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Hudson New York Hotel

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • fabulous, elegant bar
  • gorgeous Francesco Clemente fresco in lobby
  • breathtaking Sky Terrace

    Cons

  • staff can be condescending
  • tiny rooms
  • worn furnishings

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Hudson New York Hotel Review

Manna from heaven for budget fashionistas when it opened, the Hudson is starting to show its age. Yes, the rooms remain a solid deal for an Ian Schrager hotel designed by Philippe Starck, but these days the minuses outweigh the pluses. For starters, no one told the staff that theirs is no longer the hot property, so a fussy attitude remains. The rooms are smaller than small—some measure just 150 square feet, which at this price point would require a significant refresh of the furnishings to be worth the money. Still, the flat-screen TVs, riveted headboards, and contemporary art are an escape from the usual for hotel design, even in New York. The showers, some of which are peekaboo style, are a nice extra touch. The garden-lounge remains one of the more coveted outdoor spaces in town.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 356 W. 58th St., between 8th and 9th Aves., Midtown West, New York, NY, 10019 | Map It
  • Phone: 212/554-6000
  • Website: www.hudsonhotel.com
  • Subway: 1, A, B, C, D to 59th St./Columbus Circle.
  • Location: Midtown West

    Hotel Amenities

  • 1,000 rooms, 2 suites.
  • Restaurant, bar, gym, business center, parking.
  • Rooms have: a/c, safe, Wi-Fi.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • jmargaret, from Cleveland, OH
    10/14/08

    Thumping techno music ALL DAY LONG, paper thin walls, pseudo "hip" lighting (i.e. dim or none), uncomfortable beds, overpriced drinks....if this is your cup of tea, take your chances on this hotel. One plus: the hotel is located just diagonal from the Columbus Circle subway station. That is the ONLY plus for this hotel.

    Ratings details: Room: 2 | Atmosphere: 2 | Service: 1 | Value: 1
  • rolltideroll, from Roseville, Ca
    10/25/07

    I recently stayed at the Hudson w/my wife and it was quite the experience. We are probably a tad more adventurous than others and didn't mind the 150sq ft room. We are relatively tall & the room was tiny. You do live out of your suitcase and small closet. We did not have a dresser. The bathroom was tiny. However, overall, room was efficiently organized. As long as you are not spending lots of time in your room, you should survive. We stayed 4 nights. Location was great w/subway station w/in walking distance (as is Central Park) . The entrance to hotel is unique, chic, etc..

    Ratings details: Room: 1 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 3 | Value: 3
  • bonlou30, from Toronto, Ontario
    8/21/07

    I loved The Hudson as a chic hotel but hated that they thought people should pay for the super-small hotel room. When we walked in from the street I was speechless, I loved the design and all the common rooms on the main level. When I went up to our room I just started to laugh because I thought "How silly". Apparently they wanted to create a 'residence feel' calling the restaurant "The Cafeteria" and one of the bars "The Library"...hence the dormitory rooms!

    Ratings details: Room: 2 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Value: 3
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