Avalon hotel - NYC - Opinions?
Jun 5th, 2005, 07:43 AM
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Avalon hotel - NYC - Opinions?
Just found a too-good-to-be true rate at this establishment. Can anyone who's stayed there give me the details? Is it clean? What about the location -- convenient for walking/public trans/restaurants? Decent service?
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Jun 5th, 2005, 10:56 AM
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Well - it's at 32nd right off Fifth - a primarliy business neighborhood that's quite dreary at night. But relatively convenient for subways to get where you would want to go. And not far from Macy's for shopping. For a lot of restaurants you would need to go further east to a more residential neighborhood.
Have you checked tripadvisor.com for reviews?
Have you checked tripadvisor.com for reviews?
Jun 5th, 2005, 02:12 PM
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We stayed there last October. The room was fairly large and it had a very nice/large bathroom. It appears that the hotel caters to tour groups, but it was fairly quiet. It's a bit old, not sparkling clean, but I thought it was great for what we paid for it. It ended up being about 1.5 blocks from Artisanal which was a big bonus for us - had brunch there the day we checked out and Avalon allowed a late check-out without a charge. It's a short walk from Empire State Bldg as well. Great location, IMO, even though it is in a more "business" location.
Jun 5th, 2005, 03:37 PM
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NYT -- Yes I did check Tripadvisor, but I always like to get the opinion of Fodorites too. Ever notice how so many of Tripadvisors reviews are either raves, or of the "I'll-never-stay-there-again!" variety? Hard to trust, IMO. Fodorites seem more to give a clearer picture of what I can honestly expect.
When I'm evaluating a hotel, I need clear, objective reports, which, btw, both you and Bean provided. Thanks -- exactly what I was looking for!
When I'm evaluating a hotel, I need clear, objective reports, which, btw, both you and Bean provided. Thanks -- exactly what I was looking for!
Jun 5th, 2005, 04:56 PM
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Hi Margie --
The rate I found was on quikbook.com and it was for mid-July. They were quoting $190 for a Junior suite, which is considerably less than any other all-suite hotel I've come across.
Haven't decided to book yet -- still weighing my options. Good luck!
The rate I found was on quikbook.com and it was for mid-July. They were quoting $190 for a Junior suite, which is considerably less than any other all-suite hotel I've come across.
Haven't decided to book yet -- still weighing my options. Good luck!
