LOVED THE AMERICANA
by A TripAdvisor Member
I recently stayed with friend at the Americana Inn for 7 nights, the rooms were better than we expected (although we were told we would have 2 double beds and only had the one) it was a little room but it was extremely cosy, we had cable tv and the room was made up every morning when we left. The staff were all pleasant and helped if we needed it the bathrooms are shared but i never had to wait to use ours. The staff even arranged a shuttle bus back to jfk and as we checked out at 12 and didnt fly till 8 they put our luggage in the security room where they were sat. i would highly recommend this hotel for budget travellers.
Great Value
by A TripAdvisor Member
This place was just right! I stayed with a friend on our first visits to America last October. We needed:
a twin room;
as central as possible;
clean;
warm;
safe;
hot water;
no roaches;
and at a decent price.
And this is the place!
Yes, the rooms are small and spartan, and you'll need earplugs to kill the traffic noise at night. But if your criteria are the same as mine were, Americana Inn is tremendous value.
Perfect place to stay if you're on a budget
by A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed in the Americana Inn for a week in November. The rooms were quite small but they were very clean & for $75 a night, fantastic value! The bathrooms were spotless & we never had to queue for one. Our room was cleaned every day & clean towels were provided on a daily basis. The location was excellent & we loved every minute of our stay in NY. We found the staff very friendly & helpful. The only downside to our stay was the heat in our room - we had to leave our window open at night because otherwise we would have passed out! The area was pretty noisy but we were wrecked from so much walking every day that we had no problem sleeping through the city noise. I wouldn't have any hesitation recommending this hotel - if you're on a budget but looking for clean, basic, central accommodation then this is the place to stay.
excellent value
by TripAdvisor Member Molly Bloom
I stayed in the Americana Inn with a friend for 5 nights in early February. We had booked a twin room. It was compact in size but very clean with daily maid service. Our only issue was the traffic noise at night as the room was situated at the corner of the building between 31st and 5th. We were assigned to a different room on request, which, while not quiet was considerably less noisy. The staff were efficient and friendly throughout our stay and recommended the supershuttle bus service for transport to JFK on our departure which cost $20 each door to door. This is a no frills establishment which is well run, clean and safe and represents excellent value for money. I would recommend it to budget travellers, especially those travelling on their own as the "buzz to enter" system was a welcome security feature. The hotel was well located within 10 minutes walking distance of the Theatre District and Times Square and within easy access of the Metro System.
Good and reliable buget option
by TripAdvisor Member norskaussie
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Americana Inn for 3 nights at the beginning of March 2005. We had a twin room on the 4th floor which was facing the street, about 3 doors away from the elevator.
The room was small, with two beds divided by a dresser and a TV on a stand at the foot of the beds. There was a small sink with a mirrored cabinet over it, and there was also a closet with enough space to store our two large suitcases and a rack to hang up our clothes. There was only just enough space for us to walk sideways around the beds, so as everyone has mentioned, the room is a pretty tight squeeze. The power switch for the TV was missing, so we didn't get to enjoy the apparent lack of channels, but we didn't bother complaining because we weren't in the room for long during our stay.
As opposed to an earlier post, there are more than 2 bathrooms on each floor - ours had four bathrooms. Each one was shared between about 4 rooms, but we never had a problem with finding it occupied and they were always clean, even after being used by other guests. On our second day though, there was no hot water in the showers.
Our towels were changed daily, and they weren't stingy with them because we recieved 2 large towels as well as 4 smaller ones each day.
The beds were comfortable, and the blankets were interesting...something that felt nice and soft on the top, but strangely rubbery underneath....
Staff at the reception were very friendly and efficient. They asked if we wanted them to arrange transport to the airport, but since we had already booked, they arranged a wake up call for us which was very helpful.
The noise from the street can be a problem. The room was quite hot the first night, so we had to have the window opened. The noise from the traffic is continous, so if you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs or get a room facing the back.
And now I come to the elevator - my arch nemesis. When taking the elevator up and down, it will always stop on the first floor, where it will open so that the person in reception can see who it is. Afterwards, you can ride the elevator to where you want to go. Now, every time the door opens and closes, and every time it passes each floor during each ride, it pings about three times. If you have a room near the elevator - beware. This noise could very well drive you insane.
The hotel is in a great location, close to the subway, ESB, Grand Central St and Times Square. We always felt safe when walking back at night, and there are always other people around.
This hotel is good value for money, and while there were a few minor problems, it is still a good choice for budget travellers.
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The Allerton Hotel NYC
by mrstj
Hey!
Does anyone know what The Allerton Hotel is like? We're going in NYC in August and want a simple room with private bath as cheap as possible. The location (22ns St.) and rates of that hotels are good.
Maria
RE: The Allerton Hotel NYC
by ange_and_andy
hey, it gets mixed reviews on the site I always check
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60763-d93384-Reviews-Allerton-New_York_City_New_York.html
how much were you looking to pay? Is there just two of you? what sort of area do you want to stay in?
The Allerton Hotel NYC
by mrstj
Hey!
Yes, there are just the two of us. We'd like to pay max 100 USD. Well, we have been looking hotels in Chelsea, Murray Hill and Times Square ares.. This is our first time in the city.
Maria
RE: RE: The Allerton Hotel NYC
by ManhattanLaw
I agree that you can do better, although consider adding even a few $ a night - you won't regret it.
Some well recommended budget hotels in those areas are
Hotel 17, East 17th St
Union Sq Inn
Red Roof Inn
Pickwick Arms
Hotel 31
Habitat
These range from about $79-130 and all have pretty good locations. Check reviews on them first and ring the hotels direct for the best rates
RE: RE: The Allerton Hotel NYC
by ManhattanLaw
one I forgot
Americana Inn
The Allerton Hotel NYC
by mrstj
Thank you for those tips. I've already checked out those hotels, and like I told we want to have a private bathroom. And the ones that have are too expensive.
M
RE: RE: The Allerton Hotel NYC
by nyc10025
Look at the Newton Hotel on Upper West Side. It is in good neaghborhood, one block from subway which will get you to midtown in less than 10 minutes. They usually have rooms with private bath for about $100. Ken
http://www.thehotelnewton.com/index.shtml
RE: RE: The Allerton Hotel NYC
by ManhattanLaw
mrsj, most of the ones I mentioned can even be found on expedia.com for around $80 per night for August (with private bathroom). Most you wouldn't even need to add taxes but that would bring it up to your $100 mark.
To be honest you're not far from the hostel standard at that price in Manhattan, and if you add in August too....
RE: RE: The Allerton Hotel NYC
by mrstj
Hello!
Thank you for all the replyes. I really wouldn't mind staying in a hostel, in a private room. So maybe we'll go to the Allerton. :)
M
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