Beekman Tower Hotel, New York

The hotel is under reconstruction and there are jack hammers on the outside of the building all day from morning until night. We had to wear earplugs to stay in the room. The hotel will not tell you about the reconstruction, and they won't refund your money. No mike sound is deafening and it never stops. There is construction dust leaking thru the windows too. The entire outside of the building is being torn off and rebuilt. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DUMP.

This was the worst hotel experience of my life and I'm 60 years old. The place is filthy. I was afraid to turn out the lights for fear of what may crawl out from the draperies. The carpet was torn, the wallpaper peeling, the heater extremely noisy and the sofa had huge stains. It was outdated, dirty and depressing. There was not a place to sit comfortably in the entire room. It had a kitchen area which had egg smeared on the counter (from a previous visitor). We had a reservation for five nights, however, only stayed one. The room was not as promised on the reservation. We had a room with a king reserved but it was unavailable when we arrived. It looks nothing like the pictures online. The desk person was very unpleasant as well. Please save yourself the time and hassel. There are so many wonderful places to stay in New York City... in fact, any place would be better than that hotel.

The place needs renovations bad. The service was pretty good. But, the hotel overall just felt dirty. The heat wouldnt turn off so it was hard to sleep. And the bed was like sleeping on the floor. Wouldnt stay there again.

What we like The kindness of the service. The space of the room. The old fashion style The view from the 17th level What we dislike In fact not much despite the fact that the metro is three or four blocks away

Upon arriving at the Beekman I was unsure about it. I am much more of a "luxury" hotel kind of girl, but was traveling with a family member who had booked the hotel. To my surprise, the Beekman actually made my weekend in Manhatten the best it could be! It's like having an apartment in the city, only bigger and nicer. The kitchen is a huge perk, when you consider the cost of eating out in Midtown. Even when you do go out, bringing home your leftovers for that midnight munchie is a great bonus with the fridge. The location really couldn't be better. Situated next to the UN (United Nations) the area is quiet at night, and I never had a problem hailing a taxi just outside the building anytime of the day or night. I recommend grabbing a cab to get to Times Square or the Theater district unless your an everyday walker. If that's the case, EVERYTHING in Midtown in within walking distance. The rooms are clean. The furnishings are older, but in good shape. If you are looking to be papmpered, this is probably not your hotel. But if you are looking to live like a real New Yorker for a few days, the Beekman will put you on the right course. A couple of negatives: the Internet doesn't work/at least from the East building. Don't bother. Also, the drinks in the bar are ULTRA expensive...like $17.00 for a glass of wine or a Martini. But the view from up there is not to be missed, and the piano player adds a bit of a real New York feel. It's work a drink just for the experience. Then go out...

When I first checked in, my room was not at all as represented by the website. It was dirty, threadbare, un-renovated, and very warm. I turned on the air conditioner and waited for the room to cool. It didn't. I called down to the front desk and asked to be moved. They said they would call me back in five minutes. They didn't. After calling three times, I found out that a number of rooms were without air, as there was some sort of electrical problem. Not only that, but there wasn't a manager on duty and the front desk person wasn't sure what they were authorized to do for guests in this situation. But, they were working on the cooling problem with the maintenance person and would call me back. Once again, they didn't. After two more calls, I was moved to a suite in the other tower which was much cleaner and cooler. Of course, the Internet access didn't work. If it hadn't been so late at night and if the front desk hadn't declined to refund my money, I would have gone somewhere else instead. This place certainly wasn't worth the trouble for the price...or for any price. At the time I booked there were lots of hotels available in the same price range and, while they might not all have been historic landmarks, I'll try one of them next time.

The staff was excellent, the rooms were very spacious and very very clean. The location was a bit away from the action, but it just made us see more of Manhattan that is beautiful. I will definitely return to this hotel.

We just spent Memorial Day Weekend at the Beekman. Hot in NYC. Unfortunately, the air conditioning was out the entire weekend. It had been out for two days when we arrived!! When we asked they said they were working on it, but the repairman's shift was over and he was gone for the day! (NOTE: When the air conditioning isn't working, he doesn't go home until it is!!) It was strange that the a/c was working quite well at the reception desk and in the restaurant on the 26th floor. Room was HUGE, but carpet was old and loose, large ripples in the carpet. Bathrooms were small, non-slip mat in the shower was DISGUSTING. Too hot to sleep well. All in all, we won't be staying there again! JRI

Even though this hotel has outdated decor, the location is great and the service is perfect. You are within walking distance to central park, fifth avenue, park avenue, etc. The hotel restaurant is pricey, but the food is great and the view is spectacular.

From arrival to departure, this hotel definately surprised me. I am an avid visitor to NYC and have stayed in the the Marriotts, the Hiltons and the Embassy Suites. But I was able to find a deal online for this hotel and took a chance. The hotel staff was courteous and all of them remembered my name after meeting me once. I received a courtesy call about 15 minutes after check-in just asking if the room was ok. I had a 1 bedroom suite for less that I would get a regular room with a double-bed. The location is on the east side near the UN. I was able to find some really inexpensive and good restaurants in the area and the train station was only a 5-6 block walk. You are not in the middle of everything like you would be if staying in Times Square, but I liked having a quiet evening. And everything is a short cab ride away. If you're looking for amenities, like continental breakfast or free internet, this is not the place for you. But other than that, the hotel is wonderful, especilly for the price. Definately a good place to stay and worth every penny.