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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. big minus: Bathroom was very chilly and unappealing, with only a standup shower.

"Nice suites but expensive " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/11/2012 Vote

2. It was a big disappointment for me as I was really looking forward to it and had breakfast vouchers and couldn't use them.

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

3. The big downside to this is that you MUST make a reservation for breakfast, even on a weekday.

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

4. The room was bigger with equally big bathroom attached.

"worth the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/29/2011 Vote

5. Not a big space to miss seeing a clock in, so I don't know where it was hiding.

"OK unless you want a shower " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/23/2011 Vote

6. During my visit (during a big cold spell) the heat was turned up too high (but I also visited a friend who was staying at the Waldorf and her room was too cold and she couldn't control the thermostat -- I preferred the extra warmth at the Wales.

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

7. Considering the fact that you can have the exquisite Velvety Cream of Tomato Soup or the fabulous omelettes delivered to your room, is a big plus.

"A traditional option " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2010 Vote

8. We had the Carnegie Suite and it was nice and big with 2 flat screen tv's and a pull out sofa.

"Very Pleasant Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2010 Vote

9. Truly made this trip to the big Apple great.

"Great Place - Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/10/2009 Vote

10. The big draw back, however, was that during my stay, the hotel was undergoing top to bottom renovations.

"Nice hotel, but renovation detracted from my experience, significantly " Read full review on Expedia 8/6/2009 Vote