"Location, courteousness of staff and free wireless were the only good..."
Pros: Location, courteousness of staff and free wireless were the only good things about the hotel.
Cons: It started with the hotel address in the website: it's 243 w 55th not 234. the hotel was described as a boutique hotel with "artistic details you would expect to find just steps from the museum of modern art." instead i found a run-down building full of repetitive warhol marilyn and campbell soup prints throughout the corridors and the rooms. the rooms were dark and gloomy because the window -- disguised with a wooden blind -- faced a narrow alley overlooking a brick wall; the internal lighting did not compensate for the lack of natural light. the dark red and green walls in the room also did not help. (only the double rooms at the front and back have 'real' windows). i had to change rooms 3 times because the air conditioner didn't work. to top it all, the cleaning products had a cheap strawberry smell that made me nauseous. there was absolutely nothing that gave the hotel a "fashionable and fresh appeal." this was simply an old nyc building that once had been done in a modern way but that now looked dated and cheap. the moderne desperately needs refurbishment. until then, the description of the hotel in the website needs considerable editing as to not misguide future guests.
In its 3-star class, The Moderne is outstanding. Worth a visit nearby are Rockefeller Center and Manhattan Art And Antique Center. The property enjoys an enviable location only a short distance from Times Square. If you are up for some fun, consider a visit to Victorian Gardens. This accommodation is well located for convenient access to Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
A bar/lounge is one of the common areas in The Moderne. Not only is a dry cleaning/laundry service offered, but also a bell boy service and the possibility for computer rental. Getting your work done is not difficult; a business center and an audio-visual equipment set are provided here. Room count in this hotel: 37.
Air conditioning at The Moderne provides a more enjoyable climate. Smoking is not permitted in the rooms. A wake-up service, in conjunction with a daily housekeeping service, can be a convenient part of your stay. Internet is offered via wireless internet access. The bathrooms of this accommodation come with a designer toiletries set. Free use of a refrigerator (upon request) is included in the rooms.
This guestroom comes with 1 King bed or 1 Queen bed with Belgian linens and tufted white leather headboard. Modern décor includes polished stainless steel desks, and Charles Eames-inspired black and white woven carpets. You'll have a 42-inch flat-panel TV with premium channels and pay movies, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Refurbished bathrooms feature stainless steel tiles; oversized, back-lit mirrors; and designer bath amenities. Sleep soundly with blackout curtains and air conditioning. Other conveniences include a multi-line phone with voice mail, as well as windows that open, refrigerators (on request), and newspaper delivery (surcharge). Nonsmoking only.
Room facilities
Air-conditioning
Baby cot
Blackout Drapes/Curtains
Climate Control
Clock Radio
Daily Housekeeping
Designer Toiletries
Electronic key card
Extra Towels/Bedding
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
Multi-line Telephone
Non-smoking room
Opening Window
Premium Television Channels
Refrigerator
Safe
Satellite TV
Sewing Kit
Voicemail
Wake-up calls
Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
This suite comes with 1 king bed with Belgian linens and tufted white leather headboard, and 1 sofa bed. Modern décor includes polished stainless steel desks, and Charles Eames-inspired black and white woven carpets. You'll have a 42-inch flat-panel TV with premium channels and pay movies, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Refurbished bathrooms feature stainless steel tiles; oversized, back-lit mirrors; and designer bath amenities. Sleep soundly with blackout curtains and air conditioning. Other conveniences include a multi-line phone with voice mail, as well as windows that open, refrigerators (on request), and newspaper delivery (surcharge). Nonsmoking only.
Room facilities
Air-conditioning
Baby cot
Blackout Drapes/Curtains
Climate Control
Clock Radio
Daily Housekeeping
Designer Toiletries
Electronic key card
Extra Towels/Bedding
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
Multi-line Telephone
Non-smoking room
Opening Window
Premium Television Channels
Refrigerator
Safe
Satellite TV
Sewing Kit
Voicemail
Wake-up calls
Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
This guestroom comes with 2 double beds with Belgian linens and tufted white leather headboards. Modern décor includes polished stainless steel desks, and Charles Eames-inspired black and white woven carpets. You'll have a 42-inch flat-panel TV with premium channels and pay movies, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Refurbished bathrooms feature stainless steel tiles; oversized, back-lit mirrors; and designer bath amenities. Sleep soundly with blackout curtains and air conditioning. Other conveniences include a multi-line phone with voice mail, as well as windows that open, refrigerators (on request), and newspaper delivery (surcharge). Nonsmoking only.
Room facilities
Air-conditioning
Baby cot
Blackout Drapes/Curtains
Climate Control
Clock Radio
Daily Housekeeping
Designer Toiletries
Electronic key card
Extra Towels/Bedding
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
Multi-line Telephone
Non-smoking room
Opening Window
Premium Television Channels
Refrigerator
Safe
Satellite TV
Sewing Kit
Voicemail
Wake-up calls
Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
Work desk
Hotel policies & services
Check-in:
From 15:00 Check-out: Until 12:00
Internet:
Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
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Cons: It started with the hotel address in the website: it's 243 w 55th not 234. the hotel was described as a boutique hotel with "artistic details you would expect to find just steps from the museum of modern art." instead i found a run-down building full of repetitive warhol marilyn and campbell soup prints throughout the corridors and the rooms. the rooms were dark and gloomy because the window -- disguised with a wooden blind -- faced a narrow alley overlooking a brick wall; the internal lighting did not compensate for the lack of natural light. the dark red and green walls in the room also did not help. (only the double rooms at the front and back have 'real' windows). i had to change rooms 3 times because the air conditioner didn't work. to top it all, the cleaning products had a cheap strawberry smell that made me nauseous. there was absolutely nothing that gave the hotel a "fashionable and fresh appeal." this was simply an old nyc building that once had been done in a modern way but that now looked dated and cheap. the moderne desperately needs refurbishment. until then, the description of the hotel in the website needs considerable editing as to not misguide future guests.