Andaz 5th Avenue
485 5th Avenue at 41st Street, New York City, NY, USA
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Midtown
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At the risk of massively understating the case, we’ll start by saying that some of the big chains are really getting the hang of this whole boutique-hotel thing. The Andaz concept was probably focus-grouped and market-tested for years by the design wonks in the Hyatt black-ops program, but when they finally started opening — whether in London, or Hollywood, or Wall Street, or here, the Andaz 5th Avenue — they felt as fresh as any independent boutique.
It starts with a non-traditional check-in, the sort without a reception desk, where you’re simply walked to your room by a tablet-toting "Andaz host" — a recipe for chaos in some hotels, perhaps, but they manage it quite professionally. And the look, by Tony Chi & Associates, is both contemporary and luxurious, but neither desperately hip nor unfashionably opulent. It’s not an easy balance to strike, but they strike it.
Where you really benefit from the (very discreet) chain affiliation of the place isn’t in the design, but in the service and the amenities. The rooms don’t just look good, they work well, bringing to bear decades of exhaustively learned experience in the needs of guests. And the service, similarly, is results-oriented, giving the lie to the notion that staffers in chic New York hotels are hired on the strength of their head shots rather than their résumés. It’s a strong addition to Midtown, and a worthy adversary for both the old-money traditional hotels and the high-fashion modern boutiques.
- 184 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 36 Guest Reviews
- Andaz 5th Avenue
- 485 5th Avenue at 41st Street
- New York City, NY, USA
- Neighborhood: Manhattan - Midtown
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- Bar
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Library
- Lounge
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Valet parking (charges apply)
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36 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- AGATHI
- Stayed May 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The size and the modern style, less crowded and mainstream, no huge lobbies and desks. Very friendly and casual people. The shop was great, breakfast or meeting with friends in the evening. Great midtown view and the Public Library /Bryant Park a suprise just across the avenue.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Michael
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The rooms (we had a King View) were incredibly spacious - especially for NYC and at this price - with very tall ceilings.
Relatively quiet location, but central location made it easy to get to anywhere.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- SUE
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Location, the view
What the hotel could do better:
Service was non existent
