Publicity photo from one of New York’s lowest ranked hotels on TripAdvisor (Photo: New York Inn)
There plenty of hotels to choose from in New York City. But everyone is usually in search of the top ranked ones– the best ones.
But we wondered…what about the worst?
TravelSkills took to TripAdvisor to see what people had to say about some of the site’s lowest ranked hotels in New York City.
Here’s a sampling from the bottom and the top of the rankings. (See TripAdvisor’s NYC hotel page here)
New York Inn – Rank #445/469 hotels
Location on 8th Ave., west of Times Square
Average nightly rate: $149/night http://www.newyorkinn.com/
(Image from the New York Inn website)
Excerpts from a TripAdvisor comment:
“There are numerous violation notices on the front door warning the building should not be occupied.”
“Should there be a fire (which by the looks of the photos here should be sooner than later) you’ll be trapped.”
“The doors have gaps and don’t lock properly – and there are bugs, pests galore.”
“This place is what a flophouse on the Bowery would look like in 1980. If that’s your scene, this is your place. Seriously.”
To see photos of what guests experienced at New York Inn, take a look at TripAdvisor’s traveler photos here.
La Semana – Rank #446/469 hotels
Location: West 24th St near Madison Square Park
Average nightly rate: $120/night http://www.lasemanahotelnyc.com/
(Image from La Semana website)
Excerpts from TripAdvisor comment:
“The ceiling fell on our heads while we were sleeping.”
“The room smelled so much like mold that buying air freshener spray + a wall plug in did nothing.”
“The room they moved us to had no bathroom door.”
To see what guests experienced at La Semana, see TripAdvisor’s traveler photos here.
World Hotel – Rank #448/469 hotels
Location: Bowery Street near Chinatown
Average nightly rate: $121/ night http://new-world-hotel.hotelsofnewyorkcity.net/en/
(Image from New World Hotel website)
Excerpts from a TripAdvisor comment:
“Very unfriendly reception. Extreme dirty hotel. How the City of NY can tolerate and name such a house as a hotel?
“The rooms do not have windows, the very dirty bed is 5 feet long, the room about 4×5 feet, the shared bathroom was extreme dirty and moldy, it’s a fight to get a towel and once I got it I did not use it because of the big brown spots, I finally left this ugly place, was too afraid for my health.”
“It’s really not good for the tourism branch of the city….hope the authorities act”
Click here to see what TripAdvisor users experienced at the World Hotel.
These frightening finds might scare off a lot of travelers, but there are still many great hotels in New York City. TripAdvisor’s top-ranked NYC hotels have hundreds of reviews telling users why we should stay there.
Chelsea Pines Inn – Rank #1/469 hotels
Located on W 14th St in Chelsea/Meatpacking District
Average nightly rate: $302/night http://www.chelseapinesinn.com/
(Image from the Chelsea Pines Inn website)
Excerpts from a TripAdvisor comment:
“It was a sanctuary from the din of 14th street and many others in NYC! My children live in Manhattan and Brooklyn and so I am a “regular” visitor.
“A gem! The movie poster motif with rooms named for celebrities was a hoot. And our room was spacious and quiet (we were garden-side).”
We loved the chocolates at the front desk, the front desk service, especially Troy. There were other very considerate members of the staff whose names I unfortunately did not obtain.”
Click here to see traveler photos from guests at the Chelsea Pines Inn.
Casablanca Hotel – Rank #2/469 hotels
Location: W 42nd St, Times Square area
Average nightly rate: $396/night http://www.casablancahotel.com/
(Image from the Casablanca Hotel website)
Excerpts from a TripAdvisor comment:
“I spend hours researching the perfect hotel for our vacations and we have been extremely fortunate in our hotel experiences.
“The Wine and Cheese reception in the evening allows you to meet other hotel guests and exchange sightseeing and dining tips.”
“It is the perfect location as it is in the heart of the theater and restaurant district. And the subway is just around the corner. It doesn’t get any better than that!”
Click here to see traveler photos from guests at the Casablanca Hotel.
The Sherry-Netherland Hotel – Rank #3/469 hotels
5th Ave, Midtown across from Central Park
Average nightly rate: $579/night http://www.sherrynetherland.com/
(Image from the The Sherry-Netherland website)
Excerpts from a TripAdvisor comment:
“I took my 9 year old for her annual birthday trip and it was magical. They acknowledged her birthday every step of the way, including cupcakes in our room and handwritten notes wishing her a great day.”
“The bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on in a hotel. The view was spectacular. The little touches made the difference- the minibar was complimentary, the toiletries included everything you could need.”
“I will remember this trip forever. Tammy C. is a phenomenal concierge who goes above and beyond to surprise and delight the guest. We are still smiling!”
Click here to see photos of The Sherry-Netherland from Susan M. and other hotel guests.
Now that you’ve seen the best and the worst, what do you think? What’s your favorite NYC hotel? Least favorite? Please leave your comments below.
(All average nightly rates listed in this post are for November 6-9, 2015.)
–Kim Grimes
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I stayed at the Millenium Hilton right across from the World Trade Center right before 9-11. It was a terrific hotel and still is my favorite. Easy access to subway, our client on Wall Street, nice fitness center, and (best of all) a Dunkin’ Donuts right next door. The Dunkin’ Donuts is gone now (but there is another one a few blocks away).
My only complaint is that the hotel name has an awful misspelling. The word is “millennium,” and I’m baffled why the Hilton dropped one of the N’s. Wikipedia says it was to make the name more distinctive. It just looks wrong to me every time I see it.