door which appreared to be used. (there were clean folded towels on the back of the toilet) There wasn't a paper towel or any type of cleaning product available, except for a used sponge at the sink. The most frightening and dangerous problem, the exit window to the fire escape is blocked by a window air conditioner. Read more

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Bedrooms were very spacious and comfortable. It was a very hot weekend, and I wish there had been an air conditioner in the main living area and not just the bedrooms. Other than that, the rooms were clean and the location very convenient. By far the best price I found for that neighborhood.

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This is not really a hotel, but an apartment building that rents out rooms for the night. This is good and bad. PROS: It's in the middle of a real neighborhood, blocks from where I needed to be. It was bigger than a hotel room, with two rooms plus a kitchen and bathroom. It was pretty comfortable. CONS: There is NO ELEVATOR and we were on the 4th floor. […] They don't have a front desk or some of the amenities of a real hotel, like baby cribs. The decor is pretty awful and didn't seem particularly clean. Overall, I was glad we stayed there because of the convenience of the location, but don't expect high-end hotel luxury. Read more

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We arrived there and found some hairs (that were not mine) in the tub, some boxers and socks in the upper cabinets in the kitchen, and the underside of the down comforter was a little stained, so needless to say, we didn't use it. We were in room 1, and I'm not sure if all the rooms are like this, but the place is covered in mirrors, so sometimes that […] got a little creepy because everywhere you looked, you saw yourself. Also the bed is up a narrow set of stairs and its a mattress on the floor. I bumped my toe getting out of bed in the morning, and my boyfriend hit his head getting up in the morning because its a little awkward to move up there. That being said, the place was very convient for us as we have friends that live only 2 blocks over, so we will definitely use this place again. It's a perfect location for us, and we really just used it to sleep and shower there. Read more

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There is no elevator and the flights of stairs to the rooms above the ground level are steep.

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The room was really outdated. The spreads on the beds were faded and old. The carpet has seen better days. We didn't need a kitchen, but if we did, I wouldn't consider the hot plate and microwave a kitchen. The room was minimally clean. You could see the gathering of dust around table legs, etc. Obvisouly the furniture was not moved when they vacuumed. […] One bed was so old and noisy the sounds woke us up. The room definitely needs a makeover, but suited our purpose and location. We really were only sleeping there, but if we had time, the patio off of the back of the room (1A) looked inviting. Read more

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My room was in the 5th floor and there is not elevator. The stairs are to steep and the steps too high. The internet service is mediocre at best. The utensils in the kitchen are very limited. The internet did not reach my room unless the door was opened. One of the TV was out of order.

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Very accessible to upper Manhatten

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Kitchenette area was not clean and bed sheets not ironed. WIndows not double glazed so traffic noise was too loud. curtains dont close properly to keep room dark and lots of street lights pouring in. There is no front desk per se and no elevator so you lug your own luggage up the stairs which are not clean. location is good enough but not significant […] enough to make up for the barren room, lack of cleanliness and non-existent support. Read more

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Not much worked in the room. Coffee maker broken, no ironing board, window air conditioner unit put out hot air and on last leg. Bed was nice and room

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Exactly what I expected. Very satisfied

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We loved the personal attention and unique smallness of this boutique hotel. Being from a very small town in the south, we felt safe in this neighborhood and enjoyed the nearby restaurants & grocery stores. My husband & I were there with our 6 year old granddaughter, and after a full day of sight-seeing, it was great to come to our room, get a pizza […] & relax. We also enjoyed EJ's right around the corner - reasonably priced & good food. We plan to stay here every time we go to NY. It was clean, beds were comfortable & my husband loved the price!!! Read more

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The first floor room is a total bachelor pad, for a younger person or couple. The bed is on the floor on a completely mirrored loft. Since the stairs are right there, it's not like climbing up off the floor in the morning. The shower is a little short, but it's New York. I've also stayed on the 3rd and 5th floors, which are your typical two bedroom […] suites. Unfortunately with no elevator, the stairs could be a killer for the 5th floor. I love the apartment feel, and it's only a few blocks from the office. I do wish the cable channels were more abundant, but I had the same issue at the Hilton. I had an awesome experience with the owner in the past, who had no problem re-booking me at the last minute when my trip plan changed - multiple times. It's a great Read more

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Nice renovated building. Very peaceful stay. This is a great location if you are familar with NYC, close to Lexington Ave Subway, great restaurants and out of the tourist trap prices on food. Best diner, Green Kitchen 77th at 1st Ave, great breakfast prices and good food, best Pizza and cheap Italian, Italian Village Restaurant 79th st and 1st Ave. […] Best Steakhouse, Spark's 210 E 46th Street. Read more

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THIS IS NOT A HOTEL!!! IT'S A RESIDENCE SOMEONE HAS PASSED OFF AS A HOTEL. IT IS HORRIBLE!!! We had to walk up three flights of stairs with luggage to get to this crappy room. Dark, dingy, cheap satin bedspread...stopped-up sink in the bathroom...overpowering smell of bleach...just all around seedy. Not worth half of what we paid for it. There is no […] front desk, no management on site. You call the number and a voice tells you where to go. The only thing this place has going for it is the upper East Side neighbourhood. Nothing else. The 'lowlight' of my trip. Read more

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I was really satisified with this place. The location was great, accomodations were nice, and it was neat staying in a place that wasn't the typical hotel. The only complaint that I have was that there was envelope hand written asking for a tip for the housekeeper. Maybe this is common practice in NY, but I have never given a tip for the housekeeper. […] In my opinion, this is just part of the daily rate. Overall, I liked the place and would stay again. Read more

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My girlfriends and I just stayed for 4 nights in room 2A. There were five of us, and the rooms had 2 double beds and a pull out couch. All of the beds were very comfortable and the rooms were very clean. It gave us such a great New York experience! We were in the upper east side and so close to every thing! We all enjoyed E.J.'s diner up the street […] for breakfast and lunch. It was so central to everything! I cannot say enough good things about this place! Very safe, very quiet, and very cozy. The place was small - But what NYC apartment isn't? We got creative, with five women you have to. We would pull the mirrors (which there were a lot of) off the walls and sit on the beds, or in the kitchen area and get ready for the day. It was so close to everything, we were able to come and go as we pleased and take naps as needed. This was such a great affordable place to stay that was right in the middle of everything and had an amazing feel. The staff was great, we really never saw them, but one time our group separated and the group who went back to the apartment didn't have the key...I simply called the manager Danny and he let them in with no problems once they arrived. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone! Read more

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This was my first time renting an apartment instead of a hotel. It was very comfortable and clean and I think if I was staying a few days the experience would have been even better. As was, the hotel was in a convenient location, within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. The subway station is only a couple of blocks away to bring […] you into the larger part of the city. Approximately 30 minutes walk brought us to the front steps of the Met. If your interest is in the museums, this is the best stay for the best price. Read more

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its like coming to your very own apartment in the city. some of the studios (i was in #5) need a little updating, but overall very clean (esp the bathroom) and comfortable. having a mini kitchen would be really convenient if you having kind of a long stay and dont want to eat out every single meal. the only issue might be the walk up - i was on the […] 5th floor. was there for only one night, but i can see that could be difficult with suitcases. or if you are coming back multiple times throughout the day. the best part was the "check in check out process" as in there was NONE. no waiting in line after a long flight to check in! awesome! Read more

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Nice location .Easy in and out. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.

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Close to where I wanted to be in Manhattan.

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An Anniversary getaway and 254 East was perfect! Upper East Side location made everything we wanted to do walkable (museums, Central Park). We had street level room #1 and it was clean, comfortable and had the pleasant feel of living in a small NYC apartment. We loved it. A galley kitchen - stove, sink, and frig, and coffee provided. Security to the […] building and our room was fine. The stairs up to the loft bed were narrow and the bathroom ceiling was low but that added to the charm for us but those might be difficult for someone taller. A little street noise but that's NYC. Interaction with the owner/managers was great - we received a confirmation call the day before with check in instructions and there was a place to keep our luggage between checkout and heading to the airport. Great experience! Read more

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This was not a "hotel" but a one bedroom apt in a very nice brownstone building in the east side of Manhattan. The manager was very nice, never meet him, but he called and gave us information on how to get in the building. If you were going to stay a few days in NYC and needed a SMALL kitchen it is great.

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It was not what I expected at all great location but for the price seriously no maid. No clean sheets. No AC or what they had did not work. The bathroom smelled , toilet seat needed fixing. The dishes were not clean. Yuck

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This was a very nice studio apartment that is used as a rental. I did not need any help from the staff and I did not see any of the staff. This is a very nice affordable place to stay. Subway was 2-3 blocks away.

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I've stayed here a few times before; it's in a terrific neighborhood, and although a little far flung from midtown/downtown, reasonably accessible via the subway and a good alternative to hotels when the tourist season heats up from May to December. There are 8 apartments (apparently); I had not stayed in this one before. It seemed older, less clean […] and less inviting than the others I'd experienced. For the price it is very reasonable, but it wouldn't be confused with "well appointed" or "nice". Read more

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We were looking for an affordable price and an alternative to the standard hotel room. It was not a "wow" experience but we did fine. There are some great restaurants in the immediate area, that was a nice surprise.It was probably a little too far for us to walk everywhere so what we saved in hotel fare was made up in taxi expense. A walk to Central […] Park was easy however. Read more

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Hotel was actually a apartment building converted into a hotel. It was an interesting idea. Never stayed in Upper East side. I enjoyed the area. Room I stayed in actually had a courtyard. Very nice to sit in after a day of travel and siteseeing. Room did not have cable, so when I woke up, was going thru sportcenter withdrawal. Otherwise, I felt like […] a New Yorker. Read more

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nice neighborhood, apartment old but clean, conveniences are there except for hair dryer. the freezer needed to be defrosted (thick slab of ice on bottom of freezer). 2 full size beds and a fold out sofa, microwave, stove, keurig coffee maker. No maid service (but there was an envelope for gratuity). All in all relatively spartan but suffices - we spent […] little time in the room anyhow. perhaps a little overpriced for what you get but it is NYC. 10-15 min walk to central park and museums, Gotham Coffee down 2nd Ave ~68th street is highly recommended. short walk to subway. Perhaps a Read more

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Great in every way - nice rooms, every convenience you can imagine, nice staff - but one: INADEQUATE INTERNET, I had to sit on the 3rd floor stairs to get a signal that worked.

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