Calm professionalism in the eye of the storm
Unfortunately, my long-awaited trip to New York City (I hadn't been to the city in three years) happened to fall during the weekend right before Hurricane Sandy. I decided to keep my plan to visit NYC, but ended up having to cut the trip short. Having said that, I just wanted to commend the staff at 70 Park Ave for their calm professionalism and hospitality in the midst of a very stressful situation. If they are like this during a hurricane, I can only imagine how stellar the service is during normal circumstances! I cannot wait to go back to Manhattan and stay here again.
The hotel is beautifully appointed and while close to several major attractions, is in a quiet area. I thought my room was pretty big for a NY hotel room. Room service food was hot and delicious. The soaps and lotions are creamy and smell divine. Also, the closet was pretty big and the minibar was stocked with awesomeness. The complimentary coffee/tea service and wine happy hour are amazing.
I had two minor quibbles - and that's exactly what they are - quibbles - as not much can be done about these issues because of the way the building was made: bathroom was so tiny I had to sit sideways on the toilet; and the elevators are teeny-tiny and take forever. Other than that - pretty outstanding hotel.