We stayed at the Hotel Grand Union in april and did a research on tripadvisor before booking. We arrived around 10 pm and was a group of 10 people. Only one person worked at the reception so it took us about one hour to get our rooms. We got a double bed on the fifth floor. The room was large... more

The Grand Union is a budget hotel very well situated, so you have to expect compromises. On the plus side the staff were friendly and efficient on check in and the the hotel and room were always very clean with fresh towells every day. On the downside the hallway and our room smelt badly of smoke to the point of... more

After searching for a reasonably priced central hotel in New York, we decided to take a chance on the Grand Union. To say that the hotel undersells itself is an understatement. If you're going to New York and want a standard hotel, well priced with private bathroom then this is the place to go. I suggested to the very friendly... more

It wqs very hard to find a well placed reasonably priced hotel in New York. This hotel is between Madisson Avenue and Park Avenue 2 blocks down from the Empire State Building. The rooms are not large but perfectly adequate, comfortable and with a fridge which was very useful as our daughter has a food allergy so we were able... more

Given NY is such an expensive city when it comes to accomodation, this hotel is a good choice. Yes, it's very small and the room and bathroom need a renovation, h/w, it's excellently located and it's not dirty. We were on Level 9 and could hear a lot of street noise, but it's NY and after a lond day of... more

you get a clean hotel room with a nice, bright bathroom and friendly staff in a good location for a very reasonable price. why i liked it: 1. location: right by korea town and walking distance to macy's/penn station and empire state building, and about a block away from the 33rd subway (6 train) - you are pretty much easily... more

Myself and Mrs Phatbeat have just returned from a 4 night stay at the hotel grand union. 1st the Pros: Great Location, a couple of block from macys and esb and with a subway on the same block Cheap as chips accomodation Good diner attached to the hotel, captains cafe which we got two great plates of pancakes and bacon... more

Just spent 3 nights at the Grand Union and for the price, you can't really fault it. 33rd Street Subway station is a 2 minute walk and the location is a great base to explore the city. The rooms were clean tidy. However, the decor is dated (patterned carpet, flowery bedspread) but we had enough space and the bathroom was... more

Looking for a great hotel under $200 that has a private bathroom and a good location? Sadly, there is only 1, but the Hotel Grand Union does it right. It's a budget hotel, but clean, friendly, and perfectly situatated in the heart of midtown. Pros - Bathroom was roomy, newly remodeled, and very clean. We had an issue with the... more