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The Hudson

Address: 356 W. 58th St., between 8th and 9th Aves., Midtown West, New York, NY, 10019 | Map It
Phone: 212/554-6000
www.hudsonhotel.com

Price range: $$$
Location: Midtown West

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.5/5

Fodor's Review:

From the bower-draped lobby to the dark-wall rooms with their whiter-than-white furnishings, the Hudson is yet another extravaganza from the team of Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck. They manage to cram one thousand rooms into the building—some as small as 150 square feet—over 23 floors; the service is as minimalist as the decor. Tight quarters are balanced by comparatively low (by Manhattan standards) rates, but if you're staying here, it's for the atmosphere, not the accommodations. Some bathrooms have see-through shower walls, and all have a supply of candles. The garden-lounge remains one of the more coveted outdoor spaces in town. Pros: fabulous, elegant bar; gorgeous Clemente fresco in lobby; breathtaking Sky Terrace. Cons: staff can be condescending; slightly cold-feeling rooms.

Hotel Details: 1,000 rooms, 2 suites
In-room: safe, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, laundry service, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (paid).
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Subway: 1, A, B, C, D to 59th St./Columbus Circle

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by jmargaret from Cleveland, OH on 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.

Member Rating: 1.6
Ratings details: Room: 2.0 Atmosphere: 2.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0

Reviewed by rolltideroll from Roseville, Ca on 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..

Member Rating: 2.4
Ratings details: Room: 1.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 3.0 Value: 3.0

Reviewed by bonlou30 from Toronto, Ontario on 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!