Excellent hotel
I have stayed in a number of hotels in Manhattan and have found them to be pretty similar and of a lower standard than you would get for your money in the UK. The Andaz on 5th avenue is the exception. I travelled with my mum for a celebration trip to NYC and we picked this hotel partly to do with its location and the excellent reviews on Trip Advisor. The rooms were far bigger than most in Manhattan and the hotel was spotless with excellent facillities. After a long flight, check in was a truly relaxing experience; we were shown to a seat in the library, made comfortable, given a complimentary drink and the hostess came to us - no standing in line with a desk as a barrier between staff & guest. The staff team, were young, fresh, attentive, courteous and polite throughout our stay - far nicer than any staff Ive encountered at NYC hotels over the last 15 years. The room was spotless, clean & modern and the complimentary snacks and soft drinks were enjoyed daily! We were in a suite overlooking 41st street and could see the new York Public Library from our wee balcony. We never once heard the people in the room next door and there was no street noise, which really surprised me. (Or, at least, if there was, it wasnt enough to keep me awake!). The bathroom was a very generous size with double sinks, & huge shower which included a foot shower - most appreciated after walking round Manhattan shopping all day! If you like your hotels with wooden floors, crisp neat lines & spotless white bedding then this is the hotel for you. The location is very central for most things tourists would want to see or do and with the subway links at Bryan Park less than a block away, and those at Grand Central only 2 blocks away you can access the rest of Manhattan with ease. I plan on going back with my husband as soon as I can!