Great location!
Just returned from my first trip ever to NYC. It was a 3 night business trip. I booked the Roosevelt because of its close proximity to the office and reasonable price. You could feel the history when walking into the lobby, it was quite charming. And the energy is contagious.
Check in was a breeze. Within a short amount of time, I was settling into my cozy queen room. I did the typical first glance – appeared to be clean, flat panel TV, lots of pillows. That worked for me. The room is small, as is the bathroom. If my husband joined me, it might have felt very crowded, but I was alone so it suited me just fine. I would agree in that “renovated” might used a bit loosely, but I was happy with the room. My only slight complaint about the room was the lack of a workspace since I was there on business, but given I typically work from the couch or bed at home, it definitely was not big deal. And a simple pleasant surprise, the toiletries were Bath & Body Works, which I would use at home.
I did not eat at the hotel, so cannot speak to the restaurants; however I did check out the lobby bar and the rooftop lounge. Both we’re fine. I expected a beer to be outrageously priced, but they weren’t in either place. I found that the lobby bar was more accommodating for a party of one, but the rooftop lounge is definitely worth checking out.
The best part of the Roosevelt is the location. Although I was in town for work, it was my first trip to NYC so I put on my tourist hat in the evenings. I could walk to everything – Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Empire State Building, 5th Ave shopping – everything was so close. Even when dark, it didn’t bother me one bit being out and about on my own.
I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.