Basic Hotel with Pluses and Minues
Selected the Park 79 Hotel due to the lower cost and location to Central Park and the Macy's Day Parade route. Location is the best virtue of this hotel; very close to Central Park and the Museum of Natural History. Plenty of nice restaurants in the area; close to the Subway. I was disappointed in the very small size of the standard double room. It was also very drab. The bathroom was super small with a phone booth like shower. Heat is via an old radiator system. Not sure about central Air. The bed was very comfortable and the biggest plus: we had an extremely quiet room. The most noise was made by the maids in the morning or by others walking past in the hallway on the wood floors. We had two maintenance issues which were immediately addressed. I don't think I would stay here again, but I do recommend for those seeking a lower cost, small hotel alternative with basic amenities that is on the Upper West Side near Central Park.