We traveled with our 2 yr old and wherever we were in the hotel, she was greeted and welcomed. The Executive Lounge is a great benefit. The locker rooms were comfortable, even though the gym was a bit small if you did not want to work out on machines. We would definitely return for their service and the midtown location.

My Wife and I went to NYC for our Honeymoon and we stayed at hotel for 4 nights. We got there four hours before check-in because we wanted to check out the city. We expected to just check our bags and walk around the city. When we went to ask where to check our bags, the lady at the front desk asked us to wait to see if our room was available. IT WAS!

Here is the catch, the bellhop told us that they typically only do this for first time patrons. You usually have to pay for your room if you arrive early.

So they called a bellhop over to help us with our bags. Some typical, and what I first assumed, empty conversation occurred. We told him, Brian, that we were on our honeymoon as we waited for the elevator to take us to our room. He then looked down the room number and told us he'd be right back. About 10 minutes passed and I was getting kind of mad that he was taking so long.

He finally came back and told us he had a surprise. We moved up to the 23rd floor (from the 17th) and to the other side of the building. Brian told us that our first room would've faced a big brick wall. This new room had a magnificent view of St. Patricks (which is right across the street).

The room was HUGE. and the maid service was amazing. The only thing I did not like price of the room service (but hey, it is that kind of place).

We booked our stay on the hotel website. We got a discounted rate and one night free. $1600 was our final bill. $400 a night - not bad at all.

Great location too! right on Madison between 50th and 51st

Managed to get a good rate with breakfast with Expedia for Memorial Day weekend.

The NYP is a great hotel with a good location. The room was large with an even larger TV. I had breakfast in my room every morning and it was very nice. However the breakfast is $120.00 for 2 people if it is not included in the rate which is very expensive.

The only negative with this hotel are the extras as others have pointed out. Car parking was $60.00 a day and a drink being $8.00. I also called for a taxi to Newark airport and the hotel said they could arrange one for $170.00. I took a yellow cab for $70.00 in the end.

I stayed at the Sofitel last July and would probably go back to the Sofitel next time as I found it better overall, however the NYP would come a close 2nd.

Stayed for four nights on a family trip to NYC - picked this hotel based on TripAdvisor ratings. Good sized room (incl large bathroom) for central New York and well placed for everything you'd want to do on a short trip. Staff mixed - some very friendly and helpful, others a little bit cold. Have stayed in top hotels around the world, both on business and vacation - this is a good 4* hotel but a good bit short of 5*.