A good first experience in NYC
The Blakely is in a superb location for Times Square, Fifth Avenue and Central Park with a Subway a few mins walk away.There is also a car park next door for anyone brave enough to bring a car into the city. Reception and staff in main hotel were most helpful and could not do enough for their guests. Concierge would also have done anything for guests. Housekeeping was excellent with bedding and towels changed every morning on our return from breakfast. Breakfast was another matter or should I say the staff in the dining room. We found them to be quite indifferent and were made to feel asking for tea and coffee was more than a bother for them - most unlike the usual warm welcome in other American establishments. Food at breakfast was more than acceptable however but service with a smile would have gone a long way
I would however have no hesitation in using this hotel again so to all the helpful smiling staff WELL DONE