Hotel Wales, New York City, Lobby

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Hotel Wales	Average Price: $316 Check Rates

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1295 Madison Avenue

New York City, 10128 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 81 of 106
Average review rating: 3.55

OpinionWell Value Index: 1

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (30) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (167) , YahooTravel (4)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The room itself was a good size, spotlessly clean and the bathroom was newly decorated, and there was complimentary fresh tea and coffee in the lobby.

"Good for business travellers " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/6/2012 Vote

2. We felt we drifted back in time when we walked into the lobby to this classy, elegant hotel.

"Elegant, charming, very pleasant " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

3. My initial impression was favourable, smart lobby with attentive reception staff.

"Real gem of a hotel, loved it. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/28/2007 Vote

4. Hot cider in the lobby during the holidays.

"Elegant, charming, very pleasant " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

5. There was no lobby to sit and wait for someone other one small couch.

"Disliked it, a lot. AVOID. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2011 Vote

6. The lobby photo of the Hotel Wales on their tripadvisor web page shows about 90% of the actual lobby.

"Lovely, but a little too small " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/2/2011 Vote

7. The service was good; a continental breakfast is served on the 2nd floor, and Sarabeth's East (yummy) is right downstairs, and connected to the lobby.

"Classic, lovely, charming NY vintage hotel; would stay here again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2011 Vote

8. COMMON AREA: The lobby is small and definitely not a place for hanging out.

"Ok for a short stay, but check other options first " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2009 Vote

9. Small `boutique` lobby which is typical NY however we were not quite prepared for how tight for space the room was - the door almost hit off the bed which took up most of the room, no room to open our cases.

"Boutique hotel, not quite... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/26/2008 Vote