More about The Roger Smith
large and clean
by TripAdvisor Member NewYorkBeerman
just back from a two night stay at the roger smith hotel. all in all had a good stay. room was large and clean and was cleaned nicely after the first night. temperature was slightly erratic but it was the coldest weather in new york in years. saw a waiter kind of bark at a guest during breakfast but this was the only down event. breakfast was ample and of reasonably good quality, including some fresh fruit and yogurt. a good bargain price was also found on expedia.com. would go back; good bargain for midtown.
Really nice
by TripAdvisor Member TMan61
I have enjoyed staying at the Roger Smith Hotel on Lexington and 47th several times. The rooms, while older in style and fixtures, are very comfortable and CLEAN. The bed is really nice with a pillow top, and several styles of pillows to choose from. Each room has a small collection of hardcover books for your use, and I am sure you can take one after you check out - courtesy says to replace it with another or return it on your next trip.
I also enjoy the continental breakfast, which is included with the room rate. It has more than the usual American style pastries....cereal, yogurt, croissants, juices, excellent strong coffee, whole fruits, bagels, and bread that is more like dinner rolls. I think this is to appeal to the foriegn travelers, as I have met quite a few of them on my visits there.
You cannot beat the location and price of this hotel while in the Big Apple.
Loveliest night of my life
by TripAdvisor Member LadiesVoices
I was there the night of my boyfriend's 50th birthday, and we had such a lovely time. It was one of the most magical nights of my life, and the Roger Smith had a lot to do with it. It's a gorgeous hotel in a great neighborhood - - very classy, but still warm and welcoming. Highly recommended!
Great place....but overpriced - hunt for a deal.
by TripAdvisor Member Fleaberto
Needed something cheap, but something a little different... the Roger Smith provided just that! Arty, Jazzy, a throwback to Art-Deco & NY Jazz.....huge rooms,clean, well appointed (free DVD/CD library), lovely staff & a fantastic location on Lexington & (more or less) E48th. Everything in manhattan is in walking distance. My only query would be price. I scored a great deal - maybe NYC is quiet this time of year, but i got a great room for under half the hotels published price. Search around & don't pay full whack...its lovely, but it aint worth the $370 a night that the hotel quotes.
great bargain
by TripAdvisor Member gatherer47
Recently spent three great days at the Roger Smith.The check-in was super quick and the room was ready ahead of time.The room was just fine.Bed was comfortable,room very clean,bathroom quite roomy,water pressure was good and plenty of hot water.Room faced street and on third floor but very little street noise.Got a good rate through Expedia.Continental breakfast had plenty of choices and Manny at the front desk was extra nice and efficient.Would stay there again without any hesitations.Avoid Raffles Cafe on the corner[not part of Roger Smith].$42 for grilled cheese sandwich,hamburger platter,iced tea,and coffee.
We'd Love to Go Back
by TripAdvisor Member stokebailey
My husband, two teenage daughters and I stayed only one night last year at the Roger Smith, found over internet search. We loved it, would have liked to have stayed much longer. The street noise wasn't bad at all, but we were up pretty high, which always helps. My husband is a very light sleeper, but we didn't have noise problems at all from adjacent rooms or hall. Our room was plenty large and felt luxurious in a NYC-in-the-30's kind of way. Very cool location down the street from the Chrysler Bldg and Grand Central. We came into town on Amtrak and then the subway to Times Square at night, walked over to the hotel with our luggage, a nice little hike. The next day they kept our bags in a closet off the lobby until we were ready for our train out.
The thing we still talk about was the Continental breakfast, served in a lovely room surrounded by people speaking in different languages. It felt so civilized. My 15 yo said the other day it was her favorite breakfast ever.
Nice Hotel But a Little Overpriced
by TripAdvisor Member Jacky-O
My husband, sister, and I stayed at the Roger Smith over Christmas and although the hotel is clean and staff are attentive, we did encounter a few problems. First, we booked a jr. suite via the hotel's website and were quoted a price that (and this was stated on the confirmation I printed off) stated it included ALL taxes and ADDITIONAL FEES. When we arrived to check in, the prices was over $100 more expensive than what was printed on the confirmation. When I gave him my print out he said that the price did not include an extra person charge of $20 a day. I pointed out to him that on the paper (I had it with me just in case) it clearly said that room was booked for 3 adults and if I had known at the time that I was essentially paying $210 dollars a night versus $190 I may not have chosen this hotel. He merely shrugged. We went ahead and checked in and were somewhat dissapointed at the size of the "jr. suite". It is just a regular room with a very small pull-out sofa (which my sister claimed was very uncomfortable), so none of us had any privacy. The room was also facing Lexington Avenue which was SO LOUD that the first night we couldn't sleep, AT ALL! The good things about the hotel: Mine and my husband's bed was very comfy, we had a nice view, the continental breakfast was convenient (although don't expect much beyond the usual cereal and cheap pastries), and they were very nice about holding our bags for us on our last day since we had a late flight out. Don't get me wrong, this was not our first trip to NYC, so we know that hotels are overpriced and small, but when you compare this hotel to other midtown Manhattan hotels that cost over $200 a night it kinda seems like a rip-off. I would suggest Radio City Apartments, especially if you're traveling with a group. You get a lot more for the same price.
Not so good...
by TripAdvisor Member May78
This was our first visit to New York and we got a very good deal through last minute.com for £300 each for 3 nights over Valentine's Day. The room rates posted on the walls claimed they wanted $290 per night - I would not have been happy paying that as it was quite shabby (shabby chic they'd probably call it). The rooms were quite musty and old fashioned and even quite dirty.
The hotel was in a very good location - right in the middle of everything, but a conseqence of this was the street noise - which being New York carried on all night long. This was to be expected given the location but it was not helped by the hotel walls being so paper thin that you can hear EVERYTHING that is going on in the next room. On our last night we had to get up at 5am for our flight home and we were kept awake until 3 am by the guests in the room next door who, coming from California, were not tired at all at this time and were very excited about being in New York! (this we know as we could here every word being said through the walls!)
The breakfast was included in the room rate and was good as there was plenty to choose from - we tended to have a big breakfast and not need to eat until the evening - good when you are on a budget!
All in all - a good hotel for location, but not for decor, cleanliness or a good nights sleep! We have since returned to New York and stayed at the UN Millenium Plaza, which is only a 10 minute walk to Grand Central, and you will get a better nights sleep!
Good value!
by TripAdvisor Member 4kitties
I stared here Memorial day weekend for one night with my husband. The hotel was very easy to find and and easy walk from Grand Central. There is another metro station about 5 blocks up as well. The Lobby is nice, and the staff was polite. The gal that checked us in was very nice, and she let us in early 10:30 a.m.! We had requested a queen bed and got a king, the room was very roomy for NYC! It was decorated in a classy way- poster bed, wood furniture. There was even a mini fridge under the TV/VCR. The hotel keeps in stock videotapes which you can take out if you are bored or for kids! The bellmen were nice about us checking in some luggage after we had checked out as we spent the next in NYC and left that night. I had only a few negative things to say about the hotel.
The bathroom although roomy needed a sweep of the floor. There was some noticeable dust or dirt. The carpets are nice but are a bit worn in the hallway. It's a very retro feeling decor- I was thinking the 30's or 40's.
A perfect bargain
by TripAdvisor Member truettruet
This Hotel is well worth the price. Located perfectly on Lexington Avenue, we were just blocks from everything. The Chrysler building is four blocks away and times square is about six. The rooms were spacious considering space constraints, and very clean. The people working in the office were more than helpful whether they were bringing your bags to your room for you, or recommending a good place to eat. This Hotel offered more than some five-star chains ever would, and I would absolutely stay again.
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NYC Hotel for FAMILY OF FIVE
by ciship
Looking for a hotel that can accommodate a family of five. We don't want to be separated. Would like Central Park area, but will consider anywhere in NYC/Manhattan. Please HELP! Had no idea this would be so hard to find!
Re: NYC Hotel for FAMILY OF FIVE
by bwayand7th
Hi,
Not sure what they can accommodate, but my parents used to always stay at this one, which is reasonably priced (for Manhattan) and just off Central Park: http://www.comforthotelny.com/
Re: NYC Hotel for FAMILY OF FIVE
by henry14
hi,
Have you considered an apartment? A couple of years ago we had a similar issue (three of us but didnt want to be separated or cramped in one hotel room) so we opted for a apartment within a hotel setting - Off Soho Suites (link to details below). Location was near Chinatown/Little Italy and was great but if this is further out than you want I'm sure if you do some research you'll find similar in other areas.
http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/North_America/United_States_of_America/New_York_State/New_York_City-841252/Hotels_and_Accommodations-New_York_City-Off_Soho_Suites_Hotel-BR-1.html
Re: NYC Hotel for FAMILY OF FIVE
by Carolyn&Craig
Hi,
Try radio city apartments or we stayed at Best Western President we know they have family rooms but not sure if they sleep five. Good luck it's a great city!!
Re: NYC Hotel for FAMILY OF FIVE
by rorosity
Try the Roger Smith Hotel in midtown. My husband and I stayed in a huge room there and there was definitely space for 5. It was a suite, but it was reasonably priced.
Hotel Help
by JGuy
Hi there. I'm heading up to NYC and I'm stuck on a couple of hotel choices. Hoping some of you can shed some light. I'm looking at the Palace, the Waldorf and the Intercontinental-Barclay. From what I've read the Palace and Waldorf seem to be a bit overrated for their price tag. Wondering if anyone has any experinece with either one? Also don't want some place to stuffy which both seem to be as well. But their "name" intrigues me and wondering if they are or aren't worth it.
The IC-Barclay seems like the safe choice. Very good reviews and good price but don't know if it's as nice as the other two.
Any help would be great...thanks.
Re: Hotel Help
by Bavavia
Hi!
I am going to the waldorf this sunday for a few days! and i will let u know how it is......best not to get a cheap place though because often times they are really really small and noisey and smokey. Best to invest in more comfort!
Re: Hotel Help
by travelmad478
The Waldorf is somewhat overrated (great lobby, so-so rooms) while the Palace is not. The rooms there are really nice.
If you want to be in that neighborhood, I can also wholeheartedly recommend the Swissotel Drake at Park and 56th. It should be a little cheaper than the Palace, but also very nice.
Rooms in Manhattan hotels tend to be small, so don't be disappointed by that. They're almost all pretty tiny, by the standards of out-of-towners.
I have no experience with the Barclay so can't comment on that one.
Re: Re: Hotel Help
by Bavavia
It is hard to find reasonably priced rooms in Manhattan. If you skimp and go to "lesser" places, what you get is smoking in non smoking rooms, young kids partying all night keeping you up all night, just a disaster if you are actually trying to have a good nights sleep! So take the $ 250 a night which is cheap and stay at a nice place. Waldorf is in that range.
Re: Re: Hotel Help
by seagoingJLW
I would like to recommend the Roger Smith Hotel on Lexington Avenue between 47th and 48th streets. Their website:
http://www.rogersmith.com/
Also, the Wellington Hotel 7th Avenue and 55th Street. Their website:
http://www.wellingtonhotel.com/
Joan
Re: Re: Hotel Help
by vivalasteph
I'd recommend the Bentley Hotel on the Upper East Side. I've stayed here on several occasions, and the staff is wonderful, the rooms are great, and the rooftop restaurant and bar are fantastic. This is a 'boutique' hotel, with a very hip design, but not the self-conscious hipness of the Ian Schrager hotels. This is comfortable and very inexpensive. A double can range from $119-179.
If you like the 'old world' feel, the Roosevelt Hotel on Madison Ave. is really nice.
Re: Re: Hotel Help
by Shoom
Novotel on 52nd and Broadway, very nice hotel...very nice rooms (ask for a Time Square view)...nice price (when I booked ?)...fantastic location !!
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