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"Times Square Nugget"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 6, 2012
We really enjoyed our stay. We stayed for a week and were glad to find a hotel right in the heart of Times Square. The service was definitely top notch! The front desk was courteous and the concierge was very helpful, recommending great shows and restaurants. Our room was nice. It could've been a little larger. But the bathroom was a good size and the size of the TV's and the fact that they played HD was a bonus. Also, the bed was quite comfortable. The cleaning staff did a fine job of keeping up the room. I'll definitely recommend this hotel to others.
"Consistency. You can depend on it."Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
Finding a "GOOD THING" these days can get harder and harder. For this reason when you come across a 'good thing" it is priceless. One of the most recent "good things " that I have come across is the PARAMOUNT hotel in Times Square. The first thing that I leave the hotel impressed by is the professionalism and commitment that is demonstrated by the staff. Starting with the front desk where I was checked in by Catherine and continuing until the driver which I received at the hotel hands me my luggage at the airport. Catherine followed the details of my visit until the moment I checked out. The only dislike that I had which eventually i got over was the view of the alley where the boiler or some loud machine was placed. I know that from now on I will request a room that faces anywhere but there. If you are going to New York and plan on taking in Broadway there could not be a more perfect location. I love this hotel so much I find myself wanting to travel to NYC more. I cannot wait until my next visit to the PARAMOUNT which I hope will be in the next few weeks.
"Affordable Quickie in NY"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
We had a very good time and the hotel was close to work.
""Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
Very nice hotel, within walking distance to subway for access to Manhattan (take the 7 or E and you can get to grand central, times square, penn station). Just a few blocks to local restaraunts. The room was very clean, excellent staff, free shuttle to subway. Overall an excellent place to stay if your touring new york city. One note, if you are considering a "view room" save your money, the view is obstructed by a number of taller buildings (the hotel is only 7 floors). Overall an excellent experience and I would definitely stay again, especially at the rate because of the new hotel discount. If you plan to take a cab from the hotel call one yourself because the service the hotel uses charges a flat rate to specific areas and you can get a cab on your own for cheaper generally.
"Nice hotel in the theatre district"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
Very nice hotel in the theatre district. Friendly and helpful staff. Basic room accomodations but very clean. Would recommend.
You're privy to living in one of America's wealthiest zip codes at 254 East Vacation. The housing for your holiday is on the Upper East Side, inside a brownstone walk-up apartment building on a tree-lined street. Central Park is just a 10-minute walk along 74th Street and the chic shops of Madison Avenue are less than a 15-minute stroll away. (Prada and Gucci are always affordable if you're window-shopping.) Do you hear culture calling? Hoof it 20 minutes from your 254 address to see masterpieces at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (The Met offers programming for children, too, so don't be afraid to bring your kids.)
At this apartment-style hotel, you can connect to the complimentary wireless Internet access in the first-floor lobby to check out area restaurants. Each suite offers unique decor and furnishings, and all accommodations have kitchens or kitchenettes; you have the option to cook in and save money. In the evening you can catch your favorite cable show on the TV or surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
This New York apartment hotel does not have a restaurant, but there are dozens of dining options in the surrounding Upper East Side area.
Nearby restaurants include:
Danica Restaurant
Persepolis
Uskudar Turkish Restaurant
Kazusa
Christopher Myles Restaurant
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
All guests of this Upper East Side apartment hotel must call the property manager upon arrival in New York to receive check-in instructions. If guests will be arriving late they must call the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival to receive late check-in instructions. It is recommended that they leave their cell phone number if there is no answer.
Guests can receive detailed instructions by contacting the office using the number on the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Of all the superlatives used to describe the Upper East Side, one word is apt: richest. Some of the city’s wealthiest residents live in the high rises that line Fifth Avenue. Be prepared to spend an entire day at the Museum of Metropolitan Art. Both a physical and art-world behemoth, the Met is home to several masterworks, from an intact ancient Nubian temple to post-modern color studies.
see all hotels in New York"Very comfortable"
We were amazed for the price what an amazing value this hotel was. We needed to be in the upper east side so the location was perfect.
"Can't beat the location"
This is a good hotel if you are looking for something simple. You kind of get what you pay for in a very nice part of Manhattan. As a former New Yorker, I can say that the location could not be better. There is nothing fancy about the hotel, but it's comfortable, safe, and our room was very quiet. We also had a little kitchenette which was great and […] the space was large for NYC. On the down side, I would say if you are a clean freak (I'm not, but some of my best friends are!), this is not the place for you. It is clean, not immaculate. The plumbing in our room (3A) was pretty bad, banging pipes when you turn on the bathroom faucet. I have a big main of hair which I did not wash for the weekend as the water pressure was very low in the shower, I thought I'd never get the shampoo out. Read more
"254 East Vacation on E. 74th St."
Hotel service non-existing. Room was not serviced after day 1 of 2-day stay. Little hot water on AM of 2nd day and noone to complain to.
"A Dump"
Scary Place!!
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We had a very comfortable stay. Staying in an apartment was a nice way to sample New York City life. But this place is not for everyone-- parts of city living included a narrow staircase, no elevator, door knobs slightly off kilter...
"Cute and Clean"
I've already recommended this hotel to many friends and will be staying there again. I didn't know how to get into the hotel (this was first time to stay in a boutique hotel) so I called the number on my confirmation email and the gentleman who answered was polite and very helpful. The surrounding neighborhood is safe and quiet.
"254 vacation"
Great alternative to your typical hotel. Don't have luxury of your usual hotel lobby/front desk staff...but, during business hours contacting staff is an option. We had difficulty with the lock on our room. Otherwise, we had a decent stay and enjoyed the room.
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"Room 1 @ 254 East Vacation on 74th St."
It's within walking distance of Lenox Hill hospital at half the cost of Waldorf. Room #1 is small but includes it's own kitchen in a quiet, safe neighborhood with a Mediterranean Restaurant next door. Down side: Room #1 has a narrow staircase up to a loft bed with only 4' clearance to ceiling, but it's all mirrored, including the ceiling,...(insert […] your own fun idea here). My husband is a big guy and not a NYC native and after spending a night there he gave it all 5s. :) Read more
"254 E 74th St."
This is an old building, a three floor walk up with no elevator! The stove in the kitchen was filthy. Skimpy, thin towels, only five for the entire week and no maid service. We saw a large MOUSE in the room the day we checked out!!!
"LOCATION is everything"
For all of you complainers about hotel service, etc: This is the story about this place- You are offered quiet, great restaurants, peace- no staff knocking on the door asking if they can get into your room to clean, the convenience of cooking in the room and placing leftovers in a fridge, having a terrific dinner at a Turkish restaurant at the end of […] the street(delicious), no cabs or emergency vehicles waking you at odd hours of the night, convenient check in and check out, Madison Avenue Shopping.. Need I say more?? ( 2 miles to Radio City if that is what you choose) Thanks. I was very happy there. It is definate I will return. Read more
"just few details"
This is a decent place at a great location in upper east side. I had a pleasant experience in general, however my room at second floor had the drapes ripped and I could not get them closed so sunlight was hard to avoid. Also, internet acces is limited only to the first floor.
"Satisfied"
Old, but clean. Quiet. Nice area. Close to Plenty. Safe. Perfect for my needs.
"Excellent location"
I think the location of the hotel was really great. There is no elevator, however, and there is no real front desk. I think that the hotel appears to be a number of converted apartments. The cost of the hotel is high, despite its goal of being a low-cost alternative in New York. The reason for the high cost: hotels are ridiculously expensive in New […] York, and this place, like many others, is simply pricing their service based on the economics of the region. I had no problem with the service. Danny was nice, and he did a great job calling me to check in prior to my arrival. He also helped hold my stuff in a room so that I did not need to carry my luggage with me all day. Very nice guy, and the place was clean, and quite large. The only thing that bothered me was the price. In DC, a comparably priced hotel would be a 5-star wonder. In New York, you can't expect too much for the high prices. Nonetheless, I would recommend this to others who are trying to maintain a low budget but still remain in an excellent area. The subway is close. The restaurants on the upper east side are great. And, overall, I think it was a nice place to stay. But, New York is indeed expensive. Read more
"254 E. Vacation in the heart of upper east side"
This was a convenient location as my niece lives nearby. The place was comfortable but they could have had a few more amenities in the kitchen area such as paper towels, dish towels, instructions on how to turn the lights in the kitchen on and having kleenex in the bathroom.
"254 East Vacation - nice apartment great location"
The apartment is small but clean and well appointed. We were in Apt 1, which has a bedroom "loft" that is very small without much headroom. The bed was comfortable. The separate living room and kitchen were very nice. It took us several attempts to contact the manager regarding access to the apartment, but once that was sorted out everything went smoothly. […] The location is convenient, about 5 blocks east of the Park and 5 blocks from the closest Metro stop. I would recommend this hotel for couples, not families. Read more
"Great - for NY"
New York Hotels in general suck compared to anywhere else. Having said that, I do reccomend 254 East Vacation because it is very much like having an apartment in the city rather than renting a room. I don't like maid service unless I request it. (There is none.) The apt was comfortable enough. Having a kitchenette was great. Closet space was weird and […] if you are over 5'7" you need to duck going into the bathroom. The loft bed was a little strange too, but hey, it's New York! Only complaint is that there is no Wi - Fi in the room. You have to go out into the hall to get connected. Five blocks from the 6 train, it is easy to get wherever you want to go in Manhattan. I would stay there again. All the rooms are different. Ours presented some obstacles that only the spry and nimble would ignore. It is not for older folks. Read more
"Like staying in a tenement."
The place needed a good cleaning. The rugs in the bathroom were dirty and wet when we got there and smelled. The baseboards throughout the whole apartment were filty dirty and certainly hadn't been cleaned in a long time. The bathroom had cracked tiles and broken soap dishes The microwave was very dirty. It was not worth the price.
Place was ok. Bathroom smelled a little mildewed. I was disappointed that the picture in the ad did not match what I actually rented.
"254 East Vacation"
very comfortable, very clean. Perfect for the traveler who does not want all the bother of a hotel. we had a great stay. I was contacted by the manager the day before my arrival, given the door code and parking information, and everything went as said. Great Location!!!!
"Interesting Accomodations"
Nice Location, reasonable price for the area. This gave us the authentic NY experience. The building is old, and some renovations would make it nicer, but it was decent place for our family of 5. Make sure you get check in directions before you arrive. We neglected to do so and had to wait for a call back. Fortunately for our tired family we got a quick […] return call. Read more
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"254 east 74th hotel"
room was large, and had an outdoor patio. beds were soft. bathroom small. great location.. bathtub full of cockroaches damped the experience
"East 254 Vacation A Boutique Hotel"
Mydaughters and I really enjoyed staying in an apartment like a "real " New York resident during our visit to your wonderful city. It was small but clean and comfortable. We would do it again. It would be helpful if directions to nearest subway station was provided for the first time out-of-towners.
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It is likely I will do business with it next time.
"254 East Vacation"
My daughter and I very much enjoyed our visit at 254 East Vacation. The location is great, both convenient and quiet , and the rooms were thoughtfully decorated with character and comfort. I have recently returned from Italy and I found the atmosphere to greatly resemble a European pensione. We hope to return here often.
"Great value and European Feel"
This is really not a '"hotel" per se. Rather an upper scale 'hostel'. You have your own bathroom, loads of privacy and a great locale. The kitchenette and cable TV as well as the secure feel all make this a best kept secret near the area that Sex In The City was filmed. Enjoy!
"Great location"
I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasently surprised. This is not your regular hotel but it is a great place to stay . I stayed in a small room, high ceilings, it had everything I needed. The bed was in a loft so if you have trouble climbing up small stairs this is not for you. They probably have other rooms.There's no maid service but who cares. […] Cannot beat the price for NY. Very satisfied. Read more
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"Great location, nice room, but..."
This is actually a very place given it's price and location (normally hotel rooms in this neighborhood begin from $500 and up). Rooms are clean, spacious, min mini-kitchen, etc However, there are a few things to keep in mind: 1. No elevator. Room numbers are actually floor numbers. Therefore, try to get a room with smaller number if possible, going […] up 4 floors is NOT an excercise I'd recommend to everyone. 2. A/C unit is small, noisy and not very powerful given the size of the room. Avoid this hotel during really hot summer days and especially nights. 3. Checkout at 10am - could be inconvenient form some folks (in fact, they are asking to check out by 10:30, and you can in pinciple negotiate a later time). 4. No WiFi outside of the lobby (and there is almost no place there to sit) If you're OK with these problems, this is otherwise a great place to stay Read more
"Great experience"
Everything was perfect as promised. 2a had ro for all 5 of us and a kitchen to boot! The only negative was the cleaning crew showing at at 10:30 on the dot wanting us out. We were still packing up! A nice quiet place to stay, a local feel.
"Apartment #1"
The room was priced for fair value. It was nice over-all. The location is what I was looking for. The check in was very easy. It was clean. I would consider it again if I were in that neighborhood. Perhaps a non-loft would be better for my purposes. It is a studio/loft. It was probably renovated in the 90's and could use some modern touches (i.e. digital […] tv) and fix up. The air may be marginal if it were greater than 90 degrees outside. The stairs to the loft might be a challenge for an older person. They are quite narrow. The bed is surrounded by mirrors. The kitchen seemed nice and functional. Overall it was a good experience. Read more
Owner could have done a much better job at maintaining the building and the hallways, putting signs out for arrival (there is no one to great you), and giving clearer directions to the unit. The hotel, effectively an apartment building, is in a great location and in a beautiful street, but the lack of upkeep of the building spoils all that for you. […] Do not get there any later than 5:00 since there is no one to great you and you may need an hour or two to figure out the logistics of getting in. There was no trash cans in the bathroom and no table to sit at. Read more
"Wonderful hotel in a great location"
We stayed at 254 East Vacation hotel recently and were pleasantly surprised. The hotel is more ofa rented apartment in a great location(Manhatan - few blocks from the subway and Central Park). It was clean, spacious and had it's own patio. Very reasonable rate for the area. Also, I left my watch in the hotel and was pretty sure it would never be returned. […] Danny, the manager, not only found it, but sent it back to me. I would definately stay there again. Great Turkish restaurant on the corner, too. Read more
"Very good "apartment like" stay"
We were really looking for a hotel that had a separate living room and full size kitchen and we found it with this hotel. We wanted to make our morning meals and prepare food for our baby, so it was great to have the comforts of home amidst the big city. The hotel room was very clean and tidy. The beds were comfy. We didn't have the expectations of […] it being like a hotel and it was nice not to see hotel staff each time we walked in and out of the building. If you are wanting modern decor, elevator music, and room service, this is not the place for you. If you are fine with a nice clean space, full kitchen amenities, and room to breathe, this IS the place. The neighborhood is full of great restaurants and shopping that one can walk out the door and experience each day. The 6 line subway station is just 3-4 blocks away for accessibility to the rest of the city in a flash. Read more
"Speachless"
I think anyone thinking of booking here should call and get a full description before booking. This was described to us as an apartment, although it did have portions of an apartment it was more like half a studio. The place had every inch of space taken up from window to wall. When i walked in we seen a small leather sofa, table, and tv. A small but […] adoreable kitchen. The bedroom was up a single flight of stairs and once you get there we found a matress on the floor and a tv in the wall which only got two channels. The bathroom was ok but the bedroom situation was ridiculous. Read more
"Pretty weird experience"
This was like staying in a college kid's place while they were off on spring break. I did not see any service people during my stay. The "suite" was an apartment that had been sub-divided into a couple of units. The bed was smack up againt the front door; the sitting room was much larger than the bedroom. It was a hot day and the tiny window air conditioner […] was not adequate to cool the two rooms. It was no fun schlepping my bags up three filights of stirs and the halwway smelled of mildew. The neighbor hood was terrific, however, and the room die have an absolutely massive television. The WiFi connection was unbeleiveably weak and slow. Not the worst place I ever stayed in NYC, but close. Read more
"Convenient to Lenox Hill hospital"
I was looking for an inexpensive hotel in the Lenox Hill neighborhood, and this fit the bill. For a few nights, it was fine. I would not have been able to stay any longer than the three days. The facilities are spartan, and the a/c didn't work well, so during 80+ - degree days, it was not comfortable; at night it would have been nice to be able to open […] a window since the room was stuffy, which made sleeping difficult. The neighborhood and walking commute to the hospital were perfect, with many delis and restaurants for meals. Sad that for what is charged a night, that's the best one can do in NYC. Anywhere else, the place would be considered very seedy. Read more
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"254 East Vacation -live like a NewYorker"
My stay at 254 East Vacation was wonderful. Sure there is no maid service but who cares. I make my own bed at home, I can do it here. The location is great, the apartment was clean and I enjoyed having a kitchen. There are many restaurants and shops nearby. The subway is a few blocks away as is Central Park.
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"Needs a makeover"
Dreary and depressing. Needed paint, new carpets, better sheets and and a makeover by someone who knows something about color and layout. Door lock did not inspire confidence.
"Great Value in NYC"
This is a small studio apartment converted into a hotel room. The best part of this room is it's newly renovated and very clean. About 4 blocks from the subway and next to a great Med Restaurant. I would certainly use this hotel again. Thanks for the great time.
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"Hotel at 254 East Vacations"
We did not have good vibes on the place. It was old and eerie. The decor in the room was old and outdated. This is not your typical hotel....no services whatsoever.
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"Lovely!"
A great change of pace from a traditional hotel. I was contacted by the manager the day before, our room was clean and ready when we arrived and well appointed. It's small but for New York, it's a steal and in a great neighborhood surrounded by tons of restaurants, bars and things to do. The mirrored ceiling was interesting but fun.
"Better than big hotel chains"
I travel to NYC multiple times a month and find hotels a bit tedious. 254 E is just like staying with a friend. Great rooms in a fantastic neighborhood with none of the hassel of staying in a hotel. Room is open and ready at arrival, no maids knocking on your door at 8:30am, no lines to check-in/check-out. They were also very helpful when I needed to […] extend my stay last minute. Highly recommend 254 E, particularly for people that visit NYC regularly and prefer to live like a local. Read more
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